There is an existing system. The objective of this project is to maintain the current capacity of the G.N.W.T. Lightning Location System. To ensure its capacity, regular replacement of sensors and systems is required. For anybody who has been to the fire centre in Fort Smith, they have these sensors set up across the North that allow you to triangulate every lightning strike that hits the Territory to see where there is potential fire and determine how to respond. We provide information to ENR, to Power Corp, to Parks Canada, and in Alberta as well, where we have a Memorandum of Agreement. This is an existing system needing some upgrades, where the sensor cost is $52,000 and, of course, the proprietary software can cost anywhere between $75,000 and $100,000.
Michael Miltenberger on Bill 1 Interim Appropriation Act, 2008-2009
In the Legislative Assembly on February 19th, 2008. See this statement in context.
Bill 1 Interim Appropriation Act, 2008-2009
Consideration in Committee of the Whole of Bills and Other Matters
February 18th, 2008
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