The National Space Development Agency of Japan (NASDA) announces the solicitation of research proposals to conduct scientific investigations in precipitation science and related tropical energetics in connection with the Tropical Rainfall Measuring Mission (TRMM). This Research Announcement (RA) is to promote utilization of the TRMM data for understanding the distribution and variation of tropical rainfall and applying them to various scientific areas. Participation in this RA is open to all categories of domestic and foreign organizations including educational institutions, industries, non-profit institutions and Japanese Government agencies.
[Proposal]
RA details and forms for proposals can be downloaded from [RESEARCH ANNOUNCEMENT].The deadline for submitting proposals is September 30, 2003.
[Letter of Intent]
All prospective proposers are encouraged to submit a letter of intent in response to this RA. Please provide the following information no later than August 29, 2003 via Email or FAX or mail to TRMM RA Office.
- Names and addresses of PI (Principal Investigator) and CI (co-Investigators)
- Title of proposal
- Telephone number
- Fax number
- Email address
- Brief summary of proposal
[Schedule]
July 14, 2003 Issue of 4th RA August 29, 2003 Due Date for Letter of Intent September 30, 2003 Due Date for Research Proposals January 2004 Announcement of Selection
[Reference]
Mr. Noriyuki Yamane (TRMM RA Office)
Earth Observation Research Center
Office of Satellite Technology, Research and Applications
National Space Development Agency of Japan
Harumi Island Triton Square, Office Tower X 23F
1-8-10 Harumi, Chuo-ku, Tokyo 104-6023 Japan
Telephone: (03) 6221-9017
FAX : 03-6221-9191
E-mail: trmmcnt@eorc.jaxa .jp