Title:
Phase Curve Observations of TOI 561 b To Study Atmosphere-Interior Exchange
Agreement Number:
23JWGO2B06
Agreement Value:
$49,830.00
Agreement Date:
Feb 9, 2024 - Dec 31, 2025
Description:
Following the JWST ERS and Cycle 2 GO Announcement of Opportunity published on July 6, 2023, the CSA is providing funding via a Grant Agreement to the university to conduct their research using the JWST data.
This project seeks to uncover the composition of the lowest density ultra-short period (USP) planet ever observed, TOI-561b. NIRSpec will be used to determine if this planet has at atmosphere at all, as well as determining the composition of that atmosphere. The findings will help elucidate the formation story of under-dense USP planets and connect small planet atmospheres to interior compositions.
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:
Montreal, Quebec, CA H3C 3J7
Reference Number:
003-2023-2024-Q4-00042
Report Type:
Grants and Contributions
Recipient's Legal Name:
University of Montreal
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.