Grants and Contributions

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 climate conditions. By combining traditional knowledge with satellite and ground-based observations, including drone imagery and Ground Penetration Radar, the project will offer near real-time access to reliable satellite maps through collaboration with the Kativik Regional Administration, benefiting the safety and well-being of Nunavimmiuts.

The SWOT satellite, launched in 2022, offers unprecedented capability to measure water levels for Canada's vast network of lakes and rivers, crucial for ecosystems as well as economic and cultural activities. Adapting SWOT data to Canada's context, particularly addressing challenges like ice cover, through a research project will enhance water resource management for entities like Environment and Climate Change Canada and dam operators, aiding in adapting to climate change impacts on water resources.

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-dependent processes affecting these ecologically and economically significant marine habitats. Through a multidisciplinary team and training program, the project will fulfill specific research objectives, including the creation of learning modules, community engagement, development of detection models using deep learning, and advanced visualization tools, ultimately enhancing Canada's marine research capabilities and competitiveness on the global stage.

By creating software and providing training courses for First Nations communities, the project seeks to empower local stakeholders in monitoring and managing their marine territories more effectively, aligning with Canada's marine protection targets and strategies.

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 conversion to cropping. By leveraging advanced technology and diverse satellite imagery, the project seeks to develop methods to accurately estimate woody plant cover, detect WPE at an early stage, investigate driving factors, identify vulnerable regions, and assess the economic and environmental benefits of WPE detection on Canadian grasslands, ultimately providing a comprehensive understanding and methodologies for WPE detection and its impacts.

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 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 expertise in climate change mitigation. By improving understanding of carbon dynamics, developing AI methods for carbon estimation, and assessing forest management impacts, the project aims to elevate the application readiness level of developed methods and contribute to informed decision-making, benefiting both the environment and Canadian communities while raising awareness of EO and climate science through outreach activities.

ARP — Development of an electronic and digital fall detection system for the elderly.

Develop digital adoption plan

Develop digital adoption plan