Title:
A near real-time system for monitoring lake ice hazards using C Band radar satellite images and Deep Learning
Agreement Value:
$499,946.71
Agreement Date:
Dec 21, 2021 - Mar 31, 2024
Description:
This project develops a commercial capacity to monitor freshwater lake ice hazards from space using satellite radar and distribution of ice hazard maps to user’s cell phones and desktop computers in near real-time. NextGen Environmental Research will also build a capacity for rapid classification of radar data into ice types and hazards using Deep Learning algorithms. The lake ice hazard monitoring service will process large volumes of radar image data to help make recreational and remote communities that rely on lake ice to travel more safely and be more climate resilient in the future.
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:
Winnipeg, Manitoba, CA R2G 0G1
Reference Number:
003-2021-2022-Q3-00018
Agreement Type:
Contribution
Report Type:
Grants and Contributions
Recipient Type:
For-profit organization
Recipient's Legal Name:
NextGen Environmental Research 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.