Grants and Contributions:
Title:
Agreement for Impact of Surface Material Type on Thermal Conductivity of Roads in Permafrost Regions
Agreement Number:
163352
Agreement Value:
$49,979.00
Agreement Date:
Nov 15, 2019 - Jun 30, 2021
Description:
To support research of innovative and adaptive technologies to strengthen climate resilience of northern infrastructure.
Organization:
Transport Canada
Expected Results:
Increased capacity among Northerners to understand how to adapt transportation infrastructure to a changing climate; Climate considerations are integrated into transportation asset management decisions.
Location:
WATERLOO, Ontario, CA N2L 3G1
Reference Number:
217-2019-2020-Q3-00924
Agreement Type:
Contribution
Report Type:
Grants and Contributions
Recipient Type:
Academia
Recipient's Operating Name:
Recipient's Legal Name:
University of Waterloo
Research Organization:
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Federal Riding Name:
Waterloo
Federal Riding Number:
35112
Program:
Northern Transportation Adaptation Initiative
Program Purpose:
The purpose of this progarm is to provide federal support, in the form of grants or contributions, for a series of measures designed to increase awareness and understanding of climate risks and vulnerabilities to transportation asset; research, develop and test innovative technologies; advance knowledge and support capacity-building; and enhance the resilience of existing and futur transportation infrastructure to climate change.
Coverage:
National