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A -- NASA SEASONAL-TO-INTERANNUAL PREDICTION PROJECT (NSIPP) SOL NRA-98-OES-07 DUE 083198 POC Kenneth H. Bergman, Manager, Global Modeling and Analysis Program, Phone (202) 358-0765, Fax (202) 358-2770, Email kbergman@hq.nasa.gov WEB: Click here for the latest information about this notice, http://nais.nasa.gov/EPS/HQ/date.html#NRA-98-OES-07. E-MAIL: Kenneth H. Bergman, kbergman@hq.nasa.gov. The National Aeronautics and Space Administration (NASA) intends to solicit proposals for investigations that will contribute to the NASA Seasonal-to-Interannual Prediction Project (NSIPP). This project aims to show the value of remotely sensed observations in the experimental prediction of climate variations on seasonal-to-interannual time scales using a coupled climate system model. An NSIPP core modeling activity has been initiated at the NASA Goddard Space Flight Center (GSFC). Proposals will be solicited that are collaborative with the core activity or that make significant contributions toward furthering the goals of that activity. Selected proposals, together with the core activity, will constitute a focused science team effort to demonstrate the value of operational and experimental satellite observations in improving seasonal-to-interannual climate prediction as well as developing new climate modeling methodologies that lead to improved predictions. This NRA will be open to all scientific investigators who submit proposals that are consistent with the objectives of NSIPP, as detailed in the NRA, and that meet other requirements that are listed in the NRA. The NRA will be available electronically on the release date, via the Internet at the Office of Earth Science ''Home Page'' at ''http://www.hq.nasa.gov/office/ese/'' under ''OES Research Announcements'', or via anonymous ftp at ftp.hq.nasa.gov/pub/ese. A paper copy 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 July 1 through August 31, 1998, and proposals may be submitted at any time during that period. Point of Contact (0167)

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