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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

$75,000.00

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

EF 2016-17 · 2017-01-18

Résumé
The project consists in using a small package of heritage and novel sensors to sample the stratospheric air from a balloon platform and make measurements of aerosol size and concentration. These aerosols, which typically form in the tropics from natural and anthropogenic sources such as volcanic eruptions, play an important role in climate change by scattering sunlight away from the Earth. These measurements will support the scientific record of such observations and be highly useful for validating remote sensing measurements from satellites and other scientific instruments used during stratospheric balloon flights.
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 one fiscal year.
Additional Information (French)
La somme allouée couvre un exercise financier.
Agreement Start Date
2017-01-18
Agreement Type
Grant
Agreement Value
$75,000.00
Amendment Number
0
Description
The project consists in using a small package of heritage and novel sensors to sample the stratospheric air from a balloon platform and make measurements of aerosol size and concentration. These aerosols, which typically form in the tropics from natural and anthropogenic sources such as volcanic eruptions, play an important role in climate change by scattering sunlight away from the Earth. These measurements will support the scientific record of such observations and be highly useful for validating remote sensing measurements from satellites and other scientific instruments used during stratospheric balloon flights.
Description (French)
Le projet consiste à utiliser un ensemble de capteurs nouveaux et d'autres ayant déjà été utilisés afin de prélever des échantillons d'air dans la stratosphère à partir d'une plate-forme de ballon et prendre des mesures de la concentration et de la taille des aérosols. Ces aérosols, qui se forment typiquement dans les tropiques à partir de sources naturelles et anthropogéniques telles que les éruptions volcaniques, jouent un rôle important dans le changement climatique en diffusant la lumière du soleil loin de la Terre. Ces mesures appuieront les tendances scientifiques enregistrées de telles observations et seront très utiles pour valider les mesures de télédétection de satellites et autres instruments scientifiques utilisés lors de vols de ballons stratosphériques.
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-Q4-03323