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: 2007
• 资助国家: 加拿大
• 起止时间: 2007-01-01 至 2008-12-31
• 项目状态: 已结题
• 来源: https://www.nserc-crsng.gc.ca/ase-oro/Details-Detailles_eng.asp?id=364028
• 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.

皇后大学生物站是皇后大学以及其他加拿大和国际大学的科学家使用的主要实地研究设施。QUBS提供：（a）在多种生境的自然环境中建立安全的研究地点，（B）在野外地点附近建立实验室和生活设施，（c）在野外条件下提供熟练的后勤支助和更高的安全性，（d）建立一个有利于多机构合作和支持科学家发展的激励性互动环境。 QUBS位于安大略省金斯顿以北50公里处的Opinicon湖上，地形多样，生物多样性丰富。QUBS拥有2，769公顷，包括7个湖泊和各种栖息地。其中一个湖泊最近配备了一个主要的生物遥测设施，以亚米级的精度全年监测水生物种（如鱼类）的自然运动。QUBS还拥有一个全年运行的运营中心，可容纳80人，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，电机，独木舟和车间。QUBS的工作人员通过协助设备的设计、维护和维修、研究中心的维护、实验室的维护、遵守动物护理要求和确保安全来促进研究。在QUBS的研究项目发生在广泛的陆地和淡水栖息地的主题，从植物到昆虫，鱼类，两栖动物，蛇，蝙蝠和鸟类。问题从理论到非常实际的养护和管理问题都有。QUBS为研究生和高素质人才的培养提供了丰富的环境。主要设施由于来自皇后学院以外的科学家广泛使用设施，访问支持至关重要。共同申请人包括2名来自卡尔顿大学，1名来自渥太华大学，1名来自多伦多大学，1名来自温莎大学，2名来自西安大略大学，以及3名来自皇后大学。来自皇后大学和其他大学和机构的许多其他用户也受益于访问QUBS。本申请要求NSERC MFA计划支付运行这一独特设施的部分费用。