Grants and Contributions:

Agreement Number:

Agreement Value:

$730,000.00

Agreement Date:

Dec 6, 2013 -

Description:

Frequency domain measurement of the magnetic field, and development and deployment of a new type of magnetometer enabling steady-state and low frequency measurements.

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-Q3-01740

Agreement Type:

Contribution

Report Type:

Grants and Contributions

Additional Information:

5 years Contribution agreement allowing the observation of particles trapped in the radiation belts. The data will be available openly to scientists to study space weather and its impacts.

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.