Grant: Class Grant and Contribution Program to Support Research, Awareness and Learning in Space Science and Technology
University of Alberta|Université de l'Alberta
$240,000.00
Class Grant and Contribution Program to Support Research, Awareness and Learning in Space Science and Technology
FY 2016-17 · 2017-03-30
Summary
The project is entitled 'What role do Alfven waves play in energy transfer in the dynamical magnetosphere-ionosphere system?'. The project team will endeavour to determine the role of magnetic waves in connecting the Earth's magnetic field, from the upper atmosphere far into space. The team will use magnetic and electric field data from Europe's Swarm spacecraft, magnetic data and auroral imaging from Canada's CASSIOPE satellite, and other ground and space-based data to examine the role of Alfvén waves in transporting energy across geospace.
Department
Program
Class Grant and Contribution Program to Support Research, Awareness and Learning in Space Science and Technology
Location
Edmonton|Edmonton, Alberta, Canada
Recipient Type
Academia
Type
Grant
Source
Proactive Disclosure - Grants and Contributions
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 Start Date
2017-03-30
Agreement Type
Grant
Agreement Value
$240,000.00
Amendment Number
0
Description
The project is entitled 'What role do Alfven waves play in energy transfer in the dynamical magnetosphere-ionosphere system?'. The project team will endeavour to determine the role of magnetic waves in connecting the Earth's magnetic field, from the upper atmosphere far into space. The team will use magnetic and electric field data from Europe's Swarm spacecraft, magnetic data and auroral imaging from Canada's CASSIOPE satellite, and other ground and space-based data to examine the role of Alfvén waves in transporting energy across geospace.
Description (French)
Le projet est intitulé « What role do Alfven waves play in energy transfer in the dynamical magnetosphere-ionosphere system? ». L'équipe étudiera le rôle d'ondes magnétiques dans la connection entre la haute atmosphère et l'espace. L'équipe utilisera les données de champs magnétiques et électrique des satellites européens de la mission Swarm, les données magnétiques et aurorales du satellite Canadien CASSIOPE, et autres données provenant du sol ou de l'espace pour examiner le rôle des ondes d'Alfvén dans le transport d'énergie vers l'espace.
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
Edmonton|Edmonton
Recipient Country
CA
Recipient Legal Name
University of Alberta|Université de l'Alberta
Recipient Province or Territory
AB
Reference Number
003-2016-2017-Q4-03341