Title:
Near-real-time Platform-agnostic Wildfire Detection and Simulation System
Agreement Number:
22A02-LUX
Agreement Value:
$351,247.00
Agreement Date:
Nov 17, 2021 - Dec 29, 2023
Description:
The project is a wildfire management system developed in collaboration with INO, using requirements from SOPFEU and Natural Resources Canada to accomplish near-real-time, high-resolution thermal mapping of active wildfires using satellite/aerial imagery. Using pseudo image datasets, Lux Aerobot will be able to train deep learning computer vision models designed specifically to extract hotspots on a pixel level. To address potential telecommunications bandwidth limitations, the model will also be further adapted to be able to operate directly on-board satellite platforms, subject to the various constraints such as finite power supply, heat dissipation and limited computing power.
Organization:
Canadian Space Agency
Expected Results:
The Research component of the program provides financial support to organizations to conduct space related research and development in priority areas. It will support targeted knowledge development and innovation to sustain and enhance the Canadian capacity to use space to address national needs and priorities in the future.
Location:
Alma, Quebec, CA G8B 1M3
Reference Number:
003-2021-2022-Q3-00009
Agreement Type:
Contribution
Report Type:
Grants and Contributions
Recipient Type:
For-profit organization
Recipient's Legal Name:
Lux Aerobot Inc.
Program:
Class Grant and Contribution Program to Support Research, Awareness and Learning in Space Science and Technology
Program Purpose:
This program supports knowledge development and innovation in the CSA's priority areas while increasing the awareness and participation of Canadians in space-related disciplines and activities.
The Research Component aims to support the development of science and technology; foster the continual development of a critical mass of researchers and highly qualified people in Canada; and support information gathering and space-related studies and research pertaining to Canadian Space Agency priorities.