Alert – Atmospheric Radionuclides Monitoring Station
Canadian Radiological Monitoring Network (CRMN) station for monitoring of radiation in air as well as external gamma dose. Consists of sampling equipment only, analysis performed at the laboratory in Ottawa. Co-located on site of Environment Canada Weather Station.
Name | Phone Number | ||
Primary Contact | Eric Pellerin | Eric.Pellerin@hc-sc.gc.ca | (613) 954-1072 |
Secondary Contact | Dr. Jean-Francois Mercier | Jean-Francois.Mercier@hc-sc.gc.ca | (613) 954-6677 |
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Owner
Health Canada, Radiation Protection Bureau
Membership
Associate Member
Website
www.hc-sc.gc.ca/ewh-semt/contaminants/radiation/crmn-rcsr/index-eng.php
Latitude
82.500125
Longitude
-62.320156
Location
Canadian Forces Station Alert
Territory/ Province
Nunavut
Facility Type
Site for Observing/Monitoring
Research Hinterland
Atmosphere
Main Research Disciplines
Atmospheric Chemistry and Physics, Environmental Sciences, Geophysics, Isotopic Chemistry
Research History
N/A
Current Projects
On-going operational program: National Radiation Monitoring Program of the Radiation Protection Bureau (Health Canada).
Power
Generator
Communications
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Local Transportation
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Equipment Storage
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Dormitory/Sleeping Facilities
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Dining/Kitchen Facilities
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Laboratory Facilities
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Fuel Availability
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Research Requirements
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Special Rules and Regulations
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Local External Resources
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Nearest Medical Service
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Safety Considerations
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Cost
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Last Updated
2015-05-30