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Igloolik Research Centre (Longitude, Latitude) : ( 81 48 W, 69 23 N ) Igloolik (Igloolik Island), Nunavut, Canada
The main building (485 square meters) contains laboratory and office space, a reference library and a darkroom. Available laboratory equipment at the Centre includes analytic balances, research microscopes, centrifuges, drying ovens, spectrophotometers, sleds, freighter canoes, floater suits, all-terrain vehicles (ATVs), HF radios, and GPS units. The Centre maintains a heated, two-bay garage with attached workshop, and a large unheated storage warehouse. Two portable Parcols (insulated quonset-type tents, with heaters) are used, as required, for accommodation during the summer. The Centre offers sleeping accommodation (dormitory style) for up to 20 persons in the summer, and up to 6 persons in the winter. Cooking facilities and utensils are supplied.
Depending on the nature of the research undertaken, other permits may be required instead of (or in addition to) the standard Nunavut Research Licence. For information on licencing procedures please consult with: Pam Coffin Phone: (867) 979-4108
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Availability January to December (The Centre is open all year round; however, accommodation restrictions apply. Check with Centre Coordinator.) Rules and regulations Users of the Centre must possess a valid research permit issued by the Nunavut Research Institute and/or a project-specific permit depending on the nature of the research undertaken. Accommodation and lab/office space is assigned on a first come, first served basis, field equipment and ATVs on demonstrated need. All buildings are smoke free. The possession and/or consumption of alcoholic beverages on the Centre's premises are not permitted. Expect to share facilities/equipment with other researchers. Please check with the Centre Coordinator for the current listing of regulations and user information. Cost to use facility There is a daily charge for the use of the Centre's accommodations (including lab and office space). As available, and based on demonstrated need, field equipment, snowmobiles, ATVs, etc. are rented to researchers at a daily rate. Rates may change without prior notice. A price list is available on request from the Centre Coordinator. Communications at facility Telephone: (867) 984-836 Fax: (867) 984-8792 E-Mail: igloonri@nunanet.com HF Radio Frequencies: 4554.0 KHZ; 4472.5 KHZ; 4441 KHZ Access to facility Normally by scheduled airline from Iqaluit. Aircraft fuel available at Facility Available in Igloolik. However, please check in advance for type, amount and cost. Vehicle fuel available at facility Il est possible de se procurer de l'essence pour véhicules et du naphte à Igloolik. Equipment available at facility Field/camping equipment: tents, camp stoves, mattresses, utensils, powered freighter canoes (guided), life jackets, floater suits, HF Radios (Spilsbury and Tindall), hand-held GPS, ATVs, snow machines and sleds. Check with the Centre Coordinator for a current equipment list as it is first come, first served. Nearest community Igloolik (0 km) Nearest hospital Iqaluit (900 km) Nearest health Center Igloolik (0.2 km) Nearest airport Iqaluit (900 km) Courtesy Researchers visiting Igloolik may wish to make courtesy calls (as appropriate to their particular projects) on the Hamlet Council, the Hunters and Trappers Organization, or the Inullariit Elders Society. From time to time, researchers working at the Centre may expect to receive local visitors interested in their work. The Centre encourages openness between researchers and the community at large. Facility information last updated: 1999-01-26 
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