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

University of Saskatchewan|University of Saskatchewan

$499,950.00

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

EF 2016-17 · 2017-01-18

Résumé
This project consists in testing a new portable Magnetic Resonance Imaging (MRI) technology in zero gravity aboard a jet aircraft flying parabolic trajectories. The experiment during the flight, and the associated ground development, will verify that the new MRI technology would provide useful muscle and bone images of astronauts during future spaceflight. Muscle and bone loss is one of the primary health risks of long-term astronaut space flight. An MRI in space will allow scientists to study countermeasures, like exercise and nutritional supplements intake, to reduce such loss. This MRI technology could also be used to increase the availability of MRI in health care on earth.
Programme
Class Grant and Contribution Program to Support Research, Awareness and Learning in Space Science and Technology
Emplacement
Saskatoon|Saskatoon, Saskatchewan, Canada
Type de bénéficiaire
Academia
Type
Grant
Source
Proactive Disclosure - Grants and Contributions

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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
2017-01-18
Agreement Type
Grant
Agreement Value
$499,950.00
Amendment Number
0
Description
This project consists in testing a new portable Magnetic Resonance Imaging (MRI) technology in zero gravity aboard a jet aircraft flying parabolic trajectories. The experiment during the flight, and the associated ground development, will verify that the new MRI technology would provide useful muscle and bone images of astronauts during future spaceflight. Muscle and bone loss is one of the primary health risks of long-term astronaut space flight. An MRI in space will allow scientists to study countermeasures, like exercise and nutritional supplements intake, to reduce such loss. This MRI technology could also be used to increase the availability of MRI in health care on earth.
Description (French)
Ce projet consiste à mettre à l'essai une nouvelle technologie d'imagerie par résonance magnétique (IRM) portable en apesanteur. Cette mise à l'essai s'effectuera à bord d'un avion à réaction effectuant des trajectoires paraboliques. L'expérience en vol et le développement connexe au sol, permettront de vérifier que la nouvelle technologie IRM pourrait fournir des images utiles des muscles et des os des astronautes au cours de futurs vols spatiaux. La perte musculaire et osseuse est l'un des principaux risques pour la santé d'astronaute lors d'un vol spatial prolongé. Une IRM dans l'espace permettra aux scientifiques d'étudier des mesures correctives, telles que l'exercice et la prise de suppléments nutritifs, afin de contrer une telle perte. Cette technologie IRM pourrait également être utilisée afin d'accroître la disponibilité de l'IRM en matière de soins de santé sur terre.
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
Saskatoon|Saskatoon
Recipient Country
CA
Recipient Legal Name
University of Saskatchewan|University of Saskatchewan
Recipient Province or Territory
SK
Reference Number
003-2016-2017-Q4-03320