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

The University of Western Ontario|The University of Western Ontario

$4,500.00

Pushing the Envelope of the JWST Discovery Space: Measuring the Insoluble Organic Matter (IOM) and Polycyclic Aromatic Hydrocarbon (PAH) Content of Comet 9P/Tempel 1

FY 2021-22 · 2022-03-29

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 research using the JWST. This JWST spectroscopic study addresses fundamental questions in our understanding of the refractory organics in cometary material and the formation of the solar system. It affords the first opportunity to sample the complete infrared spectrum of cometary refractory organics, and represents a chance to test the limits of the JWST discovery space that complements cometary missions' in situ and sample analyses, thereby improving our understanding of the origins and evolution of the solar system.
Program
Class Grant and Contribution Program to Support Research, Awareness and Learning in Space Science and Technology
Location
London|London, Ontario, Canada
Recipient Type
Academia
Type
Grant
Source
Proactive Disclosure - Grants and Contributions

As published

Reference Number
003-2021-2022-Q4-00012
Amendment Number
0
Agreement Type
Grant
Recipient Type
S
Recipient Legal Name
The University of Western Ontario|The University of Western Ontario
Recipient Operating Name
Western University|Université Western
Recipient Country
CA
Recipient Province or Territory
ON
Recipient City
London|London
Recipient Postal Code
N6A 3K7
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.
Agreement Title
Pushing the Envelope of the JWST Discovery Space: Measuring the Insoluble Organic Matter (IOM) and Polycyclic Aromatic Hydrocarbon (PAH) Content of Comet 9P/Tempel 1
Agreement Title (French)
Pushing the Envelope of the JWST Discovery Space: Measuring the Insoluble Organic Matter (IOM) and Polycyclic Aromatic Hydrocarbon (PAH) Content of Comet 9P/Tempel 1
Agreement Number
22JWGO1-15
Agreement Value
$4,500.00
Agreement Start Date
2022-03-29
Agreement End Date
2024-03-31
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 research using the JWST. This JWST spectroscopic study addresses fundamental questions in our understanding of the refractory organics in cometary material and the formation of the solar system. It affords the first opportunity to sample the complete infrared spectrum of cometary refractory organics, and represents a chance to test the limits of the JWST discovery space that complements cometary missions' in situ and sample analyses, thereby improving our understanding of the origins and evolution of the solar system.
Description (French)
À la suite de l'avis d'offre de participation au 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 de mener des recherches à l'aide du JWST. Cette étude spectroscopique du JWST porte sur des questions fondamentales concernant notre compréhension des composés organiques réfractaires dans le matériel cométaire et la formation du système solaire. Elle offre la première occasion d'échantillonner le spectre infrarouge complet des matières organiques réfractaires cométaires et représente une chance de tester les limites de l'espace de découverte du JWST qui complète les analyses in situ et d'échantillons des missions cométaires, améliorant ainsi notre compréhension des origines et de l'évolution du système solaire
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.
Additional Information
Funding will be distributed over 2 financial years (FY) as follows: Year 1 (FY 21/22): $2,250 Year 2 (FY 22/23): $2,250
Additional Information (French)
Le financement sera réparti sur 2 années financières (FY) comme suit : Année 1 (exercice 21/22): $2,250 Année 2 (exercice 22/23): $2,250
Organization Code
csa-asc
Organization
Canadian Space Agency | Agence spatiale canadienne
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