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A -- NASA RESEARCH ANNOUNCEMENT: REMOTE SENSING RESEARCH -- BIOLOGICAL OCEANOGRAPHY SOL NRA-97-MTPE-01 DUE 040497 POC NASA Headquarters, Dr. James Yoder (202)358-0310 WEB: Referenced Web Link is found under "MTPE Research Announcements, http://www.hq.nasa.gov/office/mtpe/. E-MAIL: Click here to contact the poc for the announcement via e-mail., jyoder@hq.nasa.gov. The National Aeronautics and Space Administration (NASA) intends to solicit proposals for scientific investigations and activities in support of NASA's Office of Mission to Planet Earth for remote sensing research related to biological oceanography and ocean biogeochemistry. The focus of this NRA is on research emphasizing satellite ocean color scanner imagery as the principal data source, although studies of ocean biological and biogeochemical processes using satellite sensors other than ocean color scanners as the principal tool will also be considered. Incorporating in situ data in the investigation is also encouraged as is assimilation of satellite data into mathematical models. This announcement also provides a mechanism for US and foreign investigators to apply for membership in a new, reformed Sea Wide Field Sensor (SeaWiFS) Science Team. This NRA will be available electronically on 3 February, 1997, via the Internet at the MTPE Home Page: http://www.hq.nasa.gov/office/mtpe/ under "MTPE Research Announcements or via anonymous ftp at: ftp.hq.nasa.gov/pub/mtpe A paper copy of the NRA will be available to those who do not have access to Internet by calling (202)358-3552 and leaving a voice mail message. This announcement will be open for the period from 3 February, 1997 through 4 April, 1997 and proposals may be submitted at any time throughout that period. (0014)

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