Regions: Inuvialuit Settlement Region
Tags: petroleum industry, permafrost, surface disturbance, resource extraction
| Principal Investigator: | Tait, Matthew P. (3) |
| Licence Number: | 13669 |
| Organization: | University of Calgary |
| Licensed Year(s): |
2005
2004
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| Issued: | Jun 29, 2004 |
| Project Team: | Jeff Willi |
Objective(s): This study will determine if satellite radar measurement can be used to monitor the natural trend in surface movement in the Mackenzie Delta and the effects of gas extraction in the production leases in that area. Currently the natural movement of the surface is unknown but must be established before the effects of gas extraction can be measured. In addition, environmental monitoring of any subsidence due to gas production must be undertaken. This study will include research into the ways in which deformation can be monitored in the Mackenzie Delta, and will lead to a practical approach to assessing the impact on the area during gas production. The specific objectives are: 1) the analysis of the potential to use radar measurement in this area, and 2) the formation and analysis of a model of permafrost heave/settlement.
