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

University of Calgary|Université de Calgary

$250,000.00

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

FY 2013-14 · 2014-03-31

Summary
Concept Design and Feasibility Study of miniaturized Atmospheric Neutral Analyzer (MANA) This project will perform concept design and feasibility studies for a miniaturized atmospheric neutral analyzer employing carbon nanotube based field ionization array technology. The miniaturized instrument would be suitable for flight on very small platforms such as nano-satellites and planetary nano-probes.
Program
Class Grant and Contribution Program to Support Research, Awareness and Learning in Space Science and Technology
Location
Calgary|Calgary, Alberta, Canada
Recipient Type
Academia
Type
Grant
Source
Proactive Disclosure - Grants and Contributions

As published

Additional Information
Grant duration is 17 months, with an initial payment of $200,000 at the moment of signature, and $50,000 after November 1st, 2014
Additional Information (French)
Cette subvention est d'une durée de 17 mois, avec un paiement initial de $200,000 à la signature de l'entente, et $50,000 après le 1 Novembre 2014
Agreement Start Date
2014-03-31
Agreement Type
Grant
Agreement Value
$250,000.00
Amendment Number
0
Description
Concept Design and Feasibility Study of miniaturized Atmospheric Neutral Analyzer (MANA) This project will perform concept design and feasibility studies for a miniaturized atmospheric neutral analyzer employing carbon nanotube based field ionization array technology. The miniaturized instrument would be suitable for flight on very small platforms such as nano-satellites and planetary nano-probes.
Description (French)
Étude de concept et étude de faisabilité de l'analyseur atmosphérique de Neutres miniaturisé Ce projet permettra de réaliser une étude de concept et de faisabilité pour un analyseur neutre atmosphérique miniaturisé utilisant la technologie des nanotubes de carbone comme source d'ionisation. L'instrument miniaturisé serait approprié pour l'utilisation sur de très petites plates-formes telles que les nano-satellites et nano-sondes planétaires.
Expected Results
-Increased knowledge from research projects in priority space S&T areas (number of new and ongoing space science and technology initiatives and projects). -Number of completed space science and technology initiatives (Announcement of Opportunity) and proj
Expected Results (French)
-Des connaissances accrues grâce à des projets de recherche dans les domaines prioritaires en science et technologie spatiale (nombre de projets et initiatives décernées et en cours, nombre de personnes hautement qualifiées (PHQ) prenant part à des projet
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
Calgary|Calgary
Recipient Country
CA
Recipient Legal Name
University of Calgary|Université de Calgary
Recipient Province or Territory
AB
Reference Number
003-2013-2014-Q4-01840
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