Title:
LABEISS system (Laser Ablation Elemental Isotopic Spectrometer)
Agreement Number:
20STDPL10
Agreement Value:
$248,209.00
Agreement Date:
Sep 22, 2020 - Jun 30, 2024
Description:
Based on recent advances in analytical optical spectroscopic techniques using laser ablation, a more compact and versatile instrument will be developed in this project, which combines LIBS (Laser Induced Breakdown Spectroscopy) and LAMIS (Laser Ablation Molecular Isotopic Spectrometry) technologies. It will allow analysis without sample preparation with the instrument at a distance from sample.
It will provide isotopic analyses with precision in future exploring extraterrestrial environment missions as well as other fields such as nuclear science, geology and archeology among other emerging needs of the marketplace.
The primary challenge is to determine the best implementation of combining the LAMIS method with LIBS (and possibly Raman operation) to determine isotopic elemental composition and quantification for different targets.
Supporting this technology development and pioneering this field will place Canada in an excellent position for future space exploration missions to the moon, asteroids, comets, Mars as well as other astro-biologically targeted missions.
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:
London, Ontario, CA N6N 1R3
Reference Number:
003-2020-2021-Q2-04576
Agreement Type:
Contribution
Report Type:
Grants and Contributions
Recipient Type:
For-profit organization
Additional Information:
The amount allocated covers more than one fiscal year.
Amendment 6 : Changed end date
Amendment Date
Oct 4, 2023
Recipient's Legal Name:
Sciencetech Inc. (SCI)
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 Awareness and Learning Component aims to provide learning opportunities to Canadian students in various space-related disciplines; to support the operations of organizations dedicated to space research and education; and to increase awareness of Canadian space science and technology among Canadian students and their participation in related activities.