Previous Equipment Awards

This page presents information about Equipment Awards made in previous years, including the funded proposal and copy of the project's final report, if available. Click on a year's "RFP" link to read that year's Call for Proposals.

YearInstitutionPITitleProposalReport
2025
(RFP)
Tuskegee UniversityGamal El AfandiEnhance Earth Systems Science Research and Education at Tuskegee University by Integrating and Sharing Locally Developed Geospatial and Atmospheric Datasetshidden 
 University of Hawai'i at ManoaSteven BusingerAI-Met Lab at UHMhidden 
2024
(RFP)
Northern Illinois UniversityAllison C. Michaelis Building Capacity and Reducing Barriers for Geoscience Students at Northern Illinois Universityhidden 
 University of Wisconsin – MadisonAnkur Desai Upgrading the community THREDDS data server and LDM/IDD relay infrastructure at UW-Madison AOS hidden 
2023 (RFP)Coastal Carolina University Paul T. Gayes Establishing Weather & Climate Instructional and Research Students Services at Coastal Carolina University Via the Creation of the UCAR Facility for Oceanic & Atmospheric Modeling & Visualization (FOAM-V) hidden 
 Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University – Daytona Beach Christopher G. Herbster Hardware Enhancements to Support Physics Informed Machine Learning (PIML) to Improve Airport Weather Forecasts hidden 
 Howard UniversityNakul Karle Enhancing Computing Accessibility in the Atmospheric Science Program at Howard Universityhidden 
 University of Missouri Patrick S. Market Maintaining access to LDM and EDEX data streams to support CAVE and legacy NAWIPS software at the University of Missouri hidden 
2022 (RFP)University of Louisiana at Monroe Todd Murphy Deploying a JupyterHub Server to Support Education and Research at ULM hidden 
2021 (RFP)College of DuPage Paul Sirvatka The Next Generation of NEXLAB – Server Upgrade for College of DuPage’s Meteorology Lab hiddenhidden
 Iowa State University Richard CruseIowa State University / Unidata Community Equipment Proposal hiddenhidden
 South Dakota School of Mines William J. Capehart Reimagining SD Mine’s Weather and Climate Program's Cyberinfrastructure hiddenhidden
 University of North Carolina at Pembroke/Charlotte Xin Zhang and Wenwu Tang Remote Collaborative Geoscience Learning through Distributed File Servers and Dedicated Web Server System hidden 
 University of Wisconsin-MilwaukeeA. Clark Evans Upgrading THREDDS and Deploying JupyterHub at the University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee to Support Education and Research hidden 
 Valparaiso University Kevin Goebbert A JupyterHub Server to Enhance the Use of Python in Meteorology Coursework at Valparaiso University hiddenhidden
2020 (RFP)College of Charleston Gabriel J. Williams, Jr. Acquisition of AWIPS II CAVE Client Computing Infrastructure at the College of Charleston hiddenhidden
 Mississippi State University Kimberly M. Wood Advancing Weather Visualization at Mississippi State University through a Dedicated AWIPS Server hiddenhidden
 Texas A&M University Christopher J. Nowotarski Building a Real-Time Running Archive EDEX Server for Meteorology Instruction hiddenhidden
 University of Buenos AiresMoira Doyle Upgrading LDM server at DAOC University of Buenos Aires hiddenhidden
 University of Hawaii at ManoaJennifer D. Small Griswold Enhancing Education in Atmospheric Sciences using AWIPS II and CAVE at the University of Hawaii at Manoa hiddenhidden
2019 (RFP)Northern Illinois University Vittorio Gensini Bringing Back Weather.NIU.edu: A Multifaceted Server at Northern Illinois University hiddenhidden
2018 (RFP)Jackson State University Duanjun Lu Upgrade the JSU Meteorology Computing Lab by installation of AWIPS II EDEX Server and CAVE Clients hiddenhidden
 Pennsylvania State UniversityGeorge Young Upgrading the Penn State IDD Relay for the Next Generation hiddenhidden
 San Jose State UniversityAlison Bridger San Jose State University Unidata Equipment Proposal hiddenhidden
 Texas Tech UniversityEric Bruning Cloud-ready Processing and Dissemination of GOES-16 Geostationary Lighting Mapper Gridded Imagery hidden 
 University of Nebraska-LincolnNatalie Umphlett Enhanced Accessibility of Climate Data for Research and Teaching through a THREDDS Data Server hiddenhidden
 University of Wisconsin-MadisonGregory Tripoli A community THREDDS/ADDE data server and IDD infrastructure upgrade at UW-Madison hidden 
2017 (RFP)Central Michigan University John Allen Enhancing Undergraduate Python and Modeling Skills: A Jupyter Notebook Multi-Core Server at Central Michigan University hiddenhidden
 College of DuPageVictor Gensini Eyes in the Sky: Installation of a GOES-16 Data Server at College of DuPage hiddenhidden
 Embry-Riddle Aeronautical UniversityChris Herbster Infrastructure Enhancements to Support Educational Use of GOES-16 hidden 
 University of HawaiiSteven Businger Pacific THREDDS Data Server hidden 
 University of MiamiBrian Mapes University of Miami Data Server 2017 hiddenhidden
2016 (RFP)Oregon State University Karen M. Shell A Jupyter server for the Oregon State University Climate Science Program hiddenhidden
 Pennsylvania State UniversityCharles F. Pavloski A Prototype Cloud-Based Visualization System for Unidata Applications hiddenhidden
 University of IowaBong Chul Seo A Pilot Project for Cloud-based NEXRAD Data Processing, Analysis, and Visualization for Flood Forecasting and Water Resources Management hiddenhidden
 University of Louisiana at MonroeTodd Murphy AWIPS-II Infrastructure Upgrade at the University of Louisiana at Monroe hiddenhidden
 University of North DakotaGretchen Mullendore UND Big Weather Web: Distributed Data Solutions hiddenhidden
2015 (RFP)Plymouth State University Brendon Hoch Transitioning to the IDV-CAVE: Improving Classroom Technology for Meteorology hiddenhidden
 University of California, San DiegoTom DeFanti Flash I/0 Network Appliance (FIONA) connected to the 40Gb/s PRISM network at UC San Diego for worldwide access to the IDD hiddenhidden
 University of Nebraska, LincolnAdam L. Houston A Standalone EDEX Server and Enhanced Local IDD/LDM Infrastructure at the University of Nebraska - Lincoln hiddenhidden
 University of Wisconsin, MilwaukeeA. Clark Evans Deployment of AWIPS II at the University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee hiddenhidden
 Western Kentucky UniversityJoshua D. Durkee Expanding Unidata Visualization and Data Analysis for Innovative Meteorological Education at Western Kentucky University hiddenhidden
2014 (RFP)Creighton University Timothy J. Wagner A proposal to upgrade the Creighton University meteorology lab to enhance operational meteorology education hidden 
 Embry-Riddle Aeronautical UniversityCurtis N. James Linux Server in the Cloud hiddenhidden
 Metropolitan State University of DenverSam Ng Enriching Meteorological Education in Undergraduate Courses Using Real-Time, High Resolution Datasets at Metropolitan State University of Denver hiddenhidden
 Pennsylvania State UniversityCharles F. Pavloski AWIPS II Prototype Testing Equipment for a Standalone Experimental EDEX/LDM/CAVE System for Penn State and Unidata hiddenhidden
 San Jose State UniversitySen Chaio Acquistion of AWIPS II EDEX Server and CAVE Client in a Synoptic Weather and Analysis Classroom hiddenhidden
 University of IowaIbrahim Demir Improving Visualization and Access to Radar Data using Unidata Tools for Flood Prediction and Management hidden 
 University of MissouriPatrick S. Market Increasing Access to AWIPS-II in the Unidata Community and at the University of Missouri hiddenhidden
2013 (RFP)Colorado State University  Russ Schumacher Expanding the use of real-time and archive weather and climate data and Unidata tools hiddenhidden
 Stony Brook UniversityBrian Colle An upgrade of the meteorological laboratory in support of education, research, and broader participation in the Unidata community hiddenhidden
 Texas A&M International UniversityKenneth Tobin Installing LDM, RAMADDA, THREDDS and IDV at TAMIU hiddenhidden
 University of MiamiBrian Mapes Installing a full Unidata technology suite at the University of Miami hiddenhidden
 University of Wisconsin at MadisonWayne Feltz,
Jonathan Martin
(Separate proposals were combined at the request of the review committee) 
Increasing AWIPS II Capabilities at the University of Wisconsin,
An AWIPS-II testbed and UNIDATA community THREDDS/RAMADDA server at UW-Madison,
Coordinated project plan for the above two proposals
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2012 (RFP)Iowa State University Bill Gallus Jr. Installation of AWIPS II EDEX Servers for Sharing of Present Data and Future Distribution of Archived Data with Community hiddenhidden
 Valparaiso UniversityKevin Goebbert A Prototype AWIPS II EDEX Server System for the Department of Geography and Meteorology at Valparaiso University hiddenhidden
 University of Wisconsin at MilwaukeePaul Roebber Installation of RAMADDA, THREDDS and LDM at UWM hiddenhidden
2011 (RFP)New Mexico State University David DuBois Portal for Community Access to Meteorological, Satellite, and Model Archives hiddenhidden
 Pennsylvania State UniversityCharles Pavloski IDD Ingest Relay Replacement in Support of the THREDDS/RAMADDA Server System at Penn State hiddenhidden
 Rutgers UniversityJohn Kerfoot Upgrade of Existing Computer Hardware to Facilitate Processing and Distribution of Large Oceanographic and Environmental Datasets from the Rutgers University Coastal Ocean Observation Laboratory hiddenhidden
 San Jose State UniversityAlison Bridger & Marty Leach Server Upgrade and Electronic Map Wall at San Jose State University hiddenhidden
 Texas A&M UniversityGerald J. Creager Upgrading LDM Server and Archive Systems to support Atmospheric Sciences at Texas A&M University and in the Broader Community hidden 
 University of Colorado / CIRESCatherine A. Smith Improving Access to a Climate Data Repository using Unidata Tools hiddenhidden
 University of Salento & CMCC, ItalyG. Aloisio, S. Fiore, O. Marra Establishment of a Multiplexed Thredds Installation and a Ramadda Collaboration Environment for Community Access to Climate Change Data hiddenhidden
 University of South FloridaJennifer M. Collins Upgrading Meteorological Analysis and Visualization Capability hidden 
2010 (RFP)Central Michigan University Leigh Orf Acquisition of a Multi-Core Server for the Enhancement of the Meteorology Program at Central Michigan University hidden 
 Iowa State UniversityWilliam Gallus Establishment of THREDDS Server and RAMADDA for Community Access to 78-Year Weather Data Archive hiddenhidden
 Louisiana State UniversityDavid Brown Infrastructure Supporting Software Tools for Climate Impacts and Planning hidden 
 Millersville University of PennsylvaniaAlex DeCaria Millersville University Content Repository for Boundary Layer, Ocean Science, and Cyber-education Initiatives hiddenhidden
 Pennsylvania State UniversityCharles Pavloski Addition of a Community THREDDS/RAMADDA Server System at Penn State hiddenhidden
 State University of New York at AlbanyKevin Tyle Replacement Electronic Maproom Hardware for the Department of Atmospheric and Environmental Sciences, University at Albany, SUNY hiddenhidden
 University of North Carolina, AshevilleChristopher Hennon Enhancing Data Sharing at the University of North Carolina Asheville to Foster Interdisciplinary Education, Research, and Community Outreach hidden 
 University of North Carolina, Chapel HillCraig Mattocks Computer Hardware Support for Incorporating Unidata Technologies into a Storm Surge Prediction System for Guiding Decision-Making under Present and Future Climate Scenarios hidden 
2009 (RFP)Lyndon State College Bruce Berryman Update Equipment, Sharing of New Dataset, and Outreach to Underrepresented Populations hidden 
 Madison Area Technical CollegeMatthew A. Lazzara Madison Area Technical College Meteorological Interactive Processing Project hiddenhidden
 Saint Louis UniversityCharles E. Graves A Proposal to Update Computing Hardware to Support Weather and Climate Initiatives at Saint Louis University via Unidata Activities hidden 
 University of Louisiana, MonroeAnne T. Case Hanks Weather Research Laboratory Expansion at ULM hidden 
 University of Puerto Rico, MayaguezMiguel Canals Caribbean Ocean Data Distribution and Visualization Laboratory hidden 
 University of Wisconsin, MadisonJonathan Martin Equipment Modernization for a Geophysical Data Visualization Classroom hidden 
2008 (RFP)Jackson State University Loren D. White Unidata Equipment Award to Upgrade the JSU Meteorology High-performance Computer Lab hidden 
 Embry-Riddle Aeronautical UniversityChristopher Herbster The Creation of a Community Resource for Weather Case Studies and Innovative Real-Time Weather Data for the IDD hidden 
 Rutgers, The State University of New JerseySteven G. Decker Upgrading the Rutgers Weather Center to Meet Today's Needs hidden 
2007 (RFP)Central Michigan University Martin Baxter Enhancing the Use of IDV and GEMPAK in Undergraduate Research and Education at Central Michigan University hidden 
 Florida Institute of TechnologySteven M. Lazarus A Multidisciplinary Computer Lab for Meteorological and Oceanographic Applications at the Florida Institute of Technology hidden 
 University of Missouri-ColumbiaPatrick S. Market, Anthony R. Lupo, and Neil I. Fox Increasing Use of the Integrated Data Viewer (IDV) in the Atmospheric Science Curriculum at the University of Missouri-Columbia hidden 
 Plymouth State UniversityBrendon Hoch Enhancement of Meteorology Technology at PSU hidden 
 San Francisco State UniversityDave Dempsey Upgrading SFSU’s Weather Graphics and Simulation Laboratory hidden 
 University of UtahJohn Horel Enhancing Use of Surface Observations in IDV hidden 
2006 (RFP)University of Alaska, Fairbanks  Rorik A. Peterson Automating a Volcanic Ash Forecast System with Improved VisualizationTools for Increasing Public Accessibility hidden 
 University of NebraskaAdam L. Houston WAHTER: Integrating Meteorology Data in Hydrology Research and Education, and Expanding the University of Nebraska's IDD Capabilities hidden 
 George Mason UniversityJohn Jianhe Qu Equipment for Fire and Remote Sensing Data Processing and Distribution Between EastFIRE Lab at GMU and the Unidata CommunityV hidden 
 University of Northern ColoradoPaul A. Nutter Advancing Education and Research in Meteorology at UNC Using the Unidata IDD hidden 
2005 (RFP)Iowa State University William Gallus, and Daryl Hertzman Increasing GIS Web Services Capacity to Serve the Unidata Community   
 Louisiana State UniversityKevin D. Robbins IDD Community Infrastructure Enhancement at LSU   
 Pennsylvania State UniversityCharles E. Pavloski Transition of Unidata IDD Relay Service to a 64-Bit Architecture   
 University of Hawaii, ManoaSteven Businger VisionLab 2005   
 University of Missouri, Kansas CityJimmy Adegoke Enhancing Meteorological Education and Climate Research, and K-12 Educational Outreach at the University of Missouri, Kansas City hidden 
 Purdue UniversityRobert J. Trapp Equipment to Enhance the Capacity to Process and Disseminate Value-added Weather Data at Purdue University hidden 
 Western Illinois UniversityJongnam Choi New Establishment of Unidata Site for Meteorological Education   
2004 (RFP)University of Oklahoma Mark Laufersweiler Real Time and Archival DODS/ADDE Server for the OU School of Meteorology and Unidata Community hidden 
 Valparaiso UniversityTeresa Bals-Elsholz An Expanded Data Storage System for the Department of Geography and Meteorology at Valparaiso University hidden 
 Universidade Federal do ParaGaldino Viana Mota Meteorology Laboratory for Research and Teaching Synoptic Meteorology, Numerical Weather Forecast, Atmospheric Dynamics, Physical Meteorology, Mesoscale Meteorology, Remote Sensing Meteorology, Tropical Meteorology and Climatology   
 San Jose State UniversityMike Voss Deploying the Integrated Data Viewer (IDV) and Improving Internet Data Distribution (IDD) Capabilities hidden 
 Central Michigan UniversityLeigh Orf A Proposal to Upgrade Hardware for the Central Michigan University Unidata Server hidden 
2003 (RFP)State University of New York at Albany David Knight Replacement Hardware for National Lightning Detection Network (NLDN) Internet Data Distribution (IDD)   
 Universidad de Buenos AiresJesus Maria Gardiol Unidata Equipment Award in Argentina hidden 
 The City College of New YorkEdward E. Hindman and Stanley D. Gedzelman Upgrade of a Geosciences Computer Laboratory hidden 
 George Mason UniversityChaowei Yang Earth Data Exchange Portal hidden 
 Metropolitan State College of DenverAnthony A. Rockwood Server and Laptop Upgrade for Metropolitan State College – Meteorology Computer Lab hidden 
 Millersville University of PennsylvaniaJohn R. Scala Facilitating Education, Research, and Community Participation Through Utilization of Unidata Resources hidden 
 University of Missouri, ColumbiaPatrick S. Market, Anthony R. Lupo and Neil Fox Increasing the Computing Capability and Accessibility to Unidata Software in the Atmospheric Science Program at the University of Missouri-Columbia hidden 
 University of Northern IowaAlan C. Czarnetzki Unidata Relay Node at the University of Northern Iowa   
 Northern Illinois UniversityGilbert Sebenste Upgrading Computer Resources for the NIU Weather Office hidden 
 South Dakota State UniversityDennis Todey and Van Kelley Establishment of a Unidata Site and Workstation Pool for Meteorological Education hidden 
 University of South FloridaArlene G. Laing Enhancing Analysis and Visualization Capability in Meteorology and Related Geosciences   
 Saint Cloud State UniversityAnthony R. Hansen Server/Client Solution for a Meteorological Computer Laboratory hidden 
 Saint Louis UniversityCharles E. Graves and James T. Moore A Proposal to Update Computing Hardware at Saint Louis University to More Fully Participate in Unidata Activities hidden 
 Western Michigan UniversityElen Maria Camara Cutrim Meteorology Laboratory Computer Upgrading for Teaching Science Education, Aviation, Earth Sciences and Geography Majors and Minors hidden