Title:
Observation and simulation of the thermodynamic anomalies associated with deep convective overshoots
Agreement Number:
23SUASTHER
Agreement Value:
$150,000.00
Agreement Date:
Mar 24, 2024 - Mar 31, 2026
Description:
Overshooting deep convection is an extreme weather condition that is affected by but also feeds back to climate change. Its complex nature makes it difficult to represent it in global climate models and to observe it with satellites. We propose to integrate satellite measurements with high-resolution numerical modeling to improve the characterization of the cloud, humidity, temperature (including that inside clouds) and radiation fields associated with overshooting convection. The research will help improve Canada’s capacity for climate and weather prediction and strengthen its leadership role in Satellite Earth Observation.
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 H3A 0G4
Reference Number:
003-2023-2024-Q4-00053
Report Type:
Grants and Contributions
Amendment Date
Mar 12, 2025
Recipient's Legal Name:
The Royal Institution for the Advancement of Learning / McGill University
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.