| Principal Investigator: | Marsh, Philip (37) |
| Licence Number: | 15439 |
| Organization: | Environment Canada |
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| Issued: | Mar 18, 2014 |
| Project Team: | Cuyler Onclin, Mark Russell, Philip Marsh |
Objective(s): To develop improved understanding of snowcover and stream discharge in northern regions.
Project Description: The objectives of this project are: (1) to develop improved understanding of, and ability to predict, snowcover formation and melt, as well as stream discharge in northern regions; (2) measure fluxes of water, energy and carbon at two sites, one having tundra as the primary landcover, the other forested; (3) consider the integrated effect of climate on vegetation, snow, permafrost and streamflow; and (4) develop improved predictive models. These will allow a better understanding of the impact of climate change and/or natural resource development in the NWT. The research team plan field work in April for measurement of end of winter snow on the ground and initial installation or maintenance of flux sensors. Trips in June and/or July/August will allow for recalibration of the sensors, followed by work in September to remove instruments not being left over the winter, and to prepare the remaining ones for the upcoming winter. The results of this study are pending, as it is ongoing. However, every year our activities are provided to Community groups through the process of applying for this licence. As well, journal publications involving this work are available either on request, on line, or in the Aurora Research Institute library. The fieldwork for this study will be conducted from April 15, 2014 to September 15, 2014.
