Grants and Contributions:

Agreement Number:

Agreement Value:

$250,000.00

Agreement Date:

Mar 27, 2014 -

Description:

13STFAML11: This project entitled «The NETCARE Two-Aircrafts Campaign: Testing and Analysis of a Far IR Radiometer for the TICFIRE Satellite» has the objective(s) : New technologies relating to climate change monitoring weather forecasting: Polar regions are very sensitive to climate changes. In particular, activities in industrial countries modify the Arctic atmosphere and, in return, the Arctic influences our weather at lower latitudes, especially during the cold season. Polar climate is highly sensitive to all forms of atmospheric water in the air, in clouds and in precipitation. Human-made and natural aerosols interact strongly with cloud formation. This project aims to study and measure the extensive formation of very thin ice clouds specific to coldest arctic conditions. Many studies have indicated that acid pollutants affect climate. This project will test new technologies for a satellite called TICFIRE to better monitor cold anomalies and to improve weather forecasting.

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:

Montreal, Quebec, CA

Reference Number:

003-2013-2014-Q4-02002

Agreement Type:

Grant

Report Type:

Grants and Contributions

Additional Information:

Payment will be made as follows: Year 1 47,000$, Year 2 107,000$ and Year 3 96,000$.

Recipient's Legal Name:

Université du Québec à Montréal

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.