Subventions et des contributions :

Subvention ou bourse octroyée s'appliquant à plus d'un exercice financier (2017-2018 à 2018-2019).

This project is a collaboration between Arc'teyx and Dr. Matthew White to assess a novel lightweightx000D
emergency shelter system for backcountry emergencies.x000D
The anticipated outcome of the project is a demonstration of the efficacy and performance of an Arc'teryxx000D
novel lightweight emergency shelter system to be employed in outdoor rescues.x000D
Arc'teryx has identified a critical need for research to understand how best to design a novel lightweightx000D
emergency shelter system so as to maximize thermal comfort and safety of rescuers and patients in coldx000D
temperature, remote backcountry emergency settings. Recreationalists, outdoor workers, military, and searchx000D
and rescue (SAR) personnel often engage in activities in remote environments where immobilization due tox000D
injury, weather, or other hazards is likely. There is a need for better lightweight emergency shelters for thesex000D
groups to protect themselves against hypothermia and cold injury in such extreme environmental settings.x000D
Together with the experts at SFU, this project will help train new experts and provide new methods to help thex000D
Arc'teryx team to design the best lightweight emergency shelter system for use by active Canadians in harshx000D
and cold environments.x000D
Economic benefits to Canada include contributions to building of expertise in highly qualified personnel in thex000D
rapidly expanding SAR and technical apparel industry sector. Environmental benefits include better outcomesx000D
and less resources/personnel needed for backcountry rescues. Social benefits include development of advancedx000D
and safe group rescue methods.