Title:
Observational and Theoretical Constraints on Stratospheric Aerosol Radiative Forcing
Agreement Number:
21SUASOCSA
Agreement Value:
$248,500.00
Agreement Date:
Mar 22, 2021 - Mar 31, 2025
Description:
Stratospheric aerosols—tiny particles suspended 10-30 km aloft—play an important role in atmospheric radiative transfer. Perturbations to the stratospheric aerosol layer, from volcanic eruptions or forest fires, can have a significant climate impact. While satellite observations provide invaluable information on stratospheric aerosols, their radiative forcing remains uncertain. We will use OSIRIS and MAESTRO measurements of aerosol extinction and size distribution to inform improvements to the Easy Volcanic Aerosol (EVA) simple aerosol model. EVA output will be used in the SASKTRAN radiative transfer model and the Canadian Earth System Model (CanESM) to improve understanding of stratospheric aerosol radiative forcing.
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:
Saskatoon, Saskatchewan, CA S7N 5E2
Reference Number:
003-2020-2021-Q4-04982
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:
University of Saskatchewan
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.