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Title:

Empirical Model of Shortwave Radio Propagation in the High-Latitude Ionosphere

Agreement Number:

21SUSTMRPI

Agreement Value:

$250,000.00

Agreement Date:

Mar 22, 2021 - Mar 31, 2024

Description:

Empirical Model of Shortwave Radio Propagation in the High-Latitude Ionosphere Track radio reflections over the Canadian High Arctic using radars to help forecast interruptions in radio signals due to space weather.

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 5A2

Reference Number:

003-2020-2021-Q4-05161

Agreement Type:

Grant

Report Type:

Grants and Contributions

Recipient Type:

Academia

Additional Information:

The amount allocated covers more than one fiscal year.

Recipient's Legal Name:

The 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.