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Forage Intercropping Drone Applications in Silage Corn

This project explores the effectiveness of broadcast seed applications through DJI AGRAS T40 drone technology for intercropping select forages within established silage corn fields in Southeast Alberta.
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Motion Capture

Kinetisense, a Medicine Hat-based technology company, developed the world’s first patented marker-less motion capture system, to be used with the Temi Robot for the Tele-rehab 2.0 system. 
 
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Irrigation Management

This research project aims to enhance water-use efficiency in timothy hay production through data-driven irrigation management, including soil sensor data and optimizing irrigation scheduling.
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Myco-Remediation

Using bioremediation rather than traditional forms of contaminate removal reduces the introduction of chemicals, has low energy inputs, reduces the chances of negatively changing soil properties, and allows for in situ and ex situ remediation.
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Living Labs Urban Tree Study

A research project utilizing soil sensors to measure the amount of irrigation needed for greenery within the campus, as well as soil conditions in the nearby coulee. 
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RPAS Initiative

Remotely Piloted Aircraft Systems (RPAS), or drones, are a transformative technology with many positive ramifications for Alberta. 
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Barley Crop Monitoring

This demonstration project will determine the impact that data collected by drone can have on regular operations for a Southeastern Alberta barley farmer.
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Multi-Variety Dryland Wheat Trial

This project examines the performance of a multi-wheat variety blend versus a single wheat variety under dryland growing conditions in Southeastern Alberta.
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Beehive Management

This research project explores the potential benefits of insulation on beehive productivity by comparing traditional versus insulated beehives.
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Portable Trust Library

The Web 7.0 Portable Trust Library is used to provide software support for the trust operations required to develop trusted personal agents across multiple operating system environments.
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