Grants and Contributions:

Agreement Number:

Agreement Value:

$146,100.00

Agreement Date:

Mar 26, 2014 -

Description:

The project proposes to conduct a series of observing system simulation experiments to examine the potential utility of future limb measurements from the Canadian Atmospheric Tomography System (CATS) and the Stratosphere-Troposphere Exchange and Climate Monitoring Radiometer (STEAMR) for constraining estimates of stratospheric NO2 when assimilated into a chemical transport model.

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-Q4-01920

Agreement Type:

Grant

Report Type:

Grants and Contributions

Additional Information:

The project has a duration of one year and the funds were transferred in one payment.

Recipient's Legal Name:

The Governing Council of the University of Toronto

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.