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:Bédard, Jean H Licensed Year(s):2011
2010
Summary:
Northern residents and communities rely on the resource industry for employment and related economic benefits (e.g. Polaris Pb-Zn mine, diamond mines). The principal objective of this project is to improve our understanding of the geology of central Victoria Island (NWT). This will provide an improved understanding of the geology in two areas with base and precious metal potential, likely increas...
Principal Investigator:Henton, Joseph Licensed Year(s):
2009
Summary:
This work is part of a larger national activity that provides the framework for an updated Canadian Gravity Standardization Network (CGSN) and will ensure that the NWT maintains a consistent gravity reference datum common with Canada. The 2009 AG field campaign will focus primarily on Northern Canada and includes measurements at 4 gravity sites within municipalities of the NWT. In terms of possibl...
Principal Investigator:Solomon, Steven M Licensed Year(s):201020092008
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...