Title:
Physics and Data-based Modelling Support for NASA's Geospace Dynamics Constellation Mission
Agreement Number:
23SUSTGDCM
Agreement Value:
$150,000.00
Agreement Date:
Mar 24, 2024 - Mar 31, 2026
Description:
Through its provision of key instrumentation to the European Space Agency’s Swarm satellite mission, now operating at the upper reaches of Earth’s atmosphere for nearly a decade, Canada has extensive experience in the study of Earth’s space plasma environment. Swarm’s observations have contributed significantly to the understanding of the Sun-Earth connection and its impact on humanity. The project proposed here is designed to leverage this expertise and Swarm’s scientific findings to contribute to the development and operation of NASA’s Geospace Dynamics Constellation mission, which will probe the coupled magnetosphere-ionosphere-atmosphere system beginning in the early 2030’s.
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:
Calgary, Alberta, CA T2N 1N4
Reference Number:
003-2023-2024-Q4-00046
Report Type:
Grants and Contributions
Amendment Date
Mar 13, 2025
Recipient's Legal Name:
The Governors of the University of Calgary
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.