Title:
LABEISS system (Laser Ablation Elemental Isotopic Spectrometer)
Agreement Number:
20STDPL10
Agreement Value:
$171,930.00
Agreement Date:
Sep 22, 2020 - Jun 30, 2024
Description:
Based on recent advances in analytical optical spectroscopic techniques using laser ablation, a more compact and versatile instrument is presented. It will allow analysis without any sample preparation and with the analytical instrument at a distance from the sample. The instrument combines LIBS (Laser Induced Breakdown Spectroscopy) and LAMIS (Laser Ablation Molecular Isotopic Spectrometry) technologies, and when used while exploring extraterrestrial environments it will provide isotopic analyses with a precision that can help our understanding of how these bodies came to be, their continuing dynamics, and even give clues to biologically related processes. The primary challenge of this AO 6.2 Space in R&D is to determine the best implementation of combining the LAMIS method with LIBS (and possibly Raman operation) to determine isotopic elemental composition and quantification for different targets. As a second challenge, the proposal includes the development of a robust system that can be applied in other fields such as nuclear science, geology and archeology among other emerging needs of the marketplace. Supporting this technology development and pioneering this field will place Canada in an excellent position for future space exploration missions to the moon, asteroids, comets, Mars as well as other astro-biologically targeted missions
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 N6N 1R3
Reference Number:
003-2023-2024-Q4-00126
Agreement Type:
Contribution
Report Type:
Grants and Contributions
Recipient Type:
For-profit organization
Amendment Date
Mar 18, 2023
Recipient's Legal Name:
Sciencetech Inc.
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.