Integrating Environmental and Geomatics technologies for a Sustainable Environment Two day workshop co-sponsored by NSERC and NSCC Hilton Garden Inn, Enfield Feb 15–16th, 2007
WORKSHOP OVERVIEW Dr. Bob Maher, Senior Research Scientist Applied Geomatics Research Group, NSCC Middleton, NS
Structure Laser Diagnostic Instruments International Inc., Optech Inc, Terra Remote Sensing Inc., Golder Associates. Applications in Atlantic Canada: Annapolis valley, Bay of Fundy and other coastal areas
AGRG viewpoint Application Development Software Development Geographic Sciences Monitoring Remote Sensing
Objectives Update on new technologies Update on current AGRG applications Develop new case studies Develop new collaborations Commercialization opportunities
Case Studies Flooding and flood risk: - Charlottetown, SE New Brunswick, Annapolis Royal, River John, Oxford, Lunenburg County, Bay of Fundy Agriculture: - Blueberries, grapes, apples Monitoring and landscape change: - Meteorology network, hydrology, air quality, water quality - Fragmentation, connectivity. C-CLEAR network
Evolving Model Partnerships with government agencies Business Incubation Centre Business – led Centres of Excellence NGO network
Final Agenda Morning: Technology Providers Afternoon: AGRG Applications Evening Informal meetings
Final Agenda Tomorrow: NSERC Research Partnerships ACOA funding Collaboration under AIF Commercial Opportunities