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Development of Hyperspectral Imaging for Aircraft De-icing by University of Manitoba

Awarded 31 Aug 2020

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Awarded31 Aug 2020

Value$156,191.28

SupplierUniversity of Manitoba

AgencyNational Defence

ProvinceCanada

CategoryResearch & Development

Ended 5y 8mo ago7mo term

Awarded 31 Aug 2020Expired 14 Mar 2021

About

National Defence awarded a contract to the University of Manitoba for engineering consulting services to develop novel hyperspectral imaging technology for fast and cost-effective removal of frozen contaminants from aircraft surfaces in Valcartier, Quebec.

The contract, valued at CAD 156,191.28, was competitively sourced.

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