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Canadian Space Agency

Space agency of Canada

asc-csa.gc.ca/eng

Grants since 2016
1 290
Awarded, last 5 years (where amounts are published)
CAD 281.3M
Funded works, last 5 years
2 059
Funded works, all time
7 487

Grants

2018 · research

Understanding the evolution of Mars will give us new insight into the habitability of planets and global climate change. It is critical that we characterize its water ice reservoirs to understand its hydrologic system and how it has changed over time. This has profound implications for the search of life on Mars and for future human explorers who will require an accessible source of water to sustain long-term operations. The IMAP project aims to enhance our understanding of glacial and periglac

Western University

CAD 200k

2018 · research · Class Grant and Contribution Program to Support Research, Awareness and Learning in Space Science and Technology

Understanding how physiological signals behave in extreme conditions could lead to monitoring systems that would improve the health and safety of astronauts during future long-duration exploration-class missions. A wearable monitoring system would serve as a constant diagnostic tool that could detect meaningful physiological changes and inform the user. The objective of this project is to investigate the feasibility of developing a wearable monitoring platform for extreme environments and to c

Thales Canada Inc.

CAD 98.1k

2018 · research

There is an ever increasing need for atmospheric measurements of greater spectral and spatial resolution as well as improved global coverage in order to better understand atmospheric processes in the context of climate change. Spatial Heterodyne Spectroscopy (SHS), a space technology that recently emerged, has the potential to meet this need. This project aims to support Canadian participation in the assessment of the performance against the design parameters of a SHS for the measurement of atm

York University

CAD 100k

2018 · research

The PREWAVES-Patterns project aims to develop and test new space metal fuel instruments, and validate those instruments in low-gravity parabolic flights. This project will ensure that the Canadian team can take part in the sounding rocket launch during the TEXUS 56/57 missions, as well as well as support the development of metal fuels as a zero-carbon energy solution consistent with a future low-carbon society.

Royal Institution For The Advancement Of Learning/mcgill University

CAD 397.5k

2018 · research · Class Grant and Contribution Program to Support Research, Awareness and Learning in Space Science and Technology

The OneWeb satellite constellation will bring affordable broadband Internet access to the world. The satellites are expected to spend five years in operation before deorbiting using internal propulsion systems. MDA will collaborate with OneWeb to conduct a feasibility study identifying a cost-effective design for an Active Debris Removal (ADR) system using flight-proven, robotic capture technology. This capacity will be an important development for the safety of satellite operations and the r

Macdonald, Dettwiler And Associates Inc.

CAD 100k

2017 · research · Class Grant and Contribution Program to Support Research, Awareness and Learning in Space Science and Technology

The project is entitled 'Analysis and modeling of the ionospheric equinoctial asymmetry using Swarm EFI data and physics-based ionospheric models'. Space weather in the Earth's upper atmosphere (the ionosphere) can interfere with communication and navigation systems. The project team will improve understanding of the ionosphere and its response to space weather as they seek the origins of an unexplained ionosphere-wide variation in its density and temperature. The team will use observations made

University of Calgary

CAD 240k

2017 · research · Class Grant and Contribution Program to Support Research, Awareness and Learning in Space Science and Technology

Let's Talk Science will launch a project titled “Optimal Environmental Conditions for Life” to engage students and educators in space-related educational opportunities that showcase and celebrate David Saint-Jacques' mission to the International Space Station in 2018. It is a large-scale “citizen-science” action project designed for use in schools across Canada to gather data about environmental conditions for optimal health. This project will involve universities, colleges, teachers' associatio

Let's Talk Science

CAD 400k

2017 · research · Class Grant and Contribution Program to Support Research, Awareness and Learning in Space Science and Technology

The 1987 Montreal Protocol on Substances that Deplete the Ozone Layer was negotiated and signed by Canada along with 23 other countries. Since then the World Meteorological Organization has had an ongoing mandate to monitor and assess its effectiveness. To do this, they rely on high fidelity data records such as those produced by Canadian satellite instruments. This project will combine satellite and ground based measurements with Canada's OSIRIS instrument time series to produce Canada's long t

University of Saskatchewan

CAD 223.5k

2017–2023 · research · Class Grant and Contribution Program to Support Research, Awareness and Learning in Space Science and Technology

The project name is ""MOPITT Data Enhancements through Improved Cloud Clearing"". Canada's MOPITT instrument measures global CO levels every three days. It has been in orbit since 1999 and continues to provide excellent data. This project aims to expand the coverage of the MOPITT data through its entire operational life by improving the scientific treatment of clouds in the field of view, thus increasing the amount of observations used to generate the data products. The results will improve the

University of Toronto

CAD 233.5k

2017 · research · Class Grant and Contribution Program to Support Research, Awareness and Learning in Space Science and Technology

The objective of the proposed project is the development of a deep-space capable nano-class vision and situational awareness system to support future nano missions in space exploration. Situational awareness is a common operational need for all exploration missions, from mission and scientific operations to outreach and public engagement.

Canadensys Aerospace Corporation

CAD 2M

2017 · research · Class Grant and Contribution Program to Support Research, Awareness and Learning in Space Science and Technology

The project is entitled 'Can EMIC waves solve the mystery of extremely fast ultra-relativistic electron loss in the outer Van Allen radiation belt?'. The Van Allen radiation belts are regions of radiation surrounding the Earth that are dangerous to both humans and technology. The project team will use magnetic and electric field data from Canada's ePOP satellite and Europe's Swarm satellites to investigate the role that ultra low frequency waves (known as EMIC waves) play in draining dangerous e

University of Alberta

CAD 240k

2017 · research · Class Grant and Contribution Program to Support Research, Awareness and Learning in Space Science and Technology

The project name is ""Analysis of remotely sensed, aerosol-cloud interaction over the Arctic"". This project will analyze the aerosol-cloud interactions over the Arctic when aerosols like dust and smoke are predominant (in the upper troposphere during the polar winter; and in the lower troposphere during the polar spring). The analysis will be done using satellite-based instruments supported by ground-based measurements, microphysical surface measurements and transport model simulations.

Université de Sherbrooke

CAD 230.1k

2017 · research · Contributions under the Canada/European Space Agency (ESA) Cooperation Agreement

European Space Exploration Programme AURORA ? Enhanced ExoMars Mission. The following contribution has been awarded under the European Space Agency (ESA) Contribution Program pursuant the Cooperation Agreement signed between the Government of Canada and the ESA. Aurora is an ESA optional program. The objective of the enhanced ExoMars Mission, to be launched in 2020, is to provide enabling technologies for future exploration mission, such as the Entry, Descent and Landing System (EDLS), the Rov

European Space Agency

CAD 8.1M

2017 · research · Class Grant and Contribution Program to Support Research, Awareness and Learning in Space Science and Technology

The project is entitled 'A comprehensive quantitative model of the ionosphere applied against ePOP/CASSIOPE and Swarm observations'. The project team will develop a computer-based model to explore the connections between the Earth's magnetic field and its upper atmosphere that can adversely affect ground and space-based technology. The team will use the model to interpret data collected by Canada's CASSIOPE satellite and by Europe's Swarm satellites.

University of Alberta

CAD 240k

2017 · research · Class Grant and Contribution Program to Support Research, Awareness and Learning in Space Science and Technology

The project name is ""Investigation of snowfall and related climate processes from a space-based instrument suite"". Seasonal snowfall is important to Canada's climate and water balance. Recent and rapid changes in the amount of falling snow and how long it stays on the ground have been observed. This project will combine observations from multiple sources of snow, and of the weather events during which snowfall occurs, to learn whether satellite instruments can be used to reliably detect and mo

University of Waterloo

CAD 230.1k

2017 · research · Contributions under the Canada/European Space Agency (ESA) Cooperation Agreement

European Earth Watch Programme - Global Monitoring of Essential Climate Variables Element. The following contribution has been awarded under the European Space Agency Contribution Program pursuant the Cooperation agreement signed between the Government of Canada and the European Space Agency (ESA). The European Earth Watch Programme is an ESA optional program. The objective of the Global Monitoring of Essential Climate Variables Element program is to realize the full potential of the long-term

European Space Agency

CAD 1.6M

2017 · research · Class Grant and Contribution Program to Support Research, Awareness and Learning in Space Science and Technology

The project name is ""Observation and modeling of the tropical runaway- and super-greenhouse"". Using satellite measurements of the Earth's tropics, this research will investigate the local runaway greenhouse and super greenhouse effect. These phenomena occur when there is high water vapour content in the atmosphere, which limits the amount of radiation the surface can give off to cool itself. Currently, this only affects the warmest areas of the tropics (e.g. the Pacific warm pool) but it is ex

University of Victoria

CAD 117.9k

2017 · research · Class Grant and Contribution Program to Support Research, Awareness and Learning in Space Science and Technology

This project consists in testing a new portable Magnetic Resonance Imaging (MRI) technology in zero gravity aboard a jet aircraft flying parabolic trajectories. The experiment during the flight, and the associated ground development, will verify that the new MRI technology would provide useful muscle and bone images of astronauts during future spaceflight. Muscle and bone loss is one of the primary health risks of long-term astronaut space flight. An MRI in space will allow scientists to study c

University of Saskatchewan

CAD 500k

2017 · research · Class Grant and Contribution Program to Support Research, Awareness and Learning in Space Science and Technology

The project consists in investigating and optimizing micro life detection instruments in the laboratory and field test these instruments at extreme high fidelity cryoenvironment analogue sites in the Canadian high Arctic, including cold perennial springs systems analogous to the Recurring Slope Lineaes (RSLs) on Mars, and to Europa and Enceladus. This project will provide training and mentoring to Canadian students who will benefit from interactions with a multidisciplinary team and the involvem

McGill University

CAD 500k

2017 · research · Class Grant and Contribution Program to Support Research, Awareness and Learning in Space Science and Technology

The project is entitled 'Polar scintillation model for GNSS'. Satellite navigation system (such as GPS) are vulnerable to space weather in polar regions due to disturbances in the Earth's upper atmosphere (the ionosphere). The project team will develop a model that replicates these real-world conditions for severe space weather events and supports improved design and testing of satellite navigation system receivers.

University of Calgary

CAD 240k

2017 · research · Class Grant and Contribution Program to Support Research, Awareness and Learning in Space Science and Technology

The project name is ""Understanding the role of deep convection in determining the humidity structure in the upper-troposphere and lower-stratosphere (UTLS) and improving model simulation of the process using satellite observations"". Atmospheric water vapor plays a significant role in climate change, but its variation in the UTLS region is currently poorly understood and inadequately simulated by global weather and climate models. Satellite data will be used to quantify the impact of air mass c

McGill University

CAD 232k

2017 · research · Class Grant and Contribution Program to Support Research, Awareness and Learning in Space Science and Technology

This project aims at developing a novel technology targeting computing systems used on satellites and spacecraft, with the potential for substantially extending the device lifetime. This technology will be demonstrated with a nanosatellite mission, which will include novel microthruster (used for deorbiting) and plant growth experiments. Students involved in this program will have the opportunity of being exposed to advanced technologies for data handling systems of space missions, nanosat propu

Polytechnique Montréal

CAD 493.4k

2017–2023 · research · Class Grant and Contribution Program to Support Research, Awareness and Learning in Space Science and Technology

The project name is ""Modes of Pollution Transport from North America to Nova Scotia and Beyond"". This project aims to quantify the long-term variability of different pollution sources (local, regional and continental) and how they affect air quality in Nova Scotia and other Canadian locations. The study will assess the impacts of weather on air pollution events. In doing so, it will inform policy regarding jurisdictional (provincial, federal, trans-boundary) pollutant reduction.

Saint Mary's University

CAD 233.5k

2017 · research · Class Grant and Contribution Program to Support Research, Awareness and Learning in Space Science and Technology

The project is entitled 'What role do Alfven waves play in energy transfer in the dynamical magnetosphere-ionosphere system?'. The project team will endeavour to determine the role of magnetic waves in connecting the Earth's magnetic field, from the upper atmosphere far into space. The team will use magnetic and electric field data from Europe's Swarm spacecraft, magnetic data and auroral imaging from Canada's CASSIOPE satellite, and other ground and space-based data to examine the role of Alfvé

University of Alberta

CAD 240k