Title:
Space-based Earth Observation Solutions Applied to Marine and Terrestrial First Nations Traditional Territories
Agreement Value:
$299,998.20
Agreement Date:
Nov 17, 2021 - Oct 31, 2024
Description:
The project goal is to assist the T’Sou-ke Nation SNA-QUA Centre in co-developing new environmental solutions relevant to indigenous and coastal communities through analyses of Earth Observation (EO) big data. Specific objectives include: Consultation and engagement with the T’Sou-ke Nation to understand and compile environmental issues within their Traditional Territory; Development of Indigenous capacity and technical capability to support research, assessment, monitoring, stewardship and reporting activities; Evaluation of space-based EO data and other geospatial data as a long-term monitoring solution; Development of a Marine vegetation and fish habitat monitoring program; and a Terrestrial vegetation and land use monitoring program.
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:
Sherwood Park, Alberta, CA T8H 0G2
Reference Number:
003-2021-2022-Q3-00021
Agreement Type:
Contribution
Report Type:
Grants and Contributions
Recipient Type:
For-profit organization
Recipient's Legal Name:
Vertex Professional Services Ltd.
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.