Title:
Plus-Value of SWOT satellite for Canadian hydrological forecasting
Agreement Number:
21SUESPVSW
Agreement Value:
$249,900.00
Agreement Date:
Mar 22, 2021 - Mar 31, 2025
Description:
The SWOT satellite mission will provide water level information for millions of lakes, rivers and wetlands in Canada. This project proposes to exploit this information to improve our understanding of the influence of these environments on the Earth system and to improve the quality of the hydrological forecast issued by the Canadian surface and river forecasting system. The project also aims to take advantage of in situ and multi-mission satellite observations to calibrate and validate SWOT products and assess their accuracy under various environmental conditions.
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:
Quebec, Quebec, CA G1V 0A6
Reference Number:
003-2020-2021-Q4-04950
Report Type:
Grants and Contributions
Additional Information:
The amount allocated covers more than one fiscal year.
Amendment Date
Jan 29, 2024
Recipient's Legal Name:
Laval 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.