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:Waite, Don Licensed Year(s):
1993
Summary:
In this study, we will collect air, dust and rain samples on a weekly basis at five Canadian locations during the months of June and July, 1993. Three locations are in the NWT while two locations are in Saskatchewan. The samples will be analyzed in Regina and Edmonton for the presence of certain insecticides, herbicides and PCB's that are known to be transported in the atmosphere....
Principal Investigator:Bartschi, B. Licensed Year(s):
1976
Summary:
Measurement of the intensity of three wave lengths of light at night in relation to time and the aurora borealis. Part of a study of upper atmospher conducted in various locations....