NWT RESEARCH DATABASE

Principal Investigator: Kokelj, Steven V
Licensed Year(s): 2012 2011 2010 2009 2008 2007 2006 2005
Summary: The Mackenzie Delta region is characterized by diverse terrain and ecological conditions. Responsible and effective management of oil and gas exploration and potential production and pipeline construction in this region necessitates a broad but detailed understanding of environmental conditions in this region and the potential response of this environment to climate change or anthropogenic disturb...

Principal Investigator: Nguyen, Thai-Nguyen
Licensed Year(s): 2006 2005
Summary: The objective of this research is to determine the spatial correlation between surface properties and active-layer thickness. Six sites have been established across the treeline, between Inuvik and Swimming Point. At each site, shallow temperature cables are installed in the active-layer and near-surface permafrost and air temperatures are monitored by data logger. During this project, the res...

Principal Investigator: Tait, Matthew P.
Licensed Year(s): 2005 2004
Summary: The objective of this research is to establish the abilities of the radar method to detect vertical land deformation compared to traditional methods. Researchers will measure the topography of a target area in both June and August. During those months, researchers will also capture radar images of the same area. The topographical measurements will be compared to the radar images to determine the e...

Principal Investigator: Pollard, Wayne H
Licensed Year(s): 2006 2005 2004 2003
Summary: This study is an investigation of massive ice in granular deposits in the Mackenzie Delta area. In March, the team will travel by truck on existing winter roads or by helicopter from Inuvik to sites in the Mackenzie Delta. Skidoos will be used to access...

Principal Investigator: Blasco, Steve M
Licensed Year(s): 2009 2008 2007 2006 2005 2004 2003
Summary: The Beaufort Seabed Mapping Project is designed to assess the environmental impact of offshore hydrocarbon exploration and transportation on the renewable resources of the Beaufort Sea. This project has 2 objectives: 1) seabed sampling using grab sampler...

Principal Investigator: Povey, Andrew
Licensed Year(s): 2004
Summary: Imperial Oil Resources Ltd., Aboriginal Pipeline Group, ConocoPhillips Canada (North) Ltd., Shell Canada Limited, and ExxonMobil Canada Properties are continuing baseline studies begun in 2001 as part of the Mackenzie Gas Project. This study is for esta...

Principal Investigator: Graburn, Larry
Licensed Year(s): 2004 2003
Summary: The objective of this program is to carry out aerial reconnaissance and preliminary site investigations, topographical aerial mapping, and surface reconnaissance in the general vicinity of the proposed route for the Mackenzie Gas Project. Aerial reconnai...

Principal Investigator: Wright, Fred J
Licensed Year(s): 2012 2011 2010 2009 2008 2007 2006 2004
Summary: This pilot study will address identified gaps in knowledge critical for assessing the impacts of regional oil and gas development in the vicinity of the Mackenzie Delta and Richards Island, with respect to exploration and drilling activities, well-head a...

Principal Investigator: Zhou, Fuqun
Licensed Year(s): 2004
Summary: Structural infrastructure in northern communities is dependent on the permafrost layer for stability. The thawing and disappearance of the permafrost layer has accelerated in recent decades, damaging buildings and other infrastructure, and causing public...

Principal Investigator: Parent, Bruce
Licensed Year(s): 2003
Summary: Imperial Oil wishes to conduct an aerial Light Detection and Ranging (LIDAR) survey of a portion of the Taglu Gas Field in order to determine the height of the land in relation to sea level. The LIDAR system will be mounted on a Bell 206B single engine...