Grants and Contributions:

Advancing Arctic Sea Ice Monitoring using Next-Generation Radar Satellite

23SUESMONI

$144,000.00

Mar 24, 2024 - Mar 31, 2026

This project focuses on improving Arctic sea ice monitoring from satellite technology. By combining C-band and L-band synthetic aperture radar (SAR) imagery and developing a machine learning algorithm, the project aims to enhance the accuracy of sea ice information. Collaboration with international institutions and access to data from the upcoming NASA-ISRO SAR mission (NISAR) will contribute to the project's success. The research team will also gather field data to validate the satellite observations. Ultimately, the project will advance our understanding of sea ice and provide more reliable information for the Canadian Arctic.

Canadian Space Agency

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.

Montreal, Quebec, CA H3A 0G4

003-2023-2024-Q4-00059

Grant

Grants and Contributions

Academia

The Royal Institution for the Advancement of Learning / McGill University

Class Grant and Contribution Program to Support Research, Awareness and Learning in Space Science and Technology

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.