Truro Island
Truro Island lies within the Arctic Archipelago in the Qikiqtaaluk Region of northern Canada's territory of Nunavut. It is one of the mid-waterway islands in the McDougall Sound between Bathurst Island and Cornwallis Island. Long and narrow, the island is 21 km (8.1 sq mi).
Collaborative Interdisciplinary Cryospheric Experiment
Truro Island was the base camp for several Collaborative Interdisciplinary Cryospheric Experiment (C-ICE) studies which provide data on atmosphere, sea ice, and ocean interaction, including C-ICE'2000, C-ICE'2001, and C-ICE'2002.
See also
References
- ^ "Truro Island". nrcan.gc.ca. 2006-02-06. Retrieved 2008-04-30.
- ^ Johnston, M.; Frederking, R. (September 2000). "Seasonal Decay of First Year Sea Ice". Canadian Hydraulics Centre, National Research Council of Canada. Retrieved 2008-04-30.
- ^ "C-ICE 2001 Data Report" (PDF). Centre for Earth Observation Science, University of Manitoba. Retrieved 2008-04-30.
- ^ Mosscrop, David R.; Barber, D.G. (2005-02-25). "Annual Report for Research Centers and Institutes" (PDF). Centre for Earth Observation Science, University of Manitoba. Retrieved 2008-04-30.
External links
- Truro Island in the Atlas of Canada - Toporama; Natural Resources Canada
- Collaborative Interdisciplinary Cryospheric Experiment (C-ICE)- scientific experiments on Truro Island
- Synopsis Of The Polaris Zn-Pb-Cu District, Canadian Arctic Islands, Nunavut- mining on Truro Island
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