NWT RESEARCH DATABASE

Principal Investigator: Ford, James D
Licensed Year(s): 2017
Summary: This proposed project will develop critical scientific methods for quantifying transportation vulnerabilities and adaptation opportunities, filling knowledge gaps about transportation vulnerabilities and opportunities for action. Designing and implementing an Arctic vulnerability and adaptation index for transportation systems and infrastructure is crucial to improving the understanding of how ...

Principal Investigator: Purcka, Larry
Licensed Year(s): 2014
Summary: The Government of the Northwest Territories – Department of Transportation (DOT) proposed to conduct geotechnical investigations in the winter of 2014. The 2014 Program will be conducted to: • confirm the volume, quality and extent of material at Borrow Sources 174 and 309; and • prove the volume, quality and extent of material at Borrow Sources 312 West and PW19A available for use as suppl...

Principal Investigator: Krizan, Julia
Licensed Year(s): 2013 2012
Summary: The objective of the survey is to gather lake bathymetry data in support of estimating water volumes required for regulatory approval for winter water extraction. This work will be completed following the commitments of the Hamlet of Tuktoyaktuk, Town of Inuvik, and the Government of the Northwest Territories (GNWT), as found in the Environmental Impact Statement for Construction of the Inuvik to ...

Principal Investigator: Koke, Paul E
Licensed Year(s): 2009
Summary: The objective of this study is to determine a general inventory of the physical features of the proposed project site, focusing primarily on the terrain, vegetation, and proximity and access to the community. The Government of the Northwest Territories, Department of Transportation, Airports Division is looking to relocate and expand the Trout Lake Airport. As a result, it is required that a L...

Principal Investigator: Koke, Paul Koke E
Licensed Year(s): 2009
Summary: The objective of this study is to determine a general inventory of the physical features of the proposed project site, focusing primarily on the terrain, vegetation, and proximity and access to the community. The Government of the Northwest Territories, Department of Transportation, Airports Division is looking to relocate and expand the Colville Lake Airport. As a result, it is required that a...

Principal Investigator: Thomas, Craig J
Licensed Year(s): 2009
Summary: The objective of the study under this licence is to determine a general inventory of the physical features of the proposed project site, focusing primarily on the terrain and vegetation. The Government of the Northwest Territories, Department of Transportation, Airports Division is looking to extend the length of the existing runway at its Inuvik Airport from 6,000 ft. to 9,000 ft. It is curre...

Principal Investigator: Henderson, Bob C.
Licensed Year(s): 2007
Summary: The objective of this research program is to collect topographical information relating to the potential for: (a) a winter access road for the transport of large modules from the east channel of the Mackenzie River, from the vicinity of the mouth of Pete's Creek and the Lucas Point area, to the proposed Parsons Lake north pad site; (b) a barge anchorage location on the east channel of the Mackenzi...

Principal Investigator: Couture, Richard
Licensed Year(s): 2001
Summary: The following provides a brief outline of the aquatic resources program proposed to be undertaken during the summer of 2001. A northern First Nations field assistant will assist the Fisheries Biologist with the implementation of the field portion of the work. The proposed aquatic resource studies will be conducted during July 2001 and will constitute a reconnaissance level survey. The program wi...

Principal Investigator: Hoos, Richard
Licensed Year(s): 2001
Summary: Based on the Project Description Report and ongoing discussions with BHP on behalf of the Winter Road Joint Venture, the following study components will be completed during the 2001 summer field season: (1) Spring Engineering/Environmental Reconnaissance Survey. The research team will record observations on the "condition" of each of the portages. Particular attention will be directed to areas of...

Principal Investigator: Hicks, Faye E
Licensed Year(s): 1994 1993
Summary: The researchers will study ice build-up and break-down at the Mackenzie River crossing near Fort Providence. Aerial surveys will be conducted to record ice build-up on video-tape. Data on water levels, river velocity, ice thickness and strength, and snow depth will be collected throughout the study. This information will contribute to our knowledge of ice formation and breakup at this crossing,...