January 17, 1997

Mr. Duane Sniezek, Vice-President (Research, Development, and Engineering)

SCI-TEC Instruments, Inc.

1526 Fletcher Road

Saskatoon, SK

Re: NiteOwl project

Dear Duane:

Here, for your reference, is a copy of all the materials sent to the Canadian Space Agency in relation to the NiteOwl proposal. This package includes everything contributed by Bristol Aerospace Limited, and Akjuit Aerospace Incorporated, as well as the NSERC Personal Data Forms (or equivalent) for all University members of the Science Team.

With it comes my sincere thanks for all the many forms of support you gave the NiteOwl project. All the participants at the University of Saskatchewan owe you and SCI-TEC a debt of gratitude for your commitment to and enthusiasm for the project, as well as your patience and generosity. I personally am in your debt, and feel fortunate to have had the opportunity to work with and learn from you. More than once during the last frenzied weeks, when I was feeling overwhelmed by the work remaining to finish the proposal, I was encouraged and steadied by your cheerfulness, calm, and readiness to help me at your own expense. Please don't hesitate to call on me if there is any way I can be of service to you, as you have been to me.

With thanks and best wishes to Marianna and Jonathan for sharing you with all the NiteOwls, I am

Yours sincerely,

David P. Steele

NiteOwl Principal Investigator

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