Grants and Contributions:
Title:
AI enabled tools to reduce risks to first responders in responding to freight transportation fire incidents
Agreement Number:
964412
Agreement Value:
$283,800.00
Agreement Date:
Jan 12, 2021 - Aug 31, 2024
Description:
Early identification of the type of hazardous materials within freight fires is
particularly important for the safety of public as well as first responders. First
responders routinely confront unknown hazards which might cause
explosions or toxicant release in response to ordinary fire extinguishers.
Therefore, the objective of this Project is the development of an Artificial
Intelligence (AI) tool that assists first responders in identifying hazards, along
with a set of recommendations associated with the most effective mitigation
measures. The AI tool will consist of data gathering sensors to collect real
time information on freight fires, a machine learning-based classifier to
identify the type of material burning, and a real-time search algorithm to
recommend mitigation measures.
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:
Toronto, Ontario, CA M5G 1L5
Reference Number:
172-2020-2021-Q4-964412
Agreement Type:
Grant
Report Type:
Grants and Contributions
Recipient Business Number:
108162330
Recipient Type:
Academia
Additional Information:
This agreement has been amended 1 time(s). The end date of this agreement has been modified by 243 days.
Amendment Date
Jul 25, 2023
Recipient's Legal Name:
The Governing Council of the University of Toronto
Federal Riding Name:
University–Rosedale
Federal Riding Number:
35110
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
Amendments: