Grants and Contributions:

Agreement Number:

Agreement Value:

$99,875.30

Agreement Date:

Jul 24, 2014 -

Description:

This project will use data from RADARSAT-2 and data simulated from other satellites (Sentinel-1 and Sentinel-2) for rapid and precise water extent and flood monitoring and mapping.

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:

Ottawa, Ontario, CA

Reference Number:

003-2014-2015-Q2-02125

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:

Kepler Space 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.