Grants and Contributions:

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Agreement Number:

Agreement Value:

$400,000.00

Agreement Date:

Dec 6, 2013 -

Description:

Longitudinal multispectral observations of the aurora borealis using photomultipliers.

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:

Calgary, Alberta, CA

Reference Number:

003-2013-2014-Q3-01723

Agreement Type:

Contribution

Report Type:

Grants and Contributions

Additional Information:

5 year agreement to build an instrument and install it, as well as operating existing instruments. The data will be openly available to scientists studying auroral physics and the impacts of geomagnetic storms.

Recipient's Legal Name:

University of Calgary

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.