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The National Geospatial-Intelligence Agency (NGA) calls upon solvers to submit novel approaches to geomagnetic data collection for the World Magnetic Model.

The deadline for submissions is 4:59 p.m. EDT on May 16, 2019. Please submit at least one hour before the deadline to ensure your completed submission is received.

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Submission Abstract

Submission Title *

Provide the title of your submission. (10 words maximum)

Submission Headline *

Provide a one-sentence “elevator pitch” description summarizing your solution. (15 words maximum)

Submission Category *

Please select the primary platform you will use to collect the necessary geomagnetic data measurements. Note that solvers may highlight the sensor more prominently than the platform in their submission.

Terrestrial
Aerial
Spaceborne
Other

Submission Abstract *

Summarize how your solution will provide the data required for the ongoing production of the World Magnetic Model. (150 words maximum)

Approach

Detail the methodology your solution proposes to collect geomagnetic data, describing both the process and technologies it incorporates. *

This description could include detail on the sensors you propose, the platforms that would carry them, and/or methods for analyzing captured data. Reminder: the Challenge does not ask solvers for alternate methods of creating the WMM. Your solution should describe new data sources to inform the current WMM production. (550 words maximum)

Describe how your solution proposes new or unique approaches to efficiently address the problem. *

This could include innovation that will lead to efficiencies in time, money, or other resources. (200 words maximum)

Does your solution rely on access to any third-party data sources, resources, content, or technology? *

This could include dependency on existing or future missions as hosted payloads, reliance on existing data, etc.

Yes
No

If yes, please describe.

(100 words maximum)

Upload a visual asset (e.g., storyboard, schematic, process map) that illustrates the approach and/or functionality of your proposed solution. *

Accepted upload file formats include: .ppt, .pdf, .jpg, .png (50MB maximum)

Optional: Describe any additional applications of data captured beyond production of the WMM.

Potential applications could include uses in the public or private sector for scientific or practical applications. Any additional applications of data are secondary to the objective of informing the WMM, but may indicate innovative potential. (200 words maximum)

Performance

Describe your level of confidence that your solution would be capable of achieving the measurement targets outlined in the Target performance requirements in Additional Resources with any applicable evidence you are able to provide. *

If you do not expect your solution to be capable of meeting these targets, please provide rationale. This may include a realistic path to meet the requirements in the future, or details on why this target may not be critical to your solution given the goals of the challenge. (600 words maximum)

Feasibility

Provide a rough order of magnitude (ROM) estimate for time to build and test an operational unit of your solution. *

Estimates should consider operational units that would be capable of collecting data that meets the Target performance requirements. Testing might include functional testing, environmental testing, safety hazard testing, or other testing as appropriate for the solution. (300 words maximum)

Provide a ROM estimate for time and cost to implement and operate your proposed solution. *

Estimates should consider the collection of at least three years of data, and ideally operation over a sustained time horizon (e.g., 20 years). If your solution assumes the use of additional resources (e.g., hosted payload on existing mission) detail only the additional costs introduced by your solution. (100 words maximum)

Describe the assumptions or potential points of failure in your solution, and identify the actions that could mitigate them. (200 words maximum) *

Optional: Describe other considerations that could enhance the feasibility of your solution.

For example, detail any opportunities with pending innovations. (100 words maximum)

Team

Please list all current team members and detail their experience and expertise. *

Descriptions could include explanations of educational backgrounds, professional expertise, personal experiences, access to resources and mentors, etc. (350 words maximum)

Optional: Please describe any additional expertise or support you may need to develop detailed designs and plans for data collection methodologies if you choose to participate in Phase 2 of MagQuest.

(200 words maximum)

Optional: Would you be interested in collaborating with other solvers who have complementary expertise in Phase 2 of MagQuest if given the option?

Yes
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Optional: Opportunities for Collaboration

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Challenge Communication

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Optional: Open Innovation Updates

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Solver Profile

MagQuest is open to both domestic and international solvers. Entrants are not eligible to receive any monetary or nonmonetary prize in the challenge if they are a resident or entity designated by the United States Treasury’s Office of Foreign Assets Control as Specially Designated Nationals. See the Official Rules, Terms & Conditions for more information on eligibility *

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Please include the full name and nationality for each member of your team. *

If you answered “A legal entity” please provide the name of the entity below.

If you answered “A legal entity” please indicate the country where the entity is headquartered.

Submission Checklist

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I have read and understand the Official Rules, Terms & Conditions, and fully agree to them.
I am an individual and/or represent a team, or I represent a legal entity that meets all eligibility criteria as stated in the Official Rules, Terms and Conditions.
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