Title:
Advancement and Reflight of the Aerosol Limb Imager (ALI) Prototype
Agreement Number:
19FASAB18
Agreement Value:
$100,000.00
Agreement Date:
Mar 23, 2020 - Mar 31, 2022
Description:
Aerosols and clouds play a critical role in the atmosphere with links to climate, weather, and air quality. While satellite observations have provided global information, questions remain particularly considering the changing climate and the influence of human activity on the atmosphere. The Aerosol Limb Imager (ALI) instrument is a prototype of a satellite sensor that takes images of volcanic plumes, forest fire smoke, stratospheric aerosols, and thin cirrus clouds in the Earth's atmosphere.
The project will continue to advance the ALI concept by taking new aerosol measurements from a stratospheric balloon. The nature of the project, including aspects of instrument design, test, flight, and data analysis, provides the opportunity for students and for the other team members to be involved with nearly all phases of the project and to experience end-to-end space science and technology training.
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:
Saskatoon, Saskatchewan, CA S7N 5C9
Reference Number:
003-2020-2021-Q1-04456
Report Type:
Grants and Contributions
Additional Information:
The amount allocated covers more than one fiscal year.
Late Disclosure
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.