Title:
Estimating terrestrial snow mass using multi-frequency airborne SAR observations - towards a space-based snow observing system
Agreement Number:
19FAWATA23
Agreement Value:
$332,548.00
Agreement Date:
Mar 9, 2021 - Mar 31, 2025
Description:
To improve water resource management in
places that rely on snowmelt, there is a
need for high spatial resolution
observations that are accurate. Radar
observations of snow are sensitive to snow
water equivalent (SWE) but there is
uncertainty in how these observations
should be used to estimate accumulation.
The purpose of this study is to develop and
demonstrate improved methods to estimate
snow accumulation, or SWE, in a Canadian
prairie and alpine environment using
airborne radar remote sensing observations
combined with numerical models. Benefits
are that a feasible high resolution SWE
mapping mission concept can be developed
and demonstrated that can improve snowmelt
flood prediction and meltwater resource
management across many parts of Canada.
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:
Waterloo, Ontario, CA N2L 3G1
Reference Number:
003-2020-2021-Q4-04903
Report Type:
Grants and Contributions
Additional Information:
An amendment to change the end date
Start date: 2021-03-09
Initial end date: 2024-03-31
Actual end date: 2025-03-25
Amendment Date
Feb 22, 2024
Recipient's Legal Name:
University of Waterloo
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.