Grants and Contributions:

Agreement Number:

Agreement Value:

$835,233.88

Agreement Date:

Aug 13, 2010 -

Description:

The purpose of this contribution is to support the operations of the Spectral and Photometric Imaging Receiver (SPIRE) instrument as well as to support the Canadian science team working with the instrument. SPIRE is an instrument currently operating on the Herschel space telescope.

Organization:

Canadian Space Agency

Expected Results:

-Increased knowledge from research projects in priority space S&T areas (number of new and ongoing space science and technology initiatives and projects).
-Number of completed space science and technology initiatives (Announcement of Opportunity) and proj

Location:

Lethbridge, Alberta, CA

Reference Number:

003-2010-2011-Q2-00860

Agreement Type:

Contribution

Report Type:

Grants and Contributions

Additional Information:

Payment will be made over four fiscal years from 2010-11 to 2013-14.

Recipient's Legal Name:

The University of Lethbridge

Program:

Class Grant and Contribution Program to Support Research, Awareness and Learning in Space Science and Technology

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.