Grants and Contributions:

Agreement Number:

Agreement Value:

$280,000.00

Agreement Date:

Mar 31, 2015 -

Description:

The project will address the ongoing validation, development and improvement of soil moisture retrieval methods from in-situ and SMAP data. The project will also look at the applications of data assimilation techniques to improve the modelling of the spatial distribution of energy, water, and carbon fluxes.

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:

Guelph, Ontario, CA

Reference Number:

003-2014-2015-Q4-02301

Agreement Type:

Grant

Report Type:

Grants and Contributions

Additional Information:

This research grant is for a duration of three years. The grant will be paid in three transfers of $80,000, $100,000 and $100,000 and will finish on March 31st 2018.

Recipient's Legal Name:

University of Guelph

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.