Principal Investigator:Hille, Erika C Licensed Year(s):
2021
2021
202020192018 Summary:
This licence has been issued for the scientific research application No.5057.
The objectives include:
1) Creating a series of maps showing the thaw slump activity along the Beaufort Sea Coast near Tuktoyaktuk; 2) Developing detailed water, vegetation, and ground temperature maps of the study sites using drones; 3) Examining the effects of thaw slumping on the water quality of landscape-level r...
Principal Investigator:Doré, Guy Licensed Year(s):
2020
2019 Summary:
This licence has been issued for the scientific research application No.4629.
The main objective is to develop a practical method for the mechanical and thermal design of embankments built on permafrost based on the properties of the active layer and of the permafrost as well as the loading conditions. The development of decision-making tools to select the optimal course and the optimal embankm...
Principal Investigator:Doré, Guy Licensed Year(s):
2019
Summary:
The research team are studying the natural stabilization of thaw slumps in the aim to eventually develop adapted management strategies for infrastructure at risk.
The specific objectives are to assess the variations of thaw slump stabilization across landscapes, regions, and climates; and to assess the positive and negative feedback effects controlling the natural stabilization of thaw slumps....