Grant: Class Grant and Contribution Program to Support Research, Awareness and Learning in Space Science and Technology
University of Toronto|Université de Toronto
$249,700.00
Quantifying Trends in Top-down Estimates of CO and Nox
FY 2020-21 · 2021-03-22
Summary
Air pollution regulations have led to dramatic reductions in emissions of CO and NOx, but studies using atmospheric observations to quantify these reductions produce a wide range of emission estimates. The proposed project will use a multi-model and multi-sensor approach to quantify potential sources of discrepancies that contribute to uncertainty in the emission estimates. The project will focus on using space-based measurements to better quantify emissions of CO globally and of NOx in North America. Improved estimates of the emissions of CO and NOx are critical for assessing the effectiveness of air pollution regulations.
Department
Program
Class Grant and Contribution Program to Support Research, Awareness and Learning in Space Science and Technology
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 | 2021-03-22 | 2020-21 | $249,700.00 |
| 1 | 2021-03-22 | 2020-21 | $249,700.00 |
| 2 | 2021-03-22 | 2020-21 | $249,700.00 |
| 3 | 2021-03-22 | 2020-21 | $249,700.00 |
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
2027-03-31
Agreement Number
21SUASQTTE
Agreement Start Date
2021-03-22
Agreement Title
Quantifying Trends in Top-down Estimates of CO and Nox
Agreement Title (French)
Quantification des tendances dans les estimations descendantes du CO et des Nox
Agreement Type
Grant
Agreement Value
$249,700.00
Amendment Date
2026-03-26
Amendment Number
3
Description
Air pollution regulations have led to dramatic reductions in emissions of CO and NOx, but studies using atmospheric observations to quantify these reductions produce a wide range of emission estimates. The proposed project will use a multi-model and multi-sensor approach to quantify potential sources of discrepancies that contribute to uncertainty in the emission estimates. The project will focus on using space-based measurements to better quantify emissions of CO globally and of NOx in North America. Improved estimates of the emissions of CO and NOx are critical for assessing the effectiveness of air pollution regulations.
Description (French)
Les réglementations sur la pollution atmosphérique ont conduit à des réductions spectaculaires des émissions de CO et de NOx, mais les études utilisant les observations atmosphériques pour quantifier ces réductions produisent un large éventail d'estimations des émissions. Le projet proposé utilisera une approche multi-modèles et multi-capteurs pour quantifier les sources potentielles de divergences qui contribuent à l'incertitude des estimations d'émissions. Le projet se concentrera sur l'utilisation de mesures spatiales pour mieux quantifier les émissions de CO dans le monde et de NOx en Amérique du Nord. De meilleures estimations des émissions de CO et de NOx sont essentielles pour évaluer l'efficacité des règlements sur la pollution atmosphérique.
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)
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.
Recipient City
Toronto|Toronto
Recipient Country
CA
Recipient Legal Name
University of Toronto|Université de Toronto
Recipient Postal Code
M5S 1A7
Recipient Province or Territory
ON
Recipient Type
S
Reference Number
003-2020-2021-Q4-04942
