Details of Award
NERC Reference : NE/B501871/1
Impact cratering on Earth: bridging the gap between numerical modelling and geologic observation.
Fellowship Award
- Fellow:
- Professor GS Collins, Imperial College London, Earth Science and Engineering
- Grant held at:
- Imperial College London, Earth Science and Engineering
- Science Area:
- Earth
- Overall Classification:
- Earth
- ENRIs:
- Environmental Risks and Hazards
- Science Topics:
- Earth Surface Processes
- Planetary science
- Geohazards
- Abstract:
- The environmental effect of a meteoroid impacting the Earth depends on the energy released during the impact. However, no accurate model exists for deriving the impact energies associated with large terrestrial impact structures. It is the aim of this research project to combine world-class numerical modelling capabilities with detailed observational data from a suite of contrasting terrestrial craters to answer the fundamental question of how large impact craters form. In particular, the proposed research will focus on the formation mechanics of multiple-ring structures and the effect of rheologic differences within layered targets on final crater structure. It will then be possible to accurately assess the scale and, hence, environmental consequences of any terrestrial impact event.
- NERC Reference:
- NE/B501871/1
- Grant Stage:
- Completed
- Scheme:
- Directed Postdoc pre-FEC
- Grant Status:
- Closed
- Programme:
- EMS
This fellowship award has a total value of £112,804
FDAB - Financial Details (Award breakdown by headings)
| Total - Staff | Total - T&S | Total - Other Costs |
|---|---|---|
| £85,212 | £1,466 | £26,125 |
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