Grants and Contributions:

Agreement Number:

Agreement Value:

$729,993.00

Agreement Date:

Dec 6, 2013 -

Description:

Measurements of the properties of the ionosphere using ionosondes and GPS instruments to monitor ionospheric scintillation.

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

Reference Number:

003-2013-2014-Q3-01724

Agreement Type:

Contribution

Report Type:

Grants and Contributions

Additional Information:

5 years contribution agreement allowing the observation of ionospheric scintillation. These measurements will allow a better understanding and forecasting of the impacts of space weather on global navigation systems and radio wave propagation.

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.