La conception et le développement des plateformes drone hydrographique de surface à faible coûts sont pleinement insérés dans les efforts déployés par la communauté Hydrospatiale pour la génération d’un jumeau numérique des océans et des zones côtières. Une telle plateforme se veut versatile. Ainsi, différents professionnels pourront bénéficier d’une telle plateforme pour les levés en […]

The state-of-the-art of building energy management systems uses model predictive control to compare alternative control strategies prior to implementation. Climate conditions dramatically influence the control strategy selection. These rely on conventional climate forecasting that provides coarse resolution with respect to both time and space (e.g. 1 hour, 50 km). The industrial partner Green Power Labs […]

We propose a project to port an existing blood clinic simulator to an open-source platform. We anticipate implementation of the newly redesigned model into the production environment. Once the model is established with Canadian Blood Services (CBS), we will survey the IE user group (IEUG) in CBS to determine usability, identify issues and solicit enhancements […]

Immersive technologies create unique experiences by merging the real physical world to a virtual simulated reality. This technology has revolutionized the way in which organizations and many services are implemented. Recently, XR experiences have gained popularity because they can be universally displayed in any type of mobile device and do not require a headset. The […]

BC’s CleanBC Roadmap to 2030 has introduced new actions to address climate change and achieve a net-zero economy by 2050. Based on the current state of climate emergency, the development of effective and financially viable carbon removal projects is paramount. Biochar has a promising negative emissions technology that promotes atmospheric carbon capture and sequestration. The […]

La nécessité de réduire la consommation d’énergie pour le chauffage et la climatisation suscite un regain d’intérêt pour les matériaux géosourcés dans la construction des bâtiments modernes. Ces matériaux offrent de nombreux avantages en termes d’adaptation au changement climatique et de réduction des émissions de CO2 des matériaux de construction. La terre en tant que […]

The global demand for protein is increasing at a rapid pace. Certainly, the animal-based proteins alone will not be able to respond to the anticipated rise in demand. Among various sources, plant-based proteins have been identified as the most reliable option. However, they carry an undesirable taste or odor. The aim of this project is […]

The proposed research project will target the assessment of the environmental quality of Osisko lake and the implementation of a mitigation measure for lake restoration. The first master student will work on the evaluation of chemical pollution and the profiling the microbial community existing in the lake. The second master student will be in charge […]

QVRRDF is installing a small vertical-axis wind turbine in Pippy Park, on the grounds of the Fluvarium. The installation of a small wind turbine for use in an urban area requires careful planning and engineering knowledge to complete successfully. The proposed project will address each of these factors by involving key stakeholders, performing a detailed […]

Kisolite Clay, a unique BC clay, has been found to have healing properties for skin irritation and internal ailments. However, this clay is not well understood in terms of its chemical and physical properties and the mechanism underlying its antibacterial properties. During preliminary tests it was found that the pH and oxidation state of the […]

Development of a high speed quantum material synthesis microfurnace network

Due to increasing demands for novel services, advancements in non-terrestrial networks (NTNs) are seen as an effective solution to complement terrestrial networks (TNs) in under-served areas. However, the high mobility of new users, e.g., autonomous cars, in addition to that of NTN platforms, will cause extreme signal fluctuations. The latter will lead to radio link […]