Canadian Permafrost Monitoring Network, Canada’s Contribution to Global Terrestrial Network for Permafrost (GTN-P Canada) (GTN-P Canada)

Updated 2012-08-28

• collect field based measurements of permafrost thermal state and active layer thickness (Essential Climate Variables identified by WMO/GCOS) • disseminate information on permafrost thermal state and active layer thickness (increase public availability • document current permafrost conditions and changes in these conditions and conduct analysis to explain these changes • provide essential information on permafrost conditions for decision making in Canada’s north to ensure sustainable development and to develop strategies to adapt to climate change Main gaps: Large regional gaps still exists especially in central region between Mackenzie Valley and Hudson Bay There is also a lack of long-term funding to maintain network operation and ensure ongoing data collection. Network type: Thematic observations (permafrost thermal state and active layer thickness), consisting of several field sites (>150) throughout northern Canada (see recent GCOS ECV report for map). Most sites in remote areas Limited community based monitoring

http://gtnp.arcticportal.org/

Status: Ongoing
Project time span: 1970 -
Data collection: 1970 -
Data processing: 1970 -
Data reporting: 1970 -

Contact information

Contact person: - -
Address: Sharon Smith , Geological Survey of Canada, Natural Resources Canada
Email: ac.cg.nacnr-nacrn@htims.norahs

Parameters and Media

Parameter groups measured/observed/modelled

Media sampled/studied/modelled

Ice/snowpack

Geography

Regions studied: Canada

Data availability

Samples/specimens archived in specimen banks?: No

Methods & Procedures

Procedures and methodology used for, e.g., sampling and sample storage, sample pretreatment, extraction and analysis, including which laboratories are involved, references to methods employed, etc.: Permafrost thermal state (ground temperature) and active layer thickness

Additional Information

Is this a bi- AND multi-lateral project (i.e. a project involving cooperation between different countries)?: No
Is this project reporting to other organizations/programmes?: [Not specified] Networks: Global Terrestrial Network on Permafrost (GTN-P)
Indigenous AND traditional knowledge used in this project: [Not specified]