Grant: Class Grant and Contribution Program to Support Research, Awareness and Learning in Space Science and Technology
The Governors of the University of Calgary|The Governors of the University of Calgary
$459,134.00
Class Grant and Contribution Program to Support Research, Awareness and Learning in Space Science and Technology
FY 2015-16 · 2016-03-24
Summary
This project entitled « Energetic Particle Explorer (EPEx) » consists of three balloon flights to be launched in summer 2017, each flight will carry two made in Canada instruments. The instruments will examine the impact of high-energy particles raining down on Earth's atmosphere. These particles are episodically released from Earth's Van Allen radiation belts and strike the atmosphere over Canada and other Northern countries. This information will increase our understanding of high-energy particle precipitation and its effect on our environment.
Department
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
The amount allocated covers more than one fiscal year.
Additional Information (French)
La somme allouée couvre plus d'un exercice financier.
Agreement Start Date
2016-03-24
Agreement Type
Grant
Agreement Value
$459,134.00
Amendment Number
0
Description
This project entitled « Energetic Particle Explorer (EPEx) » consists of three balloon flights to be launched in summer 2017, each flight will carry two made in Canada instruments. The instruments will examine the impact of high-energy particles raining down on Earth's atmosphere. These particles are episodically released from Earth's Van Allen radiation belts and strike the atmosphere over Canada and other Northern countries. This information will increase our understanding of high-energy particle precipitation and its effect on our environment.
Description (French)
Le présent projet intitulé « Energetic Particle Explorer (EPEx) » (disponible en anglais seulement) se compose de trois vols de ballons à être lancés à l'été 2017. Chaque vol transportera deux instruments fabriqués au Canada. Les instruments examineront l'effet des particules à haute énergie qui bombardent l'atmosphère terrestre. Ces particules sont libérées épisodiquement des ceintures de Van Allen de la Terre et frappent l'atmosphère au-dessus du Canada et d'autres pays du Nord. Cette information permettra d'accroître notre compréhension de la précipitation de particules à haute énergie et ses effets sur notre environnement.
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
The Governors of the University of Calgary|The Governors of the University of Calgary
Recipient Province or Territory
AB
Reference Number
003-2015-2016-Q4-02800