Agreement Value:
$75,000.00
Agreement Date:
Jan 18, 2017 -
Description:
The project consists in using a small package of heritage and novel sensors to sample the stratospheric air from a balloon platform and make measurements of aerosol size and concentration. These aerosols, which typically form in the tropics from natural and anthropogenic sources such as volcanic eruptions, play an important role in climate change by scattering sunlight away from the Earth. These measurements will support the scientific record of such observations and be highly useful for validating remote sensing measurements from satellites and other scientific instruments used during stratospheric balloon flights.
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:
Saskatoon, Saskatchewan, CA
Reference Number:
003-2016-2017-Q4-03323
Report Type:
Grants and Contributions
Additional Information:
The amount allocated covers one fiscal year.
Recipient's Legal Name:
University of Saskatchewan
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.