Title:
Martian geology exploration support for MSL and the APX instrument : Value added science from technology
Agreement Number:
12EXPMARNB
Agreement Value:
$1,050,000.00
Agreement Date:
Mar 26, 2013 - Mar 31, 2026
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.
More specifically, this project entitled "" Martian geology exploration support for MSL and the APXS instrument : Value-added science from technology will involve thorough literature reviews of existing research articles and the examination of existing imagery and spectral databases, as well as incorporating new MSL APXS and related datasets as they become available. An improved comprehension of the above will directly benefit the MSL mission and, more specifically, the deployment of the Canadian-built APXS instrument and interpretation of the results from this important technology. An increased knowledge of these areas of research will add to our understanding of Mars in general, and better position Canada to address future Mars exploration initiatives via the development of science-enabling technologies and instrumentation.
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:
Fredericton, New Brunswick, CA E3B 5A3
Reference Number:
003-2012-2013-Q4-01500
Report Type:
Grants and Contributions
Additional Information:
Payment will be made over three fiscal years from 2012/13 to 2014/15
Amendment Date
Mar 16, 2023
Recipient's Legal Name:
University of New Brunswick
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.