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

McGill University|Université McGill

$99,761.00

Testing a next-generation satellite high spectral resolution microwave atmospheric sounder

FY 2019-20 · 2020-03-23

Summary
It is a great challenge to accurately monitor the atmosphere during climate change. Although sensors and technologies have been developed for basic meteorological variables such as temperatures and humidity, their measurements remain severely lacking or inaccurate in critical regions, such as the planetary boundary and the tropopause region. The purpose of the project is to support the development of a microwave hyper-spectral remote sensor of the atmosphere, HiSRAMS, designed for the future generation of Earth observation satellites. The main objectives are to acquire collocated high-spectral resolution microwave and infrared atmospheric radiation spectra and verify the radiometric accuracy in the measurements, and to compare microwave hyperspectral to infrared hyperspectral in terms of accuracy and information contents of atmospheric temperature and humidity retrieval.
Program
Class Grant and Contribution Program to Support Research, Awareness and Learning in Space Science and Technology
Location
Montreal|Montréal, Quebec, Canada
Recipient Type
Academia
Type
Grant
Source
Proactive Disclosure - Grants and Contributions

As published

Additional Information
The amount allocated covers more than one fiscal year. Late Disclosure
Additional Information (French)
La somme allouée couvre plus d'un exercice financier. Divulgation tardive
Agreement End Date
2022-03-31
Agreement Number
19FAMCGB16
Agreement Start Date
2020-03-23
Agreement Title
Testing a next-generation satellite high spectral resolution microwave atmospheric sounder
Agreement Title (French)
Test d’un sondeur atmosphérique micro-ondes à haute résolution spectrale satellite de nouvelle génération
Agreement Type
Grant
Agreement Value
$99,761.00
Amendment Number
0
Description
It is a great challenge to accurately monitor the atmosphere during climate change. Although sensors and technologies have been developed for basic meteorological variables such as temperatures and humidity, their measurements remain severely lacking or inaccurate in critical regions, such as the planetary boundary and the tropopause region. The purpose of the project is to support the development of a microwave hyper-spectral remote sensor of the atmosphere, HiSRAMS, designed for the future generation of Earth observation satellites. The main objectives are to acquire collocated high-spectral resolution microwave and infrared atmospheric radiation spectra and verify the radiometric accuracy in the measurements, and to compare microwave hyperspectral to infrared hyperspectral in terms of accuracy and information contents of atmospheric temperature and humidity retrieval.
Description (French)
La surveillance précise de l'atmosphère pendant les changements climatiques représente un grand défi. Même si des capteurs et des technologies aient été développés afin de déterminer les principales variables météorologiques comme la température et l'humidité, la mesure de ces variables reste considérablement insuffisante ou inexacte dans les régions critiques, telles que la frontière planétaire et la région de la tropopause. L'objectif du projet est de soutenir le développement d'un capteur atmosphérique à micro-ondes avec télédétection hyperspectrale (HiSRAMS), conçu pour la future génération de satellites d'observation de la Terre. Il vise principalement à acquérir des données sur les spectres de rayonnements atmosphériques par micro-ondes et infrarouge à haute résolution spectrale, de vérifier la précision radiométrique des mesures et de comparer l'imagerie hyperspectrale micro-ondes à l'imagerie hyperspectrale infrarouge en termes de précision et de contenu informatif de la récupération de la température atmosphérique et de l'humidité.
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
Montreal|Montréal
Recipient Country
CA
Recipient Legal Name
McGill University|Université McGill
Recipient Postal Code
H3A 2T5
Recipient Province or Territory
QC
Recipient Type
S
Reference Number
003-2020-2021-Q1-04455
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