Agreement Value:
$149,897.00
Agreement Date:
Feb 22, 2018 -
Description:
Title: Mapping of agricultural soils by Earth observation big data mining (ScanSol). ScanSol aims to create new opportunities for mining large quantities of images acquired via the different Earth observation satellites to provide the agricultural community with reliable information on the stable (texture) and variable (fertility) characteristics of agricultural soils. The most advanced big data mining techniques will be applied to all the optical and SAR images on the site of interest located in the Montérégie, Quebec's agricultural region.
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:
003-2017-2018-Q4-03600
Agreement Type:
Contribution
Report Type:
Grants and Contributions
Additional Information:
The amount allocated covers more than one fiscal year.
Recipient's Legal Name:
Effigis Géo-Solutions Inc.
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.