Principal Investigator:Prowse, Terry D Licensed Year(s):2022202120202019
2018
20172016 Summary:
The objective of this 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 Global Positioning System (GPS). On ice snow depth is measured using a tape measure. An ice auger is used to penetrate the ice cover and evaluate if w...
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...