Grants and Contributions:

Agreement Number:

Agreement Value:

$250,000.00

Agreement Date:

Mar 31, 2014 -

Description:

Concept Design and Feasibility Study of miniaturized Atmospheric Neutral Analyzer (MANA) This project will perform concept design and feasibility studies for a miniaturized atmospheric neutral analyzer employing carbon nanotube based field ionization array technology. The miniaturized instrument would be suitable for flight on very small platforms such as nano-satellites and planetary nano-probes.

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-Q4-01840

Agreement Type:

Grant

Report Type:

Grants and Contributions

Additional Information:

Grant duration is 17 months, with an initial payment of $200,000 at the moment of signature, and $50,000 after November 1st, 2014

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.