1. Applied Geomatics Research and the Energy Sector
Dr. Bob Maher
Senior Research Scientist
Applied Geomatics Research Group, Middleton Campus

2. Wind Atlas of Nova Scotia
Proponent Ed Glover
Partners:
Nova Scotia Power
Dalhousie University (Larry Hughes)
Aspect
Slope
Road Proximity
Powerline Proximity
Criteria:
Wind Speed
Surface Roughness
Protected Areas
Elevation
Suitability
Poor (0)
Favorable (255)

3. YES Applying our knowledge.
Based on these results, were favorable sites chosen for turbines currently in Nova Scotia?
YES
Wind energy development suitability index
4-Year average wind speed at 30m.
NSPI Turbine
NSPI Turbine
NSPI Turbine
Poor
Very Good
Poor < 4
Fair 4–6.5
Good 6.5-8
Very Good >8

4. Offshore Mapping
Funded under PRAC
Work by Maria Healy, Robin Harvey
Partners:
Ken Lee, DFO
Heiner Josenhans, NRCAN

5. New Opportunities
BioVision
Site selection
Evaluation of available biomass
Partner with WVDA
LNG
Environmental impact assessment

6. New Opportunities (LiDAR technology)
AGRG has new airborne LiDAR system from Optech
Funded by CFI
Developing application program:
Terrain analysis
Flood risk mapping
Forest canopy

7. Bouctouche

8. Conclusions
AGRG has used Geomatics technologies for research into alternative energy (wind) and mapping offshore resources
New technologies allow us to undertake landscape assessment (NSERC funding) i.e. EIA and other applications