Grants and Contributions:

Agreement Number:

Agreement Value:

$255,000.00

Agreement Date:

Mar 31, 2015 -

Description:

To better understand the passive microwave L-band signal from in-situ measurements and emission modeling experiments, and calibrate and validate an F/T detection algorithm from the upcoming SMAP passive observations.

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:

Sherbrooke, Quebec, CA

Reference Number:

003-2014-2015-Q4-02300

Agreement Type:

Grant

Report Type:

Grants and Contributions

Additional Information:

The SMAP satellite was launched on January 31, 2015.
This amendment to the grant is intended to allow the continuation of the research for a duration of three years now that the SMAP satellite was launch on January 31st 2015. The grant will be paid in three transfers of $75,000, $90,000 and $90,000 and should finish by March 31st 2018.

Recipient's Legal Name:

Université de Sherbrooke

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.