Title:
Investigating Variability in Ice, Dust and Methane at Gale Crater
Agreement Number:
22EXPMSLYO
Agreement Value:
$105,000.00
Agreement Date:
Jul 14, 2022 - Mar 31, 2025
Description:
By observing cloud shapes and motions we will constrain different processes that contribute to the weather on Mars, many of which also operate on the Earth. By observing the motions and how the quantity of dust in the atmosphere varies with height and location within Gale, we will better understand the mixing of the atmosphere close to the surface driven by solar heating. Lastly, we may use this improved understanding of weather to explain spikes observed in the amount of methane and whether the source is small and local, or is carried into the crater from a larger, distant source.
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:
Toronto, Ontario, CA M3J 1P3
Reference Number:
003-2022-2023-Q3-00004
Report Type:
Grants and Contributions
Recipient's Legal Name:
York University
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.