Summary of Research Activity
The 2005 Shell Canada bathymetry program consisted of surveys in four key areas: Kittigazuit Bay, Kumak Channel, Middle Channel near Camp Farewell and Shallow Bay. Bathymetric surveying in Kittigazuit Bay was conducted to investigate the changes in the bottom morphology over one year (i.e., through comparison of the 2004 survey results with those of the present year). The surveying in Kumak Channel was conducted to obtain a detailed assessment of the water depths around the potential set-down location for Shell’s gas conditioning facility. Middle Channel near Camp Farewell was surveyed to investigate the approach to Camp Farewell from the Mackenzie River. Reconnaissance surveying in Shallow Bay was conducted to investigate the potential for a large-scale barge to enter the Mackenzie Delta through Shallow Bay without the need for dredging. The crew conducted the surveys on board specialized bathymetric survey vessels especially equipped for the unique conditions associated with the Mackenzie Delta. Accommodation was provided through tent camp or facilities at Camp Farewell.
The 2005 bathymetric program was very successful at achieving all the planned objectives. However, the reconnaissance in Shallow Bay was not completed and has been proposed as part of a 2006 bathymetry survey program.
| Investigator: | Seligman, Ben |
| Affiliation: | Shell Canada Limited |
| Licence Number: | 13818 |
| Region(s): | Inuvialuit Settlement Region |
| Location(s): | Mackenzie Delta: Reindeer Channel Route, Camp Farewell docking site, Niglintgak barge site, Kumak Channel, and Kittigazuit “S-bends” |
| Year of Research: | 2005 |