Title:
Linking HAWC-ALI upper tropospheric altitude profiles to surface aerosol measurements over two Arctic sites
Agreement Number:
25HAWCSURF
Agreement Value:
$270,000.00
Agreement Date:
Jun 16, 2026 - Apr 1, 2029
Description:
It is universally understood that climate warming is greater and more impactful
over the Arctic. Warming is exacerbated in the Arctic by phenomena such as the
premature melting of ice and snow that is induced by the deposition of dust and
smoke (aerosol) particles on these surfaces. It is accordingly of critical importance
that the properties of Arctic aerosols be measured and accounted for in climate
change models.
The key research goals focus on understanding the dynamics of
remotely sensed Arctic aerosols. To achieve this goal, the team will investigate (i)
aerosol events observed over the last 18 years at the high-Arctic PEARL
observatory (Polar Environment Atmospheric Research Lab) at Eureka, Nunavut
and (ii) a new set of more recent observations at CHARS (Canadian High-Arctic
Research Site) at Cambridge Bay, Nunavut. This research will inform future
satellite missions to observe aerosols by using measurement-driven aerosol
simulation models.
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:
Montreal, Quebec, CA H3C 3J7
Reference Number:
003-2026-2027-Q1-00055
Report Type:
Grants and Contributions
Recipient's Operating Name:
Université de Montréal
Recipient's Legal Name:
Université de Montréal
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.