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

University of Calgary|Université de Calgary

$240,000.00

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

FY 2016-17 · 2017-03-30

Summary
The project is entitled 'Analysis and modeling of the ionospheric equinoctial asymmetry using Swarm EFI data and physics-based ionospheric models'. Space weather in the Earth's upper atmosphere (the ionosphere) can interfere with communication and navigation systems. The project team will improve understanding of the ionosphere and its response to space weather as they seek the origins of an unexplained ionosphere-wide variation in its density and temperature. The team will use observations made by Europe's Swarm satellites along with a computational models to support their studies.
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
2017-03-30
Agreement Type
Grant
Agreement Value
$240,000.00
Amendment Number
0
Description
The project is entitled 'Analysis and modeling of the ionospheric equinoctial asymmetry using Swarm EFI data and physics-based ionospheric models'. Space weather in the Earth's upper atmosphere (the ionosphere) can interfere with communication and navigation systems. The project team will improve understanding of the ionosphere and its response to space weather as they seek the origins of an unexplained ionosphere-wide variation in its density and temperature. The team will use observations made by Europe's Swarm satellites along with a computational models to support their studies.
Description (French)
Le projet est intitulé « Analysis and modeling of the ionospheric equinoctial asymmetry using Swarm EFI data and physics-based ionospheric models ». La météorologie de l'espace dans la haute atmosphère (l'ionosphère) peut interférer avec les systèmes de communication et de navigation. L'équipe du projet étudiera l'ionosphère et sa réponse à la météorologie spatiale en cherchant les origines d'une variation inexpliquée de l'ionosphère dans sa densité et sa température. L'équipe utilisera les observations faites par les satellites Swarm de l'Europe ainsi que des modèles informatiques dans le cadre de leurs recherches.
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
003-2016-2017-Q4-03343
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