Grants and Contributions:

Agreement Number:

Agreement Value:

$127,754.00

Agreement Date:

Feb 6, 2014 -

Description:

The overall objectives of this contribution are: To test a prototype SHOW instrument based on the ABB design To perform atmospheric limb observations with SHOW from a stratospheric balloon platform To validate the instrument capability for stratospheric water vapour profile retrieval To 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:

Saskatoon, Saskatchewan, CA

Reference Number:

003-2013-2014-Q4-01901

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:

University of Saskatchewan

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.