NA25NESX469G0005
Project Grant
Overview
Grant Description
In today's data-driven world, the ability to manage and utilize metadata effectively has become critical for advancing innovation.
Recognizing this need, a collaborative partnership between government, academia, and industry has given rise to the Data Assembly Hub for Uncrewed Systems (DAH).
Initially seeded by NOAA funding, this initiative has produced AquaView, a groundbreaking portal that simplifies metadata management and access for oceanographic and atmospheric datasets.
As NOAA continues to act as the primary custodian of this vital data, enhancing AquaView's capabilities has become an urgent priority.
However, as the volume and complexity of data continue to grow, so do the challenges.
The next phase of this project seeks to address these challenges by enhancing AquaView's functionality to support advanced analytics, scalability, and seamless integration of AI-driven tools.
The significance of this project extends far beyond technical improvements.
It represents a strategic alignment with the needs of modern research ecosystems.
By enabling researchers and data scientists to derive actionable insights from their data, AquaView fosters collaboration, reduces inefficiencies, and drives innovation.
The proposed upgrades aim to position AquaView as a flagship NOAA system and a model for adaptive, intelligent metadata management.
Recognizing this need, a collaborative partnership between government, academia, and industry has given rise to the Data Assembly Hub for Uncrewed Systems (DAH).
Initially seeded by NOAA funding, this initiative has produced AquaView, a groundbreaking portal that simplifies metadata management and access for oceanographic and atmospheric datasets.
As NOAA continues to act as the primary custodian of this vital data, enhancing AquaView's capabilities has become an urgent priority.
However, as the volume and complexity of data continue to grow, so do the challenges.
The next phase of this project seeks to address these challenges by enhancing AquaView's functionality to support advanced analytics, scalability, and seamless integration of AI-driven tools.
The significance of this project extends far beyond technical improvements.
It represents a strategic alignment with the needs of modern research ecosystems.
By enabling researchers and data scientists to derive actionable insights from their data, AquaView fosters collaboration, reduces inefficiencies, and drives innovation.
The proposed upgrades aim to position AquaView as a flagship NOAA system and a model for adaptive, intelligent metadata management.
Funding Goals
THE OBJECTIVES OF THE OVERALL PROGRAM ARE TO FACILITATE EDUCATION, RESEARCH AND DEVELOPMENT IN THE FIELDS OF MARINE AND ATMOSPHERIC SCIENCE, AND TO PROVIDE A PROVISION OF ASSISTANCE FOR THE CONSTRUCTION OF SUITABLE FACILITIES FOR THESE ACTIVITIES, AS SPECIFIED BY CONGRESS.
Grant Program (CFDA)
Awarding / Funding Agency
Place of Performance
Hattiesburg,
Mississippi
394060002
United States
Geographic Scope
Single Zip Code
Related Opportunity
The University Of Southern Mississippi was awarded
Enhancing AquaView: Advancing Metadata Management for Uncrewed Systems
Project Grant NA25NESX469G0005
worth $5,000,000
from National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration in September 2025 with work to be completed primarily in Hattiesburg Mississippi United States.
The grant
has a duration of 4 years and
was awarded through assistance program 11.469 Congressionally Identified Awards and Projects.
The Project Grant was awarded through grant opportunity 2024 Carryover Earmark - NESDIS.
Status
(Ongoing)
Last Modified 6/4/25
Period of Performance
9/1/25
Start Date
8/31/29
End Date
Funding Split
$5.0M
Federal Obligation
$0.0
Non-Federal Obligation
$5.0M
Total Obligated
Activity Timeline
Additional Detail
Award ID FAIN
NA25NESX469G0005
SAI Number
NA25NESX469G0005-000
Award ID URI
None
Awardee Classifications
Public/State Controlled Institution Of Higher Education
Awarding Office
1305N2 DEPT OF COMMERCE NOAA
Funding Office
1305N2 DEPT OF COMMERCE NOAA
Awardee UEI
M1K8LJAET5R1
Awardee CAGE
1M9B6
Performance District
MS-04
Senators
Roger Wicker
Cindy Hyde-Smith
Cindy Hyde-Smith
Modified: 6/4/25