Grants and Contributions:
Title:
Sonar Change Detection and Terrain-Aided Navigation for Underwater Operations
Agreement Number:
1040748
Agreement Value:
$250,000.00
Agreement Date:
Feb 1, 2026 - Jan 31, 2027
Description:
Develop survey-to-survey registration and change detection capabilities integrated with the 3D sonar and BathyGraph software platform to enable repeatable alignment and comparison of underwater sonar surveys to detect changes in seabed terrain and structures with quantified confidence. These dual-use capabilities support applications in coastal and Arctic monitoring, maritime safety, and defence operations in GPS-denied environments.
Organization:
National Research Council Canada
Expected Results:
The expected results and outcomes of NRC Industrial Research Assistance Program is focused on growing small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) through innovation and wealth creation for Canada.
Location:
West Vancouver, British Columbia, CA V7S 1L7
Reference Number:
172-2025-2026-Q4-1040748
Agreement Type:
Contribution
Report Type:
Grants and Contributions
Recipient Business Number:
830151098
Recipient Type:
For-profit organization
Recipient's Legal Name:
Think Sensor Research Inc.
Federal Riding Name:
West Vancouver--Sunshine Coast--Sea to Sky Country
Federal Riding Number:
59042
Program:
Industrial Research Assistance Program
Program Purpose:
The purpose of Industrial Research Assistance Program Contributions to Firms is to provide support that assists small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) to advance their innovation knowledge and ability to innovate, grow through innovation and stimulate wealth creation for Canada.
Coverage:
Industrial Research Assistance Program projects stimulate wealth creation for Canada through technological innovation and strengthen Canadian innovation ecosystem by creating new industrial capacity.
NAICS Code:
3344