Principal Investigator:Smith, Sharon S Licensed Year(s):2023202220212020
2019
Summary:
The objectives of this project are:
1) to provide baseline knowledge of permafrost and terrain conditions (specifically ground temperature and active layer thickness) and improve characterization of terrain sensitivity in the Mackenzie Valley;
2) to monitor ground temperature and active layer to detect changes in permafrost conditions resulting from surface disturbance or climate change and to ...
Principal Investigator:Smith, Sharon S Licensed Year(s):20182017201620152014201320122011
2010
2009200820072006 Summary:
The objectives of this research are:
• To provide baseline knowledge of permafrost and terrain conditions (specifically ground temperature and permafrost active layer thickness) and improve characterization of terrain sensitivity in the Mackenzie Valley.
• Monitor ground temperature and active layer to detect changes in permafrost conditions resulting from surface disturbance or climate change a...
Principal Investigator:Smith, Sharon S Licensed Year(s):
2006
Summary:
Gaps exist in the Mackenzie monitoring network in the permafrost zones north of Norman Wells, the Mackenzie Delta region and shorelines and coastlines. Enhancement of the network is essential to provide baseline information for developments such as pipelines, highways and power lines, and to assess the impact of such development and/or climate change on the environment. In this project, temperatur...