Vulnerability of Nunavik Airports to Climate Change and Adaptation Strategies [article]

Anick Guimond, University Of Calgary, University Of Calgary
2007
des Transports Québec Remarks ! Existing airstrips were designed on the basis of constant temperature. ! Maintenance costs of problematic infrastructures have increased. ! Snow removal methods and the effect of snow accumulation along airstrips were not taken into consideration during construction. ! Lack of information regarding soil and its ice content. ! Predictions on impact of permafrost thawing are hard to establish with existing data. ! Existing design is not suited for paving. Ministère
more » ... des Transports Québec Research and Work Completed ! Identification of impact of permafrost thawing on transportation infrastructures.
doi:10.11575/prism/31602 fatcat:usojkyzc3jcwlktn5a6o3dvsv4