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Grant: Class Grant and Contribution Program to Support Research, Awareness and Learning in Space Science and Technology

University of Lethbridge|University of Lethbridge

$50,000.00

What is the Origin of the Mysterious Infrared Excess in Quiescent Black Hole Binaries

FY 2023-24 · 2024-01-31

Summary
Following the JWST ERS and Cycle 1 GO Announcement of Opportunity published on June 14, 2021, the CSA is providing funding via a Grant Agreement to the university to conduct their research using the JWST data. This project will target the stellar-mass black hole V404 Cyg combining JWST and ALMA observations. The black hole pulls material off the companion star, some of which can be transported back outwards in the form of a jetted outflow. The project will observe how the millimeter/infrared emission varies with wavelength and time in the lowest luminosity states. Such novel observations allow for detailed tests of competing models for emission near black holes, and reveal crucial insights into black hole physics, stellar evolution, and jet formation.
Program
Class Grant and Contribution Program to Support Research, Awareness and Learning in Space Science and Technology
Location
Lethbridge|Lethbridge, Alberta, Canada
Recipient Type
Academia
Type
Grant
Source
Proactive Disclosure - Grants and Contributions

Amendments

Each version of the agreement as published, oldest first, with its total as of that version. The amount above is the latest.

AmendmentDateFiscal YearTotal
02024-01-312023-24$50,000.00
12024-01-312023-24$50,000.00

As published

Agreement End Date
2027-03-31
Agreement Number
23JWGO2B08
Agreement Start Date
2024-01-31
Agreement Title
What is the Origin of the Mysterious Infrared Excess in Quiescent Black Hole Binaries
Agreement Title (French)
Quelle est l’origine du mystérieux excès infrarouge dans les trous noirs binaires calmes
Agreement Type
Grant
Agreement Value
$50,000.00
Amendment Date
2026-05-06
Amendment Number
1
Description
Following the JWST ERS and Cycle 1 GO Announcement of Opportunity published on June 14, 2021, the CSA is providing funding via a Grant Agreement to the university to conduct their research using the JWST data. This project will target the stellar-mass black hole V404 Cyg combining JWST and ALMA observations. The black hole pulls material off the companion star, some of which can be transported back outwards in the form of a jetted outflow. The project will observe how the millimeter/infrared emission varies with wavelength and time in the lowest luminosity states. Such novel observations allow for detailed tests of competing models for emission near black holes, and reveal crucial insights into black hole physics, stellar evolution, and jet formation.
Description (French)
À la suite de l'avis d'offre de participation au programme JWST ERS et au cycle 1 GO publié le 14 juin 2021, l'ASC finance l'université par le biais d'un accord de subvention afin qu'elle puisse mener ses recherches à l'aide des données du JWST. Ce projet ciblera le trou noir de masse stellaire V404 Cyg combinant les observations JWST et ALMA. Le trou noir extrait de la matière de l’étoile compagnon, dont une partie peut être transportée vers l’extérieur sous la forme de projection. Le projet observera comment l'émission millimétrique/infrarouge varie en fonction de la longueur d'onde et du temps dans les états de luminosité les plus faibles. Ces nouvelles observations permettront de tester en détail des modèles rivaux d’émission à proximité des trous noirs et révèlent des informations cruciales sur la physique des trous noirs, l’évolution des étoiles et la formation des jets.
Expected Results
The Research component of the program provides financial support to organizations to conduct space related research and development in priority areas. It will support targeted knowledge development and innovation to sustain and enhance the Canadian capacity to use space to address national needs and priorities in the future.
Expected Results (French)
Le volet Recherche du programme offre aux organisations une aide financière qui leur permettra de mener leurs activités de recherche et développement spatiales dans des secteurs prioritaires. Ce volet appuiera le développement des connaissances et l’innovation dans les domaines ciblés de manière à soutenir et à accroître la capacité du Canada d’utiliser l’espace pour répondre aux besoins et aux priorités du pays dans le futur.
Organization Code
csa-asc
Organization
Canadian Space Agency | Agence spatiale canadienne
Program Name
Class Grant and Contribution Program to Support Research, Awareness and Learning in Space Science and Technology
Program Name (French)
Programme global de subventions et contributions à l'appui de la recherche, de la sensibilisation et de l'éducation en sciences et technologies spatiales
Program Purpose
This program supports knowledge development and innovation in the CSA's priority areas while increasing the awareness and participation of Canadians in space-related disciplines and activities. The Research Component aims to support the development of science and technology; foster the continual development of a critical mass of researchers and highly qualified people in Canada; and support information gathering and space-related studies and research pertaining to Canadian Space Agency priorities.
Program Purpose (French)
Ce programme appuie le développement des connaissances et l'innovation dans des domaines prioritaires de l'ASC et accroît la sensibilisation et la participation des Canadiens aux disciplines et aux activités liées à l'espace. Le volet Recherche vise à soutenir le développement des sciences et des technologies, à favoriser le développement continu d'une masse critique de chercheurs et de personnes hautement qualifiées au Canada, et à appuyer la collecte d'information, la recherche et les études relatives à l'espace en tenant compte des priorités de l'ASC.
Recipient City
Lethbridge|Lethbridge
Recipient Country
CA
Recipient Legal Name
University of Lethbridge|University of Lethbridge
Recipient Postal Code
T1K 3M4
Recipient Province or Territory
AB
Recipient Type
S
Reference Number
003-2023-2024-Q4-00044