Oil spill detection and modelling solutions for Hudson and Davis Strait (NGMP ID LU06)

This project will review, evaluate and present oil slick detection and modelling solutions using Earth Observation (EO) technology for the Hudson and Davis Strait regions. The project will show how these technologies can be included in local response, including how community involvement can be integrated into preparation for and response to oil spills in local waters. The three specific objectives of the project include: 1) To review and evaluate the state of the art in EO for oil spill detection solutions that is relevant to the Hudson and Davis Strait areas; 2) To identify gaps where local knowledge and capacity can contribute to improved oil spill surveillance and response; and 3) To show how EO technology can be better integrated into response efforts in local Nunavut communities.