Grant: Class Grant and Contribution Program to Support Research, Awareness and Learning in Space Science and Technology
Saint Mary's University|Université Saint Mary's
$250,000.00
Mineral dust aerosols in Northern Canada: Sources and impacts on climate and air quality
FY 2020-21 · 2021-03-25
Summary
The project will use satellite, model, and ground-based data to characterise the extent and variability of mineral dust aerosol (MDA) in the atmosphere above northern Canada, and identify the sources from which it is emitted at the surface. The impact of MDA on the radiation budget and clouds – both important components of the climate system – will be quantified, as will its contribution to air quality indicators. The project also involves validation of several Canadian-led/partnered satellite-based systems that measure aerosol and cloud properties.
Department
Program
Class Grant and Contribution Program to Support Research, Awareness and Learning in Space Science and Technology
Location
Halifax|Halifax, Nova Scotia, 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.
| Amendment | Date | Fiscal Year | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0 | 2021-03-25 | 2020-21 | $250,000.00 |
| 1 | 2021-03-25 | 2020-21 | $250,000.00 |
As published
Additional Information
The amount allocated covers more than one fiscal year
Additional Information (French)
La somme allouée couvre plus d'un exercice financier.
Agreement End Date
2025-03-31
Agreement Number
21SUASMDAC
Agreement Start Date
2021-03-25
Agreement Title
Mineral dust aerosols in Northern Canada: Sources and impacts on climate and air quality
Agreement Title (French)
Aérosols de poussières minérales dans le nord du Canada : Sources et impacts sur le climat et la qualité de l'air
Agreement Type
Grant
Agreement Value
$250,000.00
Amendment Date
2024-02-16
Amendment Number
1
Description
The project will use satellite, model, and ground-based data to characterise the extent and variability of mineral dust aerosol (MDA) in the atmosphere above northern Canada, and identify the sources from which it is emitted at the surface. The impact of MDA on the radiation budget and clouds – both important components of the climate system – will be quantified, as will its contribution to air quality indicators. The project also involves validation of several Canadian-led/partnered satellite-based systems that measure aerosol and cloud properties.
Description (French)
Le projet utilisera des données satellitaires, des modèles et des données au sol pour caractériser l'étendue et la variabilité de l'aérosol de poussière minérale (MDA) dans l'atmosphère au-dessus du nord du Canada, et identifier les sources à partir desquelles il est émis à la surface. L'impact du MDA sur le bilan radiatif et les nuages - deux composantes importantes du système climatique - sera quantifié, tout comme sa contribution aux indicateurs de qualité de l'air. Le projet comprend également la validation de plusieurs systèmes satellitaires dirigés par le Canada ou en partenariat, qui mesurent les propriétés des aérosols et des nuages.
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
Halifax|Halifax
Recipient Country
CA
Recipient Legal Name
Saint Mary's University|Université Saint Mary's
Recipient Postal Code
B3H 3C3
Recipient Province or Territory
NS
Recipient Type
S
Reference Number
003-2020-2021-Q4-04940