Title:
Analyse hyperspectrale des algues marines et leur importance sur le piégeage du carbone bleu utilisant le spectromètre d'imagerie WaterSat (WISE)
Agreement Number:
19FARIMA15
Agreement Value:
$299,750.00
Agreement Date:
Mar 12, 2021 - Dec 31, 2023
Description:
Coastal areas are of paramount importance for global economic and social development. Vegetated coastal ecosystems provide numerous ecosystem services and are among the most productive habitats and efficient carbon sinks worldwide. Arctic expansion of vegetated coastal ecosystems may play an essential role in future biodiversity and carbon sequestration along the long Canadian coast, but quantitative tools are lacking.
The project proposes to evaluate the potential of two hyperspectral cameras developed within the frame of the WaterSat initiative to assess three major forms of algae found in the sub-arctic marine environment: phytoplankton, fixed and floating patches of macro-algae (e.g., kelp). The work will increase the research team's capability to map environmental parameters from Earth Observation data such as algal biomass and primary productivity, as well as their temporal variability and transportation along the coast.
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:
Rimouski, Quebec, CA G5L 3A1
Reference Number:
003-2020-2021-Q4-04900
Report Type:
Grants and Contributions
Additional Information:
The amount allocated covers more than one fiscal year.
Recipient's Legal Name:
Université du Québec à Rimouski
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.