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

University of Alberta|Université de l'Alberta

$240,000.00

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

EF 2016-17 · 2017-03-30

Résumé
The project is entitled 'Can EMIC waves solve the mystery of extremely fast ultra-relativistic electron loss in the outer Van Allen radiation belt?'. The Van Allen radiation belts are regions of radiation surrounding the Earth that are dangerous to both humans and technology. The project team will use magnetic and electric field data from Canada's ePOP satellite and Europe's Swarm satellites to investigate the role that ultra low frequency waves (known as EMIC waves) play in draining dangerous electrons from the radiation belts.
Programme
Class Grant and Contribution Program to Support Research, Awareness and Learning in Space Science and Technology
Emplacement
Edmonton|Edmonton, Alberta, 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
2017-03-30
Agreement Type
Grant
Agreement Value
$240,000.00
Amendment Number
0
Description
The project is entitled 'Can EMIC waves solve the mystery of extremely fast ultra-relativistic electron loss in the outer Van Allen radiation belt?'. The Van Allen radiation belts are regions of radiation surrounding the Earth that are dangerous to both humans and technology. The project team will use magnetic and electric field data from Canada's ePOP satellite and Europe's Swarm satellites to investigate the role that ultra low frequency waves (known as EMIC waves) play in draining dangerous electrons from the radiation belts.
Description (French)
Le projet est intitulé « Can EMIC waves solve the mystery of extremely fast ultra-relativistic electron loss in the outer Van Allen radiation belt? ». Les ceintures de radiation Van Allen sont des régions de rayonnement qui entoure la Terre qui sont dangereuses pour les humains et les systèmes technologiques. L'équipe du projet utilisera des données de champ magnétique et électrique du satellite canadien ePOP et des satellites européens Swarm pour étudier sur le rôle que jouent les ondes ultra basse fréquence pour vider les ceintures de radiation de leurs dangereux électrons.
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
Edmonton|Edmonton
Recipient Country
CA
Recipient Legal Name
University of Alberta|Université de l'Alberta
Recipient Province or Territory
AB
Reference Number
003-2016-2017-Q4-03342