Grants and Contributions:

Agreement Number:

Agreement Value:

$99,999.00

Agreement Date:

Aug 7, 2014 -

Description:

This project aims at improving the quality and quantity of satellite-derived ice information. It is specifically intended to identify ice cover, monitor its movement and know its characteristics. This R&D project will combine the use of radar and optical data to develop a new tool and improve the mapping of ice cover on Canadian waters.

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:

Montréal, Quebec, CA

Reference Number:

003-2014-2015-Q2-02120

Agreement Type:

Contribution

Report Type:

Grants and Contributions

Additional Information:

This project is supported following an Announcement of Opportunity on R&D for Multi Satellite Data Integration launched by the Earth Observation Applications Development Program.

Recipient's Legal Name:

Dromadaire Géo-Innovations

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.