A developing safety technology that allows users to measure ice thickness in real time was recognized with a Governor GeneralSA国际影视传媒檚 Innovation Award this week.
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Several Nunavut communities have tested or adopted SmartICE measuring devices that can be mounted to SmartQAMUTIKs. The information can be transmitted to community members via wi-fi.
SmartICE is an acronym for Sea-ice Monitoring And Real-Time Information for Coastal Environments. The project is a partnership formed among community, academic, government and industry partners.
The Governor GeneralSA国际影视传媒檚 Innovation Awards SA国际影视传媒渞ecognize and celebrate outstanding Canadian individuals, teams and organizationsSA国际影视传媒攖railblazers and creators who contribute to our countrySA国际影视传媒檚 success, who help shape our future and who inspire the next generation,SA国际影视传媒� according to the Office of the Governor General.
Only 18 innovation awards have been granted through the Office of the Governor General over the past three years.
