Grants and Contributions:

Agreement Number:

Agreement Value:

$540,122.00

Agreement Date:

Mar 2, 2015 -

Description:

Monitoring the formation of Thin Ice Clouds and light precipitation in the coldest atmospheric regions of the globe has become a prime scientific objective. New far Infra-Red data are required for improving medium range weather forecasting during winter, essential for Canadians. To meet this requirement, a Far IR Radiometer (FIRR) instrument is under development at the National Optics Institute. The objective of this project is to validate the FIRR instrument by testing, refining and gathering key data to design retrieval algorithms and scientific processes, in close collaboration with Environment Canada. Two FIRR validation campaigns are planned: a one-month aircraft campaign over the Canadian Arctic (April 2015) and a 4-month ground-based campaign at Eureka, NU. (Nov'14 to Mar'15).

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:

Montreal, Quebec, CA

Reference Number:

003-2014-2015-Q4-02580

Agreement Type:

Contribution

Report Type:

Grants and Contributions

Additional Information:

Allocated funds cover more than one fiscal year.

Recipient's Legal Name:

University of Quebec in Montreal

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.