Articles - Defence Research and Development Canada
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Supporting emergency management officials during the Fort McMurray wildfire responseMay 2, 2017 In May 2016, a wildfire began ravaging Fort McMurray and surrounding areas, leading to the evacuation of more than 80,000 residents. As first responders battled the blaze and emergency management officials worked tirelessly to coordinate efforts, several organizations, including Defence Research and Development Canada’s Centre for Security Science (DRDC CSS), worked behind the scene to provide advice and support... |
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Defence scientist was contender for spot as Canadian AstronautMarch 24, 2017 The Canadian Space Agency (CSA) is looking to recruit two new astronauts through its fourth astronaut recruitment campaign. Thomas Karakolis a defence scientist at Defence Research and Development Canada (DRDC) was hoping to be one of them... |
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Canadian and Australian experts run experiments at Shirleys BayMarch, 14 2017 For the first time, Canadian and Australian experts recently conducted joint electronic warfare targeting experiments at the Canadian Forces Warfare Centre (CFWC) in Shirleys Bay, Ottawa... |
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Statement - First workshop of the new Institute for Research in Defence and SecurityFebruary 27, 2017 Dr. Marc Fortin, ADM (Science and Technology) and CEO Defence Research and Development Canada, made the following statement... |
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Exercise ATHENA photo galleryFebruary 27, 2017 This train derailment exercise, known as Exercise Athéna, was held on 25-26 February, 2017, at the Institut Maritime du Québec in Lévis, Québec. Transport Canada (TC) hosted this event in partnership with Defence Research and Development Canada’s Centre for Security Science (DRDC CSS)... |
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Genetic sequencing could help diagnose PTSDJanuary 23, 2017 Defence research scientists are developing a study on how post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) may be linked to certain genes which may help with diagnosis and treatment. Every person has a particular set of genes that act like recipes for a variety of traits. Some human genes are different depending on the person. These are the genes that make us unique, determining everything from eye colour to height to brain chemistry. While genomics — the study of genes and what they do... |
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Canadian Army uses science to enhance multinational interoperabilityJanuary 18, 2017 The Canadian Army recently joined colleagues from 17 other partner nations to test and assess the interoperability of their various systems and networks... |
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Exercise UNMANNED WARRIOR: an international exercise using autonomous tech to detect underwater minesDecember 13, 2016 The area surrounding Scotland’s Isle of Skye was speckled with ships, and unmanned vehicles in the sky, on the ocean’s surface and below it, all working together to detect and neutralize a minefield on the seafloor... |
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Neck pain research yields solutionsOctober 31, 2016 Neck pain is a common complaint among CH-146 Griffon helicopter pilots and flight engineers, and the Canadian Armed Forces (CAF) is looking for solutions to the problem... |
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Defence researches audio warning in the cockpitOctober 26, 2016 When it comes to cockpit audio warnings, is the male or female voice more effective for getting the attention of pilots? This is something investigated by scientists at Defence Research and Development Canada (DRDC), Toronto Research Centre... |
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The Canada - U.S. Enhanced Resiliency Experiment IV (CAUSE IV) - Vignette 2October 25, 2016 Canada and the United States came together from April 26 to 28, 2016 to assess technologies that can help their respective emergency management officials and responders communicate and exchange information more efficiently during an emergency situation touching both sides of the border... |
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The Canada - U.S. Enhanced Resiliency Experiment IV (CAUSE IV) - Vignette 1October 25, 2016 Canada and the United States came together from April 26 to 28, 2016 to assess technologies that can help their respective emergency management officials and responders communicate and exchange information more efficiently during an emergency situation touching both sides of the border... |
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Extreme expedition: testing prototype vehicles in Canada's ArcticJuly 7, 2016 Operation NUNALIVUT proved an ideal circumstance for a Defence Research and Development Canada (DRDC) team to test prototype vehicles in the extreme environment of the high Arctic and during active Canadian Armed Forces (CAF) operations... |
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Wildfire disaster scenario: New report highlights how new communication technologies improve emergency responseJune 1, 2016 The Canada – United States (U.S.) border is the longest international border in the world, reaching almost 9,000 km. This poses major challenges when it comes to emergency response, including efficient cross-border sharing of information during emergencies that affect both countries... |
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Multi-target tracker software enhances commercial radar productsMay 28, 2015 Software that enables radar to track multiple targets at the same time has been added to the sigma S6 radar product line developed by Rutter Inc., a Canadian company based in St. John’s, Newfoundland... |
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Where there's smoke there's fire: Researchers enhance forecasting system to better predict smoke patternsMay 19, 2015 The inhalation of wildfire smoke can have significant impacts on the health and safety of Canadians. It can aggravate pre- existing illnesses such as heart and lung disease and is particularly harmful to children and seniors. It can also cause uncomfortable symptoms such as coughing, breathing difficulties and irritated eyes... |
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Spring 2015 geobuoy comparison trialMay 15, 2015 For roughly two weeks this spring from late April to early May a team of scientists, technologists and logistics support staff from Defence Research and Development Canada (DRDC) evaluated the performance of newly improved geobuoys on behalf of the Royal Canadian Air Force (RCAF)... |
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Tapping into social media and digital volunteers to improve disaster recovery operationsMay 7, 2015 A strong online presence was a key component allowing digital volunteers to help during recovery operations following a fictional Hurricane. These tech savvy individuals can work online from anywhere in the world, gathering and analysing social media data to provide a variety of information services to emergency professionals and government organizations during disasters... |
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A legacy of research in a harsh environmentApril 30, 2015 Alert, Nunavut sits at the northern tip of Ellesmere Island in Canada’s High Arctic. It is the most northern permanently inhabited location in the world. Defence Research and Development Canada (DRDC) has been conducting research at Alert and in the High Arctic for the past 60 years... |
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Searching uncharted Arctic waters for Franklin's lost shipsMarch 16, 2015 When modern-day Canadian explorers made what has been described as the discovery of the century by finding one of Sir John Franklin’s lost ships, defence scientists were honoured to be part of the 2014 Victoria Strait Expedition... |
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DRDC's experimental proving ground supports CAF, allied readinessMarch 10, 2015 Decontaminating a radiological source, responding to a natural disaster or deploying to the site of a suspected terrorist attack – these are just some of the activities that the Canadian Armed Forces (CAF) have to be prepared for... |
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Dr. Simona Verga: physicist, teammate, athlete and motherMarch 6, 2015 Since its inception in 2006, Dr. Simona Verga has been part of the hard working team at Defence Research and Development Canada. For seven years, she has worked as an Operations Research Analyst, providing decision support to internal and external clients through advice and guidance... |
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The evolution of the smart gunFebruary 9, 2015 More firepower, improved accuracy and smart integrated accessories that connect to command and control networks are the headline features of the new integrated assault rifle concept that Defence Research and Development Canada (DRDC) and Colt Canada have developed for the Canadian Armed Forces (CAF)... |
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DRDC technology supports safer and smoother landings at sea for the Royal Canadian NavyDecember 1, 2014 Conducting helicopter operations from Royal Canadian Navy (RCN) ships is a complex and dangerous procedure requiring the highest degree of safety. Defence Research and Development Canada (DRDC) has developed a specialized system which has the potential to increase the safety of complex at-sea operations and ensure safer and smoother helicopter landings on RCN ships... |
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Retweet, like or share: How social media is changing the face of emergency managementNovember 3, 2014 It’s no longer unusual to learn about a severe weather warning or police manhunt through a “tweet” or a “wall post”. These words refer to common practices on Twitter and Facebook, but were not part of our vocabulary a decade ago. Today, whether it is for personal or professional reasons, the majority of Canadians are engaging with one another through social media websites every day... |
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DRDC's CAN LEAP course an important tool in assessing soldier combat mobilitySeptember 30, 2014 Enemy threats and counter-insurgency operations have dramatically increased the focus on soldier personal protective equipment (PPE) and its critical role in ensuring survivability and mission outcomes... |
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New portal instantly shares information between Government of Canada Operations CentresSeptember 24, 2014 Collaboration between different Government of Canada departments during significant events and emergencies is critical. As a situation unfolds, departments must be able to quickly track and manage information to help protect Canadians... |
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Tactical wearables and the self-organizing networkAugust 19, 2014 DRDC is conducting a series of trials to improve the performance and security of mobile ad hoc networks which aim to enable rapid decision making for dispersed operations. The first trial tested the tracking of a target on the move... |
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Keeping hazards at a robot arm's lengthJuly 11, 2014 A team of military responders hunker down behind sand bags, periodically peering over the top to watch a group of vehicles’ lights fade into the blackness of night. When the lights disappear entirely from their line of sight, the team’s focus quickly shifts back to the operator manning a control station... |
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DRDC: Science, Technology and Knowledge for Canada's Defence and SecurityOctober 17, 2013
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