Title:
Arctic Ionosphere Monitoring – Canadian High Arctic Ionospheric Network (AIM-CHAIN)
Agreement Number:
20SUGOCHAI
Agreement Value:
$840,000.00
Agreement Date:
Sep 30, 2020 - Mar 31, 2024
Description:
Making near-time measurement of ionospheric total electron content, amplitude scintillation, and phase scintillation at high temporal resolution as well as several ionospheric parameters and the plasma drift velocity at low temporal resolution. The instrument array used for these measurements is the Canadian High Arctic Ionospheric Network and consists of 28 Global Positioning System receivers and 10 Canadian Advanced Digital Ionosondes deployed in the Canadian Arctic. These measurements will be used for space weather applications and research.
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:
Fredericton, New Brunswick, CA E3B 5A3
Reference Number:
003-2020-2021-Q2-04620
Agreement Type:
Contribution
Report Type:
Grants and Contributions
Additional Information:
The amount allocated covers more than one fiscal year.
Amendment Date
Aug 14, 2023
Recipient's Legal Name:
University of New Brunswick
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.