Cooperative Agreement for affiliated Partner with the Chesapeake Watershed Cooperative Ecosystem Studies Unit

The U.S. Geological Survey (USGS) is offering a funding opportunity to a Cooperative Ecosystem Studies Unit (CESU) partner for research focused on advancing GeoAI-enabled automated landform mapping, expansion of the Landform Reference Ontology using knowledge graphs, and improving Geographic Names Information System (GNIS) summit feature positional accuracy using lidar-derived elevation datasets. The project aims to support the USGS's goals and has a total estimated funding of $29,994 for a period of one year. The eligibility for this opportunity is limited to participating partners of the Chesapeake Watershed CESU. The proposal should include a cover page, technical narrative, budget narrative, and other supporting documents. The USGS requires that all applications be posted through Grants.gov. Some key points to note about this opportunity include: * The project's objectives are to advance GeoAI-enabled mapping of specific landforms, expand the Landform Reference Ontology, and improve GNIS summit feature positional accuracy. * The proposal should include a detailed discussion of the work plan and technical approach. * The USGS encourages the dissemination of research results to the scientific community and the public. * The project is expected to contribute to the USGS's goals and have a positive impact on the field of geospatial research.