NWT RESEARCH DATABASE

Principal Investigator: Hicks, Faye E
Licensed Year(s): 2013 2012 2011 2010 2009 2008 2007 2006 2005 2004
Summary: The objective of the study is to develop new and updated ice jam flood forecasting models for the Town of Hay River. Researchers will observe the daily progression of river ice breakup from small aircraft (going along with the Town Flood Watch Committee...

Principal Investigator: de Rham, Laurent
Licensed Year(s): 2004
Summary: It is known that extreme flood levels within the Mackenzie River Basin are caused by ice jamming events. Analysis of open water versus ice influenced water levels at several sites within the Mackenzie River Basin will provide further quantification of th...

Principal Investigator: Sherstone, David A.
Licensed Year(s): 1993 1992 1991 1990 1988
Summary: Ice gauges are installed on river ice once the ice is strong enough to support researchers (20 gauges for the Mackenzie Delta and 15 gauges for Hay River). These gauges are read every 10 days to obtain total ice thickness, white ice thickness and snow depth. From these data, the rates of ice growth and decay can be calculated, and the approximate date of maximum ice thickness can be determined....

Principal Investigator: Sherstone, D.A.
Licensed Year(s): 1980
Summary: To conduct aerial photography surveys to identify ice jams with resultant flooding. To conduct aerial photography to identify potential non-Mackenzie Valley pipeline routes. To obtain water samples to determine sediment loads carried by the river at various times and locations....