Grants and Contributions:
Title:
Operational snow simulations for avalanche forecasting in Canada: implementation of the SNOWPACK model into the Avalanche Forecasting System
Agreement Number:
The PSIMS agreement number: 19825
Agreement Value:
$348,250.00
Agreement Date:
May 10, 2018 - Mar 31, 2021
Description:
The University de Sherbrooke project aims to provide tools that decrease the uncertainty (and associated increased risk) related to remote call outs and increased melt freeze crusts and rain on snow events. Increasing the toolkit for avalanche risk assessment in light of these factors benefits all Canadians in avalanche affected areas, especially SAR responders who are called out under urgent conditions.
Organization:
Public Safety Canada
Expected Results:
• Automatic simulations available at the two study sites
• Simulations for both sites, distributed daily to project partners
• Regional GIS including DEM, soil properties and albedo is available for both sites.
• Simulations and forcing data are validated.
Location:
Sherbrooke, Quebec, CA J1K 2R1
Reference Number:
214-2020-2021-Q2-0041
Agreement Type:
Contribution
Report Type:
Grants and Contributions
Recipient Business Number:
101861076
Recipient Type:
Academia
Additional Information:
File Number:SN201808 additional funds of $ 15,000
Amendment Date
Aug 4, 2020
Recipient's Legal Name:
Quebec
Research Organization:
Université de Sherbrooke
Federal Riding Name:
Sherbrooke (Quebec)
Federal Riding Number:
24073
Program:
(SAR NIF) Search and Rescue New Initiatives Fund
Program Purpose:
SAR NIF provides annual funding for projects that will improve the National Search and Rescue Program. SAR NIF projects must address at least one of the National SAR Program Annual Priorities.
Potential applicants must contact one of the federal, provincial or territorial SAR partners to express interest in the program and develop proposals that address program and partner priorities.
Amendments: