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

York University|Université York

$146,926.00

Investigating Phlegra Montes Ice and Valles Marineris Sedimentary Deposits Using Data from the Mars Reconnaissance Orbiter

FY 2022-23 · 2023-03-27

Summary
The first goal is to characterize ground ice and glaciers on Mars at Phlegra Montes with geospatial mapping and ground penetrating radar. This supports the Canadian Space Agency's goal of locating and characterizing ground ice in Mars in preparation for future human exploration. The second goal is to characterize two types of sediment at the rim of Valles Marineris – an tectonic rift through an ancient volcanic province. These types of sediment tell us about ancient activity of water and the ancient climate of Mars. Both portions will use data from Mars Reconnaissance Orbiter, on which PI Smith is a Co-Investigator.
Program
Class Grant and Contribution Program to Support Research, Awareness and Learning in Space Science and Technology
Location
Toronto|Toronto, Ontario, 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
02023-03-272022-23$146,926.00
12023-03-272022-23$146,926.00

As published

Agreement End Date
2027-05-31
Agreement Number
22EXPROSS3
Agreement Start Date
2023-03-27
Agreement Title
Investigating Phlegra Montes Ice and Valles Marineris Sedimentary Deposits Using Data from the Mars Reconnaissance Orbiter
Agreement Title (French)
Études des glaces des monts Phlegra et des dépôts sédimentaires de la Valles Marineris à l’aide des données de la mission « Mars Reconnaissance Orbiter »
Agreement Type
Grant
Agreement Value
$146,926.00
Amendment Date
2026-02-04
Amendment Number
1
Description
The first goal is to characterize ground ice and glaciers on Mars at Phlegra Montes with geospatial mapping and ground penetrating radar. This supports the Canadian Space Agency's goal of locating and characterizing ground ice in Mars in preparation for future human exploration. The second goal is to characterize two types of sediment at the rim of Valles Marineris – an tectonic rift through an ancient volcanic province. These types of sediment tell us about ancient activity of water and the ancient climate of Mars. Both portions will use data from Mars Reconnaissance Orbiter, on which PI Smith is a Co-Investigator.
Description (French)
Le premier objectif est de caractériser la glace souterraine et les glaciers des monts Phlegra de Mars avec une cartographie géospatiale et un géoradar. Cet objectif s’aligne avec celui de l'Agence spatiale canadienne de localiser et de caractériser la glace souterraine sur Mars en vue d'une future exploration humaine. Le deuxième objectif est de caractériser deux types de sédiments au bord de la Valles Marineris – un rift tectonique à travers une ancienne province volcanique. L’étude de ces types de sédiments aidera à identifier l'ancienne activité de l'eau et l'ancien climat de Mars. Les deux objectifs utiliseront les données de la mission « Mars Reconnaissance Orbiter », sur laquelle le chercheur principal Smith est co-chercheur.
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
Toronto|Toronto
Recipient Country
CA
Recipient Legal Name
York University|Université York
Recipient Postal Code
M3J 1P3
Recipient Province or Territory
ON
Recipient Type
S
Reference Number
003-2022-2023-Q4-00045