Acquisition of an X-Band Satellite Data Groundstation for Regional Multidisciplinary Research, Training and Services in Maine

0420393托马斯这项授予缅因州大学(UM)的主要研究仪器奖提供资金，用于购买一个X波段地面站，用于实时接收最新一代的地球观测卫星数据。这些数据提供了海洋、沿海地区、森林和大气的多光谱可见光和红外测量。与运营类似系统的罗格斯大学合作，缅因州大学集团计划提供全天候卫星衍生产品，用于美国东北部的海洋观测，融合研究和业务需求。与密歇根大学现有的L波段设施相比，X波段的能力显著提高了分辨率和信息，并建立在它所产生的技术和教育专业知识的基础上，包括一个主要的跨部门研究和教学计划。此次收购的广泛影响是广泛的，除了NSF外，还涉及缅因州及附近各州的州立机构、非营利组织和大学的基础和应用研究项目。例子包括对沿海环境中有害藻华和风暴影响的研究，以及对陆地森林植被和农业发展的研究。这种实时能力为舰载采样程序提供了重要的支持，提供了表层海洋属性的实时图像。缅因州大学将从非联邦基金中提供该项目30%的费用。这项提议得到了美国国家科学基金会海洋科学部的支持。***

0420393ThomasThis Major Research Instrumentation award to University of Maine (UM) provides funds for acquisition of an X-band ground station for the real-time reception of the latest generation of earth observation satellite data. The data provide multi-spectral visible and infrared measurements of the ocean, coastal zones, forests and atmosphere. In collaboration with Rutgers University, which operates a similar system, the University of Maine group plans to offer 24/7 satellite-derived products for northeast U.S. ocean observation, merging research and operational requirements. The X-band capability significantly improves both resolution and information over an existing L-band facility at UM, and builds on the technical and educational expertise it has generated, including a major cross-departmental research and teaching program. The broader impacts of the acquisition are extensive, involving both basic and applied research programs by state agencies, non-profit organizations and universities in Maine and nearby states, in addition to NSF. Examples include studies of harmful algal blooms and storm impacts in the coastal environment, and forest vegetation and agricultural development on land. The real-time capability provides important support to shipboard sampling programs with real-time images of surface ocean properties. University of Maine is providing 30% of the costs of the project from non-federal funds. This proposal is supported by the Division of Ocean Sciences at NSF. ***