The Governors of The University of Calgary
$4,885,880.00 CAD
- Department
- Canadian Space Agency
- Recipient country
- Canada
- Fiscal year
- 2023-2024
- Agreement period
- April 28, 2023 – December 31, 2032
- Reference
- csa-asc:003-2023-2024-Q1-00003
Published purpose
To optimize, consolidate, and expand the network of ground-based instruments deployed across Canada in order to make Canada a key partner in international space missions for increased space weather understanding. The instruments will collect auroral images, which will be openly available with minimal delay to Canadian and international scientists. This data will help better understand space weather phenomena, leading to an increased resilience of the Canadian critical infrastructure.
In plain English AI-generated
This grant funds the University of Calgary to expand a network of ground-based instruments across Canada that collect auroral images to improve understanding of space weather and help protect critical infrastructure.
Category: Research Primarily funds activity in Canada
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