Grant: Class Grant and Contribution Program to Support Research, Awareness and Learning in Space Science and Technology
University of Calgary|Université de Calgary
$45,000.00
ASTROSAT data analysis: multi-wavelength studies of M31, NGC205 and Hercules X-1
EF 2021-22 · 2022-03-29
Résumé
Following the AstroSat Funding Offer 2021 sent to eligible researchers on October 18th 2021, the CSA is providing funding via a Grant Agreement to the university to conduct research with AstroSat data. This project will investigate the stars, stellar clusters, structure and history of M31 and NGC205; and study the structure of Hercules X-1 binary using ASTROSAT UVIT and X-ray observations.
Ministère
Programme
Class Grant and Contribution Program to Support Research, Awareness and Learning in Space Science and Technology
Bénéficiaire
Emplacement
Calgary|Calgary, Alberta, Canada
Type de bénéficiaire
Academia
Type
Grant
Source
Proactive Disclosure - Grants and Contributions
Tel que publié
Reference Number
003-2021-2022-Q4-00010
Amendment Number
0
Agreement Type
Grant
Recipient Type
S
Recipient Legal Name
University of Calgary|Université de Calgary
Recipient Country
CA
Recipient Province or Territory
AB
Recipient City
Calgary|Calgary
Recipient Postal Code
T2N 1N4
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.
Agreement Title
ASTROSAT data analysis: multi-wavelength studies of M31, NGC205 and Hercules X-1
Agreement Title (French)
ASTROSAT data analysis: multi-wavelength studies of M31, NGC205 and Hercules X-1
Agreement Number
22ASTCALGA
Agreement Value
$45,000.00
Agreement Start Date
2022-03-29
Agreement End Date
2023-03-31
Description
Following the AstroSat Funding Offer 2021 sent to eligible researchers on October 18th 2021, the CSA is providing funding via a Grant Agreement to the university to conduct research with AstroSat data. This project will investigate the stars, stellar clusters, structure and history of M31 and NGC205; and study the structure of Hercules X-1 binary using ASTROSAT UVIT and X-ray observations.
Description (French)
À la suite de l'offre de financement AstroSat 2021 envoyée aux chercheurs admissibles le 18 octobre 2021, l'ASC fournit un financement à l'université par le biais d'un accord de subvention afin de mener des recherches à l'aide de données AstroSat. Ce projet permettra d'étudier les étoiles, les amas stellaires, la structure et l'histoire de M31 et de NGC205, et d'étudier la structure de la binaire Hercules X-1 à l'aide des observations UVIT et X d'ASTROSAT.
Expected Results
The Research component of the program 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.
Expected Results (French)
Le volet Recherche du programme offre aux organisations une aide financière qui leur permettra de mener leurs activités de recherche et développement spatiales dans des secteurs prioritaires. 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.
Additional Information
Funding will be distributed over 1 financial year (FY) as follows:
Year 1 (FY 21/22): $45,000
Additional Information (French)
Le financement sera réparti sur une année financière (FY) comme suit :
Année 1 (exercice 21/22) : $45,000
Organization Code
csa-asc
Organization
Canadian Space Agency | Agence spatiale canadienne