Grants and Contributions:

Agreement Number:

Agreement Value:

$200,000.00

Agreement Date:

Dec 4, 2014 -

Description:

This project entitled ""Electron Multiplying Charged Coupled Device (EMCCD) Camera Controller"" aims at advancing the design of the Electron-Multiplying Charge-Coupled Device (EMCCD) camera controller in order to prepare it for future space missions. EMCCD is a digital imaging technology that is capable of detecting single photon events by way of a unique electron multiplying structure built into the sensor. Key technological advancements include reducing power consumption and adapting heat dissipation of the Canadian EMCCD controller. The heat needs to be dissipated even when no air is present, such as is the case in the space environment; while power consumption must be lowered considering the limited availability of resources for most space missions.

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-Q3-02195

Agreement Type:

Contribution

Report Type:

Grants and Contributions

Additional Information:

The amount allocated covers more than one fiscal year.

Recipient's Legal Name:

Nüvü Caméras 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.