Research and Logistics Support Organizations
This page referenced by sections 2.5 and 3.1.2.2 of A.4 amendment 43
There are several organizations in the ABoVE study domain that may provide fee-for-service logistical support (e.g., permitting, site access, accommodations, field equipment, vehicles, etc.) for researchers. Below is a list of some of these organizations, with links to their websites for more information. Inclusion here does not signify preferential endorsement, nor guarantee space/support at these centers. If you have questions about these organizations, or suggestions for additions to the list, please contact peter.griffith@nasa.gov.
The person identified as the point of contact for each organization below is prepared to discuss logistics with investigatorspreparing proposals for ABoVE. Researchers contacting these persons should
take care to be considerate of their time andrespectful of any constraints and/or limitations on their ability to help.
Alaska
Barrow Observatories
Jon Dunham
UIC Science General Manager
907-677-8217
jon.dunham@uicscience.com
Dr. Karl Newyear
UIC Science Chief Scientist
907-852-0929 (o)
907-229-2915 (c)
karl.newyear@uicscience.com
Nagruk Harcharek
UIC Science Operations Manager
907-852-7053
nagruk.harcharek@uicscience.com
Bonanza Creek Long Term Ecological Research (LTER)
Jamie Hollingsworth
Bonanza Creek LTER Site Manager
University of Alaska Fairbanks
907-474-7470
jhollingsworth@alaska.edu
Toolik Field Station
Michael A. Abels
Toolik Operations Supervisor
Institute of Arctic Biology
907-474-5063
maabels@alaska.edu
Manitoba
Churchill Northern Studies Center
LeeAnn Fishback, Ph.D.
Scientific Coordinator
204-675-2307
fishback@churchillscience.ca
Northwest Territories
Aurora Research Institute
Erika Hille
Acting Manager of the Western Arctic Research Centre
867-777-3298
Erika.Hille@auroracollege.nt.ca
Daring Lake Tundra Ecosystem Research Station (TERS)
Karin M. Clark
Cumulative Effects Biologist
867-920-3014
Karin_Clark@gov.nt.ca
Nunavut
Nunavut Research Centre
Polar Continental Shelf Program
Natural Resources Canada
Main Office:
2464 Sheffield Road
Ottawa, ON, Canada K1A 0G1
613-998-8145
PCSP@NRCan.gc.ca
Canadian High Arctic Research Station (CHARS)
Donald S. McLennan, PhD
Head - Monitoring Science/Gestionnaire Surveillance
819-934-1156
Donald.McLennan@aadnc-aandc.gc.ca
Yukon
Kluane Lake Research Station
Sian Williams
Station Manager
summer phone: 867-841-4561
winter phone: 867-634-2729
sian.williams@ucalgary.ca
Yukon Research Center
Clint Sawicki
Director Research Services
Yukon Research Centre, Yukon College
867-668-8772
csawicki@yukoncollege.yk.ca
Other Canadian Resources
Northern Research Facilities –Many of the Northern Research Facilities’ “primary research stations” within the ABoVE study domain are included in the Research and Logistics Centers list and map above. Additional facilities may also be discoverable through the Northern Research Facilities website.
