Grants and Contributions:

Agreement Number:

Agreement Value:

$50,000.00

Agreement Date:

Jun 27, 2014 -

Description:

This project entitled IGARSS 2014 (International Geoscience & Remote Sensing Symposium) and 35th Canadian Symposium of Remote Sensing was submitted under the ""Research"" component of the overall program of grants and contributions. This project responds to CSA priorities concerning Earth Observation offering networking opportunities in Canada with renowned international researchers, representatives of other space agencies (NASA and JAXA) and the participation of numerous researchers and Canadian students in geosciences, remote sensing and geomatics. The event offers opportunity for the Canadian university and private sector representatives to show their expertise and to develop new research opportunities or markets with international actors.

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:

Quebec, Quebec, CA

Reference Number:

003-2014-2015-Q1-02060

Agreement Type:

Grant

Report Type:

Grants and Contributions

Recipient's Legal Name:

Institut national de recherche scientifique (INRS)

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.