Title:
Earth Observation Intelligent Management for Enterprise and Government
Agreement Value:
$399,000.00
Agreement Date:
Dec 9, 2021 - Feb 28, 2024
Description:
SkyWatch Space Applications will develop a state of the art cloud-enabled cataloging, ordering, searching, processing, distribution and collaboration platform for Earth Observation (EO) data, catering to the unique needs of large organizations and governments. This will enable efficiencies by centralizing ordering, orchestrating data distribution, and secure collaboration to obtain RADARSAT Constellation Mission (RCM) and other commercial data sources. SkyWatch Space Applications will collaborate with expert remote sensing communities and large organizations who make significant use of EO data, to develop a solution which will better serve all users.
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 1S7
Reference Number:
003-2021-2022-Q3-00019
Agreement Type:
Contribution
Report Type:
Grants and Contributions
Recipient Type:
For-profit organization
Recipient's Legal Name:
SkyWatch Space Applications Inc.
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.