Canatec Ice Drift Beacon Field Test
Principal Investigator: Tiffin, Scott (1)
Licence Number: 14680
Organization: Canatec Associates International Ltd.
Licensed Year(s): 2010
Issued: Mar 09, 2010
Project Team: Scott Thumlert, Mauricio Velasco, Svetlana Machurina, Tyler Sylvestre

Objective(s): To carry out test trials on new Canatec beacons in a real field environment.

Project Description: The goal of this study is to carry out test trials on new Canatec beacons over several months in a real field environment. The researcher will charter a Twin Otter from Inuvik and fly out over the target area. Four beacons will be deployed by parachute from the plane at 500 feet. It is the researchers desire to develop research and professional links and relationships from the NWT on a longer term basis as this program progresses. The obtained information will be presented on our website (www.canatec.ca). Individuals with interest in our project, products and services, we welcome you to contact us. The fieldwork for this study will be conducted from March 2010 to May 2010.