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NERC Reference : NE/D008085/1

Coastal and Oceanic Measurements of Halocarbons in N. Australia & the Maritime Continent

Grant Award

Principal Investigator:
Professor NRP Harris, University of Cambridge, Chemistry
Co-Investigator:
Professor JA Pyle, University of Cambridge, Chemistry
Science Area:
Marine
Atmospheric
Overall Classification:
Atmospheric
ENRIs:
Global Change
Science Topics:
Stratospheric Processes
Biogeochemical Cycles
Tropospheric Processes
Ocean - Atmosphere Interact.
Abstract:
We plan to deploy a ground-based instrument at a coastal site near Darwin in collaboration with the Australian Bureau of Meteorology (BoM) for 2 years and at a site deeper in the maritime continent for over 1 year. Measurements of a range of very short-lived halocarbons will be made in the marine boundary layer of a region where very few measurements have been reported, thus gaining valuable information about the spatial, annual and interannual variations in the concentrations of VSLS. VSLS can be rapidly lifted into the upper troposphere and lower stratosphere in strong convective systems where they could be an important component of the supply of reactive halogens which can deplete stratospheric ozone. This research will help to quantify the importance of this mechanism.
Period of Award:
1 Oct 2006 - 30 Sep 2008
Value:
£42,258
Authorised funds only
NERC Reference:
NE/D008085/1
Grant Stage:
Completed
Scheme:
Small Grants (FEC)
Grant Status:
Closed
Programme:
Small Grants

This grant award has a total value of £42,258  

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FDAB - Financial Details (Award breakdown by headings)

DI - Other CostsIndirect - Indirect CostsDA - InvestigatorsDI - StaffDA - Estate CostsDI - T&S
£3,331£15,278£1,976£12,162£3,830£5,679

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