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

McGill University|Université McGill

$193,589.00

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

FY 2015-16 · 2016-03-24

Summary
This project entitled « Sounding Rocket Flight to Explore Percolating Reactive Waves » will utilize a European sounding rocket (MAXUS 9) to examine reactive waves propagating through suspension of particles. The project aims to transfer expertise developed at McGill University in flame propagation in a suspensions to a space-rated flight experiment, including the development of novel techniques and diagnostics for creating and characterizing particulate suspensions in microgravity. Upon successful completion of the flight in 2016, the experimental data generated will be analyzed and modeled The project will utilize the PerWaves experiment that will fly on MAXUS 9 to demonstrate unambiguously, for the first time, the existence of a reactive wave propagation regime that is controlled by the discreteness of the reactive media. It is anticipated that the new technology that is developed to address these challenges will find wider application because the creation of well-characterized dust suspensions and diagnostic tools to quantify concentration and uniformity of dust in terrestrial and space-based environments is a general problem that the new capabilities deriving from this project will be able to address.
Program
Class Grant and Contribution Program to Support Research, Awareness and Learning in Space Science and Technology
Location
Montreal|Montréal, Quebec, 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
2016-03-24
Agreement Type
Grant
Agreement Value
$193,589.00
Amendment Number
0
Description
This project entitled « Sounding Rocket Flight to Explore Percolating Reactive Waves » will utilize a European sounding rocket (MAXUS 9) to examine reactive waves propagating through suspension of particles. The project aims to transfer expertise developed at McGill University in flame propagation in a suspensions to a space-rated flight experiment, including the development of novel techniques and diagnostics for creating and characterizing particulate suspensions in microgravity. Upon successful completion of the flight in 2016, the experimental data generated will be analyzed and modeled The project will utilize the PerWaves experiment that will fly on MAXUS 9 to demonstrate unambiguously, for the first time, the existence of a reactive wave propagation regime that is controlled by the discreteness of the reactive media. It is anticipated that the new technology that is developed to address these challenges will find wider application because the creation of well-characterized dust suspensions and diagnostic tools to quantify concentration and uniformity of dust in terrestrial and space-based environments is a general problem that the new capabilities deriving from this project will be able to address.
Description (French)
Le présent projet intitulé « Sounding Rocket Flight to Explore Percolating Reactive Waves » (disponible en anglais seulement) utilisera une fusée-sonde européenne (MAXUS 9) pour examiner les ondes réactives se propageant à travers une suspension de particules. Le projet vise à transférer l'expertise développée à l'Université McGill concernant la propagation de la flamme dans une suspension à une expérience de vol de calibre spatiale, y compris le développement de nouvelles techniques et de nouveaux diagnostics pour la création et la caractérisation des suspensions de particules en microgravité. Une fois le vol effectué en 2016, les données expérimentales générées seront analysées et modélisées Le projet utilisera l'expérience de PerWaves à bord du MAXUS 9 pour démontrer sans ambiguïté, pour la première fois, l'existence d'un régime de propagation des ondes réactives contrôlé par la discrétion du média réactif. Il est prévu que la nouvelle technologie qui est développée pour répondre à ces défis trouvera une application plus large, car la création de suspensions de poussière bien caractérisées et d'outils de diagnostic pour quantifier la concentration et l'uniformité de la poussière dans les environnements terrestres et spatiaux est un problème général auquel les nouvelles capacités découlant de ce projet seront en mesure de répondre.
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
Montreal|Montréal
Recipient Country
CA
Recipient Legal Name
McGill University|Université McGill
Recipient Province or Territory
QC
Reference Number
003-2015-2016-Q4-02862