Grant: Class Grant and Contribution Program to Support Research, Awareness and Learning in Space Science and Technology
University of Toronto|Université de Toronto
$80,000.00
Class Grant and Contribution Program to Support Research, Awareness and Learning in Space Science and Technology
FY 2013-14 · 2014-03-25
Summary
13STFATO09: This project entitled «Spider: A Balloon-Borne mm-wave Polarimeter for Cosmology» has the objective(s) :
New instruments for the study of the Universe and is earliest times: This project will engage three PhD students and one Post-Doctoral Fellow in the activities related to the flight of the Spider mm-wave polarimeter on a NASA long-duration balloon flight from Antarctica. Spider explores the nature of the Universe at its earliest times (10-36 seconds after the Big Bang) by studying the polarization of the Cosmic Microwave Background—the oldest light in the Universe. The PhD students will complete their degree upon having trained for this flight.
Department
Program
Class Grant and Contribution Program to Support Research, Awareness and Learning in Space Science and Technology
Location
Toronto|Toronto, Ontario, Canada
Recipient Type
Academia
Type
Grant
Source
Proactive Disclosure - Grants and Contributions
As published
Additional Information
Payment will be made as follows: Year 1 60,155$, Year 2 19,845$.
Additional Information (French)
Le versement sera effectué de la façon suivante: 1ère année 60,155$, 2ième année 19,845$.
Agreement Start Date
2014-03-25
Agreement Type
Grant
Agreement Value
$80,000.00
Amendment Number
0
Description
13STFATO09: This project entitled «Spider: A Balloon-Borne mm-wave Polarimeter for Cosmology» has the objective(s) :
New instruments for the study of the Universe and is earliest times: This project will engage three PhD students and one Post-Doctoral Fellow in the activities related to the flight of the Spider mm-wave polarimeter on a NASA long-duration balloon flight from Antarctica. Spider explores the nature of the Universe at its earliest times (10-36 seconds after the Big Bang) by studying the polarization of the Cosmic Microwave Background—the oldest light in the Universe. The PhD students will complete their degree upon having trained for this flight.
Description (French)
13STFATO09: Le présent projet intitulé «Spider: A Balloon-Borne mm-wave Polarimeter for Cosmology» (disponible en anglais seulement) a pour objectif(s) :
Nouveaux instruments destinés à l'étude de l'Univers et de ses premiers instants : Trois postdoctorants et un boursier postdoctoral participeront à des activités liées au polarimètre millimétrique Spider à bord d'un vol de longue durée d'un ballon de la NASA lâché depuis l'Antarctique. L'instrument Spider étudie la nature de l'Univers à ses premiers instants (10 à 36 secondes après le Big Bang) en mesurant la polarisation du fond diffus cosmologique, c.-à-d. la plus ancienne énergie lumineuse de l'Univers. Une fois leur formation terminée, les doctorants pourront obtenir leur diplôme.
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
Toronto|Toronto
Recipient Country
CA
Recipient Legal Name
University of Toronto|Université de Toronto
Recipient Province or Territory
ON
Reference Number
003-2013-2014-Q4-02004