NWT RESEARCH DATABASE

Principal Investigator: Sofko, George J
Licensed Year(s): 1994
Summary: The Sapphire North Radar System uses 2 transmitters, at Sachs Harbour and Rankin Inlet, and a common receiver at Yellowknife. This system measures speeds of structures in the ionosphere (upper atmosphere) in order to study the transfer of energy from the solar wind to the earth. This energy transfer is most apparent during "magnetic storms" when there are displays of northern lights. The researc...

Principal Investigator: Stevenson, John
Licensed Year(s): 1994 1993
Summary: The Department of Renewable Resources, in consultation with Hunters and Trappers organizations, is conducting a survey of the types and quantities of various marine species found in the waters near the communities of Holman, Taloyoak, Gjoa Haven, Cambridge Bay, Coppermine and Umingmaktok. The researchers are interested in knowing if there are sufficient shrimp, scallops, cod, clams, crab or turbo...

Principal Investigator: Wein, Ross
Licensed Year(s): 1993 1992 1989 1988 1987
Summary: In previous research in the 1970's, experiments and surveys provided information on the recovery rates of vegetation in response to disturbances from human activities. Several predictions about the long-term recovery of vegetation were made at that time. We are now collecting data to determine if these predictions reflect what is actually occurring. This information provides information about l...

Principal Investigator: Pearce, Cheryl M.
Licensed Year(s): 1993 1992 1991 1990
Summary: The researcher will continue her long-term study on the physical features of the Mackenzie Delta. Hydrocarbon development, water volume and course changes, and climate change could have major effects on the water and sedimentation patterns of the delta. This study will increase knowledge of sedimentation patterns, shoreline erosion and their relationships with vegetation....

Principal Investigator: Ferguson, Brian
Licensed Year(s): 1993
Summary: The researcher will visit selected locations on the Tuktoyaktuk Peninsula in order to measure the physical and chemical characteristics of streams as well as to document the different types of freshwater animals found in these streams. This information will be important in assessing the fish habitats and fishery potential of the region. In addition, the information may be important in assessing ...

Principal Investigator: Le Mouel, Jean-Francois
Licensed Year(s): 1993
Summary: The researcher will be surveying the area of Kanghiryuak (Prince Albert Sound) on Victoria Island in order to identify archaeological features that are evident on the ground's surface. All surveying will be conducted on foot and site excavations are not planned. The study is intended to provide basic archaeolgical information on an area not previously studied....

Principal Investigator: Jasper, Jesse
Licensed Year(s): 1993
Summary: The researchers will work in collaboration with other scientists to study water and sediment characteristics at certain Inland Water Directorate sites in the Mackenzie Delta. This study will be useful for evaluating impacts of hydrocarbon development as well as delta flooding on water flow, wildlife and vegetation in the delta. In addition, contaminants in water and sediments will be measured....

Principal Investigator: Washuta, A.S.
Licensed Year(s): 1993 1992
Summary: The information gathered at the ten NWT DEW Line Sites will be used to prepare detailed Contract Documents for each site's environmental clean up. During the site visits, the researchers will conduct overall site surveys and identify areas or structures requiring either clean up or demolition. The sites to be visited are Nicholson Pen., Clinton Pt., Cp. Young, Byron Bay, Jenny Lind Isl., Gladman...

Principal Investigator: Brooks, Greg
Licensed Year(s): 1993
Summary: If an oil and gas pipeline is constructed that extends from the Mackenzie Delta to the south, the pipeline will likely cross the East Channel at either Lousy or Swimming Points. Both of these sites have been studied in the past, but little detailed information has been collected on the physical features of these sites. Data will be collected on the features of these sites, including a survey of ...

Principal Investigator: Vardy, Sheila
Licensed Year(s): 1993 1992
Summary: This research is part of an international project that is aimed at documenting the history of changes in the treeline during the Holocene era. While much is known about the environment and climate of this era, little is known about the development of peatlands during this time. I will collect data on peat layering, pollen and fossils in order to determine how the peatlands developed during this ...