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

University of Waterloo|Université de Waterloo

$85,800.00

Research and development of key aerodynamics and communication components for a new unmanned stratospheric glider

FY 2022-23 · 2023-03-16

Summary
The main objective of this project is to enhance and expand the research into passive flow control elements development and deployment on glider wings for improved performance in terms of maximum altitude and stratospheric flight duration. The outcome of this work will enhance the performance and peak altitude of the new commercial glider platform at stratospheric elevations. This new technology offers an environmentally friendly, versatile, and cost-effective option for high-altitude Earth observation, satellite testing, and monitoring missions using autonomous aerial vehicles.
Program
Class Grant and Contribution Program to Support Research, Awareness and Learning in Space Science and Technology
Location
Waterloo|Waterloo, 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.

AmendmentDateFiscal YearTotal
02023-03-162022-23$85,800.00
12023-03-162022-23$85,800.00
22023-03-162022-23$85,800.00

As published

Agreement End Date
2027-03-17
Agreement Number
22IUCWAT12
Agreement Start Date
2023-03-16
Agreement Title
Research and development of key aerodynamics and communication components for a new unmanned stratospheric glider
Agreement Title (French)
Recherche et développement de composants aérodynamiques et de communication clés pour un nouveau planeur stratosphérique sans pilote
Agreement Type
Grant
Agreement Value
$85,800.00
Amendment Date
2026-03-18
Amendment Number
2
Description
The main objective of this project is to enhance and expand the research into passive flow control elements development and deployment on glider wings for improved performance in terms of maximum altitude and stratospheric flight duration. The outcome of this work will enhance the performance and peak altitude of the new commercial glider platform at stratospheric elevations. This new technology offers an environmentally friendly, versatile, and cost-effective option for high-altitude Earth observation, satellite testing, and monitoring missions using autonomous aerial vehicles.
Description (French)
L’objectif principal de ce projet est d’améliorer et d’élargir la recherche sur le développement et le déploiement d’éléments de contrôle de flux passifs sur les ailes de planeur afin d’améliorer les performances en termes d’altitude maximale et de durée de vol stratosphérique. Les résultats de ces travaux amélioreront les performances et l’altitude maximale de la nouvelle plateforme planeur commerciale à des altitudes stratosphériques. Cette nouvelle technologie offre une option écologique, polyvalente et rentable pour les missions d’observation de la Terre à haute altitude, d’essais par satellite et de surveillance à l’aide de véhicules aériens autonomes.
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
Waterloo|Waterloo
Recipient Country
CA
Recipient Legal Name
University of Waterloo|Université de Waterloo
Recipient Postal Code
N2L 3G1
Recipient Province or Territory
ON
Recipient Type
S
Reference Number
003-2022-2023-Q4-00064
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