Title:
Assessing forest fire and wetland emissions in Canada using satellite remote sensing
Agreement Number:
21SUASAFFC
Agreement Value:
$250,000.00
Agreement Date:
Mar 25, 2021 - Mar 31, 2027
Description:
In this proposal, we will combine satellite measurements and a high-resolution model to address two questions about Canadian air quality and greenhouse gas emissions: 1. How well can satellite measurements of carbon monoxide (CO) constrain Boreal forest fire emissions and improve the current state-of-the-art Boreal fire emissions models? 2. How well can satellite measurements of methane (CH4) reduce uncertainty on Canada's anthropogenic methane 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 M5S 3H8
Reference Number:
003-2020-2021-Q4-04949
Report Type:
Grants and Contributions
Additional Information:
The amount allocated covers more than one fiscal year.
Amendment Date
Mar 23, 2026
Recipient's Legal Name:
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.