Ice Core Analysis and Glacier Mass Balance

Regions: Qikiqtaaluk Region, Nunavut

Tags: physical sciences, climate change, glaciology, paleoclimatology, snow, pollution

Principal Investigator: Koerner, Roy M (9)
Licence Number: 12057
Organization: Terrain Sciences Division, GSC
Licensed Year(s): 1995 1992 1991
Issued: Jan 01, 1992
Project Team: L. Lundgaard; R. Chaumont; J.R. Weber

Objective(s): To detect pollution trends in the high Arctic; to monitor climate change from glacier change; to test a new deep ice drill.

Project Description: This is a continuing project to gather information to understand the past climate in the high Arctic. The data will also be used to determine the present climatic trends and pollution levels in the snow.