Grant: Class Grant and Contribution Program to Support Research, Awareness and Learning in Space Science and Technology
York University|Université York
$234,620.00
Educational Space Science and Engineering CubeSat Experiment (ESSENCE)
FY 2017-18 · 2018-03-26
Summary
The ESSENCE mission will test a Canadian-developed wide-angle camera to observe snow and ice coverage in Northern Canada. The information collected through its images could help map the thawing of Arctic ice and permafrost and give a better picture of the impacts of climate change in the region. It will additionally test a solar energetic proton detector, provided by the University of Sydney, to collect data that will enable a better understanding of the effect of Solar Proton Events (SPEs). SPEs are the result of solar activity during which radioactive protons emitted by the Sun become highly energized. The level of radioactivity caused by such events can penetrate and cause damage to the structure and electronic components of spacecraft in their paths. Understanding these events and their effects could help improve the design of CubeSats so they are more resistant to radiation.
The CubeSat will be developed in collaboration with Canadensys Aerospace, ICT Seneca College of Applied Arts and Technology and the University of Sydney in Australia.
Department
Program
Class Grant and Contribution Program to Support Research, Awareness and Learning in Space Science and Technology
Recipient
Location
Toronto|Toronto, Ontario, 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 | 2018-03-26 | 2017-18 | $200,000.00 |
| 1 | 2018-03-26 | 2017-18 | $223,510.00 |
| 2 | 2018-03-26 | 2017-18 | $234,620.00 |
As published
Additional Information
1st amendment (2019-03-27) : Agreement value was increased to $202,005
2nd amendment (2019-05-10) : Agreement value was increased to $203,510
3rd amendment (2021-03-22) : Agreement end date was changed from March 31, 2022 to March 31, 2023
4th amendment (2022-01-14) : Agreement value was increased to $223,510
Additional Information (French)
1er amendement (2019-03-27) : La valeur de l'entente a été modifiée à 202,005$
2ème amendement (2019-05-10) : La valeur de l'entente a été modifiée à 203,510$
3ème amendement (2021-03-22) : La date de fin de l'entente a été modifiée du 31 mars 2022 au 31 mars 2023
4àme amendement (2022-01-14) : La valeur de l'entente a été modifiée à 223,510$
Agreement End Date
2024-03-31
Agreement Number
17CCPYOR21
Agreement Start Date
2018-03-26
Agreement Title
Educational Space Science and Engineering CubeSat Experiment (ESSENCE)
Agreement Title (French)
Educational Space Science and Engineering CubeSat Experiment (ESSENCE)
Agreement Type
Grant
Agreement Value
$234,620.00
Amendment Date
2023-02-24
Amendment Number
2
Description
The ESSENCE mission will test a Canadian-developed wide-angle camera to observe snow and ice coverage in Northern Canada. The information collected through its images could help map the thawing of Arctic ice and permafrost and give a better picture of the impacts of climate change in the region. It will additionally test a solar energetic proton detector, provided by the University of Sydney, to collect data that will enable a better understanding of the effect of Solar Proton Events (SPEs). SPEs are the result of solar activity during which radioactive protons emitted by the Sun become highly energized. The level of radioactivity caused by such events can penetrate and cause damage to the structure and electronic components of spacecraft in their paths. Understanding these events and their effects could help improve the design of CubeSats so they are more resistant to radiation.
The CubeSat will be developed in collaboration with Canadensys Aerospace, ICT Seneca College of Applied Arts and Technology and the University of Sydney in Australia.
Description (French)
Le projet ESSENCE planifie tester un appareil photographique grand-angle développé au Canada pour observer la couverture de neige et de glace dans le nord du Canada. L'information fournie par ses images pourrait aider à cartographier la fonte de la glace et du pergélisol de l'Arctique, et à tracer un portrait plus précis des conséquences des changements climatiques dans la région. De plus, le CubeSat permettra de tester un détecteur de l'énergie protonique émise par le Soleil, fourni par l'Université de Sydney, pour recueillir des données qui permettront de mieux comprendre l'effet des pics de flux protonique du Soleil. Au cours de ces pics, les protons radioactifs émis par l'activité solaire dégagent beaucoup plus d'énergie que d'habitude. La forte radioactivité pendant ces pics peut traverser la structure des engins spatiaux qui se trouvent sur la trajectoire du flux de protons et endommager la structure ainsi que les composants électroniques à bord. Comprendre ces pics et leurs effets pourrait mener à la conception d'un CubeSat résistant mieux aux rayonnements.
Le CubeSat sera fait en collaboration avec la compagnie Canadensys Aerospace, ICT Seneca College of Applied Arts and Technology, l'Université de Sydney en Australie.
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
Toronto|Toronto
Recipient Country
CA
Recipient Legal Name
York University|Université York
Recipient Postal Code
M3J 1P3
Recipient Province or Territory
ON
Recipient Type
S
Reference Number
003-2017-2018-Q4-03781