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1REASoN CAN Pre-Proposal Conference 10/10/02
CAN-02-OES-01
A COOPERATIVE AGREEMENT NOTICE
Earth Science REASoN – Research, Education and Applications Solutions Network
A Distributed Network of Data and Information Providers For Earth Science Enterprise Science, Applications and Education
Pre - Proposal ConferenceSheraton, Crystal City
October 10, 2002
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Area POC email
Research Martha Maiden [email protected]
Applications Ed Sheffner [email protected]
Education Ming-Ying Wei [email protected]
Technology Karen Moe
SEEDS Kathy Fontaine [email protected]
Points of Contact
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• This meeting is being recorded.
• REASoN CAN (CAN-02-OES-01) website:
http://research.hq.nasa.gov/code_y/nra/current/CAN-02-OES-01/index.html
• All charts and other visual materials presented this morning will be published on the REASoN CAN website (target date is October 16, 2002.)
• All questions asked to date, today, and through the due date for proposals (November 26, 2002), and
answers supplied, will be published on the REASoN CAN website.
- Target date for publishing questions from today is 10/16/02.
- Q and A page will be updated as necessary.
Introduction/General Comments
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Introduction/General Comments (cont.)
The REASoN CAN and the REASoN CAN website are the only official repositories of information on the CAN.
The REASoN CAN and the materials published on the REASoN CAN website (including answers to questions and addendums to the CAN - if any) are the only sources respondents should consult for guidance on completion of a REASoN proposal.
REASoN CAN location: http://research.hq.nasa.gov/code_y/nra/current/CAN-02-OES-01/index.html
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Introduction/General Comments (cont.)
• Please register for this meeting
- Registration is outside this room
- Option to seek collaborations
> Fill out summary of interests. Summaries will be published on the web site
> Summaries may be completed after the conference and submitted to John Shaw ([email protected])
for publication.
• Accommodations
- Exits
- Restrooms
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• Questions and answers
- Questions may be submitted orally or in writing.
> Questions will be taken orally, following the presentations, on a time available basis.
> Written questions may be submitted any time and deposited in the boxes at the back of the room.
- Questions will be reviewed by NASA staff following the presentations.
- Answers to questions submitted today and prior to today will be read following lunch. All questions and answers will be published on the REASoN CAN website.
Introduction/General Comments (cont.)
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Question Form
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• 8:00 Registration and continental breakfast • 8:30 Welcome M.Cleave• 8:40 Logistics/mechanics/agenda E. Sheffner• 8:50 ESE overview REASoN CAN M. Maiden
REASoN CAN Background M. Maiden REASoN Opportunities- Research Focus M. Maiden- Applications Focus E. Sheffner- Education Focus M.Y. Wei
• 10:30 Break• 10:45 New Technology K. Moe• 11:05 SEEDS V. Griffin• 11:25 Evaluation process and schedule E. Sheffner• 11:45 The CAN Vehicle/Cooperative Agreements L. Kelley• 12:30 Lunch break/formulate answers to questions• 1:30 Respond to questions• 2:30 Adjourn
Pre-proposal Conference: Agenda
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The REASoN CAN
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The ESE Information Cycle
ESE Information Cycle
Typical development cycle for information from userrequirement (at the top of the figure) through decision supportsystem. The Data Systems provide Processing (SIPS), StandardBased Products housed in the DAACs and their utilization.REASoNs is a means to complete the cycle by benchmarkingsolutions network assimilation into Decision Support tools.
DecisionSupportSystems
StandardsBased
Products
DataSources
DataDistribution/
Handling
Tasking Distribution
Processing Exploitation
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(3)
(2)
(2)
(2)
(2)
Type 2 ESIPs
ESE Data Distribution Locations
ESE currently supports 68 public data distribution activities (some of which are at the same location), widely distributed geographically. Additional data distributionactivities, including NOAA’s NCDC and NCAR’s Unidata, are networked through membership in the Federation.
(3)
RESACs
Type 3 ESIPs
Directed
Type 1 ESIPs(inc. DAACs)
ARCs
(2)
(2)
(2)Background
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REASoN Precursors
• ESE had multiple peer-review programs and Congressionally-directed programs for generating and integrating data for science and applications. The result has been not easiest to explain or understand.
• REASoN is a joint CAN for research, education, and applications data and information systems and services opportunities, for functions needed in the next five years as articulated through ESE Strategy documents. Open to all categories of organizations.
– Follow-on for Earth Science Information Partners (ESIPs), including research, education, and applications
– Follow-on for Pathfinder Data Set program
– Follow-on for Regional Earth Science Applications Centers (RESACs)
– Follow-on for Application Research Centers (ARCs)
– Opportunity for open peer-review competition for Congressionally-directed applications data activities
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The Challenge Ahead: Next decade
• Answer a set of defined science questions (in ESE Research Strategy for 2000-2010)* at the leading edge of both Earth system science and societal concern
• Provide data distribution systems and information products and services that serve national applications by enabling the integration of ESE observations and predictions into decision support systems operated by national organizations and agencies**
• These lead to the need for timely delivery of information to the end users at an affordable cost as a driver for our data and information systems and services evolution.
• These also lead to the need to address use of data by providing flexible systems and services for focused usage.
* Available at http://www.earth.nasa.gov/visions/index.html)** “Earth Science Enterprise Applications Strategy for 2002-2012”, Report to Congress from the National
Aeronautics and Space Administration, January 2002. (Also available at: http://www.earth.nasa.gov/visions/index.html
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SEEDS Formulation for Next Decade • NewDISS report, and recommendation to evolve current ESE system to a
more heterogeneous, distributed system, serves as Preformulation Concept.• Strategic Evolution of ESE Data Systems (SEEDS) Formulation began
FY01. • Need for Evolution:
– ESE, with encouragement from AA, has undertaken a self-assessment of the components of our data systems and services
– This assessment documents strengths and challenges• How we conduct SEEDS?
(1) recognize need to strengthen current capabilities,
(2) recognize need for ability to incorporate new requirements: new technologies, new science, and science results for applications,
(3) leads to direction, priority, and management of formulation and follow-through for SEEDS.
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Nature of the CAN
• Purpose-based Partnerships Earlier calls were more generic in nature, our partners
were asked to evolve our systems, to create innovative new products, to provide regional portals
This CAN will include opportunities for specific and definite ESE needs, a move from “push” to “pull”
• Support the community to answer the questions in the ESE Research Strategy
• Provide real benefits to the nation
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CAN Objective
• The CAN solicits proposals that will afford solutions for utilization of NASA assets and capabilities by: providing data products and/or information systems and services capabilities
in support of the goals and objectives of the research, applications, and education strategies of NASA’s Earth Science Enterprise (ESE);
developing, where necessary, advanced data systems technologies integrated into a project (solution) that addresses the above objectives.
applying principles from the Strategic Evolution of ESE Data Systems (SEEDS) regarding community involvement, product life cycle planning, and standards and interfaces for interoperability and exchange of data and information;
supporting ongoing SEEDS efforts through Working Groups for Standards and Interfaces, Technology Infusion, Architecture and Reuse, and Metrics Planning and Reporting;
contributing to benchmarking solutions that serve society through integration of Earth science measurements, models and decision support systems.
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(Research) Improve accessibility by the NASA science community to, and accuracy of: a) data and data products, including selected geophysical parameters of Earth observations constructed from multiple sources; and, b) efforts that more effectively integrate and fuse sources for geophysical parameters that may not be directly observed;
(Applications) Provide data products and tools for resource management and policy decision support in applications of national importance, and provide decision makers with interactive access to dynamically updated knowledge of the Earth system; and,
(Education) Address needs of the educational community particularly with respect to timely and ready access to Earth and environmental data to promote math, science and geography in K-12 education, and earth system science in graduate and post graduate education.
Projects supported by this CAN will provide data and data products and/or information systems and services capabilities to:
CAN Objective (cont.)
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Research Focus
Point of Contact:Martha Maiden
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Science Questions
• How is the global Earth system changing?• What are the primary forcings of the Earth
system?• How does the Earth system respond to
natural and human-induced changes?• What are the consequences of changes in
the Earth system for human civilization?• How well can we predict future changes
in the Earth system?
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Variability
Forcing
Response Consequence
Prediction
Precipitation, evaporation &
cycling of water changing?
Global ocean circulation
varying?
Global ecosystems changing?
Stratospheric ozone changing?
Ice cover mass changing?
Motions of Earth & interior
processes?
Atmospheric constituents &
solar radiation on climate?
Changes in land cover & land use?
Surface transformation?
Clouds & surface hydrological processes on
climate?
Ecosystem responses &
affects on global carbon cycle?
Changes in global ocean circulation?
Stratospheric trace constituent
responses?
Sea level affected by climate
change?
Pollution effects?
Weather variation related to climate variation?
Consequences in land cover & land use?
Coastal region change?
Weather forecasting
improvement?
Transient climate
variations?
Trends in long-term climate?
Future atmospheric
chemical impacts?
Future concentrations of
carbon dioxide and methane?
Science Questions from the Research Strategy
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Research Solutions Solicited, 1
• Projects Contributing to Systematic Missions– ESE Research Strategy questions, esp. those concerning variability and
forcing , need systematic measurements, i.e. accurate, uninterrupted series of key geophysical parameter records
– Systematic data sets typically involve the synthesis of data from multiple instrument and/or platforms, and will exhibit consistent calibration and common validation throughout the entire measurement time series
– Systematic data sets proposed should be highly useful to a significant segment of the Earth science research community in its efforts to help provide answers to the questions in the ESE Research Strategy, and also may be useful to a broader range of scientists and policy-makers in the context of assessment and support for environmental and policy decisions
– Where there are different ideas in the research community about how to synthesize or choose among alternative algorithms for data sets, proposers should demonstrate that they will work with the community reach resolution and consensus to maximize acceptance and use.
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‘99 ‘00 ‘01 ‘02 ‘03 ‘04 ‘05 ‘06 ‘07 ‘08 ‘09 ‘10 ‘11 ‘12
ESE Systematic Measurements & Mission Summary
Systematic Measurement Missions:
SeaWinds on ADEOS 2
NPOESS
Landsat Data Continuity MissionLandsat 7
NPP “Bridge” Mission (VIIRS)
Terra
Ocean Surface Winds
Ocean Topography
Systematic Measurements
6/24/02
Aqua
(ATMS)
SeaWiFS
Land Cover Inventory
Global Biosphere Ocean Color* & Land Surface Vegetation
AquaNPP “Bridge” Mission (ATMS,CrIS)
Atmospheric Temperature & Humidity
NPOESS
TRMM^
^ TRMM is an exploratory mission; due to its scientific success, the community now seeks global measurement
Global Precipitation MissionGlobal Precipitation
Topex/Poseidon
Jason-1Ocean Topography
QuikSCAT
FY
Ocean Surface Winds
Pre-EOS Mission
EOS Mission
EOS Follow-on Mission
EOS Follow-on Development
EOS Follow-on Formulation
Operational System
1 of 2
TBD
TBD
TBD
* If NPOESS 3rd platform becomes unlikely, morning observations of ocean color may be revisited.
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‘99 ‘00 ‘01 ‘02 ‘03 ‘04 ‘05 ‘06 ‘07 ‘08 ‘09 ‘10 ‘11 ‘12
ESE Systematic Measurements & Mission Summary
Systematic Measurement Missions:
NPOESS
Solar Irradiance Monitor Mission
ACRIMsat^
SAGE III -- 3M*
Systematic Measurements
6/24/02
SAGE III -- ISS
Solar Irradiance
Ozone/Aerosol Vertical Profiles
(QuikTOMS launch failure)
Ozone/Aerosol Total Column
NPOESS
UARS
^ ACRIM does total solar irradiance; SORCE combines total and UV spectral irradiance. If IPO flies TSIM earlier, may change need for or timing of solar iirradiance mission
Stratospheric Constituents, Temperature & Water Vapor
ICEsatLand Ice Topography
FY
Radiation Budget (Not included in follow-on budget;
may not be required)
Pre-EOS Mission
EOS Mission
EOS Follow-on Mission
EOS Follow-on Development
EOS Follow-on Formulation
Operational System
2 of 2
TBD
TBD
SORCE^
NPOESS
* SAGE III - 3M instrument has a 5 year design life, but the spacecraft is a 3 year design life.
Terra
~ Terra/MODIS and NPP/VIIRS give total amounts; the O/A Total Column mission gives the vertical distribution. If IPO flies OMPS earlier or accelerates NPOESS, may eliminate need for new measurement in 2008.
Aura
TOMS EP
CERES on TRMMTerra
AquaNPOESS
Aura (OMI)
NPP “Bridge” Mission (VIIRS)
ERBS - SAGE II
Envisat
Envisat
International Partner
O/A Total Column Mission~
ERBS - SAGE II
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Research Solutions Solicited
• Projects Contributing to Interdisciplinary or Process Studies– Some science questions by their nature pose needs for concerted
gathering of “bundles” of data, information and services:• Large regional scientific problems• Interdisciplinary scientific questions• Cycling questions• Large impact processes
– Community-based aggregation of data, information, tools, and services dedicated to providing inputs to the problem at hand may be most effective
– Information may need to be derived from disparate or multiple-source data with data-usage barriers (such as temporal and spatial differences) removed
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CAN Examples
Note: CAN scope is not limited to the areas contained in the examples listed.
– Precipitation• NASA moving to global precipitation after success with TRMM
– Data Assimilation Products Consistent for Climate Study• Soliciting climate data assimilation output data sets, which are consistent
over time and space
– Cryospheric Products• Soliciting cryospheric products to effectively address questions that pertain
to ice on the land and the seas and their interaction with the surrounding oceans and atmosphere
• The cryospheric products is a special opportunity
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Evaluation Factors: Research Proposals
The following five factors will be used to evaluate RESEARCH proposals. Factors 1 through 5 are rated equally. Within each factor, the points to be considered during evaluation are listed in priority order.
Factor 1R: The nature and quality of the contribution to Earth system science researcha. The overall technical merit of the proposed science products and services, including their relevance to the overall goals and objectives of ESE and the ability to meet identified needs of the broad (or a targeted segment of the) Earth system science research community towards addressing NASA Earth System science priorities. b.The competence and relevant experience of the proposed Earth system science researchers included on the team as an indication of their ability to carry the proposed activity to a successful conclusion. Past performance will be considered in the evaluation.
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Factor 2R: Degree to which the REASoN project meets the needs of the various segment(s) of the community it intends to serve in addressing NASA Earth System science priorities, and the segment(s)’.
a. Identification of the user community, including any multiple segments, and the needs for products, information, knowledge, and services.
b. The degree of understanding of the targeted user community and their requirements as documented in the proposal.
c. Proposed methodologies of working with the users and assessment of effectiveness of such partnerships throughout the lifetime of the proposed project.
d. The likely flexibility and responsiveness of the proposed REASoN project capabilities to meet evolving user needs as evidenced by the discussion of the approach to this issue in the proposal.
Factor 3R: Contributions to SEEDS objectives and considerations
This factor will be covered later in the agenda.
Evaluation Factors: Research Proposals (cont.)
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Factor 4R: The practicality and likely effectiveness of the proposed activities a. Adherence to good management practices as exhibited in the management approach, including provision of data life cycle management plan, explanation of marginal distribution charges (excluding electronic distribution).b. The soundness of the implementation for production and publishing/distribution functions and the user services approach, including mechanisms for continued interaction with the particular research community being served for product and service effectiveness.
c. The degree of understanding of scientific data management issues.d. The innovation shown in applying or developing advanced technology to minimize barriers to data access, promote interoperability, or manage knowledge.e. The general commitment and support of the proposing institution(s) for this activity and for on-site(s) Earth system science research and the quality, appropriateness and extent of collocated research using the data and information to be produced and/or published by the proposed REASoN project. Alternatively, the respondents may demonstrate how their teaming arrangements with remotely located partners can result in effective and practical collaboration with researchers using appropriate technology. The adequacy of the facilities, staffing, and equipment to support the proposed activity.
Evaluation Factors: Research Proposals (cont.)
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Factor 5R: Best value and cost
a. The value to the Earth system science research community of the proposed project relative to its costs.
b. The extent of cost sharing in the proposed partnership and the
nature and reliability thereof.c. Cost realism of the proposed budget, particularly as an indication that respondents understand the nature of the proposed partnership.
d. Total cost to NASA.
Evaluation Factors: Research Proposals (cont.)
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Applications Focus
Point of Contact:Ed Sheffner
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REASoN Applications
“Projects supported by this CAN will provide products and/orinformation systems and services capabilities to:
(Applications) Provide data products and tools for resource management and policy decision support in applications of national importance, and provide decision makers with interactive access to dynamically updated knowledge of the Earth system.”
Key words: national importance, interactive access, dynamically updated
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• Agricultural competitiveness• Air quality management• Aviation safety• Carbon management• Coastal management• Community growth for infrastructure• Disaster management• Homeland security• Energy forecasting• Invasive species management• Public health• Water management and conservation
REASoN Applications
National Applications
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Type 1: Generate and/or provide data and data products, from NASA/ESE systems, that are used in decision support systems for national priorities.
Type 2: Develop “cross cutting solutions,” i.e., solutions that address issues common to multiple national applications, through improvements in information technology.
Proposal type must be specified on the proposal cover sheet.
REASoN Applications
Application Proposal Types
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REASoN applications projects should identify a user organization that will ultimately benefit from the decision support system (DSS), and an existing or proposed DSS involved in the national application. Applications should draw upon, and contribute to, E-government solutions, with an emphasis on delivering data and information over the Internet. Project implementations that include dynamic updates to databases of NASA measurements and derivative Earth science data products are preferred. A REASoN applications project may operate independently or in partnership with other REASoN projects and/or other organizations with related solutions.
REASoN Applications
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Observations
Assimilation & Modeling
Data and Information Products
Data and Information Products
National Applications
Data and Information Products
Science Driven Policy
• Science findings• Decision support systems• Educational tools
Education andWorkforce Dev.
User Needs
REASoN Applications
Applications Elements
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Applications REASoN projects are expected to perform one or more of the following functions:
Improve access to, and expand the immediate relevancy of, ESE data, science results and technology to the broad user community by enabling these data and capabilities to be utilized to serve policy and management decision support.Expedite the realization of social and economic benefits of
ESE data beyond the science community through involvement of resources and capabilities
outside of NASA, particularly in enabling solutions integrated into the U.S. industrial base .Transform ESE science products into innovative,
applications-oriented information products/ solutions designed to meet the needs of specific national purposes and lead to measurable enhancements to resource
management, economic growth, and overall quality of life
REASoN Applications
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Leverage non-NASA capabilities in remote sensing, environmental monitoring and information systems to extend the social
and economic benefits of ESE research to a broad user community and enhance the relevance of NASA’s scientific research for societal benefits.Fuse, integrate and assimilate ESE generated data with GISs and
other technologies presently in use by other Federal agencies, state and local governments, value-added companies, private sector users, and various non-governmental organizations (NGO's).Develop and utilize processes to make Earth science data easy to
preserve, locate, access, and use for practical applications within the context of the existing Federation.Provide “cross-cutting solutions,” i.e., new technology that solves
problems common to multiple applications.
REASoN Applications
Applications functions (continued)
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In addition to the elements required of all proposals, Applications proposals must also address the following:
1. Linkage to an application of national importance2. Description of utilization of NASA data and/or
capabilities3. Current state of the of the application and anticipated
state following cooperative agreement4. Identification of application end user5. Milestones to evaluate development of the application
(if applicable)6. Post-CAN plan.
Required Elements
REASoN Applications
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1. Nature and relevance of the application
- National priority
- Socio-economic value
- Application feasibility
- NASA contribution
2. Technical merit
- Overall merit
- Science and technology readiness
- Innovation
- Competence of the staff
- Understanding of user community
Evaluation Criteria
REASoN Applications
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3. Contributions to SEEDS objectives and considerations
4. Management plan
- Partnership opportunity
- Cost sharing
- Metrics
- Cost/budget context
- Plan for post REASoN activity
- Total cost to NASA
Evaluation Criteria (cont.)
REASoN Applications
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Education Focus
Point of Contact:M.Y. Wei
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REASoN/Education
Outline• In the context of NASA and ESE Education
• Description of opportunities in Section II.C
• Summary of topics and approach options in Table 1
• Guidelines on “project description” specific to Education in Appendix B, Section 3.4.9
• Evaluation factors in Appendix C.III
• Resources
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NASA Education
• Core mission – “to inspire the next generation of explorers as only NASA can”
• Priorities– Motivate K-16+ students to pursue careers in science, math, and
engineering…as only NASA can– Provide educators with unique teaching tools and compelling
teaching experiences…as only NASA can– Optimize the integration of NASA results into education venues– Engage minority and underrepresented students, educators, and
researchers in NASA’s education programs
• New Initiatives– K-12 math & science education, Telepresence technology,
Minority/Under-representation, Education Mission Specialist Program, etc.
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To research and develop interactive experiences using revolutionary, accessible and affordable technologies through collaboration with internal and external stakeholders to enhance the educational
process for formal and informal education and lifelong learning
Develop innovative learning tools and environments, integrated with the New
Explorers Opportunity (NEO) Initiative and other major NEO
program components
Produce educationally sound, culturally sensitive and relevant telepresence
experiences presenting NASA-unique content,
technology and research
Support all learners as participants in NASA’s exploration
efforts, providing assisstive learning tools to ensure inclusion of populations with special needs
Develop strategic alliances at all levels to foster
groundbreaking research, widespread dissemination,
and long-lasting impact.
Technology Readiness Standard Infrastructure, Security,
Collaborative Virtual Workspaces,and Customization, Sufficient & Sustained Funding
Governance and Operations: Overall standards, functionality,
funding models, financial management, and e-Business
Compliance: Ensure Section 508compliance
to ensure accessibility to disabled Internet users
Administration Priorities:Support the President’s
Management e-Gov initiative and Education Blueprint
Successful Partnerships
Create for broad reach and long-lasting impact
with joint-sponsored research agreements for telepresence incubation and commercialization
Consolidate and CustomizeUse a standardized set of
descriptive indexing labels to enhance the management, searching, and usability of
electronic educational resources to foster
technology-supported learning
Customer-Focused. Contextual, immersive, and interactive linkage campaigns
that provide significant opportunities to transform the way NASA interacts with its
citizens through the OneOneNASA Portal
Results-DrivenQuick, high-impact, wins initially. Break long-term
goals into short-term projects with defined,
measurable outcomes. Rapid prototypes and
constant user feedback.
Virtual collaborationsPilot projects with
geographically dispersed teams. Build
virtual bridges to connect with education
stakeholders and customers
Strategic PartnersGovernment, Education, Commercial, Non-profit,
Informal
Digital Content ServicesMeta-tagged repositories, digital asset management and digital
devices and displays for delivery
ContextProjects based upon compelling, NASA-
unique “stories”
ResearchDesign, Development,
Application, Evaluation, Dissemination
Technology ToolsVisualization, Holographyic,
Collaboration, Multi-Sensory Integration
RelevanceArticulate why investment
is important, relevant, and appropriate
QualityJustify how funds will be
allocated to ensure quality R&D, evaluation and dissemination
PerformanceImplement Have plans and
management processes in place to monitor and document how well
programs are performing
Retrospective AssessmentOngoing formative evaluation and final
summative review of whether investment was well-directed, efficient and productive;
long-term view
Goal
Objectives
Challenges
Approach
ProgramElements
ProjectCriteria
Lets me go somewhere I have not gone, Lets me meet someone I have not met, Lets me do things something that I have not done …..but can with NASA!
Telepresence Technology Initiative
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ESE Education
• Purpose – to enable an accessible, dynamic, and engaging learning environment for all citizens that expands and deepens the Nation’s awareness, appreciation, and understanding of Earth system science and encourages pursuit of careers in science and technology
• Scope– K-16 formal education in science, math, engineering and technology as
related to Earth system science
– informal learning of citizens of all demographic, social-cultural, and economic variables, and mental and physical abilities about the Earth system and the environment, and
– workforce development for a vigorous Earth science research community and a competitive Earth remote sensing industry
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From ESE R&D to Education
EducationSupport
ArchitectureEnabling…
Continuous,Engaging,
and DynamicLearning
for All Citizens
INPUTS OUTPUTS OUTCOMES IMPACTS
Public Literacyabout the Earth
System andthe Environment
Competitive S&TWorkforce for Socioeconomic
Benefits and National Security
Create a national architecture that enables scalable, systemic, and sustainable solutions to
Earth System Science education
EducationalContent,
Resources,Tools,
Programs
SelectRedirectTranslate
IntegrateEnhanceEvaluate
EducationSystems
DeliverDistributeFeedback
Assess
KnowledgeUnderstandingand Predication
of the Earth System
KnowledgeUnderstandingand Predication
of the Earth System
TangiblesData, Technologies,
Facilities
TangiblesData, Technologies,
Facilities
PeopleCareer/RoleModels in
Earth/EnvironmentRelated Fields
PeopleCareer/RoleModels in
Earth/EnvironmentRelated Fields
EducationalContent,
Resources,Programs,
Tools
EducationalContent,
Resources,Programs,
Tools
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ESE Education Strategy
EducationProducts:
Content, Resources,Programs,
Tools
Public Literacy
S&TWorkforceEducation Bridge
Knowledge
Tangibles
People
Distribution
Select, redirect, translate,
integrate, enhance, evaluate
The Education Support Architecture:
A new national capability that enables continuous,
engaging & dynamic learning
Delivery through traditional
mechanisms (e.g., workshops)
Part of the new Education Support Architecture allows
evaluation and assessment
of/from end users
To create a strong and flexible architecture that enables scalable, systemic, and sustainable solutions to Earth system science education.
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Highlight of Education Opportunity
• Learning about the Earth system– Inside the classroom– Outside the classroom– At the workplace
• Data-enhanced learning experiences– Prepare students (or learners) to address complex real-world
problems– Develop their ability to use scientific methods– Provide interfaces to dynamically-updated knowledge, models,
education modules, and Earth science data– Teach students how to critically evaluate the robustness of data (or
other forms of evidence) for their consequent interpretations or conclusions
– Provide training in technical and communication skills and the values and ethics of working with data
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Highlight (cont’d)
• Application of telepresence technologytelepresence
human experiencetechnology
vividness
interactivity
breadth
depth speed
range mapping
visibilityaudibilitytouchsmell
image qualitysound quality
simultaneitycontemporality
text/speech
revisabilityreviewabilitysequentiality
• Examples– Use of sonic vision for the blind
– Enhanced vision for the deaf
– Distributed planetary exploration with 3D vision, force-reflecting hand
controllers, audio, real-time data reports, etc.
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Education Project Description
• Rationale– Define the “need” to be addressed by the proposed “solution”
• Goals/objectives– What is the desired accomplishment, and how does it contribute to
ESE education goal?
• Audience– Describe all aspects of the audience(s) targeted
• Activity– Provide all appropriate details (including timeline) to allow the
reviewers an easy job of evaluation
• Dissemination– Engaging the audience(s) and intended actual use of the activity
• Evaluation– How, when, who, how much, etc.
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Education Evaluation Factors
• Relevance to NASA and ESE educational objectives
• Technical Merit• Contribution to SEEDS objectives and
considerations• Management and cost
Read the CAN carefully; then read it again!
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Additional Helpful References
• http://earth.nasa.gov/education/catalog/index.html
• http://www.earthscienceedrevolution.org/index.cfm
• http://www.dlese.org/
• http://usingdata.comm.nsdlib.org/
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New Technology
Point of Contact:Karen Moe
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Technology Participation
• ESE Advanced Information Systems Technology program goals:– Reduce cost/development time of information systems– Increase access and use of Earth science data– Enable new Earth observations and information
• REASoN proposers are encouraged to consider technology solutions addressing ESE data systems needs – Reference ESTO AIST Needs database at esto.nasa.gov/aist
• Technology developments are above and beyond the proposal requirements to develop and demonstrate data products/services/systems called for in the REASoN CAN– Technology development is optional– NASA is not soliciting stand-alone technology proposals
New Technology
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Technology Proposal Option
• Technology components of proposals must demonstrate technology entry TRL-3 or higher, exit TRL-7 or higher– Technology is theoretically proven, but has not been demonstrated
in a relevant Earth science use– Reference Technology Readiness Level definitions
• Proposals must show how the successful technology component development will be integrated and demonstrated in proposer’s final data system
• Technology development awardees will be required to participate at a level of up to 0.25 FTE in the SEEDS Tech Infusion Working– Working Group will help develop technology needs and infusion
processes
New Technology
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Technology Proposal Option (cont.)
• Integrated technology component is priced as an identifiable element in the CAN budget submission– Targeted support may increase by $75 - $300K per year
• Technology Categories– Access and Delivery Technologies– Interoperability Framework– Knowledge Management
• ESTO will monitor progress of REASoN technology components
New Technology
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Modeling and Data Assimilation
AIST NRA REASoN CAN
National Applications
Science Driven Policy
Education andWorkforce
Development
User Needs
• Science Findings• Decision Support Systems• Educational Tools
Space Systems
Flow of Data and Information Products
High-End ComputingTechnologies
Observations and Measurements:
=
Figure 1ESE Systems development Flow and AIST NRA and REASoN CAN Realms
Relationship to AIST NRA
New Technology
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Strategic Evolution of ESE Data Systems (SEEDS)
Point of Contact:Kathy Fontaine
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Overview
Formulation Charter - Establish a strategy for the evolution of the Earth Science Enterprise network of data systems and service providers over the next decade that:– Ensures the timely delivery of Earth Science information at an affordable
cost.– Fully engages the community on data management issues, objectives, and
solutions.– Addresses recommendations from NewDISS Strategy Document.
• Unifying Framework - How to introduce greater flexibility and responsiveness into the science data and information products standards, processes, and infrastructure?
• Technology Infusion - How to leverage information technologies that exist or are being developed by other agencies/commercial sector?
• Management - How to establish a more broadly based network of science and applications providers of products and services to address the ESE strategic science objectives?
SEEDS
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• Formulation effort– Recognizes the need
• to strengthen current capabilities,
• to incorporate new requirements: new technologies, new science, and science results for applications
• See http://lennier.gsfc.nasa.gov/seeds/index.html for additional SEEDS information.
Overview (cont’d)
SEEDS
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• Working Groups defined to date– Standards and Interface Processes
• …initiate a coordinated set of activities that will support the ESE and its projects and user community in the definition and effective use of standards and standard interfaces for data and information systems.
– Technology Infusion• …define processes to infuse new technologies into the evolving ESE data systems,
and to define and conduct community-based processes to identify needed capabilities and technologies.
– Architecture and Reuse• …explore, via prototyping, whether open source software development efforts
sharing ESE custom code could enable greater re-use across ESE’s science data systems.
– Metrics Planning and Reporting• …define performance metrics to be collected and reported by the data systems and
services providers funded by the ESE.
SEEDS Participation
SEEDS
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SEEDS Participation (cont’d)
• Proposals must identify first and second choice SEEDS Working Group on which to participate.
• Proposals must plan for at least .25 FTE for this participation and for at least 2 trips per year (see Appendix B, Section 3.10)
• Working groups will consist of mix of CAN winners, other contractor participants, NASA participants, and other Agency or university participants as needed.
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• Open Source Prototype Demonstrations– OPTIONAL, and must be costed separately
(Appendix B, Section 3.10).– Open source "testbeds"/prototypes will
demonstrate reuse for ‘mission success’ activities.
• Evaluation criteria are listed in Appendix C, Factor 3R.2.3.
SEEDS
SEEDS Participation (cont’d)
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SEEDS Evaluation Criteria
• Designed to evaluate potential contributions to SEEDS through consideration of
– formats, standards, and interfaces as integral elements to successful communication between and among heterogeneous data systems and their users
– data life cycle issues (ingest through archive)– software reuse where possible– metrics to evaluate progress or services or to do self-assessments– ways to identify or provide capabilities or methodologies for evolving ESE
data systems– levels of service associated with all of the above and the costs of those levels
of service
• Factor 3R.1 – applies to all proposals. • Factor 3R.2 – use the criteria for the working group(s) you are proposing
to join.
SEEDS
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Evaluation Process and Schedule
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NASA anticipates funding about 50 cooperative projects with varying annual budgets, commensurate with the proposed activities and needs for particular targeted support, and, depending on the proposed co-funding, ranging between $200k and a maximum of $700k to $1000k per year. The upper limit is for proposals that have a well articulated balance of research, education and technology or applications, education and technology. Proposals that include an optional SEEDS Open-Source Prototype/testbed should indicate the amount of funding required for that activity. It is anticipated that the allocation by subject will be in the following range, based on total funding available or number of projects:
Research 50%Applications 35%
Education 15%
Funding
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Funding for selected REASoN projects will be for up to five years. NASA’s ability to fund the REASoN projects selected under this CAN is contingent upon the availability of appropriated funds.
Educational institutions, federal or state government agencies within the US, and other non-profit organizations are encouraged to propose cost sharing.
Commercial recipients of cooperative agreements are expected to match the funds received by that commercial recipient from NASA. Recipient contributions may be cash, non-cash, (in-kind) or both. Cost sharing for commercial recipients is addressed in paragraph 1274.204 (b) and for educational institutions and other non-profit organizations is addressed in paragraph 1260.13 (c) of the NASA Grant and Cooperative Agreement Handbook.
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NASA will contribute to the research, applications and education REASoN projects by providing:
SEEDS provisional process recommendations for evaluation;
NASA ESTO and SEEDS expert consultation in identifying opportunities and needs for leveraging or developing advanced technology;
Assistance in locating and accessing input data sets; and
A web page organizing ESTO technology investments, including research titles and abstracts.
Additional NASA participation may be proposed by potential recipients.
NASA Participation
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Proposals will be selected following review by discipline specialists in research, applications and education, technical review by technology or technique innovation area specialists, and evaluation of management and costs. Final decisions will be made by the designated NASA selecting official.
Selection Process
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Proposals will be evaluated and selected independently for Research, Education, and Applications in accordance with their respective criteria. NASA reserves the right to make judgments during final project selection based on programmatic factors, including the overall balance of viable proposals across Earth system science disciplines and across technology and technical innovation areas. Projects will be selected with consideration to the balance and importance of the eventual products/services and the overall contribution of the REASoN project to the entire user community.
Selection Process
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REASoN Schedule
• CAN-02-OES-01 released September 27, 2002• Pre-proposal conference October 10, 2002• Letters of intent due November 1, 2002• Proposals due 4:30pm EST November 26, 2002• Proposals distributed for mail reviews December 6, 2002*• Mail reviews due January 15, 2003*• Review panels January 27, 2003*• Selection February, 2003*• Selections announced February 26, 2003*• Agreements in place March/April, 2003*
*approximate date
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The CAN Vehicle/Cooperative Agreements
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Procurement Considerations
• Upon formal selection, the Government will make award utilizing any number of possible vehicles, depending on circumstances. Most likely vehicles appear to be:
– Cooperative Agreements (either to non-profit or commercial entities)
– Interagency Agreements– RTOPs (intra-NASA arrangements)
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Different Types of Vehicles
Procurement Considerations
• Cooperative Agreements
• NASA awards grants and cooperative agreements under the authority of 42 U.S.C. 2473(c)(5), the National Aeronautics and Space Act, as implemented by NPG 5800.1, NASA’s Grant and Cooperative Agreement Handbook.
• Agreements between NASA and non-profit (including educational) or commercial entities
• The purpose of the effort, not the status of the entity involved is the primary factor in determining the appropriate award instrument.
• NASA does not allow for payment of profit or fee to commercial firms under grant/cooperative agreement awards
• Interagency Agreements
• NASA awards interagency agreements under the authority of the Federal Acquisition Regulations (FAR) and the NASA FAR Supplement (NFS)
• Agreements between NASA and other Federal Agencies
• Tends to be a transfer of funds rather than the collaborative relationship like a cooperative agreement
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Nature of a Grant• A grant shall be used whenever the principal purpose is the transfer
of anything of value to the recipient to accomplish a public purpose of support or stimulation authorized by Federal statute. Grants are distinguished from cooperative agreements in that substantial involvement is not expected between NASA and the recipient when carrying out the activity. Grants are distinguished from contracts in that grants provide financial assistance to the recipient to conduct a fairly autonomous program; contracts entail acquisition.
• A research grant is used to accomplish a NASA objective by stimulating or supporting the acquisition of knowledge or understanding of the subject or phenomena under study, or attempting to determine and exploit the potential of scientific discoveries or improvements in technology, materials, processes, methods, devices, or techniques and advance the state of the art.
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Nature of a Cooperative Agreement• A cooperative agreement shall be used whenever the principal purpose is the
transfer of anything of value to the recipient to accomplish a public purpose of support or stimulation authorized by Federal statute, and substantial involvement is anticipated between NASA and the recipient during performance of the contemplated activity
• Characteristics inherent in a cooperative agreement include those that apply to a grant, plus the following:
– Substantial NASA involvement in and contribution to the technical aspects of the effort are necessary for its accomplishment. While monetary involvement is not, of course, prohibited, it cannot be the sole basis of NASA involvement/contribution;
– The project, conducted as proposed, would not be possible without extensive NASA-recipient technical collaboration;
– The nature of the collaboration shall be clearly defined and specified in the special condition at §1260.51 of the NASA Grants Handbook
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When Do You Use What?
The decision whether to use a contract, grant or cooperative agreement as an award instrument must be based on the principal purpose of the relationship.
• If the principal purpose of the action is to accomplish a public purpose of support or stimulation authorized by Federal statute, a grant or a cooperative agreement is the appropriate instrument.
• If the principal purpose of a transaction is to accomplish a NASA requirement, i.e., to produce something for NASA’s own use, a procurement contract is the appropriate instrument.
• For instance, if NASA wishes to work with a recipient to use Federation technology and data to develop software to track schools of whales, which the recipient would then market, that would be a cooperative agreement; if NASA wishes to fund the study of whales, that would be a grant; if, on the other hand, NASA wishes the entity to develop this software for NASA, then a contract should be used
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When Do You Use What? (Cont’d)
Two essential questions must be asked to ensure that a grant or cooperative agreement is the appropriate instrument.
1. Will NASA be directly harmed in furthering a specific NASA mission requirement if the effort is not accomplished? The answer to this question must be "no.”
2. Is the work being performed by the recipient primarily for its own purposes, which NASA is merely supporting with financial or other assistance? The answer to this question must be "yes."
If these criteria are met, then the effort is not a NASA requirement, and can then be considered as to whether it supports or stimulates a public purpose.
Procurement Considerations
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Who is the User?In applying the principal purpose test, one must determine whether the Government is the direct beneficiary or user of the activity. • If NASA provides the specifications for the project; or is having the project
completed based on its own identified needs; or will directly use the report or result of the project for a scheduled NASA mission, then, in most cases, the principal purpose is to acquire property or services for the direct benefit or use of NASA, and thus, a contractual relationship exists.
• Where an expenditure will produce a benefit or use that is only indirect in nature, a grant or cooperative agreement may be used. Since NASA grant recipients usually gain no measurable commercial or economic benefit from grants, other than conducting research, cost sharing for research grants is not generally required. NASA may, however, accept cost sharing when voluntarily offered. Additionally, in instances when the grant officer determines that the recipient will benefit from the research results through sales to non-Federal entities, cost sharing based upon this mutuality of interest will apply, per Grants Handbook § 1260.123.
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Cost Sharing/MatchingAll contributions, including cash and third party in‑kind, shall be accepted as part of the recipient's cost sharing or matching when the contributions meet all of the following criteria.
• Are verifiable from the recipient's records.• Are not included as contributions for any other federally‑assisted project or
program.• Are necessary and reasonable for proper and efficient accomplishment of
project or program objectives.• Are allowable under the applicable cost principles.• Are not paid by the Federal Government under another award, except
where authorized by Federal statute to be used for cost sharing or matching.• Are provided for in the approved budget when required by NASA.• Conform to other provisions of this subpart, as applicable.
The basis for determining the valuation for personal service, material, equipment, buildings and land shall be documented.
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Cost Sharing/Matching (Cont’d)• If potential commercially marketable products expected to result from the research
activities of a cooperative agreement, resource contributions (cost sharing/matching) are required from the recipient. The commercial recipient is expected to contribute at least 50 percent of the total resources necessary to accomplish the cooperative agreement effort. Recipient contributions may be cash, non-cash (in-kind) or both. Acceptable non-cash or in-kind resources include such items as equipment, facilities, labor, office space, etc. In determining the incentive to the recipient to share costs, agreement officers must consider a variety of factors.
• Although the future profitability of intellectual property may serve as an incentive for involvement of the commercial firm in the cooperative agreement, the actual or imputed value of such items as patent rights, data rights, trade secrets, etc., included in intellectual property is generally not considered a reliable source for computation of the recipient’s contributions and are not quantifiable.
• Once accepted for application to costs shared under the cooperative agreement, cash and in-kind contributions including Independent Research and Development (IR&D) costs, may not be included as contributions for any other federally assisted project or program.
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