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Alberta High Resolution Wetland Inventory Methodology Development – Year two

This project aims to operationalize innovative methods for developing cost effective wetland inventories across Alberta by use of numerous sources of remote sensing data, namely light detection and ranging (LiDAR), synthetic aperture Radar (SAR), and optical imagery. The project will formalize a mapping specification, develop training and validation datasets (available in-kind from the academic supervisor and industry partner), and review literature to identify candidate data platforms and mapping methodologies that have the potential to meet the requirements of the Alberta Wetland Classification System (AWCS) and the Canadian Wetland Inventory (CWI) data model. A workflow will be developed to integrate candidate data sources and methodologies to yield high resolution wetland mapping and attribution. Project deliverables will support the implementation of Alberta Wetland Policy and North American Waterfowl Management Plan (NAWMP) Habitat Restoration and mitigation programs.

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Faculty Supervisor:

Christopher Hopkinson

Student:

Partner:

Ducks Unlimited Canada (AB);University of Lethbridge

Discipline:

Earth science

Sector:

Other services (except public administration); Professional, scientific and technical services

University:

University of Lethbridge

Program:

Elevate

Evaluating the effectiveness of real time image filtering in multi-platform live broadcasting and interactive VR installations as means for artistic expression

There are several platforms that allow users to share real time video with the public. However, these platforms lack the tools that would allow creative professionals to create artistic video compositions extemporaneously. Our prior research assessed the potential for artistic expression within live video broadcasting by developing and integrating new creative tools within the Generate platform, a mobile tool for dynamic artistic video compositions. Behavioral analysis provided the information to determine the effectiveness and relevance of video art in an online real time nature. This research proposal will focus on two areas of investigation: (1) multi-platform live broadcasting and (2) interactive VR installations.

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Faculty Supervisor:

David Fracchia

Student:

Partner:

Generate Software Inc

Discipline:

Sociology

Sector:

Information and cultural industries

University:

Simon Fraser University - Centre for Digital Media

Program:

Accelerate

Alberta High Resolution Wetland Inventory Methodology Development

This project aims to operationalize innovative methods for developing cost effective wetland inventories across Alberta by use of numerous sources of remote sensing data, namely light detection and ranging (LiDAR), synthetic aperture Radar (SAR), and optical imagery. The project will formalize a mapping specification, develop training and validation datasets (available in-kind from the academic supervisor and industry partner), and review literature to identify candidate data platforms and mapping methodologies that have the potential to meet the requirements of the Alberta Wetland Classification System (AWCS) and the Canadian Wetland Inventory (CWI) data model. A workflow will be developed to integrate candidate data sources and methodologies to yield high resolution wetland mapping and attribution. Project deliverables will support the implementation of Alberta Wetland Policy and North American Waterfowl Management Plan (NAWMP) Habitat Restoration and mitigation programs.

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Faculty Supervisor:

Christopher Hopkinson

Student:

Partner:

Ducks Unlimited Canada (AB);University of Lethbridge

Discipline:

Earth science

Sector:

Other services (except public administration); Professional, scientific and technical services

University:

University of Lethbridge

Program:

Elevate

Development of a hybrid seismic data inversion method for determining well-drilling location at complex geophysical area – Year two

Due to the current economic downturn, especially the lower crude oil price, the drilling success rate become the most important goal for any oil/gas company. For a start-up company, any failure in drilling will be a disaster. To this end, the Deep Treasure Corp wishes that through the combination of mature hydrocarbon prediction techniques and new research results in seismic inversion, the success rate of hydrocarbon prediction, the theoretical basis for well placement can be provided in Roncott field, which will improve the success rate in drilling. The University of Calgary is one of Canada’s top research institutes, especially in the areas of exploration geophysics, seismic data processing and petroleum engineering. On the other hand, Deep Treasure Corp, with a short operating history, is lack of expertise in . TO BE CONT’D

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Faculty Supervisor:

Wenyuan Liao

Student:

Partner:

Deep Treasure Corp;University of Calgary

Discipline:

Mathematics

Sector:

Mining

University:

University of Calgary

Program:

Elevate

Development of a hybrid seismic data inversion method for determining well-drilling location at complex geophysical area

Due to the current economic downturn, especially the lower crude oil price, the drilling success rate become the most important goal for any oil/gas company. For a start-up company, any failure in drilling will be a disaster. To this end, the Deep Treasure Corp wishes that through the combination of mature hydrocarbon prediction techniques and new research results in seismic inversion, the success rate of hydrocarbon prediction, the theoretical basis for well placement can be provided in Roncott field, which will improve the success rate in drilling. The University of Calgary is one of Canada’s top research institutes, especially in the areas of exploration geophysics, seismic data processing and petroleum engineering. On the other hand, Deep Treasure Corp, with a short operating history, is lack of expertise in . The company will collaborate with researchers from University of Calgary to access the most up-to-date research results in seismic waveform inversion, and the most advanced technology available in precise well placement, so that the drilling success rate can be improved to reduced drilling cost and environment impact. TO BE CONT’D

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Faculty Supervisor:

Wenyuan Liao

Student:

Partner:

Deep Treasure Corp;University of Calgary

Discipline:

Mathematics

Sector:

Mining

University:

University of Calgary

Program:

Elevate

Building and testing the prototype of newly developed compressed air vehicle power system

The construction of a recently developed pneumatic vehicle prototype is planned aiming at concept proof through light vehicle prototyping. The system considered is described in patent application for a novel compressed air / electric vehicle (ANCHEV) having a pneumatic system which works independently, but in conjunction with the electric system. There are air motors and electric drives installed at the shaft of each wheel. The vehicle is equipped with a large size battery and a compressed air tank.

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Faculty Supervisor:

Ibrahim Dincer

Student:

Partner:

Antrobus Consulting Ltd

Discipline:

Engineering

Sector:

Manufacturing

University:

University of Ontario Institute of Technology

Program:

Accelerate

Malicious Traffic Predictive Indicators in Content Delivery Networks: a Big Data Analytics Approach

Content Delivery Networks (CDNs) represent the up-to-date standard to transfer data through on-growing Internet. They are designed to manage traffic streams to avoid network problems. Despite the fact that CDNs attempt to satisfy security requirements (authentication, data privacy and integrity), they face rising innovative threats, observable in the cyber-space. The main objective of this project is to design, implement and test new methods to detect and prevent maliciousness in CDNs. We aim at building an alternative solution to classical Web Application Firewalls (WAFs). We intend to leverage new technologies based on the big data analytics using network traffic streams. The project objectives fall into the use of big data analytical framework to extract key features from CDNs’ logs to identify existing and new cyber-threats. Additionally, we intend to use the specificities of Telecom networks such as the availability of user IDs and flow control in EPC networks to further complete our approach. As being one of the key player in CDNs’ market, the partner organization has a high interest to integrate a data analytical approach to corroborate security in such networks.

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Faculty Supervisor:

Mourad Debbabi

Student:

Partner:

Ericsson Canada Inc (Montreal, QC)

Discipline:

Computer science

Sector:

Information and cultural industries; Professional, scientific and technical services

University:

Concordia University

Program:

Elevate

Application of Variable Speed Drives for Improved Grinding Energy Efficiency

The research program is aimed at developing operating systems that enable grinding mill speeds to be controlled in responses to variations in ore properties. Although there are studies that show speed control can improve productivity and significantly reduce energy requirements, mines presently used fixed speed systems for their ball and tower mills. With development of new variable speed drive systems that can retrofitted to the fixed speed systems, there is an opportunity for mines to introduce the technology for their operation. Present models are inadequate for quantifying the improvements that can be realized and the only means of developing better models that accurately predict full scale benefits is via plant studies and trails that can be used to calibrate and validate the models. Such research will support the development of the operating strategies and control systems for mines that incorporate the variable speed drives.

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Faculty Supervisor:

Bern Klein

Student:

Partner:

BC Hydro (Vancouver, BC);Ingeteam Power Technology

Discipline:

Engineering

Sector:

Utilities

University:

The University of British Columbia

Program:

Accelerate

Approches génétiques à haut-débit appliquées au métabolisme microbien pour laprévention et le traitement des défauts de saveur du sirop d’érable

Des métabolites présents dans la sève d’érable sont responsables d’un défaut de saveur de plus en plus préoccupant pour l’industrie acéricole, le défaut de « bourgeon ». Les objectifs du projet sont d’explorer les voies de traitement microbiologique possible dans la sève ainsi que dans le sirop d’érable:
1. Étudier par des approches de séquençage à haut-débit, le métabolisme de divers microorganismes dans de la sève de qualité en contraste avec de la sève de « bourgeon » pour identifier les microorganismes ayant le meilleur potentiel pour métaboliser les précurseurs de défauts de saveur et ainsi neutraliser ces défauts avant leur apparition.
2. À l’aide d’outils génétiques, utiliser le métabolisme de la levure comme rapporteur pour identifier des enzymes capables de dégrader les molécules responsables de divers types de défauts de saveur dans le sirop d’érable.

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Faculty Supervisor:

Christian Landry

Student:

Partner:

Centre ACER

Discipline:

Life Sciences

Sector:

Agriculture and Food; Biotechnology

University:

Université Laval

Program:

Accelerate

The Database of Religious History: Big Data Approaches to Religious Cultural History

The Database of Religious History (DRH) is an online encyclopedia that systematically collects information on religious groups, providing a novel resource for both the scientific and religious studies communities. It solves two pressing needs: For scientists testing hypotheses about the cultural evolution of religion, it provides an unprecedented, infinitely-expandable, standardized, expert-sourced database. For the religious studies community facing information overload unmanageable with current technologies, it serves as a forum for scholarly debate and an instantly accessible record of current scholarly opinion, sourced from a global community and brought together on a multilingual, open-source platform. By Spring 2018, we intend to have at least 800 entries, a more user-friendly database and engaging visualization tools, and to have established the DRH as a non-profit foundation that will continue as an ever-growing resource for both the scholarly community and general public.

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Faculty Supervisor:

Mark Collard;Edward Slingerland

Student:

Partner:

Pieoneers Web Technologies Inc

Discipline:

Sociology

Sector:

Information and cultural industries

University:

Simon Fraser University

Program:

Accelerate

Cited: Partnered Knowledge Mobilization Between Research and Media Organizations

Cited is a multi-media program that tells stories about research and academia to a general audience. It is experimenting with a unique co-creative approach that puts students, journalists, and researchers together on the same team. Mitacs interns will work with Cited media partners to conduct original research that builds interviews, documentaries, and other media related to research and academia—particularly in the social sciences and humanities. These will be distrusted widely through a network of partners across North America.

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Faculty Supervisor:

Allen Sens;Candis Callison

Student:

Partner:

XE Live Broadcast

Discipline:

Sociology

Sector:

Information and cultural industries

University:

The University of British Columbia

Program:

Accelerate

Microbiologically Influenced Corrosion: Innovating molecular methods for enhanced diagnostics and optimal treatment strategies

“Microbiologically influenced corrosion (MIC) is a costly problem faced by many industrial sectors. Currently practised MIC diagnostic methods recognise the presence of microbes, but are incapable of identifying exactly which microbes are present, and their potential role in possible corrosion events. This disconnect often leads to sub-optimal corrosion management strategies, and even wastage of treatment resources. Novel DNA-based (molecular) MIC diagnostic techniques offer distinct advantages over traditional culture-based methods, but involve complex workflows and extensive off-site analyses. Leveraging the expertise of the proposed fellow, OSP Microcheck intends to research and develop an innovative product line that would streamline molecular MIC diagnostics by allowing DNA extraction (representative of the community) and even select molecular analyses to readily occur in-field alongside conventional, routine assays. DNA obtained will be subjected to two molecular analyses, 16S metagenomics and functional gene qPCR. Working closely with OSP’s clients, this data will be used to lead a scientific exploration of the relationships, causations, and correlations between MIC events, microbial communities and treatment/prevention strategies. TO BE CONT’D

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Faculty Supervisor:

Raymond Turner

Student:

Partner:

OSP Microcheck Inc;University of Calgary

Discipline:

Life Sciences

Sector:

Mining

University:

University of Calgary

Program:

Elevate

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