Grants and Contributions:

Agreement Number:

Agreement Value:

$450,000.00

Agreement Date:

Mar 30, 2012 -

Description:

The Research component of the Canadian Space Agency (CSA) Class Grant and Contribution Program to support Research, Awareness and Learning in Space Science and Technology 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. The Announcement of Opportunity “ Capacity Building in SS&T – Clusters Pilots” aims to contribute to the development of Future Canadian Space Capacity in order to attract, sustain and enhance the nation's critical mass of Canadian space specialists, foster Canadian space innovation, and preserve the capability of the nation space-related facilities. More specifically, this project entitled "" Cluster for Lunar and Planetary Science: Advanced Coupled Models, Scientific Mission Definition, and Data Interpretation "" has the objective(s): To generate new knowledge of the space environment above the lunar and Martian surfaces and how they are influenced by the solar wind in order to help define future scientific missions and to shed light on the challenges these environments pose for robotic and human exploration.

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:

Edmonton, Alberta, CA

Reference Number:

003-2011-2012-Q4-01324

Agreement Type:

Grant

Report Type:

Grants and Contributions

Additional Information:

Payment of the grant will be made as follows: Year 1 - 150,000$, Year 2 - 150,000$ and Year 3- 150,000$.

Recipient's Legal Name:

University of Alberta

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.