Use of Ground Penetrating Radar to Assess Subsurface Sediments in the Lower Slave River Delta near Ft. Resolution

Regions: South Slave Region

Tags: physical sciences, sedimentology, ground penetrating radar

Principal Investigator: Smith, Derald (6)
Licence Number: 10204
Organization: University of Calgary
Licensed Year(s): 1992 1991 1990
Issued: Jan 01, 1990
Project Team: H. Jol; P. Tarrant;

Objective(s): To determine whether radar is feasible in the region to assess buried delta sediments;

Project Description: The Team will determine if ground penetrating radar is feasible to assess different sediment layers buried beneath the surface of the lower part of the Slave River Delta. It does not involve seismic (explosives) nor radiation.