NRC — Canadian Astronomy Data Centre - Research Facility
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BC, Canada
Astronomical data research facility in Victoria
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Researchers And Facilities
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- Information and cultural industries
- Professional, scientific and technical services
- Educational services
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- National Research Council Canada (NRC)
- Government of Canada
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Large-scale scientific computing infrastructure, as well as specialized astronomy and data management expertise to enable new astronomical discoveries.
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This grant supports activities related to the management and processing of large astronomical data sets using advanced computing and cloud technologies. Eligible projects include the development and integration of data services, as well as fostering partnerships within the research community.
- Development of sophisticated tools for astronomical data mining, processing, and distribution.
- Integration of cloud computing capabilities with existing data management systems.
- Collaboration with research networks like CANFAR for enhanced virtualization of astronomical data resources.
- Design of generic cloud and data services for community-specific functionalities.
- Transition of data storage infrastructure to national platforms like Compute Canada.
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$ 600,000
Development of cloud-based tools for real-time astronomical data analysis
$ 520,000
Enhancing data visualization capabilities for next-generation telescope data
$ 960,000
Partnership with cloud service providers for scalable astronomical data processing
$ 800,000
Creation of a high-performance computing cluster for astronomical data analysis
$ 400,000
Implementation of an advanced data storage system for astronomical data archives
$ 720,000
Integration of machine learning techniques for advanced astronomical data mining
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Astronomy research institutions, universities, and organizations involved in data-intensive scientific computing within Canada are the primary applicants for this grant. They must be aligned with the CADC's focus on astronomical data management and cloud-based research initiatives.
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There are some types of companies that are not eligible for this grant. Specifically, companies operating outside of the astronomy and data-intensive scientific computing fields may not qualify.
- Companies in industries not related to astronomy or data-intensive scientific computing.
- Non-Canadian companies.
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This grant is targeted at expanding the scientific capabilities and collaborative reach of the Canadian Astronomy Data Centre (CADC). Eligible activities include projects that enhance data processing infrastructure, develop partnerships with other research institutions, and facilitate advanced astronomical research.
- Development and integration of high-performance cloud computing infrastructure for data-intensive astronomy research.
- Collaborative projects with the Canadian Advanced Network For Astronomical Research (CANFAR) and Compute Canada to establish a cloud ecosystem supporting astronomy data management.
- Transition of CADC hardware and data storage services to national advanced computing infrastructure as part of the CADC-CANFAR-Compute Canada Transition Project (C3TP).
- Creating tools and software frameworks to enhance the research capacities of Canadian and international astronomers.
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The Canadian Astronomy Data Centre does not provide specific evaluation and selection criteria for grants.
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Here are additional relevant details for this grant:
- The Canadian Astronomy Data Centre (CADC) operates in collaboration with the Canadian Space Agency and NRC.
- CADC is part of a global network and supports international collaboration in astronomical research.
- It provides significant resources for large-scale data storage and processing, facilitating research that leads to groundbreaking discoveries.
- CADC transitions from traditional data hosting to an integrated systems provider, emphasizing the use of cloud computing models.
- Partnerships with CANFAR and Compute Canada are crucial for its transition to a cloud-based ecosystem.
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jj.kavelaars@nrc-cnrc.gc.ca
250-363-8694
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