Grant: Class Grant and Contribution Program to Support Research, Awareness and Learning in Space Science and Technology
University of Calgary|Université de Calgary
$767,000.00
Class Grant and Contribution Program to Support Research, Awareness and Learning in Space Science and Technology
FY 2012-13 · 2013-03-28
Summary
The Research component of the Canadian Space Agency (CSA) Class Grant and Contribution Program to support Research, Awareness and Learning in Space Science and Technology 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.
More specifically, this project entitled "" CASSIOPE/e-POP Pre-Launch Preparation and Science Support "" has the following objectives:
-Complete the scientific preparation before the mission launch
-Complete preparatory work at the ePOP science operation center, at the Canadian SuperDARN network, and at the Canadian Space Science Data Portal (CSSDP)
-Optimize the science operation of ePOP to maximize the science return of the mission.
Department
Program
Class Grant and Contribution Program to Support Research, Awareness and Learning in Space Science and Technology
Location
Calgary|Calgary, Alberta, Canada
Recipient Type
Academia
Type
Grant
Source
Proactive Disclosure - Grants and Contributions
As published
Additional Information
The grant will be paid in three payments: 1- $350,000, 2- $250,000 and
3- $167,000.
Additional Information (French)
La subvention sera versée en trois paiements : 1- 350,000$, 2- 250,000$ et
3- 167,000$.
Agreement Start Date
2013-03-28
Agreement Type
Grant
Agreement Value
$767,000.00
Amendment Number
0
Description
The Research component of the Canadian Space Agency (CSA) Class Grant and Contribution Program to support Research, Awareness and Learning in Space Science and Technology 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.
More specifically, this project entitled "" CASSIOPE/e-POP Pre-Launch Preparation and Science Support "" has the following objectives:
-Complete the scientific preparation before the mission launch
-Complete preparatory work at the ePOP science operation center, at the Canadian SuperDARN network, and at the Canadian Space Science Data Portal (CSSDP)
-Optimize the science operation of ePOP to maximize the science return of the mission.
Description (French)
Le volet Recherche du Programme global de subventions et de contributions à l'appui de la recherche, de la sensibilisation et de l'éduction en sciences et technologies spatiales de l'Agence spatiale canadienne (ASC) offre aux organisations une aide financière qui leur permettra de mener leurs activités de recherche et développement spatiales dans des secteurs prioritaires pour l'ASC. 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.
Plus spécifiquement, le présent projet intitulé «CASSIOPE/e-POP Pre-Launch Preparation and Science Support »(disponible en anglais seulement) a pour objectifs ;
-De completer la préparation scientifique pour le lancement de la mission
-Travail préparatoire au centre d'opérations scientifiques de e-POP, au réseau SuperDARN Canadien, et au CSSDP (Portail de Données Canadien en Sciences Spatiales)
-D'optimiser l'opération scientifique de e-POP pour maximiser les retombées scientifiques de la mission.
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
Calgary|Calgary
Recipient Country
CA
Recipient Legal Name
University of Calgary|Université de Calgary
Recipient Province or Territory
AB
Reference Number
003-2012-2013-Q4-01520