Title:
Building a multimodal transportation network database and exploring data collection technologies to support transportation operations in the canadian north
Agreement Value:
$133,320.00
Agreement Date:
Sep 1, 2020 - Aug 31, 2023
Description:
There is currently no centralized database identifying the key facilities (and characteristics) of the multimodal transportation system in Northern Canada. This project will examine how winter roads are operated and used (leveraging a currently funded and ongoing project aimed at developing a database of the winter roads and trails system, and connections into other modes, in the Northwest Territories and Nunavut). In addition, the project will characterize and gather data for connecting facilities (all-weather roads, marine) and hubs (aerodromes). It will also investigate technologies for automated data collection on remote transportation facilities operating in harsh and remote environments, and identify potential opportunities to fill critical data gaps. Lastly, the project will prepare information collected and/or created for secure transfer and integration into the NRC logistics data vault. It is anticipated that this data can complement other data in the vault, to better understand the Canadian freight network.
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. In the long term, find collaborative solutions to public policy challenges and create stronger innovation systems.
Location:
Edmonton, Alberta, CA T6G 2R3
Reference Number:
172-2021-2022-Q1-952691
Report Type:
Grants and Contributions
Recipient Business Number:
108102831
Additional Information:
This agreement has been amended 1 time(s). The total amended value is $133,320 and the end date of this agreements has been modified by -853 days
Amendment Date
May 31, 2021
Recipient's Legal Name:
The Governors of the University of Alberta
Federal Riding Name:
Edmonton Strathcona
Federal Riding Number:
48019
Program:
Collaborative Science, Technology and Innovation Program - Collaborative R&D Initiatives
Program Purpose:
Collaborate on multiparty research and development programs to catalyze transformative, high-risk, high-reward research with the potential for game-changing scientific discoveries and technological breakthroughs in priority areas.
NAICS Code:
541710 - R&D in the physical, engineering and life sciences