Grants and Contributions

The number of satellites and debris in Low Earth Orbit (LEO) is increasing rapidly over time and few options exist to remove or mitigate their presence. Therefore, Space Situational Awareness (SSA) of objects in the vicinity of (or on course toward) a host satellite or space station is becoming more important, to improve risk management through advanced planning of active manoeuvres and to generally understand the debris population in LEO, for which there is a gap in publicly available information for objects below 10 cm cross-section.
MDA will develop and characterize a compact hemispherical lens assembly coupled to an innovative and high-sensitivity detector. The performance of the hemispherical camera will push range and resolution beyond what is available elsewhere. This project is a key stepping stone for MDA to develop a future multi-sensor SSA product that allows operators to survey and react to objects in their asset's vicinity, creating Canadian capability at the forefront of technology that supports understanding and mitigation of the growing problem of LEO over-population.

Investigations of critical problems in both atmospheric science and astronomy are limited by the most basic problem of optical calibration: the precision of measurements of the brightness of the light sources. Is it possible to greatly improve precision of measurements of the magnitude of stars supernovae, and other astronomical sources, so that we can understand and calibrate measurements of the accelerating expansion of the Universe, measure various properties of Earth's atmosphere better, and furthermore create a new type of miniature stratospheric hub for telecommunication?

To improve the precision of measurements of brightness, this project builds on the Canadian CubeSat Project - ORCASat experience to develop a novel low-cost, hand-launched miniature stratospheric airship platform capability with impact across the diverse fields of astronomy, telecommunications, Earth observation, and the science of Earth's atmosphere. After the achievement of the astrophysical goals, the project team will utilize the unique ability to persistently remain over a region to provide low-cost miniature stratospheric hubs for Canadian and worldwide regional communication, and for Earth and atmospheric observation.

Remote sensing of surface pressure and aerosol information are both relevant to a better climate understanding. In the project context of “Development and Validation of a Miniature Imaging Fabry-Perot Spectrometer (MIFPS) Through Stratospheric Balloon Flight”, the intent is to design, develop, and validate an innovative instrument. A stratospheric balloon is identified as a highly effective platform for validating this instrument. It will then be ready for long-term climate observations from satellites.

The project also aims to foster the continuing development of a critical mass of researchers in Canada by providing a training ground for both the current and next generations of scientists and engineers. Moreover, it provides a unique opportunity for scientists and engineers to work closely together on a space mission, as well as future space missions.

Space systems play an important and integral role in every facet of our daily lives, including national security and resource management. Therefore, it is critical to protect our valuable assets in space and build resiliency in space systems. In recent years, the growing number of space debris, more generally resident space objects (RSO), have become a significant concern worldwide.

The goal of the project is to extend the current nanosatellite star tracker (ST) capabilities for space-based space surveillance and demonstrate a novel approach to RSO identification and tracking. This project has real potential to substantially increase Canada's space surveillance capability.

One of the main goals in the field of planetary exploration is to document the geological record and processes that have shaped the surface of the terrestrial planets. Remote sensing measurements acquired by orbital spacecraft are the first component which can provide such information.

The main project objective is to study gossans, a sulphide-rich bedrock geological feature, in the Canadian Arctic as analogues to ancient hydrothermal systems on Mars, one of the key places to look for signs of life. The project aims at combining remote sensing measurements from various platforms and sample analysis to develop new scientific knowledge and provide students with hands-on experience in a space-like mission. The research will also have a broad impact in terrestrial geology as gossans are of high economic and environmental significance.

Provision of public legal education and advice on matters related to workplace sexual harassment in francophone communities across Canada.

Provision of public legal education and advice on matters related to workplace sexual harassment in francophone communities across Canada.

To provide employment for a recent graduate with MBA in a role of Junior Product Manager.

Through strategic marketing campaigns, we can increase our market outreach while securing new clients to deploy Think Research’s cloud-based solutions into international health systems and drive clinical standardization globally.

GamePlan marketing will seek to further expand our business and develop new marketing territory in the United States.