What are thermistor strings? A thermistor, coined from “thermal” and “resistor”, is a sensor that changes resistance based upon temperature. It is used to measure temperatures within a specified range...
Oil Industry Copes With Climate Impacts As Permafrost Thaws
Oil operations in Alaska are specially designed for freezing conditions. But as the climate changes, the state is warming twice as fast as the rest of the country. That poses...
Two Ways Arctic Geotechnical Design Can Address Climate Change
In anticipation of inevitable climate-induced changes in permafrost, additional consideration is required when designing and constructing new infrastructure in dynamic northern environments. What about existing infrastructure? The degree to which...