Principal Investigator:Smith, Sharon S Licensed Year(s):2023
2022
202120202019 Summary:
This licence has been issued for the scientific research application No.5181.
The combined temperature and active layer monitoring network extends from Fort Simpson to the Arctic Coast. With monitoring instrumentation already in place through work under previous licenses, the main work of this phase will be data collection. While different parts of the network can be visited at different times ...
Principal Investigator:Beddoe, Ryley Licensed Year(s):2016
2015
Summary:
The objective of this research is to better understand the impact of climate driven permafrost degradation on slope instabilities and landslides in the region.
This research will involve detailed investigation of both landslides that have occurred and slopes that are assessed for being at a high risk of failure. Soil samples will be taken by digging test pits within the active layer with hand ...
Principal Investigator:Smith, Sharon S Licensed Year(s):20182017201620152014
2013
2012201120102009200820072006 Summary:
This project combines the ongoing monitoring program of the same title (Permafrost monitoring and collection of baseline terrain information in the Mackenzie Valley Corridor, NWT) and the activities previously undertaken by the project title, “Active Layer Monitoring Network in the Mackenzie Valley”.
The objectives of this study are to provide baseline knowledge of permafrost and terrain condit...