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Title:

A Common Coordinate System for Radio Frequency Interference

Agreement Number:

967238

Agreement Value:

$25,000.00

Agreement Date:

Mar 29, 2021 - Sep 30, 2022

Description:

We envision developing methods and automated tools for characterizing RF environments using machine learning techniques. This includes compact representations of signals, identifying groups (clusters) of signals, blind class discovery, classification, and assessing novelty of signals. We envision developing a common open format for the distribution of these datasets, with a focus on compatibility with pertinent standards such as IEEE 1900. The sparse representation will allow for inter-site collaboration on RFI detection and mitigation techniques which will establish us as the global leaders in combating detrimental effects of new interference sources (satellite mega constellations, 5G, etc.). The signal classification and novelty detection will enable rapid response to new interfering events ensuring DRAO remains a unique location able to carry out transformative radio science in Canada.

Organization:

National Research Council Canada

Expected Results:

In the short term, anticipated outcomes will be strengthened collaborations across industry, academia, and government to support research excellence. In the medium term, anticipated outcomes will be the development of new and potentially disruptive technologies with collaborators.

Location:

Victoria, British Columbia, CA V8P 5C2

Reference Number:

172-2020-2021-Q4-967238

Agreement Type:

Grant

Report Type:

Grants and Contributions

Recipient Business Number:

108162470

Recipient Type:

Academia

Recipient's Legal Name:

University of Victoria

Federal Riding Name:

Victoria

Federal Riding Number:

59041

Program:

Collaborative Science, Technology and Innovation Program – Ideation Fund

Program Purpose:

The Ideation Fund is intended to encourage, test and validate transformative research ideas generated by teams of NRC scientific personnel and external collaborators with complementary capabilities, acting as a demonstration phase for a continually-evolving suite of research and development (R&D) deliverables at the NRC. The fund supports exploratory research through two mechanisms: the New Beginnings Initiative and the Small Teams Initiative.

NAICS Code:

541710 - R&D in the physical, engineering and life sciences