Grant: Class Grant and Contribution Program to Support Research, Awareness and Learning in Space Science and Technology
Université de Montréal|Université de Montréal
$10,000.00
A SEARCH FOR THE GIANT PLANETS THAT DRIVE WHITE DWARF ACCRETION
EF 2021-22 · 2022-03-24
Résumé
Following the JWST ERS and Cycle 1 GO Announcement of Opportunity published on June 14, 2021, the CSA is providing funding via a Grant Agreement to the university to conduct their research using the JWST data.
White dwarfs offer a novel alternative to measure the composition of exoplanets. In the atmosphere of some white dwarfs, spectral signature of a wide range of atoms is observed (Si, C, O, Fe, etc). Analysis shows that the relative content of these atoms matches that of asteroids in the Solar system. These and the fact that those white dwarfs also harbor an accretion disk, means that planets do survive the red giant phase at the end of a star life. This project aims at finding such planets by direct imaging.
Ministère
Programme
Class Grant and Contribution Program to Support Research, Awareness and Learning in Space Science and Technology
Bénéficiaire
Emplacement
Montreal|Montréal, Quebec, Canada
Type de bénéficiaire
Academia
Type
Grant
Source
Proactive Disclosure - Grants and Contributions
Tel que publié
Additional Information
Funding will be distributed over 2 financial years (FY) as follows:
Year 1 (FY 21/22): $7,500
Year 2 (FY 22/23): $2,500
Additional Information (French)
Le financement sera réparti sur 2 années financières (FY) comme suit :
Année 1 (exercice 21/22): $7,500
Année 2 (exercice 22/23): $2,500
Agreement End Date
2024-04-30
Agreement Number
22JWGO1-02
Agreement Start Date
2022-03-24
Agreement Title
A SEARCH FOR THE GIANT PLANETS THAT DRIVE WHITE DWARF ACCRETION
Agreement Title (French)
A SEARCH FOR THE GIANT PLANETS THAT DRIVE WHITE DWARF ACCRETION
Agreement Type
Grant
Agreement Value
$10,000.00
Amendment Number
0
Description
Following the JWST ERS and Cycle 1 GO Announcement of Opportunity published on June 14, 2021, the CSA is providing funding via a Grant Agreement to the university to conduct their research using the JWST data.
White dwarfs offer a novel alternative to measure the composition of exoplanets. In the atmosphere of some white dwarfs, spectral signature of a wide range of atoms is observed (Si, C, O, Fe, etc). Analysis shows that the relative content of these atoms matches that of asteroids in the Solar system. These and the fact that those white dwarfs also harbor an accretion disk, means that planets do survive the red giant phase at the end of a star life. This project aims at finding such planets by direct imaging.
Description (French)
À la suite de l'avis d'offre de participation au programme JWST ERS et au cycle 1 GO publié le 14 juin 2021, l'ASC accorde un financement par le biais d'un accord de subvention à l'université pour qu'elle puisse mener ses recherches à l'aide des données du JWST.
Les naines blanches offrent une nouvelle alternative pour mesurer la composition des exoplanètes. Dans l'atmosphère de certaines naines blanches, on observe la signature spectrale d'un large éventail d'atomes (Si, C, O, Fe, etc.). L'analyse montre que la teneur relative de ces atomes correspond à celle des astéroïdes du système solaire. Ces observations et le fait que ces naines blanches abritent également un disque d'accrétion, signifient que des planètes survivent à la phase de géante rouge à la fin de la vie d'une étoile. Ce projet vise à trouver de telles planètes par imagerie directe.
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.
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
Montreal|Montréal
Recipient Country
CA
Recipient Legal Name
Université de Montréal|Université de Montréal
Recipient Operating Name
University of Montreal|Université de Montréal
Recipient Postal Code
H3C 3J7
Recipient Province or Territory
QC
Recipient Type
S
Reference Number
003-2021-2022-Q4-00005