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
$225,000.00
Physics and Data-based Modelling Support for NASA's Geospace Dynamics Constellation Mission
FY 2023-24 · 2024-03-24
Summary
Through its provision of key instrumentation to the European Space Agency’s Swarm satellite mission, now operating at the upper reaches of Earth’s atmosphere for nearly a decade, Canada has extensive experience in the study of Earth’s space plasma environment. Swarm’s observations have contributed significantly to the understanding of the Sun-Earth connection and its impact on humanity. The project proposed here is designed to leverage this expertise and Swarm’s scientific findings to contribute to the development and operation of NASA’s Geospace Dynamics Constellation mission, which will probe the coupled magnetosphere-ionosphere-atmosphere system beginning in the early 2030’s.
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
Amendments
Each version of the agreement as published, oldest first, with its total as of that version. The amount above is the latest.
| Amendment | Date | Fiscal Year | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0 | 2024-03-24 | 2023-24 | $75,000.00 |
| 1 | 2024-03-24 | 2023-24 | $150,000.00 |
| 2 | 2024-03-24 | 2023-24 | $225,000.00 |
As published
Agreement End Date
2027-03-31
Agreement Number
23SUSTGDCM
Agreement Start Date
2024-03-24
Agreement Title
Physics and Data-based Modelling Support for NASA's Geospace Dynamics Constellation Mission
Agreement Title (French)
Prise en charge de la modélisation physique et basée sur les données pour la mission Geospace Dynamics Constellation de la NASA
Agreement Type
Grant
Agreement Value
$225,000.00
Amendment Date
2024-12-22
Amendment Number
2
Description
Through its provision of key instrumentation to the European Space Agency’s Swarm satellite mission, now operating at the upper reaches of Earth’s atmosphere for nearly a decade, Canada has extensive experience in the study of Earth’s space plasma environment. Swarm’s observations have contributed significantly to the understanding of the Sun-Earth connection and its impact on humanity. The project proposed here is designed to leverage this expertise and Swarm’s scientific findings to contribute to the development and operation of NASA’s Geospace Dynamics Constellation mission, which will probe the coupled magnetosphere-ionosphere-atmosphere system beginning in the early 2030’s.
Description (French)
En fournissant des instruments clés à la mission satellite Swarm de l’Agence spatiale européenne, qui opère dans les couches supérieures de l’atmosphère terrestre depuis près d’une décennie, le Canada possède une vaste expérience dans l’étude de l’environnement du plasma spatial terrestre. Les observations de Swarm ont contribué de manière significative à notre compréhension de la connexion Soleil-Terre et de son impact sur l’humanité. Ce projet est conçu pour tirer parti de cette expertise et des découvertes scientifiques de Swarm pour contribuer au développement et à l’exploitation de la mission Geospace Dynamics Constellation de la NASA, qui sondera le système couplé magnétosphère-ionosphère-atmosphère à partir du début des années 2030.
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
Calgary|Calgary
Recipient Country
CA
Recipient Legal Name
The Governors of the University of Calgary|The Governors of the University of Calgary
Recipient Postal Code
T2N 1N4
Recipient Province or Territory
AB
Recipient Type
S
Reference Number
003-2023-2024-Q4-00046