Grants and Contributions:

Agreement Number:

Agreement Value:

$240,000.00

Agreement Date:

Mar 30, 2017 -

Description:

The project is entitled 'A comprehensive quantitative model of the ionosphere applied against ePOP/CASSIOPE and Swarm observations'. The project team will develop a computer-based model to explore the connections between the Earth's magnetic field and its upper atmosphere that can adversely affect ground and space-based technology. The team will use the model to interpret data collected by Canada's CASSIOPE satellite and by Europe's Swarm satellites.

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:

Edmonton, Alberta, CA

Reference Number:

003-2016-2017-Q4-03340

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 Alberta

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.