Grants and Contributions:

Agreement Number:

Agreement Value:

$150,000.00

Agreement Date:

Mar 29, 2018 -

Description:

This project aims to study and understand the evolution of soil moisture in the root zone and the phenology of vegetation in agricultural areas by combining SAR data with a hydro-agricultural model (SWAT). The project also has a goal of HQP training in compact polarimetry, data assimilation and hydro-agronomic modeling.

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:

Sherbrooke, Quebec, CA

Reference Number:

003-2017-2018-Q4-03640

Agreement Type:

Grant

Report Type:

Grants and Contributions

Recipient's Legal Name:

University of Sherbrooke

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.