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Devon Island Research Station (Longitude, Latitude) : ( 84 0 W, 74 0 N ) Devon Island (Truelove Lowland), Nunavut, Canada
The station offers simple, functional facilities serving basic needs. These consists of a frame construction, kitchen and several portable buildings supplemented by tents. Buildings are supplied with generator power as needed. The station comfortably supports up to 15 people, although additional numbers can be accommodated for shorter periods. Ranger vehicles, a trailer, tools and a limited supply of fuel are usually on site. A sauna and colonial-type laundry facility is available. Field parties should arrive at Devon Island prepared to be self-supporting.
Please contact the Arctic Institute of North America at (403) 220-7516 for information on research permits and facility use applications.
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Availability May to August (Contact the Arctic Institute of North America at (403) 220-7516 to confirm.) Rules and regulations Equipment and gear must be shipped well in advance. Please contact the Arctic Institute of North America at (403) 220-7516 for additional rules and regulations. Cost to use facility Price list available upon request. Charges may change without prior notice. Communications at facility Communications is by HF radio on 4251.5 kHz. Federal government regulations require a radio operator's licence and written permission to use AINA's frequency. Portable radios must be acquired prior to arrival in Resolute Bay. Contact the Institute for details on radio communications. Access to facility Air linkage to the station is by charter aircraft from Resolute Bay. A landing strip suitable for Twin Otter and other light aircraft is on site. Access by government icebreaker may be feasible in August if arranged well in advance. Aircraft fuel available at Facility Not available, must make your own arrangements. Vehicle fuel available at facility Pas disponible; vous devez vous charger de l'obtention de carburant. Equipment available at facility Please contact the Arctic Institute of North America at (403) 220-7516 for list of available equipment. Nearest community Grise Fiord (100 km) Nearest hospital Iqaluit (1600 km via Resolute) Nearest health Center Grise Fiord (100 km) Nearest airport Resolute Bay (315 km) Facility information last updated: 1999-01-26 
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