Grants and Contributions:

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Agreement Number:

Agreement Value:

$729,944.00

Agreement Date:

Dec 6, 2013 -

Description:

Measurement of the ionospheric absorption of radio waves using riometers and imaging riometers.

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-Q3-01762

Agreement Type:

Contribution

Report Type:

Grants and Contributions

Additional Information:

5 year agreement for the measurement of radio wave propagation characteristics and their variation as a function of space weather. The data will be openly available to scientists studying the effects of space weather on the ionosphere and on radio wave propagation.

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.