Continuation of the NOAA Joint Hydrographic Center at the University of New Hampshire
FY2026 ended Sep 30 · data still posting · data as of 2026-11-01†
† DoD contract data posts to USAspending about 90 days after award.
A single federal award, with both ends of the trail linked.
Award NA25NOSX400C0001 is a grant from the Department of Commerce, $18M obligated, FY2026 to FY2030, for Continuation of the NOAA Joint Hydrographic Center at the University of New Hampshire. The work is performed in New Hampshire. Source
Description
Continuation of the NOAA Joint Hydrographic Center at the University of New Hampshire. This Project Will Provide Support to Continue the Operation of a NOAA Joint Hydrographic Center for Hydrographic Surveying and Ocean Mapping Research and Education at the University of New Hampshire. The Joint Hydrographic Center Is a National Center for Hydrographic, Ocean and Coastal Mapping Sciences That Serves NOAA and the Nation Through Research, Advanced Education, and the Development of State-Of-The-Art Hydrographic Surveying and Ocean Mapping Technologies and Tools. The Project Activities Address Three Priorities: Advancing Technology to Improve U.S. Capabilities in Acquiring High-Quality Ocean and Coastal Data, Enhancing the Delivery of Marine Geospatial Products and Services, and Developing Expertise in Marine Geospatial and Soundscape Data. Research Efforts Will Include Improving Sensor Systems, Developing New Data Processing Techniques, Including Approaches for the Identification and Quantification of Marine Minerals, and Integrating Advanced Technologies Such as Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning Through a Range of Ocean Mapping Activities. Working with NOAA and Private Industry Partners, the University of New Hampshire Will Focus on Enhancing the Efficiency of Hydrographic Data Collection, Developing Uncrewed Surface Vessel Capability, Improving Data Quality and Processing, and Creating Innovative Products That Will Enhance the Navigation Chart Production Process. The Center Will Maintain and Enhance Its Education and Training Program as Well as Its Outreach Efforts to Raise Awareness About the Importance of Ocean Mapping. The Program Emphasizes the Importance of Translating Research Into Practical Applications, Ensuring That New Technologies and Tools Are Quickly Integrated Into NOAA's Operational Systems. The Expected Outcomes Are Products and Improved Methodologies That Support U.S. Safe Navigation and Resource Management, and Improve Survey Techniques, Especially as They Relate to Exploration for Mineral Resources and a Highly Trained Workforce.