Grants and Contributions:

Agreement Number:

Agreement Value:

$70,000.00

Agreement Date:

Jul 9, 2013 -

Description:

The University of Alberta has the opportunity to install a new type of magnetometer on a suborbital rocket in order to raise its technology readiness level. This instrument will help reduce the cost of space missions by allowing measurement of the magnetic field from 0 to a few kilohertz. This contribution agreement will support the University in the fabrication, testing and integration of the payload on the rocket.

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:

003-2013-2014-Q2-01660

Agreement Type:

Contribution

Report Type:

Grants and Contributions

Additional Information:

This proposal was unsolicited, but the project was supported as it allows the rapid and cost-effective development of Canadian technology whith an excellent potential for future participation on international space missions.

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.