NA24OARX021G0013
Project Grant
Overview
Grant Description
Purpose: This project proposal addresses the pressing need to understand and quantify the discernable human impact on global climate, specifically focusing on the assessment of seagrass in coastal and intertidal ecosystems.
Using innovative methods applied to high-resolution hyperspectral satellite imagery, TCARTA aims to advance research on the changing ocean by providing detailed insights on the spatial and spectral dynamics of seagrass habitats.
Traditional satellite sensors have lacked both the spatial and spectral resolution necessary for precise mapping of underwater changes at a local ecosystem level.
Through a multi-sensor approach, leveraging PIXXELS hyperspectral imagery, TCARTA offers a breakthrough in benthic habitat classification and health assessment.
This project outlines five key technical objectives, including the identification of optimal sensor bands, determination of water column properties, and the development of tools for efficient data processing and noise reduction.
By developing automated analysis of hyperspectral imagery, TCARTA aims to create accurate maps addressing critical ocean ecosystems such as seagrass beds, coral reefs, and mangrove forests.
The project's significance lies in its potential to revolutionize marine habitat management, restoration, monitoring, and risk assessment.
Using innovative methods applied to high-resolution hyperspectral satellite imagery, TCARTA aims to advance research on the changing ocean by providing detailed insights on the spatial and spectral dynamics of seagrass habitats.
Traditional satellite sensors have lacked both the spatial and spectral resolution necessary for precise mapping of underwater changes at a local ecosystem level.
Through a multi-sensor approach, leveraging PIXXELS hyperspectral imagery, TCARTA offers a breakthrough in benthic habitat classification and health assessment.
This project outlines five key technical objectives, including the identification of optimal sensor bands, determination of water column properties, and the development of tools for efficient data processing and noise reduction.
By developing automated analysis of hyperspectral imagery, TCARTA aims to create accurate maps addressing critical ocean ecosystems such as seagrass beds, coral reefs, and mangrove forests.
The project's significance lies in its potential to revolutionize marine habitat management, restoration, monitoring, and risk assessment.
Awardee
Funding Goals
18 CLIMATE ADAPTATION AND MITIGATION 19 WEATHER-READY NATION 20 HEALTHY OCEANS 21 RESILIENT COASTAL COMMUNITIES AND ECONOMIES
Grant Program (CFDA)
Awarding / Funding Agency
Place of Performance
Denver,
Colorado
802043216
United States
Geographic Scope
Single Zip Code
Related Opportunity
Tcarta Marine was awarded
Project Grant NA24OARX021G0013
worth $175,000
from National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration in August 2024 with work to be completed primarily in Denver Colorado United States.
The grant
has a duration of 5 months and
was awarded through assistance program 11.021 NOAA Small Business Innovation Research (SBIR) Program.
The Project Grant was awarded through grant opportunity NOAA SBIR FY 2024 Phase I.
SBIR Details
Research Type
SBIR Phase I
Title
Non-Invasive Quantification of Littoral Blue Carbon Habitats with Space-Based Hyperspectral Imaging
Abstract
This project proposal addresses the pressing need to understand and quantify the discernable human impact on global climate, specifically focusing on the assessment of seagrass in coastal and intertidal ecosystems. Using innovative methods applied to high-resolution hyperspectral satellite imagery, TCarta aims to advance research on “The Changing Ocean” by providing detailed insights on the spatial and spectral dynamics of seagrass habitats. Traditional satellite sensors have lacked both the spatial and spectral resolution necessary for precise mapping of underwater changes at a local ecosystem level. Through a multi-sensor approach, leveraging Pixxel’s hyperspectral imagery, TCarta offers a breakthrough in benthic habitat classification and health assessment. This project outlines five key technical objectives, including the identification of optimal sensor bands, determination of water column properties, and the development of tools for efficient data processing and noise reduction. By developing automated analysis of hyperspectral imagery, TCarta aims to create accurate maps addressing critical ocean ecosystems such as seagrass beds, coral reefs and mangrove forests. The project’s significance lies in its potential to revolutionize marine habitat management, restoration, monitoring and risk assessment.
Topic Code
9.3
Solicitation Number
NOAA-OAR-TPO-2024-2008184
Status
(Complete)
Last Modified 5/5/25
Period of Performance
8/1/24
Start Date
1/31/25
End Date
Funding Split
$175.0K
Federal Obligation
$0.0
Non-Federal Obligation
$175.0K
Total Obligated
Activity Timeline
Transaction History
Modifications to NA24OARX021G0013
Additional Detail
Award ID FAIN
NA24OARX021G0013
SAI Number
NA24OARX021G0013-003
Award ID URI
None
Awardee Classifications
Small Business
Awarding Office
1305N2 DEPT OF COMMERCE NOAA
Funding Office
1333BR OFC OF PROG.PLANNING&INTEGRATION
Awardee UEI
P3R2T76HPYX3
Awardee CAGE
7Z0R5
Performance District
CO-01
Senators
Michael Bennet
John Hickenlooper
John Hickenlooper
Modified: 5/5/25