Description
The U.S. Geological Survey (USGS) is offering a funding opportunity to a CESU partner to conduct research on the timing and trends of snowmelt and associations with wet slab avalanche occurrence. The research objectives include understanding the dynamics of snowmelt, analyzing snowmelt onset and duration, and studying changes in avalanche occurrence. The award instrument for this project is a cooperative agreement, and the total estimated funding for this project is $40,000. The applicant should submit a proposal that includes a cover page, proposal text, budget narrative, and other supporting documents. The proposal will be evaluated based on criteria such as purpose, objectives, and relevance, technical approach, budget justification, and qualifications, experience, and past performance.
• The research will investigate patterns of snowmelt onset and duration across different elevations and wildfire disturbance areas.
• The research will utilize advanced modeling tools and empirical data to study how these patterns have evolved over time and future trends.
• The applicant should demonstrate expertise in snow science and SNOWPACK modeling.
• The applicant should provide a clear and detailed description of the research objectives, methods, and expected outcomes.
• The applicant should demonstrate the ability to address SNOWPACK modeling, data processing, and analysis using proven methodologies.