Title:
Unmixing the spectral variations of the south polar region to retrieve its composition, volatile content, sources and modification processes
Agreement Value:
$200,000.00
Agreement Date:
Apr 1, 2022 - Mar 31, 2026
Description:
Orbital remote sensing observations have provided invaluable pieces of information to build our knowledge of the composition and processes occurring in the lunar polar regions. For example, these missions have allowed to confirm the presence of cold traps and regions in topographic lows which never receive direct sunlight and confirm the presence of water ice. The VIPER rover mission will provide critical and localized observations to better interpret the orbital remote sensing observations. Here we propose to use observations from VIPER to study the local mineralogy, volatile content, and space weathering, and compare them with regional information from orbital measurements.
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:
Sherbrooke, Quebec, CA J1k 2R1
Reference Number:
003-2021-2022-Q4-00043
Report Type:
Grants and Contributions
Recipient's Operating Name:
Université de Sherbrooke
Recipient's Legal Name:
Université de Sherbrooke
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.