Grant: Class Grant and Contribution Program to Support Research, Awareness and Learning in Space Science and Technology
Université de Sherbrooke|Université de Sherbrooke
$560,000.00
Assessment of the capabilities of the SWOT mission for improving the water balance of a large northern wetland complex
FY 2014-15 · 2015-03-31
Summary
This proposed research project is to assess the capacities of the SWOT mission, jointly with other remote sensing observations, to improve the water balance of the Peace-Athabasca-Delta (PAD) in Alberta, and in particular the storage variations of the large lakes and wetlands found in this area.
Department
Program
Class Grant and Contribution Program to Support Research, Awareness and Learning in Space Science and Technology
Location
Sherbrooke|Sherbrooke, Quebec, 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 | 2015-03-31 | 2014-15 | $240,000.00 |
| 1 | 2015-03-31 | 2014-15 | $560,000.00 |
As published
Additional Information
No cost extension
Additional Information (French)
Prolongation sans ajout de fonds
Agreement End Date
2023-03-31
Agreement Start Date
2015-03-31
Agreement Title
Assessment of the capabilities of the SWOT mission for improving the water balance of a large northern wetland complex
Agreement Title (French)
Assessment of the capabilities of the SWOT mission for improving the water balance of a large northern wetland complex
Agreement Type
Grant
Agreement Value
$560,000.00
Amendment Date
2022-03-11
Amendment Number
1
Description
This proposed research project is to assess the capacities of the SWOT mission, jointly with other remote sensing observations, to improve the water balance of the Peace-Athabasca-Delta (PAD) in Alberta, and in particular the storage variations of the large lakes and wetlands found in this area.
Description (French)
Ce projet de recherche évaluera les capacités de la mission SWOT, conjointement à d'autres type de données d'observation de la Terre, et visant à améliorer le bilan hydrique du delta des rivières Peace et Athabasca (PAD) en Alberta et en particulier, la variation des réserves des grands lacs et des terres humides que l'on retrouve dans cette région.
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
Sherbrooke|Sherbrooke
Recipient Country
CA
Recipient Legal Name
Université de Sherbrooke|Université de Sherbrooke
Recipient Postal Code
J1K 2R1
Recipient Province or Territory
QC
Reference Number
003-2014-2015-Q4-02322
