Title:
Enhancing Canada's Role in Satellite Validation of Carbon Dioxide, Carbon Monoxide, and Methane
Agreement Number:
19FATORB37
Agreement Value:
$100,000.00
Agreement Date:
Mar 27, 2020 - Dec 31, 2025
Description:
Validation is crucial to the success of every satellite mission. Without validation, the ability to interpret satellite measurements for scientific studies is significantly hampered or, in some cases, rendered impossible. This is especially true for satellite missions that focus on questions of the carbon cycle.
The project's objectives are to improve atmospheric trace gas retrievals from a ground-based remote sensing observatory, and to perform scientific investigations of Canadian urban greenhouse gas emissions. By combining space-based and ground-based remote sensing measurements of greenhouse gases, project results will provide Canadians with scientific evidence upon which to base public policy regarding Canada's greenhouse gas emissions.
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 M5G 1L5
Reference Number:
003-2020-2021-Q1-04464
Report Type:
Grants and Contributions
Additional Information:
An amendment to change the end date
Start date: 2020-03-27
Initial end date: 2023-03-31
Actual end date: 2025-12-31
Amendment Date
Dec 11, 2024
Recipient's Legal Name:
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.