Title:
An R-100 MIRI 5-14 micron Spectral Library for Brown Dwarf and Exoplanetary Science
Agreement Number:
23JWGO2A12
Agreement Value:
$99,981.00
Agreement Date:
Feb 15, 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.
JWST is the first telescope to be able to probe the chemistry of both clouds and gases in brown dwarf atmospheres. This project will survey a diverse sample of brown dwarfs to establish the range of their atmospheric properties. These observations will offer a broad empirical basis for interpreting both higher-resolution JWST MIRI spectra of brown dwarfs and MIRI spectra of directly imaged or transiting exoplanets.
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:
London, Ontario, CA N6A 3K7
Reference Number:
003-2023-2024-Q4-00086
Report Type:
Grants and Contributions
Recipient's Legal Name:
The University of Western Ontario
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.