Queen's University biological station

女王大学生物站

• 批准号: 326912-2006
• 负责人: Tufts, Bruce
• 金额: $ 6.91万
• 依托单位: Queen's University
• 依托单位国家: 加拿大
• 项目类别: Major Facilities Access Grants
• 财政年份: 2006
• 资助国家: 加拿大
• 起止时间: 2006-01-01 至 2007-12-31
• 项目状态: 已结题
• 来源: https://www.nserc-crsng.gc.ca/ase-oro/Details-Detailles_eng.asp?id=327392
• 关键词: Queen; University; biological; station

Queen's University Biological Station is a major field research facility used by scientists from Queen's as well as other Canadian and international universities. QUBS provides: (a) secure study sites in natural environments in a diversity of habitats, (b) lab and living facilities close to field sites, (c) skilled logistical support and enhanced safety in field conditions, (d) a stimulating, interactive environment conducive to multi-institutional collaboration and supportive of developing scientists.   QUBS is located on Lake Opinicon, 50 km north of Kingston, Ontario in a landscape of diverse topography and rich biodiversity. QUBS owns 2,769 ha, encompassing 7 lakes and a variety of habitats. One of these lakes has recently been equipped as a major biotelemetry facility to monitor the natural movements of aquatic species (eg fish) throughout the year with sub-meter precision.  QUBS also has a year-round Operations Centre, housing for 80 persons, labs, library, aquarium facilities, and shared equipment eg computers, weather station, GPS, boats, motors, canoes and workshop. The staff of QUBS facilitate research by assisting with the design, maintenance and repair of equipment, maintenance of study sites, upkeep of labs, adherence to animal care requirements and ensuring safety. Research programs at QUBS occur in a broad range of terrestrial and freshwater habitats on subjects ranging from plants to insects, fish, amphibians, snakes, bats and birds. Questions range from theoretical to very practical conservation and management issues. QUBS provides a rich environment for graduate students and the training of highly qualified personnel.  Major facilities Access support is essential due to extensive use of facilities by scientists from outside Queen's. Co-applicants include 2 from Carleton, 1 from U of Ottawa, 1 from U of Toronto, 1 from U of Windsor, 2 from U of Western Ontario, as well as 3 from Queen's.  Many other users from Queen's and other universities and agencies also benefit from access to QUBS. This application requests that the NSERC MFA program cover a portion of the costs of running this unique facility.

女王大学生物站是女王大学以及其他加拿大和国际大学的科学家使用的主要野外研究设施。QUBS提供：(A)在不同生境的自然环境中的安全研究地点，(B)靠近野外地点的实验室和生活设施，(C)熟练的后勤支持和增强的野外条件下的安全，(D)有利于多机构合作和支持发展中的科学家的刺激、互动的环境。QUBS拥有2769公顷土地，包括7个湖泊和各种栖息地。其中一个湖泊最近被配备为一个主要的生物遥测设施，用于全年以亚米级的精度监测水生物种(如鱼类)的自然活动。昆士兰昆士兰大学还拥有一个全年运营中心，可容纳80人，有实验室、图书馆、水族馆设施，以及共享设备，如计算机、气象站、GPS、船只、摩托车、独木舟和车间。QUBS的工作人员通过协助设计、维护和维修设备、维护研究场地、维护实验室、遵守动物护理要求和确保安全来促进研究。昆士兰州立大学的研究项目涉及陆地和淡水栖息地的广泛范围，研究对象从植物到昆虫、鱼类、两栖动物、蛇、蝙蝠和鸟类。问题的范围从理论到非常实际的保护和管理问题。QUBS为研究生和高素质人才的培养提供了丰富的环境。由于女王学院以外的科学家广泛使用设施，因此主要设施访问支持是必不可少的。共同申请者包括来自Carleton的2名，来自渥太华大学的1名，来自多伦多大学的1名，来自温莎大学的1名，来自安大略省西部大学的2名，以及来自女王学院的3名。来自女王学院和其他大学和机构的许多其他用户也从访问QUBS中受益。该应用程序要求NSERC MFA计划承担运行这一独特设施的部分成本。