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Title:

Magnetosphere Ionosphere Coupling and Wave-Particle Interactions

Agreement Number:

21SUSTMIWP

Agreement Value:

$249,999.00

Agreement Date:

Mar 22, 2021 - Mar 31, 2025

Description:

Ion Heating and Outflow Simulate how ultra-low-frequency plasma waves in our magnetosphere interact with the atmosphere close to Earth. These waves can heat up ions in our atmosphere, and launch them deeper into space. Ion upflow can lead to the loss of atmosphere into space.

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 T5J 4P6

Reference Number:

003-2020-2021-Q4-05140

Agreement Type:

Grant

Report Type:

Grants and Contributions

Recipient Type:

Academia

Additional Information:

The amount allocated covers more than one fiscal year.

Amendment Date

Jan 29, 2024

Recipient's Legal Name:

The Governors of the University of Alberta

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.

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