Title:
Logistics and Data Collection for Collaborative Ground-based Measurements in Support of the Arctic Polar Night Experiment PONEX Campaign
Agreement Number:
25HAWCLOGI
Agreement Value:
$215,401.00
Agreement Date:
Oct 6, 2025 - Oct 6, 2028
Description:
The "Logistics and Data Collection for Collaborative Ground-based Measurements in Support of the Arctic Polar Night Experiment (PONEX) Campaign” project will collect measurements of atmospheric gases, particles, winds, temperature and precipitation over Inuvik, NT (86N, 133 W) in January 2026 using instruments based at the Inuvik Airport and at Trail Valley Creek. These measurements will be used, as part of the Arctic POlar Night EXperiment (PONEX) field campaign, to better understand and model the atmosphere during polar night. They will also be used to assess measurements from Earth Observing satellites and research aircraft. The team located on-site in Inuvik will include students and young researchers from three Canadian universities, who will gain valuable skills and enhance their career training through this campaign experience.
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:
Toronto, Ontario, CA M5S 1A7
Reference Number:
003-2025-2026-Q3-00016
Report Type:
Grants and Contributions
Recipient's Legal Name:
The Governing Council of the University of Toronto
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.