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Proactive disclosure Print version ![]() ![]() | ![]() | ![]() Polar Continental Shelf Project Inventory of science and technology facilities in Canada's North
Polar Continental Shelf Project (PCSP), Resolute Bay (Longitude, Latitude) : ( 94 55 W, 74 30 N ) Resolute Bay, Nunavut, Canada
Three main buildings with forced air heating, water and electricity. Able to sleep 80 persons, 3 bay garage, large storage hangar, 3 dry labs, 4 reading rooms, recreation area, cafeteria style kitchen, laundry facilities.
Researchers interested in using the facility must contact Polar Continental Shelf Project at (613) 947-1650 for appropriate application forms and approvals.
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Availability March to September (Contact Polar Continental Shelf Project well in advance as dates vary slightly from one season to another.) Rules and regulations Field parties must report to PCSP by radio at least once a day. There must be a minimum of 2 persons in each field party. All parties are responsible for arranging all appropriate permits, licences, approvals; contact PCSP for a complete list of regulations. Cost to use facility Price list available on request. Communications at facility HF Radio, telephone, fax service and Internet available. Telephone: (867) 252-3872 SBX HF radios issued to supported projects. Satellite phones can be provided with prior notice. Access to facility Commercial scheduled airline flights to Resolute Bay. Aircraft fuel available at Facility Available from pumps operated by the Co-op; check ahead for commitments. Polar Shelf has its own fuel available for caching. Vehicle fuel available at facility Disponible à partir de pompes en opération par la coopérative à Resolute Bay. Equipment available at facility Twin Otter aircraft, helicopters, snow machines, ATVs, various types of tents and camping equipment. Please contact Polar Continental Shelf Project for complete list of equipment. Nearest community Resolute Bay (8 km) Nearest hospital Iqaluit (1700 km) Nearest health Center Resolute Bay (8 km) Nearest airport Resolute Bay (300 m) Facility information last updated: 1999-01-20 ![]()
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