Grant: Class Grant and Contribution Program to Support Research, Awareness and Learning in Space Science and Technology
University of Victoria|University of Victoria
$47,760.00
Expanding the sample of New Horizons distant KBO observations via machine learning
FY 2021-22 · 2022-03-29
Summary
The NASA New Horizons (NH) Kuiper Extended Mission (KEM) is an extension of the New Horizons Pluto mission. In addition to the recent flyby of the object 2014 MU69, during the KEM phase, New Horizons is taking advantage of its location directly within the Kuiper Belt to gather observations of distant Kuiper belt objects (KBOs) over a large range of phase angles. This task is impossible from any Earth localized observatory. The KEM directly addresses the PGGP-01 priority of the Canadian Space Exploration Plan.
Department
Program
Class Grant and Contribution Program to Support Research, Awareness and Learning in Space Science and Technology
Location
Victoria|Victoria, British Columbia, Canada
Recipient Type
Academia
Type
Grant
Source
Proactive Disclosure - Grants and Contributions
As published
Additional Information
Funding will be distributed over 2 financial years (FY) as follows:
Year 1 (FY 21/22): $21,600
Year 2 (FY 22/23): $26,160
Additional Information (French)
Le financement sera réparti sur 2 années financières (FY) comme suit :
Année 1 (exercice 21/22) : 21 600 $
Année 2 (exercice 22/23) : 26 160 $
Agreement End Date
2024-03-31
Agreement Number
22COSGIBBO
Agreement Start Date
2022-03-29
Agreement Title
Expanding the sample of New Horizons distant KBO observations via machine learning
Agreement Title (French)
Expanding the sample of New Horizons distant KBO observations via machine learning
Agreement Type
Grant
Agreement Value
$47,760.00
Amendment Number
0
Description
The NASA New Horizons (NH) Kuiper Extended Mission (KEM) is an extension of the New Horizons Pluto mission. In addition to the recent flyby of the object 2014 MU69, during the KEM phase, New Horizons is taking advantage of its location directly within the Kuiper Belt to gather observations of distant Kuiper belt objects (KBOs) over a large range of phase angles. This task is impossible from any Earth localized observatory. The KEM directly addresses the PGGP-01 priority of the Canadian Space Exploration Plan.
Description (French)
La mission étendue Kuiper (KEM) de la NASA New Horizons (NH) est une extension de la mission à Pluton. Outre le récent survol de l'objet Kuiper (KBO) 2014 MU69, pendant la phase KEM, New Horizons profite de sa position dans la ceinture de Kuiper pour recueillir des observations d'objets distants de la ceinture de Kuiper sur une large gamme d'angles de phase. Cette tâche serait impossible depuis la Terre. Le KEM répond directement à la priorité PGGP-01 du Plan canadien d'exploration spatiale (ACES).
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
Victoria|Victoria
Recipient Country
CA
Recipient Legal Name
University of Victoria|University of Victoria
Recipient Operating Name
University of Victoria|Université de Victoria
Recipient Postal Code
V8W 2Y2
Recipient Province or Territory
BC
Recipient Type
S
Reference Number
003-2021-2022-Q4-00074