Grant: Applied Research and Development Grants - Level 1

Ultra Electronics Maritime Systems Inc. (UEMS) is a leading developer and manufacturer of sophisticated,cost-effective and innovative solutions that are key for defense, aerospace and industrial markets across Canadaand worldwide. These solutions include naval towed array sonar systems used to detect, classify, and localizeunderwater threats. At the current stage of their activities, the company is interested in developing techniquesto improve the design of their towed array, which will lead to significant reductions in the total cost of thesystem. To achieve this goal, UEMS is collaborating with Nova Scotia Community College (NSCC) with anaim to develop a detailed approach to update an obsolete Acoustic Calibrator system to modern technologystandards. This equipment update approach will enable use of the Acoustic Calibration Chamber system as atesting device for new directional (also known as vector) underwater acoustic sensors. There are no knowncurrent commercial suppliers for this system and previous manufacturers are no longer in business. Thisapplied research and development activity will benefit both UEMS and NSCC by fostering the company'sproductivity and competitiveness while contributing to help train graduates in skills to make them moreemployable.