The Coupling, Energetics, and Dynamics of Atmospheric Regions (CEDAR) program supports research to increase our understanding of the behavior of atmospheric regions from the middle atmosphere upward through the thermosphere and ionosphere into the exosphere. Projects explore coupling, energetics, chemistry, and dynamics on regional and global scales. The research topics include investigations of upper atmosphere responses due to a) processes driven by the lower atmospheric perturbations and (b) solar radiation and particle inputs from above. The activities supported by this program include observations from ground-based and space-based platforms, as well as theory and modeling of the upper atmosphere of the Earth and other planets in our solar systems. Novel approaches that include AI and ML tools and open data and open science practices are encouraged.
Deadline: March 5, 2025
Limit on Number of Proposals per PI or Co-PI: 2. Only two research proposals per investigator, either as a PI, co-PI, or in a subaward, are allowed per target date in the CEDAR Program.
Estimated program budget, number of awards and average award size/duration are subject to the availability of funds. Normally, CEDAR awards are made for a duration of three years, but proposers may request from one to five years of funding provided the requested duration is adequately justified. NSF estimates making 10 to 15 awards. The typical award size is approximately $150,000 per year. The anticipated annual funding amount for new awards is $3,000,000 pending availability of funds.