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

University of Alberta|Université de l'Alberta

$730,000.00

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

FY 2013-14 · 2013-12-06

Summary
Magnetic field measurements using the fluxgate magnetometers from the CARISMA array.
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
5 year agreement to measure the effects of geomagnetic storms on the ground. The data will be openly available to scientists studying the impact of space weather on ground structures.
Additional Information (French)
Entente de 5 ans permettant de mesurer les effets des orages géomagnétiques au sol. Les données seront disponibles ouvertement aux chercheurs étudiant les effets de la météo spatiale sur les structures au sol.
Agreement Start Date
2013-12-06
Agreement Type
Contribution
Agreement Value
$730,000.00
Amendment Number
0
Description
Magnetic field measurements using the fluxgate magnetometers from the CARISMA array.
Description (French)
Mesures du champ magnétique à l'aide des magnétomètres de type Fluxgate de la chaine d'instruments CARISMA.
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
Edmonton|Edmonton
Recipient Country
CA
Recipient Legal Name
University of Alberta|Université de l'Alberta
Recipient Province or Territory
AB
Reference Number
003-2013-2014-Q3-01761