Grants and Contributions:
Title:
Development of a multi-scale cryosphere monitoring network for the Kitikmeot region and Northwest Territories using modeling and remote sensing
Agreement Number:
PKC-NST-1718-0021
Agreement Value:
$526,451.00
Agreement Date:
Jul 24, 2017 - Mar 31, 2020
Description:
The overarching objective of this project is to improve the monitoring of the cryosphere through the development of a monitoring network in order to better predict and assess the multi- levels impacts of arctic climate change.
Organization:
Polar Knowledge Canada
Expected Results:
New knowledge on predictied changes in snow cover conditions on freshwater export; Improved knowledge on export timing and the various factors controlling this timing; Prediction of the impacts of future snow conditions to the delivery of freshwater to the Kitikmeot marine system
Location:
Sherbrooke, Quebec, CA J1K 2R1
Reference Number:
171-2017-2018-Q4-00021
Agreement Type:
Contribution
Report Type:
Grants and Contributions
Recipient Type:
Academia
Amendment Date
Feb 10, 2020
Recipient's Legal Name:
Sherbrooke University
Research Organization:
Sherbrooke University | Université de Sherbrooke
Federal Riding Name:
Sherbrooke
Federal Riding Number:
24073
Program:
Northern Science and Technology Program
Program Purpose:
The Science and Technology program aims to create a strong research presence in Canada’s Arctic through POLAR. The program builds a knowledge base to support effective solutions to Arctic issues, northern policy and research development, and advances Canada’s position as a leading Arctic nation.
Coverage:
Canada - Kitikmeot region and Northwest Territories
NAICS Code:
61131
Amendments: