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

University of Calgary|Université de Calgary

$728,280.00

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

FY 2017-18 · 2017-12-29

Summary
The effects of long duration spaceflight on human wayfinding: the behavioural and neural mechanisms (Wayfinding) In space, without the cues provided by Earth's gravity, astronauts' bodies and brains adapt to various changes. One of those changes affects the astronauts' wayfinding skills, which can affect their performance during their first two to three weeks on the ISS, and may affect spatial orientation while performing complex tasks, like robotics. The study will look at the impact of a long period in a microgravity environment on the behavioural and neurological mechanisms of wayfinding in astronauts. It will also explore how long the astronauts' cognitive and neurological changes would persist following their return on Earth.
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
Contribution
Source
Proactive Disclosure - Grants and Contributions

As published

Additional Information
The amount allocated covers more than one fiscal year. This divulgation is late, project started in October 2016.
Additional Information (French)
La somme allouée couvre plus d'un exercice financier. Cette divulgation est tardive, le projet a débuté en octobre 2016.
Agreement Start Date
2017-12-29
Agreement Type
Contribution
Agreement Value
$728,280.00
Amendment Number
0
Description
The effects of long duration spaceflight on human wayfinding: the behavioural and neural mechanisms (Wayfinding) In space, without the cues provided by Earth's gravity, astronauts' bodies and brains adapt to various changes. One of those changes affects the astronauts' wayfinding skills, which can affect their performance during their first two to three weeks on the ISS, and may affect spatial orientation while performing complex tasks, like robotics. The study will look at the impact of a long period in a microgravity environment on the behavioural and neurological mechanisms of wayfinding in astronauts. It will also explore how long the astronauts' cognitive and neurological changes would persist following their return on Earth.
Description (French)
Effets des vols spatiaux de longue durée sur le sens de l'orientation humaine : mécanismes comportementaux et neuraux (Wayfinding) Dans l'espace, sans les indices que fournit la gravité terrestre, le corps et le cerveau des astronautes s'adaptent aux divers changements. L'un de ces changements influe sur la capacité d'orientation des astronautes, ce qui peut réduire leur performance au cours des deux ou trois premières semaines à bord de la Station spatiale internationale et nuire à leur orientation spatiale au cours de tâches complexes, par exemple des tâches liées à la robotique. Cette étude étudiera l'impact d'un long séjour dans un environnement microgravitationnel sur les mécanismes comportementaux et neurologiques de l'orientation chez les astronautes. Il évaluera aussi à quel point les changements cognitifs et neurologiques persistent chez les astronautes après leur retour sur Terre.
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
University of Calgary|Université de Calgary
Recipient Province or Territory
AB
Reference Number
003-2017-2018-Q3-03580
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