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Title:

AUTUMN EAST-WEST

Agreement Number:

20SUGOAUTMN

Agreement Value:

$179,952.41

Agreement Date:

Sep 30, 2020 - Mar 31, 2023

Description:

Operate precision magnetic detectors in Québec at sites supporting the study of auroras and their effects on the Hydro-Québec power grid, and in western Canada complementing other research networks. Understanding what causes these effects, and how to minimize them, is part of hazard assessment ensuring reliable operation of the power grids and communications systems now so vital to daily life.

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:

Edmonton, Alberta, CA T9S 3A3

Reference Number:

003-2020-2021-Q2-04581

Agreement Type:

Contribution

Report Type:

Grants and Contributions

Recipient Type:

Academia

Additional Information:

The amount allocated covers more than one fiscal year.

Recipient's Legal Name:

Athabasca University

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.