Grant: Class Grant and Contribution Program to Support Research, Awareness and Learning in Space Science and Technology
University of Toronto|Université de Toronto
$475,000.00
Class Grant and Contribution Program to Support Research, Awareness and Learning in Space Science and Technology
EF 2012-13 · 2012-07-31
Résumé
The Research component of the Canadian Space Agency (CSA) Class Grant and Contribution Program to support Research, Awareness and Learning in Space Science and Technology 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.
The Announcement of opportunity “ Flights for the Advancement of Science and Technology (FAST)” aims at:
- Fostering the continuing development of a critical mass of researchers and HQP by providing a training ground for both the current and next generation of scientists and engineers;
- Supporting the development of science and technology relevant to the priorities of the CSA through the use of research platforms including stratospheric balloons, aircraft, sounding rockets, nanosatellites, cubesats, ground-based facilities and field sites.
More specifically, this project is entitled “The CAnadIan FTir Observing Network (CAFTON): Training the Next Generation of Atmospheric Scientists”.
CAFTON is a new network of nine Fourier transform infrared spectrometers that will serve as a “ground-based
satellite” for continuous atmospheric measurements over Canada. These measurements will be integrated with the
GEOS-Chem global model and the STILT regional model to characterize atmospheric composition, determine
transport pathways, and identify pollution sources. The project will expand Canadian capacity in several areas of
direct relevance to future space missions: (1) atmospheric measurement capabilities; (2) retrieval strategies; (3)
modelling capabilities; (4) national and international partnerships, and (5) validation of satellite missions. The project
will train 12 undergraduates, eight graduate students and two postdoctoral fellows.
Ministère
Programme
Class Grant and Contribution Program to Support Research, Awareness and Learning in Space Science and Technology
Bénéficiaire
Emplacement
Toronto|Toronto, Ontario, Canada
Type de bénéficiaire
Academia
Type
Grant
Source
Proactive Disclosure - Grants and Contributions
Tel que publié
Additional Information
Payment of the grant will be made as follows: Year 1: 137,800$, Year 2: 168,600$ and Year 3: 168,600$.
Additional Information (French)
Le versement de la subvention sera effectué sur 3 années: 1ère année : 137 800 $, 2ième année : 168 600 $ et 3ième année : 168 600 $.
Agreement Start Date
2012-07-31
Agreement Type
Grant
Agreement Value
$475,000.00
Amendment Number
0
Description
The Research component of the Canadian Space Agency (CSA) Class Grant and Contribution Program to support Research, Awareness and Learning in Space Science and Technology 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.
The Announcement of opportunity “ Flights for the Advancement of Science and Technology (FAST)” aims at:
- Fostering the continuing development of a critical mass of researchers and HQP by providing a training ground for both the current and next generation of scientists and engineers;
- Supporting the development of science and technology relevant to the priorities of the CSA through the use of research platforms including stratospheric balloons, aircraft, sounding rockets, nanosatellites, cubesats, ground-based facilities and field sites.
More specifically, this project is entitled “The CAnadIan FTir Observing Network (CAFTON): Training the Next Generation of Atmospheric Scientists”.
CAFTON is a new network of nine Fourier transform infrared spectrometers that will serve as a “ground-based
satellite” for continuous atmospheric measurements over Canada. These measurements will be integrated with the
GEOS-Chem global model and the STILT regional model to characterize atmospheric composition, determine
transport pathways, and identify pollution sources. The project will expand Canadian capacity in several areas of
direct relevance to future space missions: (1) atmospheric measurement capabilities; (2) retrieval strategies; (3)
modelling capabilities; (4) national and international partnerships, and (5) validation of satellite missions. The project
will train 12 undergraduates, eight graduate students and two postdoctoral fellows.
Description (French)
Le volet Recherche du Programme global de subventions et de contributions à l'appui de la recherche, de la sensibilisation et de l'éduction en sciences et technologies spatiales de l'Agence spatiale canadienne (ASC) offre aux organisations une aide financière qui leur permettra de mener leurs activités de recherche et développement spatiales dans des secteurs prioritaires pour l'ASC. 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.
L'avis d'offre de participation « Vols pour des investigations en technologies et sciences spatiales (VITES) » vise à :
- stimuler le développement durable d'une masse critique de chercheurs et de PHQ en fournissant un environnement de formation aux scientifiques et aux ingénieurs d'aujourd'hui et ceux de la prochaine génération;
- appuyer le développement scientifique et technologique en lien avec les priorités de l'ASC au moyen de diverses plateformes de recherche, comme des ballons stratosphériques, des aéronefs, des fusées-sondes, des nanosatellites, des cubesats, des installations au sol et des sites terrestres.
Plus spécifiquement, le présent projet est intitulé «The CAnadIan FTir Observing Network (CAFTON): Training the Next Generation of Atmospheric Scientists» (disponible en anglais seulement).
CAFTON est un nouveau réseau constitué de neuf spectromètres à infrarouge à transformée de Fourier qui servira de « satellite au sol » pour la prise de mesures atmosphériques continues au-dessus du Canada. Ces mesures seront intégrées au modèle mondial GEOS-Chem et au modèle régional STILT pour caractériser la composition de l'atmosphère, déterminer les voies de transport et repérer les sources de pollution. Le projet permettra d'élargir les capacités canadiennes dans divers secteurs offrant un intérêt direct pour les missions spatiales futures : 1) capacités en matière de mesures atmosphériques, 2) stratégies d'extraction, 3) capacités de modélisation, 4) partenariats nationaux et internationaux, et 5) validation des missions de satellites. Dans le cadre de ce projet, douze étudiants du premier cycle, huit étudiants des cycles supérieurs et deux boursiers postdoctoraux seront formés.
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
003-2012-2013-Q2-01422