Grants and Contributions:

Agreement Number:

Agreement Value:

$180,000.00

Agreement Date:

Feb 13, 2015 -

Description:

This project is entitled ""Adaptive high-order magnetosphere simulation module for space weather"". The project team will develop a computer-based model of the Earth's magnetosphere and ionosphere to help predict space weather. Energetic particles ejected by the Sun often trigger disturbances in the magnetosphere. It is very important to understand these disturbances as they impact activities on the ground, in the air, and in space. The team will use data from many Canadian instrument arrays deployed across Canada to develop and test their computer-based models.

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:

Waterloo, Quebec, CA

Reference Number:

003-2014-2015-Q4-02464

Agreement Type:

Grant

Report Type:

Grants and Contributions

Additional Information:

The amount allocated covers more than one fiscal year.

Recipient's Legal Name:

University of Waterloo

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.