Title:
Space Based Earth, Oceans and Atmosphere Imaging CubeSat (SKYA'ANAsat) (3U)
Agreement Number:
22CUBVIC05
Agreement Value:
$349,600.00
Agreement Date:
Mar 17, 2023 - Mar 31, 2026
Description:
This project proposes the development of an end-to-end “design, build, test and launch” 3U-CubeSat for monitoring climate change, and the associated engineering challenges to design and integrate science payloads and all the other subsystems with significant design limitations in terms of weight, volume and power. Skya’anaSat will aim to collect scientific data on the Earth’s atmosphere and oceans in order to improve our understanding on the mechanisms of climate change. The payload design combines active microwave and high frequency (HF) radio sensing from orbit, via software-defined radio (SDR), to make a powerful and novel climate and Earth science monitoring satellite in a highly-compact form and quick end-to-end development.
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:
Victoria, British Columbia, CA V8W 2Y2
Reference Number:
003-2022-2023-Q4-00075
Report Type:
Grants and Contributions
Additional Information:
The amount allocated covers more than one fiscal year.
Recipient's Legal Name:
University of Victoria
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.