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Read. Follow. Verify.NASA Research Funding for California Water Management Study
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What This Bill Does
NASA has awarded $306,200 to the California Institute of Technology to study and weather patterns for improved water management in California. This funding supports research conducted through the Jet Propulsion Laboratory (JPL).
This award funds specific scientific research into weather prediction models that inform water management strategies in California.
Who It Affects
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California Institute of Technology
The institution is responsible for executing the research tasks and managing the Jet Propulsion Laboratory.
NASA
The agency is providing funding and oversight for the research project and the operation of the Jet Propulsion Laboratory.
Key Facts
- NASA awarded $306,200 to the California Institute of Technology for a specific research project.
- The project focuses on subseasonal prediction of atmospheric rivers and the Madden-Julian Oscillation to assist with California water management.
- The work is performed by the Jet Propulsion Laboratory (JPL), a federally funded research and development center.
- JPL is required to perform tasks designated by NASA Management Office contracting officers.
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- JPL's primary mission includes supporting NASA's Science Mission Directorate in Earth science, planetary science, heliophysics, and astrophysics.
- JPL is responsible for operating NASA's Deep Space Network for telecommunication and data delivery.
- JPL is mandated to conduct STEM education programs to improve student retention in science and engineering fields.
- JPL is authorized to perform work for non-NASA sponsors if approved by NASA contracting officers.
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JPL Multi-Mission Scope
The document clarifies that while JPL is a NASA-focused entity, it maintains a formal policy framework to perform work for non-NASA sponsors.
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