Contribution: Class Grant and Contribution Program to Support Research, Awareness and Learning in Space Science and Technology
University of Alberta|Université de l'Alberta
$186,999.00
Canadian Array for Real-time Investigations of Magnetic Activity (CARISMA) – Next GENeration autonomous magnetometer array (CAR-NGEN)
FY 2020-21 · 2020-09-30
Summary
This proposal exploits recent technological advancements to deploy an array of world-leading fluxgate magnetometers to provide freely available science measurements in support of satellite missions such as CSA's Cassiope/ePOP, NASA's THEMIS, ESA's SWARM and JAXA's ARASE.
Department
Program
Class Grant and Contribution Program to Support Research, Awareness and Learning in Space Science and Technology
Location
Edmonton|Edmonton, 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.
Additional Information (French)
La somme allouée couvre plus d'un exercice financier.
Agreement End Date
2022-03-31
Agreement Number
20SUGOGEN
Agreement Start Date
2020-09-30
Agreement Title
Canadian Array for Real-time
Investigations of Magnetic Activity (CARISMA) – Next GENeration autonomous magnetometer array (CAR-NGEN)
Agreement Title (French)
Investigations de l’activité magnétique (CARISMA) – Réseau autonome de magnétomètres de prochaine génération (CAR-NGEN)
Agreement Type
Contribution
Agreement Value
$186,999.00
Amendment Number
0
Description
This proposal exploits recent technological advancements to deploy an array of world-leading fluxgate magnetometers to provide freely available science measurements in support of satellite missions such as CSA's Cassiope/ePOP, NASA's THEMIS, ESA's SWARM and JAXA's ARASE.
Description (French)
Cette proposition exploite les récents progrès technologiques afin de déployer un éventail de magnétomètres continus de calibre mondial afin de fournir librement des mesures scientifiques en support aux missions satellites comme CASSIOPE de l'ASC / ePOP, LA MISSION THEMIS DE LA NASA, L'ASE Swarm et la JAXA ARASE.
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
Edmonton|Edmonton
Recipient Country
CA
Recipient Legal Name
University of Alberta|Université de l'Alberta
Recipient Postal Code
T5J 4P6
Recipient Province or Territory
AB
Recipient Type
S
Reference Number
003-2020-2021-Q2-04580
