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Welcome on board : Nanuq offers the possibility to accomodate
your project.
Nanuq is designed to operate as well in hot as cold climates.
Designed and built to cope with the most demanding navigation
and climate conditions, the boat offers a place to live and
work for a crew of 6 in complete self-sufficiency for more
than one year.
Due to the flexibility offered by doing research from a sailboat,
science on board of small vessels is not only possible but
also complementary to traditional big budget expeditions.
In the future it may provide innovative approaches to knowledge
that is inaccessible to conventional research methods since
low budgets allow funding of more and longer observation and
monitoring campaigns.
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During the arctic summer and during
the travel from Europe to the winter camp and back,
samples will be taken and measurements be carried out.
The route will be adapted to specific needs. |
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Winter
During the long lasting winter months,
the boat serves as a stationary base-camp, moored
in a sheltered place in the northern arctic Canada.
During that period, monitoring of atmosphere, ocean
water and sea ice, as well as on land and glaciers,
will be carried out.
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Using wind for propulsion, but also to provide energy for
life on board especially during long stays in cold climates,
the passive igloo is a means of transport and a place to live
and work with low environmental impact. It lends itself ideally
as a base camp for observation and environmental monitoring
projects in the most remote and inaccessible areas. In addition,
the environmental impact is reduced to a minimum and thus
allows observations where measurements must not be distorted
by pollution from a conventional hydrographic vessel.
Practical
Agenda
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The permanent
crew consists of two experienced sailors who handle navigation,
boat and global logistics. The extra carrying capacity is
8 (10) people in summer, 4 (6) in winter.
In addition to the crew and common equipent, the boat can
carry a payload of 1-2 metric tons of scientific equipment
for a volume of several cubic meters. Depending on requirements,
the large multi-purpose cabin can be converted into an extra
laboratory. A large rear deck at the water's edge with attached
garage greatly facilitates the implementation of ocean measurement
equipment. Electric power is available to operate scientific
equipment. Due to the use of renewable and clean energy, the
immediate environment remains completely clean and unpolluted
which is an important feature for environmental monitoring.
Equipment
Basic
amenities are available such as: sleds, kayaks, dinghy. Divers
also can be arranged for on request. Drill and ice saws facilitate
access to water under the ice. Repatriation of of samples
is possible every 15 days, during stopovers. Data can be retrieved
via satellite.
Equipment available on board:
- side scan sonar for taking bathymetric readings up to
100m deep
- bathymetric probe (temperature, salinity, up to 100m deep)
- manta net 300 microns and 50 microns (collaboration with
the Aqualti association)
- waterproof flying drone with 400gr payload
Nanuq has a huge rear deck at the edge of the water (2m x
4m) allowing easy deployment of all kinds of aquatic sampling,
including lifting means.
In addition, a monitoring system and a weather station are
available board. Routine measurements include:
- temperature and relative humidity of air
- surface water temperature
- solar radiation (horizontal, global)
- wind speed and direction (sonic anemometer)
Scientific
coordinator
Frédéric
Gillet : contact...
Arctic Gateway: Isaaffik
Isaaffik is a new web platform and gateway connecting Arctic
research, education, consultancy and logistics. The 'passive
igloo' is proud to be associated with arctic research by offering
logistics opportunities to international research teams.
Web : http://www.isaaffik.org
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