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GEOIDE
GEomatics for Informed DEcisions
"Geomatics Research in Canada:
the GEOIDE Experience"
NETWORK OF CENTRES
OF EXCELLENCE
Dr. Keith P.B. Thomson
Scientific Director and CEO
Dublin October 26, 2004
© 2004
Presentation Outline
Canada’s Networks of Centres of Excellence
(NCE) Program
The GEOIDE research network 1998-2005
Examples of collaborative research projects
The GEOIDE research network 2005-2012
Summary and conclusions
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The NCE Program
Permanent program of the Government of Canada,
Canada
supporting research in universities and hospitals in
partnership with private and public sectors
sectors.
Fosters synergies between creators, users and
“receptors” of knowledge
knowledge.
Addresses complex areas of critical importance to
Canada.
Canada
Multidisciplinary research, from basic to applied, in a
variety of disciplines
disciplines.
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Why Canada Built Networks
VAST
COUNTRY
DISPERSED
INSTITUTIONS
LINK
STRENGTHS
AquaNet
TL•NCE PENCE
SFM
CGDN
CBDN
CREATE CRITICAL
MASS
ISIS
Wood-Pulps
GEOIDE
CIPI
CANVAC
IRIS
CITR
CSN
CAN MITACS
Auto21
CLLRnet
StemNet
CWN
Micronet
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NCEs in Context
NCE
Funding
$77M (49M€)
Federal Funding
of University R&D
$1,431M (90M€)
$6,815(4,5M€)
R&D in University
R&D in Canada
$20,871M
(13,10M€)
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The GEOIDE Network
1998-2005
2003-2004
180 Students
137 Researchers
91 Firms
52 Agencies
27 Projects
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Research Excellence
Networking & Partnership
HQP
Knowledge & Technology
Exchange & Exploitation
Management
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Excellence of the Research Program
Implementation of a R&D networking culture for
Canadian geomatics
Multidisciplinary Research Integration across the R&D
Matrix
A productive and innovative Research Program
responding to the needs of stakeholders and
Canadian society
Penetration of new sectors with existing and new
geomatics technologies
Strategic Investment Program (2003) for short-term high
risk geomatics research geared to commercialisation
and social benefits
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Development of HQP
An internationally competitive training program:
Geoide Students’
Network
Summer
School
International
visibility
Student
programs
Training
productivity
Increase in the number of degree programs in
geomatics in Canada
New programs at Sherbrooke, York, Victoria and
Ryerson
354 Graduate students since 1998
Total HQP 541
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Networking and Partnerships
National &
International
outreach
Stakeholder
&
Partners
NCE Funding
1998-2005 13,2M€
$
Support from non NCE sources ≈ 11M€
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Knowledge and Technology
Exchange and Exploitation
A well developed Knowledge
Exchange Program:
Research publications
Annual Meeting (150-200 attendees per year)
Workshops – Pro-active Workshop Program
Vision Initiatives (Technology Trends, Women in
Geomatics, Sustainable Development, Geomatics
and Children)
Technology Kits
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Technology Exchange
Innovative research with commercial deliverables
High uptake of Research results by the public and
private sectors
Business Development and Marketing Committee
Outreach to students, researchers and university
TT on commercialization and IP protection
Well developed and well managed
commercialization process
Market Development Fund
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Market Development Fund (MDF)
Business Plans
Total Spending
By March 2005
≈ $320,000
Market Studies
3 Spin-off
Companies
14 MDF Projects
funded since
2002
1 project in
evaluation
IP Protection
2 Patents
6 licences
1 licence under
negotiation
Evaluation by External Expertise
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GEOIDE IMPACTS
A new multidisciplinary and networking culture
for Canadian geomatics
Innovative and multidisciplinary research
program with commercial deliverables
Internationally competitive training program
Penetrated new sectors with geomatics
technologies
Outreach nationally and internationally
A mature network with a strong and effective
Business Centre
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Network Structure
Board of Directors
Scientific Director
Research Management
Committee
-Theme & Thrust Leaders-Project Leaders-
GEOIDE Inc.
GEOIDE
Students’ Network
Business
Development &
Marketing Committee
-Researchers-
-Students,
professionals
& affiliates-
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GEOIDE Project Examples
Image fusion
algorithm developed
under data fusion
project
Pan sharpening
software product can
be used with set of
images
Software licensed to
PCI and Digital Globe
QuickBird 0.7m
Pan
2.8m MS
MS, UNB Fusion
CourtesyDigital
DigitalGlobe
Globe
Courtesy
Remote Sensing Group, GGE, UNB
May 31, 2004
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GEOIDE Project Examples
SilverEye™ product developed
in data fusion project
Patent-pending innovation
allowing collection of 3D
measurements from a single
raw, uncorrected image
3D information collection also
possible using a stereo image
pair from two different satellites
Rapid building of 3D models
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Spatial On Line Analytical Processing
Timely Informed Decision Making
GEOIDE research projects
are transforming data gathering
for leaders in health care ,
transportation and business.
Prototype on environment
health, looking at cancer and
respiratory desease and
environmental factors using a
national inventory of pollutants
Implementation of SOLAP for
analysis of the road network in
Quebec
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Real-Time Spatial Mobile Information in
Support of Energy and Resource Operations
Doctor Tao, director of York’s Geospatial Information
and Communication Technology (GeoICT) Lab.
Dr.Tao’s team developed a unique mobile GIS software, GeoEye™, for mobile
geospatial information management.
It can run on virtually any platform (PDAs, cellular phones, etc.)
Management can oversee operations over the Internet
Field workers can download maps and find marked locations, equipment or
team members.
The technology has been licensed to a Calgary-based consulting firm.
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Marine Activity Geomatics and Risk
Analysis in the Coastal Zone
Doctor Pelot, Department of Industrial Engineering, Dalhousie University
• Completion of the most comprehensive
database of Canadian marine activity ever
attempted.
• This research helped determine the
location of the 8 new substations granted
to the Canadian Coast Guard.
• The result: Better located substations
that can perform search and rescue
operations more efficiently – and save
more lives.
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Spatial Data for the retail Industry
Dr. Ken Jones, Director of the Centre for the Study of
Commercial Activity (CSCA) at Ryerson University
From monster malls to pop-up power centres, the retail industry – which
employs 20% of Canada’s workforce – has seen constant changes over the
past 15 years. Now GEOIDE research is helping retailers find true value.
Helped by early GEOIDE funding, the research has created a national database
of the retail economy – a comprehensive listing of every retail outlet in the country
was completed. The database is now updated on a monthly basis, with a
particular focus on the 300 key retailers who control the economy.
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Spatial Information for Informed Decisions in
Medical Diagnoses,Procedures, and Treatment
Doctor Janet Ronsky, Department of Mechanical and
Manufacturing Engineering, University of Calgary
The same geomatics knowledge used by satellites to study land
and water is helping a Calgary-based research team create a better
understanding of what is going on in the human body.
Evaluation of implant migration by integrating small beads into
the bone at the time of the replacement surgery
Measuring how the implant is moving in the bone by using X-rays,
information about the implant shape and computer algorithms.
Development of userfriendly tools to train surgeons and analysts
to move this procedure from a research to a clinical tool.
Strong inroads in simulating surgery on a computer screen to
explore how to precisely position a hip implant.”
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GEOIDE Strategic Plan 2005 - 2012
A multidisciplinary Network with International Outreach
ORGANISATIONS
85
Canada
5%
4% 2%
6%
4
Europe
30
6%
10
8%
5
USA
5
23%
GEOMATICS
ENGINEERING
15%
UNIVERSITIES
GEOGRAPHY
5%
9%
17%
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Strategic Plan 2005
Network Research Program
Focus and Coherence
Network Vision, Business & Research objectives
resulted from long term strategic planning with the
research community and with stakeholders from
government and industry
Research program encompasses both fundamental
and applied research
Research addresses new challenges for the social
implications of geomatics technology
Research is linked to Canada’s Innovation Strategy
Research is linked to outcomes and contributes to
National Goals
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A Network of Networks
The research plan is built upon GEOIDE’s
well developed networking structure
Each project is a
Multi-disciplinary focus is built into our project evaluation
criteria
mini-network
Priorities of our Network Partners are built into the
applications thrusts and technology themes
Networking activities are overseen by the RMC, and
guidance is provided by this entity
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Geomatics Value Chain and the GEOIDE
Research Program Delivery Framework
Instr
ume
nt
and
Com
pone
nt
Build
ers
GEOIDE R&D
Program
Thrusts
1
Dat
a
Col
lec
tor
s
Sustainable
Land & Water
Resources
2
Prima
ry
Explo
itatio
n
3
Secondary 4
Exploitation
THE GOAL:
Markets /
Sectors /
Clients
Infrastructure
& Utilities
Oceans / Marine
Aquatic
Forestry
Security &
Emergencies
Health &
Social Science
Syste
m
Integr
ation
&
Decis
ion
Supp
ort
Integrated Market-Driven
Commercializable Implementable
Research Outcomes
Mining &
Oil & Gas
Social Science
5
Environmental
Monitoring
Transport
& Disaster
Management
Health /
Epidemiology
Agriculture
Transportation
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MATRIX 2005-2009
Thrusts
Themes
Starting with19 Projects
More to be added In 2005 +
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Research Program Outcomes
New spatial referencing developments in
GEOIDE’s application Thrusts
Geomatics + IM/IT leading to value added
or unique solutions
New and enhanced decision support
systems and applications
New application areas for geomatics
technology
Geomatics solutions in the social,
humanities and health sectors
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Sustainable Land and
Marine Resources
In the early stages, GEOIDE focused on:
Image analysis,
Image interpretation and understanding,
Data integration for application development,
Spatial referencing.
The second finding cycle will:
Innovatively contribute to geomatics applications in earth sciences
(atmosphere, hydrology, oceanography);
Contribute to dynamic areas of research (hyperspectral imaging
techniques, 3D modelling, topological analysis, data fusion for
coastal mapping and salmon production);
Develop new decision-support tools for marine risk management
with a focus towards policy development.
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Innovative, original contribution
Mapping the ocean surface (Sea Surface Topography)
with geodetic and oceanographic tools
An original approach to solve this worldwide problem: combining
Geodesy (GPS, Satellite altimetry, LEO gravity models) and
Oceanography tools (ocean dynamic modeling)
Space gravimetry contributions to Earth Science
Exploit the great potential of three satellite missions: CHAMP
(2000), GRACE (2004) and GOCE (2006-2007)
Establish a Canadian satellite gravity data processing centre;
Novel products in geomatics, hydrology, glaciology, geodynamics
and oceanography like space-gravimetric water budget estimates
(soil moisture, SWE) for river basins to be integrated in an
hydrological model.
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New decision-support tools
Coastal Security and Risk Management
using GIS and Spatial Analysis
Develop a versatile and robust models of maritime traffic, and
coastal characteristics according to security considerations.
A major contribution to the understanding of traffic patterns and
how to incorporate them into policy.
Application: New decision support tools regarding coastal
security and sustainable development in the coastal zone
Users: Transport Canada, Coast Guard, Fisheries and Ocean,
Defense and Environment Canada
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Health and Social Science Thrust
Earlier work was focused on:
Access to and creation of
appropriate databases.
Transition / evolution to :
Extension of geomatics functionality to support new
applications and improved policy formulation,
Applications in understanding health and social
sciences through integration with geomatics
information and analysis into new innovative areas,
Expansion and application of geomatics into new
spatial decision support areas.
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Health and Social Science Thrust
Supporting New Research Areas:
Interactive sustainable community
development and the value of landscape
visualization
Improved primary care management for
chronic diseases
Archaeological geomatics-based excavation
model in three and four dimensions
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Health and Social Science Thrust
Advancing Geomatics technologies:
Advanced spatial statistics
Multi-agent geo-simulation modelling (MAGS)
Geo-visualization/ landscape visualization
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Transport and Disaster Management
Earlier work led to an enhanced capacity to:
Monitor and manage transport networks (spatial referencing, real time
mapping, public transport, urban growth, shipping, new technology)
Monitor and mitigate disaster (spatial referencing, natural hazards,
search and rescue operations, new technology)
The second funding cycle
extends this research.
Application Areas:
Transportation (GPS, INS, MEMS)
Navigational support using multisensor systems (GPS, INS, MEMS)
New satellite applications (Galileo, LEO)
Data fusion to support disaster management scenarios
Dynamics of crowd movement in the context of disaster scenarios
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Transport and Disaster
Management
Supporting New Research Areas
Global Navigation Satellite System - GNSS
Multisensor Systems (integration – algorithms)
Wireless Spatial Networks (multipurpose)
Data fusion for disaster management (flow,
flood, ice)
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Networking & Partnerships
Strategic Investment Program (SII)
A Key Element in the Second Funding Cycle
Funds short-term innovative projects
linked to stakeholders’ needs
SII Program will strengthen ongoing
networking but will also bring: (400,000€)
new researchers
new stakeholders
leverage and addition of non-NCE funds for research
add innovation to the research program
and help to engage industry in our R&D
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Knowledge & Technology Exchange
& Exploitation ( key Elements)
Strategic Investment
Strategic Workshops
Innovation Strategy
Market Development Fund (MDF)
GEOIDE Students’ Network (GSN)
GEOIDE Summer School (GSN)
Annual Scientific Meeting
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Bridging the gap
GEOIDE provides an important role in filling
the well-recognized gap between discovery of
new knowledge and its deployment in the
marketplace i.e., helps guide the research
and assist the commercialization process.
It is especially valuable to SMEs that work
with GEOIDE to identify markets and develop
solutions.
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CLOSING REMARKS
The GEOIDE Network:
provides a world-class sustainable network
environment for the continued growth of
geomatics talent and capabilities in Canada
Interfaces with industry partners to develop
innovative, commercial capabilities to
compete in the international marketplace.
track record of experienced Leadership that
provides for a sound management structure
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CLOSING REMARKS
GEOIDE intends to maintain its Agenda
Setting and Leadership role in:
Excellent, Innovative and Multi-disciplinary Research
Networking (international networking)
HQP training
Partnership & Outreach
Vision and Knowledge Exchange
Bringing commercial and social benefits to society
Return on Investment
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Natural Ressources
Canada
Ressources Naturelles
Canada
Fisheries and Oceans
Canada
National
Defence
Pêche et Océans
Canada
Défence
Nationale
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Health and Social Science Thrust
Advancing Geomatics technologies:
GIS
Multi-agent geo-simulation modelling (MAGS)
Geo-visualization/ landscape visualization
Advanced spatial statistics
Participatory research and landscape &
information visualization (Circuits)
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