Grant: Research Tools and Instruments - Category 1 (<$150,000)
Nova Scotia Agricultural College
$73,013.00
Thermo vision imaging system for bio-environment research
EF 2007-08
Résumé
A Thermo Vision System for real-time imaging and image analysis is necessary to support the research programs of Dr. Martynenko (Imaging technologies for bio-environmental management), Dr. Rupasinghe (Food bioprocessing) and Dr. Gordon (Agriculture resources management). The system consists of a programmable digital infrared camera with an additional set of lenses: (i) wide angle lens for large-scale temperature measurements, (ii) telescopic lens for long-distance temperature measurements, and (iii) close-up lens for microscopic measurements. This configuration fits the requirements of all three programs and will enable the applicants to use this instrument for multiple functions: remote real-time precision temperature measurements, monitoring of temperature gradients and spatial distribution of thermal patterns on biological interfaces. Thermal vision software, built-in interface and Labview drivers make it compatible with Labview and other instrumentation for bio-environmental research. Availability of this equipment will extend the research opportunities of the applicants in studying thermal events on the microscopic (food processing) and macroscopic (ecosystem) levels. It will result in new knowledge about temperature-induced changes in biosystems. This equipment is vital for the success of two NSERC Discovery Grants, AAFC-ABIP and NSERC/BIOCAP Strategic projects. Availability of this equipment will complement activities of other research programs currently running at NSAC: plant stress physiology (Dr. Prithiviraj) and precision agriculture (Dr. Zaman); it will also help in attracting additional resources from federal and provincial agencies and industries. Eventually, this imaging system will enhance the analytical capability and productivity of five collaborating research groups. More importantly, this equipment will be used to train 10-15 graduate students, 3-4 post-doctoral fellows and 12-15 research associates and technicians during the next five years.
Programme
Research Tools and Instruments - Category 1 (<$150,000)
Bénéficiaire
Emplacement
Nova Scotia, Canada
Type de bénéficiaire
Other
Type
Grant
Source
NSERC's Awards Data
Tel que publié
Application id
359661-2008
Name nom
Martynenko, Oleksiy
Department département
Engineering
Organization id
86
Institution établissement
Nova Scotia Agricultural College
Province en
Nova Scotia
Province fr
Nouvelle-Écosse
Country en
CANADA
Country fr
CANADA
Fiscal year exercice financier
2007
Competition year année de concours
2008
Award amount
73013
Program id
EQPEQ
Program name en
Research Tools and Instruments - Category 1 (<$150,000)
Program name fr
Outils et instruments de recherche - catégorie 1 (<150 000$)
Group en
Discovery grants programs
Group fr
Programmes de subventions à la découverte
Committee code
3
Committee name en
Plant Biology & Food Science
Committee name fr
Biol vég/sc alimentaire
Area of application code
100
Area of application group en
Agriculture and primary food production
Area of application group fr
Agriculture et produits alimentaires primaires
Area of application en
Agriculture and primary food production
Area of application fr
Agriculture et produits alimentaires primaires
Research subject code
1200
Research subject group en
Agricultural engineering
Research subject group fr
Génie rural
Research subject en
Agricultural engineering
Research subject fr
Génie rural
Partie
1
Nb partie
1
Application title
Thermo vision imaging system for bio-environment research
Keyword
NA
Application summary
A Thermo Vision System for real-time imaging and image analysis is necessary to support the research programs of Dr. Martynenko (Imaging technologies for bio-environmental management), Dr. Rupasinghe (Food bioprocessing) and Dr. Gordon (Agriculture resources management). The system consists of a programmable digital infrared camera with an additional set of lenses: (i) wide angle lens for large-scale temperature measurements, (ii) telescopic lens for long-distance temperature measurements, and (iii) close-up lens for microscopic measurements. This configuration fits the requirements of all three programs and will enable the applicants to use this instrument for multiple functions: remote real-time precision temperature measurements, monitoring of temperature gradients and spatial distribution of thermal patterns on biological interfaces. Thermal vision software, built-in interface and Labview drivers make it compatible with Labview and other instrumentation for bio-environmental research. Availability of this equipment will extend the research opportunities of the applicants in studying thermal events on the microscopic (food processing) and macroscopic (ecosystem) levels. It will result in new knowledge about temperature-induced changes in biosystems. This equipment is vital for the success of two NSERC Discovery Grants, AAFC-ABIP and NSERC/BIOCAP Strategic projects. Availability of this equipment will complement activities of other research programs currently running at NSAC: plant stress physiology (Dr. Prithiviraj) and precision agriculture (Dr. Zaman); it will also help in attracting additional resources from federal and provincial agencies and industries. Eventually, this imaging system will enhance the analytical capability and productivity of five collaborating research groups. More importantly, this equipment will be used to train 10-15 graduate students, 3-4 post-doctoral fellows and 12-15 research associates and technicians during the next five years.
