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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

$470,962.00

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

FY 2012-13 · 2012-07-31

Summary
The Research component of the Canadian Space Agency (CSA) Class Grant and Contribution Program to support Research, Awareness and Learning in Space Science and Technology 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. The Announcement of opportunity “ Flights for the Advancement of Science and Technology (FAST)” aims at: - Fostering the continuing development of a critical mass of researchers and HQP by providing a training ground for both the current and next generation of scientists and engineers; - Supporting the development of science and technology relevant to the priorities of the CSA through the use of research platforms including stratospheric balloons, aircraft, sounding rockets, nanosatellites, cubesats, ground-based facilities and field sites. More specifically, this project is entitled “Estimating the carbon sequestration potential of four Costa Rican ecosystems from airborne hyperspectral imagery in support of REDDplus activities”: Airborne hyperspectral imagery is a promising tool for estimating the aboveground biomass carbon in tropical ecosystems in support of national monitoring efforts for the UN REDD+ program; (The United Nations Collaborative Program on Reducing Emissions from Deforestation and Forest Degradation in Developing Countries). As the first carbon neutral airborne mission in Costa Rica, the objective of this project is to set a precedent in training geospatial ecologists in airborne remote sensing and scaling up to satellite platforms.
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
Payment of the grant will be made as follows: Year 1: 314,826$, Year 2: 87,136$ and Year 3: 69,000$.
Additional Information (French)
Le versement de la subvention sera effectué sur 3 années : 1ère année : 314 826 $, 2ième année : 87 136 $ et 3ième année : 69 000 $.
Agreement Start Date
2012-07-31
Agreement Type
Grant
Agreement Value
$470,962.00
Amendment Number
0
Description
The Research component of the Canadian Space Agency (CSA) Class Grant and Contribution Program to support Research, Awareness and Learning in Space Science and Technology 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. The Announcement of opportunity “ Flights for the Advancement of Science and Technology (FAST)” aims at: - Fostering the continuing development of a critical mass of researchers and HQP by providing a training ground for both the current and next generation of scientists and engineers; - Supporting the development of science and technology relevant to the priorities of the CSA through the use of research platforms including stratospheric balloons, aircraft, sounding rockets, nanosatellites, cubesats, ground-based facilities and field sites. More specifically, this project is entitled “Estimating the carbon sequestration potential of four Costa Rican ecosystems from airborne hyperspectral imagery in support of REDDplus activities”: Airborne hyperspectral imagery is a promising tool for estimating the aboveground biomass carbon in tropical ecosystems in support of national monitoring efforts for the UN REDD+ program; (The United Nations Collaborative Program on Reducing Emissions from Deforestation and Forest Degradation in Developing Countries). As the first carbon neutral airborne mission in Costa Rica, the objective of this project is to set a precedent in training geospatial ecologists in airborne remote sensing and scaling up to satellite platforms.
Description (French)
Le volet Recherche du Programme global de subventions et de contributions à l'appui de la recherche, de la sensibilisation et de l'éducation en sciences et technologies spatiales de l'Agence spatiale canadienne (ASC) offre aux organisations une aide financière qui leur permettra de mener leurs activités de recherche et développement spatiales dans des secteurs prioritaires pour l'ASC. 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. L'avis d'offre de participation « Vols pour des investigations en technologies et sciences spatiales (VITES) » vise à : - stimuler le développement durable d'une masse critique de chercheurs et de PHQ en fournissant un environnement de formation aux scientifiques et aux ingénieurs d'aujourd'hui et ceux de la prochaine génération; - appuyer le développement scientifique et technologique en lien avec les priorités de l'ASC au moyen de diverses plateformes de recherche, comme des ballons stratosphériques, des aéronefs, des fusées-sondes, des nanosatellites, des cubesats, des installations au sol et des sites terrestres. Plus spécifiquement, le présent projet est intitulé «Estimating the carbon sequestration potential of four Costa Rican ecosystems from airborne hyperspectral imagery in support of REDDplus activities» (disponible en anglais seulement) a pour objectif(s) : L'imagerie hyperspectrale acquise par aéronef est un outil prometteur pour l'estimation du carbone de la biomasse aérienne dans les écosystèmes tropicaux à l'appui des efforts nationaux de surveillance menés dans le cadre du programme UN-REDD+ (le programme collaboratif des Nations Unies sur la réduction des émissions provenant de la déforestation et de la dégradation des forêts dans les pays en développement). Dans le cadre de cette première mission aéroportée sur le bilan neutre en carbone au Costa Rica, L'objectif de ce projet est d'établir un précédent en formant des écologistes géospatiaux en télédétection aérienne et ensuite en télédétection à l'aide de plateformes satellitaires.
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
Montreal|Montréal
Recipient Country
CA
Recipient Legal Name
McGill University|Université McGill
Recipient Province or Territory
QC
Reference Number
003-2012-2013-Q2-01420
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