The University of Western Ontario

$150,000.00 CAD

≈ 23 months of average Canadian pay

Department: Canadian Space Agency
Program: Class Grant and Contribution Program to Support Research, Awareness and Learning in Space Science and Technology
Recipient country: Canada
Fiscal year: 2023-2024
Agreement period: February 27, 2024 – March 31, 2027
Reference: csa-asc:003-2023-2024-Q4-00038

Published purpose

Many upcoming missions plan to land on the Moon in the coming years. The scientific goals of these missions can be enhanced by remote sensing data of the sites, taken by instruments in lunar orbit. The Mini-RF instrument on the Lunar Reconnaissance Orbiter has been collecting radar data of the Moon since 2009. This project will provide new interpretations of lunar landing sites using this unique data set. This research is relevant to CSA research priorities, and provides opportunities for Canadian trainees to learn skills needed for space mission operations and data analysis.

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