Grants and Contributions

Quantifying microplastics from different land use areas employing Principal Components Analysis

Identifying biophysical attributes of maternity roosts in Alberta

This project aims to take stock of the United Nations' current status of measures in preventing and addressing sexual harassment that implicates uniformed personnel. It identifies key areas of work, in partnership with United Nations and Member State stakeholders, to implement actions to strengthen the measures in place. Project activities include: (1) reviewing and mapping the existing legal framework, policies, materials and tools, and available data, as well as internal and external research conducted in this area; and (2) identifying thematic areas with overarching recommendations for further action in the form of a strategic framework.

The project seeks to use innovative tools under development and find synergies with initiatives already underway with or to support Member States. These include a pipeline to a peacekeeping command project (funded by India). A pathway to knowledge site to support capacities of Member States on matters of conduct; and ongoing efforts with Member States to gather best practices. These all lend themselves to strengthening support and enabling environments for women in peacekeeping.

The proposed project aims to develop and harden light readout technologies required for radiation spectrometers for exploration-class space missions to the Moon and beyond. Bubble Technology Industries (BTI) is currently developing radiation spectrometers for life science and planetary science purposes, using silicon photomultipliers (SiPMs) to read out the light from scintillator detectors. In previous work, SiPMs have been demonstrated in the laboratory; however, hardening is required to optimize the technology for long deployments in deep space.

In the proposed work, compact sensor packages will be developed that are miniaturized and hardened for space applications. It is expected that the novel systems developed for space will lead to a number of spin-off technologies to be used in a wide range of terrestrial applications, including: defence and homeland security through nuclear, explosives, and contraband detection; radiation protection of aircrew personnel; applications in proton therapy; and advancement of fundamental science through research contracts.

This project will support the development of CubeSat re-entry technology to increase Canadian industrial capabilities of space technology, democratize the return of materials from space, and support the reusability of the satellite technology. The purpose of this project is to assess the effects of temperature in the re-entry process and determine the required form factor for CubeSats to safely return to earth. The Canadian population will benefit from supporting a Canadian technology company in increasing its product applications in the growing space market and allow for universities and their students to increase the various use cases of CubeSat research.

Almost all space solar modules utilize one source of space glass. Edgehog has previously demonstrated the superior light transmission of its nanotextured anti-reflection process on this industry-standard glass, showing an impressive 1% absolute gain in energy conversion efficiency. This project seeks to recreate such structures on an alternative space glass, 0214-glass, to alleviate the reliance of an entire industry on one glass supplier. Due to the different chemical composition of 0214-glass, the treatment process must be adjusted to account for differences in physical application and chemical reactivity. Successful process transfer enables further adapting the process for other glass alternatives and other applications like camera lenses. The project will also develop a mass-production lamination process, allowing the enhanced 0214-glass to become a viable alternative to the industry standard. This alleviates major risks in supply chain stability and secures this Canadian process as a crucial part of the supply chain.

There are many complex challenges to properly supporting ultra-sensitive detectors, but Nüvü Caméras stands out for its unique ability to support demanding low-flux applications—both on Earth and in space. With this project, Canada will secure its leadership position for years to come by expanding its capacity to support yet another form of innovative imaging technology in line with its recognized expertise in photon-counting imaging.

This project aims to purchase and install an enhanced energy efficient grain dryer and wiring for three phase electrical services.

Establish a secondary products agri-foods processing facility

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