Principal Investigator:Blasco, Steve M Licensed Year(s):
2009
200820072006200520042003 Summary:
The objective of the seabed mapping program is to conduct a regional survey of the Beaufort shelf. Ice scouring processes, benthic habitats, abandoned artificial islands, pingo-like features, gas seeps, seafloor foundation conditions, and subsea permafrost will be investigated.
The Coast Guard vessel CCGS Nahidik will be used as the research platform to conduct offshore acoustic/sonar surveys ...
Principal Investigator:Forbes, Donald L Licensed Year(s):
2004
Summary:
Safe and sustainable hydrocarbon development and potential impacts of climate change on coastal infrastructure and subsistence activities require improved knowledge and understanding of coastal and nearshore seabed properties, and coastal hazards such as...
Principal Investigator:Sauriol, Yvan Licensed Year(s):
1985
Summary:
To conduct Phase II of Through-the-Ice-Sounding Study. Measurements will be made on rifle shots aimed vertically at the ice from a platform and firing shots at the ice from a helicopter to develop a non-contact through-the-ice sounding method....
Principal Investigator:de Heering, Philippe Licensed Year(s):
1984
Summary:
To carry out phase I of a bathymetric survey system. A tower will be built on the ice and a rifle (460 cal Weaterby) mounted on it. The rifle will be discharged into the ice and measurements made to determine the amount of sound transmitted to the water, the level of bottom echo detected in air etc....