Grants and Contributions:

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$180,000.00

Feb 13, 2015 -

This project is entitled ""Improved space weather radiation belt radiation specification and forecasting using GO Canada data"". The project team will generate computer-based models to improve our understanding of the Earth's radiation belts. The radiation belts contain energetic particles which are hazardous to satellites. The team will use data from Canadian magnetometer arrays deployed across Canada and instruments on foreign scientific satellites to develop their computer simulations and target how particles in near-Earth space are remarkably accelerated to reach speeds close to the speed of light. The goal is to advance our understanding of how this harsh space radiation is created and thereby target improved space weather forecasting and better protection of satellites from severe space weather effects.

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, Quebec, CA

003-2014-2015-Q4-02441

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.