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Title:

IDRsat (2U) - RADSAT-SK

Agreement Number:

17CCPSAS15

Agreement Value:

$223,472.00

Agreement Date:

Apr 12, 2018 - Mar 31, 2024

Description:

The research goal is to demonstrate the role of Radarsat-2 and upcoming RCM in providing accurate, spatially detailed, and temporally explicit soil moisture maps and contributing drainage area delineations which are essential for sustainable agriculture and water resource management.

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 S7N 5A2

Reference Number:

003-2017-2018-Q4-03641

Agreement Type:

Grant

Report Type:

Grants and Contributions

Recipient Type:

Academia

Additional Information:

1st amendment (2019-05-10) : Project value increased to $204,472
2nd amendment (2021-03-22) : Agreement end date went from 2022-03-31 to 2023-03-31

Amendment Date

Mar 8, 2023

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.

Amendments:

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