NWT RESEARCH DATABASE

Principal Investigator: Smith, Rod
Licensed Year(s): 2023
Summary: This licence has been issued for the scientific research application No.5547. This research project proposes to examine the geological characteristics of Cretaceous (~78-88 Ma) metal-rich Smoking Hills Formation mudstones (black shale) and understand the mechanisms by which these metal-rich deposits formed, their extents and stratigraphic variability, and the release of dissolved metals into su...

Principal Investigator: Whalen, Dustin JR
Licensed Year(s): 2024 2023 2022
Summary: This licence has been issued for the scientific research application No.5583. Objectives: To update the assessment of the state of the ISR coastline; To gain a better understanding of coastal permafrost and impacts of change; and, To gain a better understanding of coastal dynamics with respect to unique ecosystems and communities. Objective 1: To update the assessment of the state of the ...

Principal Investigator: Busby, Robert W
Licensed Year(s): 2021 2019 2018 2017 2016 2015 2014 2013
Summary: This licence has been issued for the scientific research application No.4636. This project consists of a large deployment of ground motion sensors (~270 total) throughout Alaska and western Canada; 28 located in Yukon Territory and 5 in the Northwest Territory. Each station senses the ground movement from distant earthquakes and sends data via satellite or radio modem to a central receiving poi...

Principal Investigator: Solomon, Steven M
Licensed Year(s): 2010 2009 2008 2007
Summary: The Western Canadian Arctic is one of the most rapidly changing coastlines in the world and one of the most sensitive to climate change. The aim of the study is to obtain a better understanding of the geological conditions in the coastal zone and nearshore region in order to provide the government and stakeholders with the tools to ensure sound management of renewable and non-renewable resources i...

Principal Investigator: Burn, Chris R
Licensed Year(s): 2002
Summary: The wind abraided rocks 3 km south of Paulatuk are among the best examples of ventifacts in North America. The rocks have smooth, lichen-free surfaces on their south side, which are blasted by sand and snow during strong southerly winds in winter. The re...

Principal Investigator: Burn, Chris R
Licensed Year(s): 2022 2021 2020 2019 2018 2017 2016 2015 2014 2013 2012 2011 2010 2009 2008 2007 2006 2005 2004 2003 2002 2001 2000 1999 1998
Summary: Changes in the ground due to uplift, associated with the growth of a pingo, and sideways movements due to the growth of ice wedges, will be measured. Air, ground, and lake water temperatures will be measured, in order to find out how the ground is responding to climatic variation. The reseach team will also return to Paulatuk, to continue studies Dr. Mackay began there 50 years ago. Travel to s...

Principal Investigator: Wielens, Hans
Licensed Year(s): 1992
Summary: The researcher will look at several outcropping rock formations that are accessible in the NWT. The potential for hydrocarbon generation and storage of these rocks will be the main focus of the work....

Principal Investigator: Jones, Timothy
Licensed Year(s): 1991 1990
Summary: The Researcher and his assistant will carry out a resource evaluation. A national park has been proposed for the Bluenose Lake area. Before land may be set aside as a park reserve, an assessment of non-renewable (oil, gas, minerals) resource potential is required....