Title:
Surface-based Canadian microwave Scatterometer measurements (CanScats) during the MOSAiC international Arctic drift expedition
Agreement Number:
19FACALB08
Agreement Value:
$100,000.00
Agreement Date:
Mar 27, 2020 - Mar 31, 2022
Description:
Increasing variable and unpredictable sea ice conditions in Canadian Arctic waters require the development of technologies for enhancing domain awareness, mitigation hazards, and understanding environmental change.
As part of Multidisciplinary drifting Observatory for the Study of Arctic Climate (MOSAiC), researchers in the project, committed to understanding the consequences of Arctic climate change, are deploying microwave scatterometer systems on the sea ice in order to collect snow and sea ice geophysical property measurements, microwave scatterometer measurements, and multi-sensor satellite observations. Data collected will enable researchers to develop information products, addressing the social and environmental consequences of rapidly changing ice conditions in Canadian waters, decreasing risks from sea-ice associated hazards, and improving the accuracy of short-term weather and sea ice forecast.
Organization:
Canadian Space Agency
Expected Results:
The Research component of the program provides financial support to organizations to conduct space related research and development in priority areas. It will support targeted knowledge development and innovation to sustain and enhance the Canadian capacity to use space to address national needs and priorities in the future.
Location:
Calgary, Alberta, CA T2N 1N4
Reference Number:
003-2020-2021-Q1-04451
Report Type:
Grants and Contributions
Additional Information:
The amount allocated covers more than one fiscal year.
Late Disclosure
Recipient's Legal Name:
University of Calgary
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.