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Grant: Collaborative Science, Technology and Innovation Program - Collaborative R&D Initiatives

The Governors of the University of Alberta

$299,970.00

BUILDING A MULTIMODAL TRANSPORTATION NETWORK DATABASE AND EXPLORING DATA COLLECTION TECHNOLOGIES TO SUPPORT TRANSPORTATION OPERATIONS IN THE CANADIAN NORTH

FY 2020-21 · 2020-09-01

Summary
There is currently no centralized database identifying the key facilities (and characteristics) of the multimodal transportation system in Northern Canada. This project will examine how winter roads are operated and used (leveraging a currently funded and ongoing project aimed at developing a database of the winter roads and trails system, and connections into other modes, in the Northwest Territories and Nunavut). In addition, the project will characterize and gather data for connecting facilities (all-weather roads, marine) and hubs (aerodromes). It will also investigate technologies for automated data collection on remote transportation facilities operating in harsh and remote environments, and identify potential opportunities to fill critical data gaps. Lastly, the project will prepare information collected and/or created for secure transfer and integration into the NRC logistics data vault. It is anticipated that this data can complement other data in the vault, to better understand the Canadian freight network.
Program
Collaborative Science, Technology and Innovation Program - Collaborative R&D Initiatives
Location
Edmonton|Edmonton, Alberta, Canada
Recipient Type
Academia
Business Number
108102831
Type
Grant
Source
Proactive Disclosure - Grants and Contributions

As published

Agreement End Date
2023-08-31
Agreement Number
952691
Agreement Start Date
2020-09-01
Agreement Title
BUILDING A MULTIMODAL TRANSPORTATION NETWORK DATABASE AND EXPLORING DATA COLLECTION TECHNOLOGIES TO SUPPORT TRANSPORTATION OPERATIONS IN THE CANADIAN NORTH
Agreement Title (French)
CRÉATION D’UNE BASE DE DONNÉES SUR LE RÉSEAU DE TRANSPORT MULTIMODAL ET ÉTUDE DES TECHNOLOGIES DE COLLECTE DE DONNÉES POUR APPUYER LES OPÉRATIONS DE TRANSPORT DANS LE NORD CANADIEN
Agreement Type
Grant
Agreement Value
$299,970.00
Amendment Number
0
Description
There is currently no centralized database identifying the key facilities (and characteristics) of the multimodal transportation system in Northern Canada. This project will examine how winter roads are operated and used (leveraging a currently funded and ongoing project aimed at developing a database of the winter roads and trails system, and connections into other modes, in the Northwest Territories and Nunavut). In addition, the project will characterize and gather data for connecting facilities (all-weather roads, marine) and hubs (aerodromes). It will also investigate technologies for automated data collection on remote transportation facilities operating in harsh and remote environments, and identify potential opportunities to fill critical data gaps. Lastly, the project will prepare information collected and/or created for secure transfer and integration into the NRC logistics data vault. It is anticipated that this data can complement other data in the vault, to better understand the Canadian freight network.
Description (French)
Il n’existe actuellement aucune base de données centralisée recensant les principales installations (et caractéristiques) du système de transport multimodal dans le nord du Canada. Le présent projet examinera la façon dont les routes d’hiver sont exploitées et utilisées. Pour ce faire, il s’appuiera sur un projet actuellement financé qui vise à développer une base de données du système de routes et de sentiers d’hiver, et des connexions avec d’autres modes, dans les Territoires du Nord-Ouest et le Nunavut. De plus, le projet permettra de caractériser et de recueillir des données pour relier les installations (routes tous temps, maritimes) et les plaques tournantes (aérodromes). Le projet examinera également les technologies de collecte automatisée de données sur les installations de transport fonctionnant dans des environnements difficiles et éloignés, et cernera les possibilités de combler les lacunes critiques en matière de données. Il préparera les informations collectées ou créées pour un transfert et une intégration sécurisés dans la chambre forte des données logistiques du CNRC. Ces données devraient pouvoir compléter d’autres données dans la chambre forte, afin de mieux comprendre le réseau de fret canadien.
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.
Expected Results (French)
À court terme, les résultats prévus seront des collaborations renforcées entre l'industrie, le milieu universitaire et le gouvernement pour soutenir l'excellence en recherche. À moyen terme, les résultats attendus seront le développement de nouvelles technologies potentiellement perturbatrices avec des collaborateurs. À long terme, trouver des solutions collaboratives aux défis des politiques publiques et créer des systèmes d'innovation plus solides.
Federal Riding
Edmonton Strathcona
Federal Riding (French)
Edmonton Strathcona
Federal Riding Number
48019
NAICS Code
541710
Organization Code
nrc-cnrc
Organization
National Research Council Canada | Conseil national de recherches Canada
Program Name
Collaborative Science, Technology and Innovation Program - Collaborative R&D Initiatives
Program Name (French)
Programme de collaboration en science, en technologie et en innovation - Initiatives de collaboration en R-D
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.
Program Purpose (French)
Collaborer à des programmes multipartites de recherche-développement dans le but de profiter de la synergie entre la recherche transformatrice à haut risque et à haut rendement et le potentiel de découvertes scientifiques et de percées technologiques révolutionnaires dans des secteurs d’intervention prioritaires.
Recipient Business Number
108102831
Recipient City
Edmonton|Edmonton
Recipient Country
CA
Recipient Legal Name
The Governors of the University of Alberta
Recipient Postal Code
T6G 2R3
Recipient Province or Territory
AB
Recipient Type
S
Reference Number
172-2020-2021-Q2-952691
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