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

University of Toronto|Université de Toronto

$229,000.00

CO in the Canadian boreal forest and urban centre

FY 2016-17 · 2017-03-30

Summary
The project name is ""CO in the Canadian boreal forest and urban centres"". CO is an atmospheric gas that impacts urban air quality and the global carbon cycle. This project will combine atmospheric observations and modelling of CO to: • Validate Canada's MOPITT instrument measurements with data from the ground based Total Carbon Column Observing Network (TCCON). • Assess the impacts of wildfires on the carbon cycle of the boreal forest. • Quantify global urban ratios of CO to carbon dioxide (CO2) to estimate urban emissions. MOPITT and ground-based datasets will be complemented by CO2 measurements from NASA's Orbiting Carbon Observatory-2 (OCO-2) and JAXA's Greenhouse Gases Observing Satellite (GOSAT).
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

Amendments

Each version of the agreement as published, oldest first, with its total as of that version. The amount above is the latest.

AmendmentDateFiscal YearTotal
02017-03-302016-17$229,000.00
12017-03-302016-17$229,000.00
22017-03-302016-17$229,000.00

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 End Date
2024-03-31
Agreement Number
16SUASCOBF
Agreement Start Date
2017-03-30
Agreement Title
CO in the Canadian boreal forest and urban centre
Agreement Title (French)
Le CO dans les forêts boréales canadiennes et les centres urbains
Agreement Type
Grant
Agreement Value
$229,000.00
Amendment Date
2022-03-24
Amendment Number
2
Description
The project name is ""CO in the Canadian boreal forest and urban centres"". CO is an atmospheric gas that impacts urban air quality and the global carbon cycle. This project will combine atmospheric observations and modelling of CO to: • Validate Canada's MOPITT instrument measurements with data from the ground based Total Carbon Column Observing Network (TCCON). • Assess the impacts of wildfires on the carbon cycle of the boreal forest. • Quantify global urban ratios of CO to carbon dioxide (CO2) to estimate urban emissions. MOPITT and ground-based datasets will be complemented by CO2 measurements from NASA's Orbiting Carbon Observatory-2 (OCO-2) and JAXA's Greenhouse Gases Observing Satellite (GOSAT).
Description (French)
Le projet s'intitule ""Le CO dans les forêts boréales canadiennes et les centres urbains"". Le CO est un gaz atmosphérique qui a des répercussions sur la qualité de l'air en milieu urbain et le cycle du carbone à l'échelle mondiale. Dans le cadre de ce projet, les observations atmosphériques et la modélisation du CO seront combinés pour : • valider les mesures de l'instrument canadien MOPITT avec les données obtenues au sol par le réseau d'observation de la colonne de carbone total (TCCON); • évaluer les répercussions des feux de forêt sur le cycle de carbone dans la forêt boréale; • quantifier à l'échelle mondiale les ratios urbains entre le CO et le dioxyde de carbone (CO2) afin d'estimer les émissions provenant de centres urbains. Les données de MOPITT et celles acquises au sol seront complétés par les mesures de CO2 provenant du satellite Orbiting Carbon Observatory 2 (OCO-2) (disponible en anglais seulement) de la NASA et du Greenhouse Gases Observing Satellite (GOSAT) (disponible en anglais seulement) de l'Agence d'exploration aérospatiale japonaise.
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); -Number of highly qualified personnel (HQP) taking part in space science and technology initiatives and projects.
Expected Results (French)
-Des connaissances accrues grâce à des projets de recherche dans les domaines prioritaires en sciences et technologies spatiales (nombre de projets et initiatives décernées et en cours); -Nombre d'initiatives en sciences et technologies spatiales complétées (AO); -Nombre de personnes hautement qualifiées (PHQ) prenant part à des projets en sciences et technologies spatiales.
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 Postal Code
M5S 1A1
Recipient Province or Territory
ON
Recipient Type
S
Reference Number
003-2016-2017-Q4-03389