Title:
Planetary Mission Co-Investigator support for the Colour and Surface Stereo Imaging System (CaSSIS) onboard the 2016 ExoMars Trace Gas Orbiter
Agreement Number:
22EXPCOI3
Agreement Value:
$150,000.00
Agreement Date:
Apr 1, 2022 - Mar 31, 2025
Description:
Mission Co-Investigators (Co-Is) are selected to broaden the scientific expertise of the team, and to facilitate mission
success by providing aid with addressing the mission goals. Through his 20 years of mission experience, Tornabene and his
team will continue to refine the calibration of CaSSIS, develop data products, contribute to the ongoing development of
mission operations and research tools, enable public involvement, and regularly support mission operations, training and
outreach activities. Tornabene is specifically tasked by the CaSSIS PI with contributing, maintaining and prioritizing all
targets that fall under the science themes of “Impacts” and “Composition”. He is also tasked to lead, facilitate, and
collaborate on, science investigations that fall under, or relate to, these themes
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:
London, Ontario, CA N6A 3K7
Reference Number:
003-2021-2022-Q4-00063
Report Type:
Grants and Contributions
Recipient's Legal Name:
The University of Western Ontario
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.