Grants and Contributions:

Agreement Number:

Agreement Value:

$280,000.00

Agreement Date:

Mar 31, 2015 -

Description:

This research project will focus on enhanced predictions of surface energy fluxes and ecosystem productivity through improved satellite observation and assimilation of soil moisture data from in-situ and SMAP data. In addition, the project aims to further develop the Canadian Land Data Assimilation System (CaLDAS) using a coupled water and carbon cycle modeling methodology and a parameter optimization scheme.

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-Q4-02320

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:

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.