Title:
Dalhousie University CUBICS - STEM Engagement through Satellite Development and Observations (3U)
Agreement Number:
22CUBDAL11
Agreement Value:
$349,740.00
Agreement Date:
Mar 24, 2023 - May 1, 2026
Description:
This project’s purpose is to educate, train and actively engage as many students (college, bachelors, masters and doctorate) as possible in STEM and in particular, space technology and science. The mechanism to achieve this STEM engagement is the opportunity to design, build, assemble, integrate, test and launch a 3U CubeSat (small satellite) into low-Earth orbit. The goal is to collect the scientific data and analyze it to develop tools and insight to monitor and study climate change. The scientific objective is to analyze the multispectral camera imagery to assess how well harmful algal blooms could be detected with onboard machine learning models and whether tree events could be monitored well in-orbit.
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:
Halifax, Nova Scotia, CA B3H 4H6
Reference Number:
003-2022-2023-Q4-00051
Report Type:
Grants and Contributions
Additional Information:
The amount allocated covers more than one fiscal year.
Recipient's Legal Name:
Dalhousie 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.