Grants and Contributions:

Agreement Number:

Agreement Value:

$123,494.00

Agreement Date:

Mar 26, 2014 -

Description:

The objectives of the project are: 1) Test a prototype SHOW instrument for deployment on a high altitude balloon platform; 2) Perform atmospheric limb observations with SHOW instrument from a stratospheric balloon platform; 3) Demonstrate the instrument capability for stratospheric water vapour profile retrieval employing the l'University of Saskatchewan retrieval code and radiative transfer model (SASKTRAN) updated for H2O limb scatter retrievals; 4) Increase the instrument Technology Readiness Level (TRL).

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:

Toronto, Ontario, CA

Reference Number:

003-2013-2014-Q4-01900

Agreement Type:

Contribution

Report Type:

Grants and Contributions

Additional Information:

Non-repayable contribution agreement. The Proponent must submit its final claim for payment on or before April 30 2015

Recipient's Legal Name:

York University

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.