Title:
AUTONOMOUS HEALTH
MONITORING FOR ADAPTION ASSESSMENT ON LONG RANGE MISSIONS USING
BIG DATA ANALYTICS
Agreement Number:
20EXPLSRS2
Agreement Value:
$500,000.00
Agreement Date:
Apr 23, 2021 - Mar 31, 2028
Description:
Space flight is hard on the body. Low levels of gravity, exposure to radiation, increased stress – these factors affect an astronaut in ways that can lead to cardiovascular disease. Researchers are working to better understand the effects of space flight on the human body so they can find ways to keep astronauts as healthy as possible.
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:
Oshawa, Ontario, CA L1G0C5
Reference Number:
003-2024-2025-Q3-00011
Agreement Type:
Contribution
Report Type:
Grants and Contributions
Recipient's Legal Name:
University of Ontario Institute of Technology
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.