Grants and Contributions:

Agreement Number:

Agreement Value:

$99,999.00

Agreement Date:

Jul 8, 2014 -

Description:

This project will combine the use of RADARSAT-2 imagery with other sources of information like the weather and on-site measurements to assess soil moisture, which is a critical input to weather prediction models, crop production and yield forecast. Through research, the company will expand the applicability of their soil moisture method estimation from bare soil to landscapes with different types of vegetation and crop covers.

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:

003-2014-2015-Q2-02124

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:

GLOBVISION Inc.

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.