Canadian Research and Development Classification (CRDC) 2020 Version 1.0 - Socioeconomic Objective (SEO)

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Canadian Research and Development Classification (CRDC) 2020 Version 1.0 - Socioeconomic Objective (SEO)
Introduction

RDS101 - Exploration and exploitation of the earth

This division is a socioeconomic objective which covers research and experimental development (R&D) activities with objectives related to the exploration of the Earth's crust and mantle, seas, oceans and atmosphere, as well as for R&D activities on their exploitation. It also includes climatic and meteorological research, polar exploration and hydrology. It does not include R&D activities related to soil improvement (objective 4 or RDS104), land use or fishing (objective 8 or RDS108), or pollution (objective 2 or RDS102).

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Canadian Research and Development Classification (CRDC) 2020 Version 1.0 - Socioeconomic Objective (SEO) - Classification structure
Code Group
RDS10101Mineral exploration Mineral exploration
RDS10102Energy resources exploration Energy resources exploration
RDS10103Atmosphere and weather Atmosphere and weather
RDS10104Climate and climate change Climate and climate change
RDS10105Water and hydrology Water and hydrology
RDS10199Exploration and exploitation of the earth, n.e.c. Exploration and exploitation of the earth, n.e.c.
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