Amendment 74: A.53 Instrument Incubator Program Final Text and Due Dates

A.53 Instrument Incubator Program (IIP) supports the development of innovative remote sensing technologies for Earth observing instruments, sensors, and systems in support of Earth science. The technologies and measurement concepts developed under the IIP may extend through field demonstrations, with a longer-term aim for infusion into future Earth Science Division research, applications, and flight programs.

ROSES-2023 Amendment 74 releases final text and due dates for A.53 IIP, which was previously TBD. Notices of Intent to propose are requested by February 16, 2024, and proposals are due April 2, 2024.

Questions concerning A.53 IIP may be directed to Parminder Ghuman at p.ghuman@nasa.gov.

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