Ouija Satellite Guest Investigator Data Challenge
ID: DARPA-SN-25-15Type: Special Notice
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DEPT OF DEFENSEDEFENSE ADVANCED RESEARCH PROJECTS AGENCY (DARPA)DEF ADVANCED RESEARCH PROJECTS AGCYARLINGTON, VA, 222032114, USA

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Research and Development in the Physical, Engineering, and Life Sciences (except Nanotechnology and Biotechnology) (541715)

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NATIONAL DEFENSE R&D SERVICES; DEPARTMENT OF DEFENSE - MILITARY; EXPERIMENTAL DEVELOPMENT (AC13)

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https://sam.gov/opp/3a33faa99e1a45188977cebe50076c5a/view
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    Description

    The Defense Advanced Research Projects Agency (DARPA) is initiating a Request for Information (RFI) for the Ouija Satellite Guest Investigator Data Challenge, aimed at leveraging data from the upcoming Ouija satellite, scheduled for launch in June 2025. This satellite will operate in Very Low Earth Orbit (VLEO) and is equipped with scientific instruments designed to analyze the high-frequency noise environment in space, enhance the characterization of the ionosphere, and validate HF propagation predictions. The initiative seeks to engage Guest Investigators (GIs) who can propose innovative research projects that utilize the unique datasets generated by the Ouija mission, potentially addressing significant scientific challenges related to ionospheric dynamics and global phenomena. Interested parties are encouraged to submit their qualifications and research proposals to DARPA at DARPA-SN-25-15@darpa.mil, as this RFI may lead to future funding opportunities for selected GIs.

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    DARPA-SN-25-15.pdf
    The DARPA-SN-25-15 document outlines a Request for Information (RFI) regarding the Ouija program, which anticipates launching a satellite in very low Earth orbit (VLEO) in June 2025. The satellite will carry scientific instruments to analyze the high-frequency noise environment, enhance ionospheric characterization, and validate HF propagation predictions. DARPA seeks Guest Investigators (GI) to leverage the satellite's data for groundbreaking research, potentially addressing significant scientific problems related to ionosphere dynamics and global phenomena. Interested parties must submit qualifications and research proposals, focusing on the benefits of accessing the Ouija dataset. The initiative aims to foster a science community while paving the way for possible future funding opportunities. The RFI emphasizes collaboration, innovation, and the insights that could emerge from the novel data collected. Overall, this RFI serves as a precursor to a potential future GI solicitation by assessing interest and innovative research ideas within the scientific community.
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