Opportunity Information: Apply for G23AS00392
The U.S. Geological Survey (USGS), through its Next Generation Water Observing System (NGWOS) Program, is offering a discretionary funding opportunity to support research focused on improving how stream channel shape is measured, specifically stream bathymetry (the elevation and contours of the streambed). The main motivation behind the opportunity is that while non-contact technologies for measuring stream velocity are advancing quickly and are already producing dependable results, those approaches still struggle in streams where the bed moves often due to sediment transport and shifting channel conditions. In those settings, it becomes difficult to keep stage-area ratings accurate over time because the cross-sectional geometry that underpins those ratings can change substantially.
The project goal is to help close that gap by developing a reliable, low-cost sensing approach that can measure channel and overbank geometry from a fixed installation. USGS is looking for a sensor concept that uses a fixed mount with an articulating mechanism capable of extending into the water column to directly measure the elevation of the channel bottom. In practical terms, the desired outcome is a device that can be deployed in place, operate repeatedly (or continuously), and provide updated bathymetry measurements that help maintain or update stage-area relations in dynamic channels. The emphasis on low cost and reliability suggests the sensor should be practical for broader field deployment, not just experimental demonstrations, and should be designed with real-world operation and maintenance constraints in mind.
This award is being issued as a Cooperative Agreement, meaning the federal agency expects to have substantial involvement in the work compared with a standard grant. The funding is offered under the Cooperative Ecosystem Studies Unit (CESU) framework, which is a partnership model used by federal agencies to collaborate with research and education organizations for scientific studies, technical assistance, and related educational activities. Because it is a CESU opportunity, eligibility is restricted: applicants must be participating partners of the Great Plains Cooperative Ecosystem Studies Unit. This is not an open competition for all institutions; it is specifically targeted to organizations that are already part of that CESU network.
Key administrative details from the announcement include the Funding Opportunity Number G23AS00392 and CFDA number 15.808. The activity falls under Science and Technology and other Research and Development, and the agency is listed as the Geological Survey (USGS). The anticipated maximum funding amount (award ceiling) is $250,000. The opportunity was created on 2023-06-07, with an original closing date of 2023-07-07. The posting indicates expected awards, though the exact number is not specified in the provided source fields. Overall, the opportunity is aimed at advancing a field-ready way to measure streambed elevations in changing channels so that modern, non-contact stream monitoring systems can produce more accurate and durable discharge estimates over time.Apply for G23AS00392
- The Geological Survey in the science and technology and other research and development sector is offering a public funding opportunity titled "Cooperative Agreement for CESU-affiliated Partner with Great Plains Cooperative Ecosystem Studies Unit" and is now available to receive applicants.
- Interested and eligible applicants and submit their applications by referencing the CFDA number(s): 15.808.
- This funding opportunity was created on 2023-06-07.
- Applicants must submit their applications by 2023-07-07. (Agency may still review applications by suitable applicants for the remaining/unused allocated funding in 2026.)
- Each selected applicant is eligible to receive up to $250,000.00 in funding.
- Eligible applicants include: Others.
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What is this USGS funding opportunity about?
This is a discretionary funding opportunity from the U.S. Geological Survey (USGS) Next Generation Water Observing System (NGWOS) Program to support research that improves how stream channel shape is measured, with a specific focus on stream bathymetry (the elevation and contours of the streambed).
What problem is USGS trying to solve?
Non-contact stream velocity measurement technologies are advancing quickly and can produce dependable results, but they still have difficulty in streams where the channel bed changes often due to sediment transport and shifting channel conditions. When channel cross-sectional geometry changes, it becomes difficult to keep stage-area ratings accurate over time because those ratings depend on channel shape.
What is meant by stream bathymetry in this announcement?
Stream bathymetry refers to measuring the elevation and contours of the streambed (the channel bottom). In this context, it is the channel-bottom geometry that underpins stage-area relations used for discharge estimation.
What is the main goal of the project?
The project goal is to develop a reliable, low-cost sensing approach that can measure channel and overbank geometry from a fixed installation, providing updated bathymetry measurements that help maintain or update stage-area relations in dynamic channels.
What kind of sensor concept is USGS looking for?
USGS is looking for a sensor concept that uses a fixed mount with an articulating mechanism that can extend into the water column to directly measure the elevation of the channel bottom.
Does the opportunity emphasize fixed installation or mobile surveying?
The emphasis is on a fixed installation. The desired outcome is a device that can be deployed in place and operate repeatedly (or continuously) to provide updated bathymetry measurements over time.
Why is a fixed, articulating mechanism specifically mentioned?
The announcement describes a need for direct measurements of channel-bottom elevation from a fixed mount. The articulating mechanism is intended to extend into the water column to measure the streambed even as conditions change, supporting updates to channel geometry information.
What does "low-cost" and "reliable" imply for the expected deliverable?
The opportunity emphasizes practicality for broader field deployment, not just experimental demonstrations. The sensor should be designed with real-world operation and maintenance constraints in mind and should be suitable for repeated or continuous use.
How will the resulting measurements be used?
The bathymetry measurements are intended to help maintain or update stage-area relations in dynamic channels, supporting more accurate and durable discharge estimates over time when used alongside modern non-contact stream monitoring systems.
What is the relationship to non-contact stream monitoring technologies?
The opportunity is motivated by the fact that non-contact velocity technologies are improving quickly but struggle in channels where the bed is mobile. By improving bathymetry measurement from fixed installations, USGS aims to close the gap that currently limits performance in those dynamic settings.
What type of award will be used for this funding?
The award is being issued as a Cooperative Agreement, which generally means USGS expects substantial involvement in the work compared with a standard grant.
What does it mean that this is a Cooperative Agreement?
Based on the announcement, a Cooperative Agreement indicates that the federal agency (USGS) anticipates substantial involvement in the project rather than simply providing funding with minimal interaction.
What is the CESU framework and why does it matter here?
The opportunity is offered under the Cooperative Ecosystem Studies Unit (CESU) framework, a partnership model used by federal agencies to collaborate with research and education organizations for scientific studies, technical assistance, and related educational activities.
Who is eligible to apply?
Eligibility is restricted to participating partners of the Great Plains Cooperative Ecosystem Studies Unit. This is not an open competition for all institutions.
Is this an open competition for any university, nonprofit, or company?
No. The announcement states eligibility is limited to organizations that are participating partners of the Great Plains CESU network.
Which USGS program is sponsoring this opportunity?
The sponsoring program is the USGS Next Generation Water Observing System (NGWOS) Program.
What is the Funding Opportunity Number?
The Funding Opportunity Number is G23AS00392.
What is the CFDA number listed for this opportunity?
The CFDA number provided is 15.808.
What is the maximum funding amount available?
The anticipated maximum funding amount (award ceiling) is $250,000.
How many awards will be made?
The posting indicates expected awards, but the exact number of awards is not specified in the information provided.
What is the activity category for this opportunity?
The activity falls under Science and Technology and other Research and Development.
Which federal agency is offering this opportunity?
The agency is the U.S. Geological Survey (USGS), listed as the Geological Survey.
When was the opportunity created and when did it close?
The opportunity was created on 2023-06-07, and the original closing date was 2023-07-07.
What settings are most relevant for the proposed research?
The opportunity is especially focused on streams where the bed moves often due to sediment transport and shifting channel conditions, which can substantially change cross-sectional geometry over time.
What is the intended operational behavior of the proposed device?
The desired device should be able to operate from a fixed deployment and collect bathymetry measurements repeatedly or continuously, enabling updated channel-bottom elevation information over time.
What is meant by "channel and overbank geometry" in this opportunity?
The announcement calls for measuring channel and overbank geometry from a fixed installation, with particular emphasis on measuring the elevation of the channel bottom to support stage-area relations. The term implies capturing geometry beyond only the wetted channel, extending into overbank areas relevant to stage-area behavior during higher flows.
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