Grants and Contributions:

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$179,932.00

Feb 13, 2015 -

This project is entitled ""Ground-based signatures of energy input by ULF waves to the ionosphere, thermosphere, and radiation belts"". Geomagnetic storms have an impact in space and on Earth as they can damage satellites orbiting near the Earth and are a threat to astronauts working in space. They also influence satellite navigation and communications and can seriously impair ground infrastructure and affect electric power networks. The team will use data from Canadian scientific instruments deployed on four satellites along with data from a series of ground instruments deployed across Canada to develop computer simulations of geomagnetic storms to better understand and mitigate the impact of space weather.

Canadian Space Agency

-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

Edmonton, Alberta, CA

003-2014-2015-Q4-02440

Grant

Grants and Contributions

The amount allocated covers more than one fiscal year.

University of Alberta

Class Grant and Contribution Program to Support Research, Awareness and Learning in Space Science and Technology

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.