Iqaluit – 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. Also houses a telemetered detector and gamma-ray spectrometer part of the Health Canada Fixed Point Surveillance network (FPS). Recently built station, only partially operational. Located on the Environment Canada Weather Station site.
Name | Phone Number | ||
Primary Contact | Eric Pellerin | Eric.Pellerin@hc-sc.gc.ca | (613) 954-1073 |
Secondary Contact | Dr. Jean-Francois Mercier | Jean-Francois.Mercier@hc-sc.gc.ca | (613) 954-6678 |
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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
63.748483
Longitude
-68.512289
Location
Iqaluit
Territory/ Province
Nunavut
Aboriginal Government/ Homeland
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Facility Type
Site for Observing/Monitoring
Research Hinterland
Atmosphere
Main Research Disciplines
Atmospheric Chemistry and Physics, Environmental Sciences, Geophysics, Isotopic chemistry, Terrestrial Biology/Ecology, Traditional/Aboriginal Knowledge
Research History
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Current Projects
On-going operational program: National Radiation Monitoring Program of the Radiation Protection Bureau (Health Canada)
Power
External Electrical Grid
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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Other Information
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Last Updated
2015-05-30