Canadian Space Agency | Agence spatiale canadienne
Class Grant and Contribution Program to Support Research, Awareness and Learning in Space Science and Technology
FY 2020-2021
Canada
Space systems play an important and integral role in every facet of our daily lives, including national security and resource management. Therefore, it is critical to protect our valuable assets in sp...
Canadian Space Agency | Agence spatiale canadienne
Class Grant and Contribution Program to Support Research, Awareness and Learning in Space Science and Technology
FY 2023-2024
Canada
The Copernicus Expansion Missions Sea Ice Experiment (CEMSIE) project, led by a consortium of Canadian and European universities, with support from the European Space Agency (ESA), aims to enhance sat...
Canadian Space Agency | Agence spatiale canadienne
Class Grant and Contribution Program to Support Research, Awareness and Learning in Space Science and Technology
FY 2023-2024
Canada
This project aims to use satellite measurements and targeted experiments to evaluate and improve the current understanding of chemical emissions from Canadian forest fires, crucial for enhancing model...
Canadian Space Agency | Agence spatiale canadienne
Class Grant and Contribution Program to Support Research, Awareness and Learning in Space Science and Technology
FY 2023-2024
Canada
This project aims to create detailed 3D models of Canada's vast forests using satellite data and computer algorithms, improving the coverage of fine-detailed data across large areas. This innovative a...
Canadian Space Agency | Agence spatiale canadienne
Class Grant and Contribution Program to Support Research, Awareness and Learning in Space Science and Technology
FY 2023-2024
Canada
The project aims to develop machine learning-based methods for automatic estimation of Arctic ice concentration, classification of sea ice types, and monitoring of pack ice leads in the Arctic Ocean,...
Canadian Space Agency | Agence spatiale canadienne
Class Grant and Contribution Program to Support Research, Awareness and Learning in Space Science and Technology
FY 2023-2024
Canada
This project aims to develop open-access tools integrating LIDAR-derived forest fuel assessments with satellite data to extrapolate critical forest fuel attributes across Canada's forested areas, cruc...
Canadian Space Agency | Agence spatiale canadienne
Class Grant and Contribution Program to Support Research, Awareness and Learning in Space Science and Technology
FY 2023-2024
Canada
This project, conducted in collaboration with First Nations groups and other organizations, aims to develop a framework utilizing satellite imagery to monitor canopy-forming kelp forests in British Co...
Canadian Space Agency | Agence spatiale canadienne
Class Grant and Contribution Program to Support Research, Awareness and Learning in Space Science and Technology
FY 2023-2024
Canada
This project aims to address the rapid disappearance of grasslands, particularly due to woody plant encroachment (WPE), which has become the second most significant cause of grassland loss after land...
Canadian Space Agency | Agence spatiale canadienne
Class Grant and Contribution Program to Support Research, Awareness and Learning in Space Science and Technology
FY 2023-2024
Canada
This project aims to provide vital spatio-temporal maps of sea ice roughness, thickness, and slush conditions for Nunavik communities, crucial for safe and efficient travel in the face of changing cli...
Canadian Space Agency | Agence spatiale canadienne
Class Grant and Contribution Program to Support Research, Awareness and Learning in Space Science and Technology
FY 2023-2024
Canada
This project, involving remote sensing specialists and oceanographers from universities and government departments, aims to leverage NASA's PACE mission to improve the accuracy of ocean color observat...
Canadian Space Agency | Agence spatiale canadienne
Class Grant and Contribution Program to Support Research, Awareness and Learning in Space Science and Technology
FY 2023-2024
Canada
This project aims to enhance Canada's training capacity in satellite-based Earth observation to meet the growing demand for skilled professionals capable of handling large datasets and utilizing techn...
Canadian Space Agency | Agence spatiale canadienne
Class Grant and Contribution Program to Support Research, Awareness and Learning in Space Science and Technology
FY 2023-2024
Canada
Nitrous oxide (N2O) emissions, primarily from agricultural activities, pose a significant challenge to global warming, with Canada contributing substantially. By integrating satellite imagery and fiel...
Canadian Space Agency | Agence spatiale canadienne
Class Grant and Contribution Program to Support Research, Awareness and Learning in Space Science and Technology
FY 2023-2024
Canada
This project aims to leverage satellite Earth Observation data to advance forest carbon quantification, addressing the urgent need for accurate information on carbon sequestration and fostering expert...
Canadian Space Agency | Agence spatiale canadienne
Class Grant and Contribution Program to Support Research, Awareness and Learning in Space Science and Technology
FY 2023-2024
Canada
This project aims to develop a comprehensive mapping and predictive approach for Canada's kelp beds using satellite remote sensing technologies, addressing critical gaps in understanding scale-depende...
Canadian Space Agency | Agence spatiale canadienne
Class Grant and Contribution Program to Support Research, Awareness and Learning in Space Science and Technology
FY 2023-2024
Canada
The objective of this project is to develop an AI-based algorithm that can improve atmospheric correction of satellite images over Canadian lakes. This will address current inaccuracies that hinder mo...
Canadian Space Agency | Agence spatiale canadienne
Class Grant and Contribution Program to Support Research, Awareness and Learning in Space Science and Technology
FY 2010-2011
Canada
The objective of this initiative is to use student rocket activities as a highly visible talent magnet to attract undergraduate students, to enhance space related discovery learning through practical...
Canadian Space Agency | Agence spatiale canadienne
Class Grant and Contribution Program to Support Research, Awareness and Learning in Space Science and Technology
FY 2017-2018
Canada
The YukonSat will focus on promoting STEM and engage the community through 3 main initiatives. The first initiative is coding challenges open to Yukon youth and the public, using data gathered from Yu...
Canadian Space Agency | Agence spatiale canadienne
Class Grant and Contribution Program to Support Research, Awareness and Learning in Space Science and Technology
FY 2017-2018
Canada
Immuno Profile will:
• monitor the number of white blood cells throughout a space mission
• measure levels of immune related proteins carried by the blood
• generate a profile of the human immune...
Canadian Space Agency | Agence spatiale canadienne
Class Grant and Contribution Program to Support Research, Awareness and Learning in Space Science and Technology
FY 2020-2021
Canada
(20STDPK31) During the development of a spacecraft, a computer thermal modal is developed to predict on-orbit temperatures and ensure that the spacecraft components will operate within an acceptable t...
Canadian Space Agency | Agence spatiale canadienne
Class Grant and Contribution Program to Support Research, Awareness and Learning in Space Science and Technology
FY 2019-2020
Canada
Methane has been observed in the Martian atmosphere for nearly two decades, yet key questions about the Martian methane cycle remain unanswered. On the Earth, most methane produced is biological and i...
Canadian Space Agency | Agence spatiale canadienne
Class Grant and Contribution Program to Support Research, Awareness and Learning in Space Science and Technology
FY 2019-2020
Canada
Advances in space-based instruments for planetary observation involve significant costs. Fortunately, suborbital balloon flights enable the development and testing of instrumentation in space-like con...
Canadian Space Agency | Agence spatiale canadienne
Class Grant and Contribution Program to Support Research, Awareness and Learning in Space Science and Technology
FY 2019-2020
Canada
Hyperspectral remote sensing is important for effectively monitoring the fast changing natural environment caused by natural and human factors.
The project aims at demonstrating the potential of an...
Canadian Space Agency | Agence spatiale canadienne
Class Grant and Contribution Program to Support Research, Awareness and Learning in Space Science and Technology
FY 2019-2020
Canada
Reliable climate data is crucial for Canadians to understand how our climate is changing. The Canadian Atmospheric Laser Absorption Spectroscopy Experiment Test-bed (CALASET) aims to build a suite of...
Canadian Space Agency | Agence spatiale canadienne
Class Grant and Contribution Program to Support Research, Awareness and Learning in Space Science and Technology
FY 2015-2016
Canada
The objective of this project is to understand and monitor human and industrial activities that have physical impact on the environment. These include changes of land cover types, new large constructi...
Canadian Space Agency | Agence spatiale canadienne
Class Grant and Contribution Program to Support Research, Awareness and Learning in Space Science and Technology
FY 2020-2021
Canada
Investigations of critical problems in both atmospheric science and astronomy are limited by the most basic problem of optical calibration: the precision of measurements of the brightness of the light...