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The Sable Island
Station is the primary, and the only continuous, human presence on Sable
Island. It comprises 20 buildings, and provides a number of services
in support of station programs and for other Island users.
The station also
directly implements a number of programs for other operators. These
include,
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Meteorology
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Climatology
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Aerology
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Magnetic
Observatory
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Air Chemistry
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Atmospheric
research
Municipal
services.
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Electricity
generation and distribution: capable of providing 70 Kw of power, with
full emergency backup.
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Water treatment
and supply: filtering, treatment, and sterilization.
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Sewage disposal:
aerobic and septic
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Waste storage,
transport, and disposal: waste is categorized as compostable, recyclable,
burnable, non-burnable, and hazardous. Non- burnable and
hazardous materials are stored on site for later transport and disposal on
the mainland.
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Transportation of
freight and personnel: vehicle transport of visitors, other groups,
freight, supplies, and equipment.
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Communications
and data services: voice and data communications, Internet.
Aviation
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Aircraft Support:
assist with flight following, flight planning, and meteorology for all
aircraft coming to the Island or the Sable area.
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Helicopter
Refueling: assist with maintaining on-island fuel supplies and dispensing
fuel.
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Runway
reconnaissance and maintenance: locate and mark suitable landing areas,
removing debris.
Logistics
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Accommodations
and storage: provide accommodations for a wide range of visitors and
support personnel, and storage for equipment and field supplies.
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Fuel storage and
distribution: maintain stores of a variety of fuels, meeting environmental
and safety standards.
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Maintenance
services: perform maintenance on station facilities, but also help all
other Island operators with maintenance labour, equipment, and supplies.
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Security
monitoring: monitor buildings, equipment, and supplies to ensure safety
and integrity.
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Support to
visitors: providing information and logistical support.
Emergency
services
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Medical
assistance and emergency support: maintain medical equipment and supplies,
as well as a variety of emergency food, clothing, and accommodations
supplies.
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On-island search
and rescue: provide SAR services for visitors and island operators, and
rescue and retrieval operations.
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Environmental
Emergency Services: assist with environmental security, and spill
containment and cleanup.
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