Grants and Contributions

This project entitled «Three-Dimensional Backscatter X-ray Imaging System for Space Structure Non-destructive Testing » consists of developing a Three-dimensional Backscatter X-ray Imaging System (TBX) that would allow the fast and accurate robotic inspection of large space structures. Since satellites, space vehicles andthe International Space Station (ISS), face many threats each day from space debris, this technology would enable the monitoring of their external shells or solar panels, contributing to extending their operational lifetime. The TBX could be readily integrated onto the Canadarm2 or any future robotic manipulators.

This project entitled «A Dual Frequency, Fully Polarimetric, Digitally Beam Formed, Multichannel SAR Receiver Exciter» aims at advancing the state-of-the-art in the field of space-based radar imagery. The technology would allow the collection of larger amounts of radar image data in two frequency bands. This data would be processed faster and delivered to ground-based users at supercomputer speeds thereby yielding clearer and more detailed images. This technology would be the core element of UrtheCast's planned 16 satellite constellation.

Muscle atrophy is the most important factor involved in the loss of muscle strength and mass during spaceflight and bed rest. The objective of this study is to determine the cellular and molecular events controlling the
atrophic process, using a 60 day bed-rest model.

The objective of the study is to examine the effects of 6 degree head-down bed-rest (HDBR) on the interaction between cardiovascular and postural systems as it relates to orthostatic blood pressure (BP) reflex control and cerebral perfusion.

The objective of the research is to understand the process of rehabilitation after sixty days of bed-rest including the marrow reconditioning of the hemopoietically active lumbar vertebrae.

Canada's annual assessed contribution to the European Space Agency's (ESA) General Budget under the Canada/ESA Cooperation Agreement, for the calendar year 2016.

The objectives of the project are to achieve the maximum impact of Canada's participation in the Swarm mission through support of:
• Investigation of the effects of the TII image anomaly on data products, identification and implementation of remedial measures and, improvement of TII data calibrations;
• Management and optimization of available operating time of the three CEFI instruments;
• Validation of EFI data through comparison with ground-based incoherent scatter radars;
• Promotion and facilitation of the scientific use of Swarm CEFI data.

The psychological aspects of isolation inherent to spaceflight are one of the principal risks that require research. The project described here will enrich available psychological analyses through the examination of a variety of data consisting of samples from written text as well as from speech recordings (crew conversations, voice diaries, standard texts) and/or reports collected at regular periods from the crew participating at Concordia missions. Because of the high fidelity of Antarctic stations to space isolation, this study is expected to yield important insights to the risks of human spaceflight.

Since 2015/08/01, CSA is providing funding via a Contribution agreement directed to the University of Calgary. The purpose of this contribution is to provide support to the UVIT science team for the upcoming launch of ASTROSAT expected in September 2015and during the commissioning phase of the instrument.

The objective is to develop new ways to monitor shipping traffic and icebergs in the Arctic. By enhancing existing services this project could contribute to support safe transportation, exploration, and development in Canada's North.