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Title:

Autonomous Fleet Ice Management via Reinforcement Learning

Agreement Number:

983412

Agreement Value:

$105,681.00

Agreement Date:

Jan 1, 2022 - Mar 31, 2026

Description:

The purpose of this project is to explore the idea of an autonomous fleet of vessels which increase the availability of a channel of interest by pushing ice out of the way. The project involves the hiring of one PhD student. A reinforcement learning strategy for the vessel control algorithm to capture the complex interactions with ice on water is proposed. The model test basins at NRC are proposed to be used to collect data to enhance a simulation for algorithm development that will also be demonstrated with a model test. An existing ice simulation technology developed at NRC-OCRE in combination with model-free reinforcement learning will be used to arrive at a design for the vessel controllers that maint navigability.

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:

St. John's, Newfoundland & Labrador, CA A1C 5S7

Reference Number:

172-2021-2022-Q3-983412

Agreement Type:

Grant

Report Type:

Grants and Contributions

Recipient Business Number:

107690273

Recipient Type:

Academia

Recipient's Legal Name:

Memorial University of Newfoundland

Federal Riding Name:

St. John's East

Federal Riding Number:

10006

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