Grants and Contributions:

Agreement Number:

Agreement Value:

$150,000.00

Agreement Date:

Mar 27, 2018 -

Description:

CAMDAS Earth Observation Data Exploitation Tool Development SSCL, along with its project partners Maerospace Corporation, 4DM, and Planet is conducting research to validate a concept for an advanced Maritime Doman Awareness (MDA) system. This system exploits the explosion of commercial earth observations satellites and advanced data analytics to establishes persistent, global MDA. Planet designs, builds and operates the world's most capable constellation of earth-imaging satellites and they are providing access to a rich dataset that will be used to evolve the tools and techniques to advance CAMDAS to a fully operational system.

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:

Kanata, Ontario, CA

Reference Number:

003-2017-2018-Q4-03663

Agreement Type:

Contribution

Report Type:

Grants and Contributions

Recipient's Legal Name:

Space Strategies Consulting Ltd. (SSCL)

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.