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

缅因州大学（UM）的这一重大研究仪器奖为购买X波段地面站提供资金，用于实时接收最新一代地球观测卫星数据。 这些数据提供了对海洋、沿海地区、森林和大气的多光谱可见光和红外测量。 缅因州大学集团计划与运营类似系统的罗格斯大学合作，为美国东北部海洋观测提供24/7的卫星衍生产品，将研究和业务要求结合起来。 X波段的能力显着提高了分辨率和信息在UM现有的L波段设施，并建立在它所产生的技术和教育专业知识，包括一个主要的跨部门的研究和教学计划。 此次收购的更广泛影响是广泛的，涉及基础和应用研究计划的国家机构，非营利组织和大学在缅因州和附近的国家，除了NSF。 这方面的例子包括对沿海环境中有害藻华和风暴影响的研究，以及对陆地上森林植被和农业发展的研究。 实时能力提供了重要的支持，船上采样计划与实时图像的表面海洋属性。 缅因州大学将从非联邦基金中提供该项目30%的费用。 这项建议得到了NSF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. ***