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Portfolio Data
Non-Invasive Quantification of Littoral Blue Carbon Habitats with Space-Based Hyperspectral Imaging
Award Year: 2024
UEI: P3R2T76HPYX3
HUBZone Owned: Yes
Woman Owned: Yes
Socially and Economically Disadvantaged: No
Congressional District: 1
Tagged as:
SBIR
Phase I

Awarding Agency
DOC
Branch: NOAA
Total Award Amount: $175,000
Contract Number: NA24OARX021G0013
Agency Tracking Number: 3217597
Solicitation Topic Code: 9.3
Solicitation Number: NOAA-OAR-TPO-2024-2008184
Abstract
This project proposal addresses the pressing need to understand and quantify the discernable human impact on global climate, specifically focusing on the assessment of seagrass in coastal and intertidal ecosystems. Using innovative methods applied to high-resolution hyperspectral satellite imagery, TCarta aims to advance research on “The Changing Ocean” by providing detailed insights on the spatial and spectral dynamics of seagrass habitats. Traditional satellite sensors have lacked both the spatial and spectral resolution necessary for precise mapping of underwater changes at a local ecosystem level. Through a multi-sensor approach, leveraging Pixxel’s hyperspectral imagery, TCarta offers a breakthrough in benthic habitat classification and health assessment. This project outlines five key technical objectives, including the identification of optimal sensor bands, determination of water column properties, and the development of tools for efficient data processing and noise reduction. By developing automated analysis of hyperspectral imagery, TCarta aims to create accurate maps addressing critical ocean ecosystems such as seagrass beds, coral reefs and mangrove forests. The project’s significance lies in its potential to revolutionize marine habitat management, restoration, monitoring and risk assessment.
Award Schedule
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2024
Solicitation Year -
2024
Award Year -
August 1, 2024
Award Start Date -
January 31, 2025
Award End Date
Principal Investigator
Name: Graeme Timmeney
Phone: 3032846144
Email: gt@tcarta.com
Business Contact
Name: Kyle Goodrich
Phone: 3032846144
Email: kg@tcarta.com
Research Institution
Name: N/A