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What This Bill Does
NASA has awarded $306,200 to the California Institute of Technology (Caltech) to support research on atmospheric rivers and water management. This funding is part of the ongoing operational agreement between NASA and Caltech for the management of the Jet Propulsion Laboratory (JPL).
This award funds specific scientific research into weather patterns affecting California's water supply while reinforcing the long-term federal contract for the operation of the Jet Propulsion Laboratory.
Who It Affects
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California Institute of Technology
The institution receives the funding and is contractually obligated to perform the specified research tasks.
NASA
The agency provides the funding and oversees the research objectives through the NASA Management Office.
Key Facts
- NASA awarded $306,200 to the California Institute of Technology for subseasonal prediction of atmospheric rivers and the Madden-Julian Oscillation.
- The research is intended to support water management efforts in California.
- The funding is issued under the existing contract between NASA and Caltech for the operation of the Jet Propulsion Laboratory (JPL).
- JPL is designated as a Federally Funded Research and Development Center (FFRDC).
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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 required to maintain an education program to improve student retention in STEM disciplines.
- JPL is authorized to perform work for non-NASA sponsors if designated by NASA Management Office contracting officers.
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JPL Multi-Mission Scope
The document explicitly confirms that JPL's mandate extends beyond space exploration to include Earth-based water management research.
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