Principal Investigator:Smith, Sharon S Licensed Year(s):
2023
2022202120202019 Summary:
This licence has been issued for the scientific research application No.5419.
This project continues the on-going monitoring and collection of baseline terrain information in the Mackenzie Valley Corridor, NWT. This phase of the project is largely data collection.
Objectives are to provide baseline knowledge of permafrost and terrain conditions (specifically ground temperature and active la...
Principal Investigator:Smith, Sharon S Licensed Year(s):
2018
201720162015201420132012201120102009200820072006 Summary:
This project continues the on-going monitoring program of permafrost monitoring and collection of baseline terrain information in the Mackenzie Valley Corridor, NWT. This phase of the project is largely data collection.
The specific objectives are:
1) to provide baseline knowledge of permafrost and terrain conditions (specifically ground temperature and permafrost active layer thickness) and ...
Principal Investigator:Nixon, Frederick M Licensed Year(s):2008
2007
20062005200420032002200120001999199819971996199519941993199219911990 Summary:
The active layer is the earth overlying permafrost that thaws from the surface and re-freezes each year, and it responds to climate change. Active layer thickness influences vegetation and soil conditions, potentially influencing hunting, forestry, etc. and it’s, thickness, texture and moisture content affects foundations. Changes in the active layer and thaw depth can contribute to slope instabil...
Principal Investigator:Tarnocai, Charles Licensed Year(s):
1994
Summary:
Soil (at seven depths) and air temperature data are recorded by data loggers. These loggers are programmed to collect data every 3 hours on the hour. The sites are visited twice a year to reprogram the loggers. In addition, active layer depth and subsidence are also recorded during the fall visit. Researchers will collect this data in order to determine the effect of climate change on the envi...