Grants and Contributions:
Title:
Development of Machine Learning-Based Techniques for Monitoring and Analyzing the Effects of Natural and Manmade Stressors on Canada’s Blue Carbon Ecosystem using a Secure Underwater Communication Suite
Agreement Number:
1009014
Agreement Value:
$112,640.00
Agreement Date:
Oct 18, 2023 - Aug 31, 2026
Description:
The proposed Project intends to create machine learning methods and a secure underwater communication suite to track and comprehend the impacts of environmental stresses on Canada's blue carbon ecosystems. In particular, the Project aims to detect patterns and trends in stressor effects on these ecosystems and the dependent aquatic species by analyzing data from numerous sensor nodes. Data availability and integrity will be guaranteed through the creation of a secure underwater sensor suite, and the security threats present within the sensor network will be quantified by vulnerability assessment. The Project is expected to provide a thorough machine learning-based ecosystem monitoring system, a better understanding of the impacts of stressors, a real-time monitoring software system, a secure underwater sensor suite, and information on vulnerability exploitation. In general, the goal of the Project is to support efficient ecosystem management and the preservation of blue carbon ecosystems.
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:
Victoria, British Columbia, CA V8P 5C2
Reference Number:
172-2023-2024-Q3-1009014
Agreement Type:
Grant
Report Type:
Grants and Contributions
Recipient Business Number:
108162470
Recipient Type:
Academia
Additional Information:
This agreement has been amended 1 time(s). The end date of this agreement has been modified by 365 days.
Amendment Date
Aug 1, 2025
Recipient's Legal Name:
University of Victoria
Federal Riding Name:
Victoria
Federal Riding Number:
59042
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: