Media Advisory

Defence R&D Canada Leads International Sea Trial

MA - 05.060 - October 19, 2005

DARTMOUTH, N.S. – Defence R&D Canada – Atlantic (DRDC Atlantic) will provide a briefing on one of the largest international surveillance trials ever carried out in Canada at a news conference on Thursday, October 27.

The Maritime Sensor Integration Experiment (MARSIE) is collecting data from multiple existing and experimental sensors to assist in the evaluation of surveillance technologies and improve sensors to ensure effective Canadian marine security.

Media are invited to attend the news conference where there will be a technical briefing, a display of experimental sensors used in the trial, and the opportunity to speak with scientists and conduct interviews with trial participants. Beta b-roll and CDs of photos taken during MARSIE will be available for distribution to broadcast and print journalists at the news conference.

Event: News conference
Date: Thursday, October 27, 2005
Time: 11 a.m. AST
Location: DRDC Atlantic, 9 Grove Street, Dartmouth N.S. (off Windmill Road)

Advanced registration is required , as DRDC Atlantic is a secure agency of the department of National Defence. Please register with DRDC Atlantic Communications at (902) 426-3100, extension 294 by 5 p.m. AST on Tuesday, October 25. Valid photo identification will be required in order to access the facility.

For more information visit our website at www.drdc-rddc.gc.ca .

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