Title:
Improved estimates of nitrogen oxides (NOx) and carbon monoxide (CO) emissions through multi-species and multi-sensor chemical data assimilation
Agreement Number:
16SUASEMIS
Agreement Value:
$223,650.00
Agreement Date:
Mar 30, 2017 - Mar 31, 2024
Description:
Improved estimates of nitrogen oxides (NOx) and carbon monoxide (CO) emissions through multi-species and multi-sensor chemical data assimilation
Over the past two decades space agencies around the world have made considerable investments in satellite instruments to measure the changing composition of the atmosphere. We now have a broad range of space-based measurements of atmospheric composition. This project will integrate observations from different satellite instruments to better quantify surface emissions of CO and NOx, which are harmful atmospheric contaminants. Atmospheric CO and NOx are also precursors of tropospheric ozone (O3), which is a harmful pollutant and a powerful greenhouse gas.
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);
-Number of highly qualified personnel (HQP) taking part in space science and technology initiatives and projects.
Location:
Toronto, Ontario, CA M5S 1A1
Reference Number:
003-2016-2017-Q4-03381
Report Type:
Grants and Contributions
Additional Information:
The amount allocated covers more than one fiscal year.
Amendment Date
Mar 24, 2022
Recipient's Legal Name:
University of Toronto
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.