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

The University of British Columbia|The University of British Columbia

$225,000.00

Integrating Terrestrial Boreal Carbon Estimates with Space-Based Observations of Carbon Flux to Improve National Carbon Reporting

FY 2023-24 · 2024-03-24

Summary
At high Canadian latitudes, warming is increasing which is having significant impacts on permafrost stability, disturbance regimes, and vegetation. Despite advancements in carbon observation efforts they remain sparse. This proposal will validate a new modelling framework (CAN-TG) focused on northern Canada ecosystems to predict carbon accumulation and flux. The model is remote sensing focused and will be calibrated and validated using observations from CSA supported missions. The project will advance CSA priorities by providing estimates of carbon flux for national reporting, increase use of data acquired with CSA support and increase the number of scientists with PhDs in Canada.
Program
Class Grant and Contribution Program to Support Research, Awareness and Learning in Space Science and Technology
Location
Vancouver|Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada
Recipient Type
Academia
Type
Grant
Source
Proactive Disclosure - Grants and Contributions

As published

Agreement End Date
2027-03-31
Agreement Number
23SUESCARB
Agreement Start Date
2024-03-24
Agreement Title
Integrating Terrestrial Boreal Carbon Estimates with Space-Based Observations of Carbon Flux to Improve National Carbon Reporting
Agreement Title (French)
Intégration des estimations du carbone boréal terrestre aux observations spatiales du flux de carbone pour améliorer les rapports nationaux sur le carbone
Agreement Type
Grant
Agreement Value
$225,000.00
Amendment Number
0
Description
At high Canadian latitudes, warming is increasing which is having significant impacts on permafrost stability, disturbance regimes, and vegetation. Despite advancements in carbon observation efforts they remain sparse. This proposal will validate a new modelling framework (CAN-TG) focused on northern Canada ecosystems to predict carbon accumulation and flux. The model is remote sensing focused and will be calibrated and validated using observations from CSA supported missions. The project will advance CSA priorities by providing estimates of carbon flux for national reporting, increase use of data acquired with CSA support and increase the number of scientists with PhDs in Canada.
Description (French)
Aux hautes latitudes canadiennes, le réchauffement s'accentue, ce qui entraîne des répercussions importantes sur la stabilité du pergélisol, les régimes de perturbation et la végétation. Malgré les progrès réalisés dans les efforts d’observation du carbone, ceux-ci restent rares. Ce projet validera un nouveau cadre de modélisation (CAN-TG) axé sur les écosystèmes du nord du Canada pour prédire l'accumulation et le flux de carbone. Le modèle est axé sur la télédétection et sera calibré et validé à l'aide d'observations provenant de missions soutenues par l'ASC. Le projet fera progresser les priorités de l'ASC en fournissant des estimations du flux de carbone pour les rapports nationaux et augmentera l'utilisation des données acquises avec le soutien de l'ASC.
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
Vancouver|Vancouver
Recipient Country
CA
Recipient Legal Name
The University of British Columbia|The University of British Columbia
Recipient Postal Code
V6T 1Z3
Recipient Province or Territory
BC
Recipient Type
S
Reference Number
003-2023-2024-Q4-00057
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