Principal Investigator:Prowse, Terry D Licensed Year(s):20222021202020192018
2017
2016 Summary:
The objective of this research project is to complete on ice snow depth, ice thickness and composition survey along with collection under ice core water quality and biological information.
Sample locations from previous years are located using a handheld GPS. On ice snow depth is measured using a tape measure. An ice auger is used to penetrate the ice cover and evaluate if white ice is present...
Principal Investigator:Prowse, Terry D Licensed Year(s):
2008
2007200620052004 Summary:
The objective of this study is to quantify the frequency and magnitude of ice jams in the Mackenzie River Delta; the hydroclimatic conditions controlling the occurrence of ice jams and associated floods; to develop a hydraulic model of ice jamming for the Mackenzie Delta, and to investigate the importance of deep scour holes in the Mackenzie River.
Quarterly field trips are scheduled for mid-Ma...