Spotlight on Science & Technology (S&T)

Northern Watch: a Window into Canadian Arctic Surveillance

Ecotourism, climate change, and arctic sovereignty have renewed international public and commercial interest in the Canadian Arctic. With this increased interest, it becomes even more crucial for Canada to have an awareness for northern activities and events that could affect its security, safety, economy, and environment.

In response, Defence Research and Development Canada (DRDC) has initiated a Technology Demonstration Program project called "Northern Watch" that will provide the Department of National Defence with potential cost-effective technological options for northern surveillance on the water, underwater, on land, and in the air.

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