Title:
CASSIOPE Mission Science Data Reduction and Visualization Software Enhancement
Agreement Number:
22SUCASSIO
Agreement Value:
$700,000.00
Agreement Date:
Oct 18, 2022 - Mar 31, 2024
Description:
The scientific instruments on the CASSIOPE satellite each have unique and innovative measurement capabilities, for observing space weather in the upper atmosphere at unprecedented resolution. They have operated for 8 years since their launch in 2013, performing well beyond original expectations and the original 1-year design-life.
This project aims to enhance and improve the CASSIOPE mission data reduction and visualization software, to further exploit the scientific potential of the mission data, by incorporating the lessons learned and scientific discoveries made to date, and making the data fully open access and the data access software more user-friendly.
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:
Calgary, Alberta, CA T2N 1N4
Reference Number:
003-2022-2023-Q3-00005
Agreement Type:
Contribution
Report Type:
Grants and Contributions
Recipient's Legal Name:
The Governors of the University of Calgary
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.