Details of Award
NERC Reference : NE/D522189/1
Biomass mapping upon Arctic glaciers using high resolution aerial survey of cryoconite holes.
Grant Award
- Principal Investigator:
- Professor AJ Hodson, University of Sheffield, Geography
- Grant held at:
- University of Sheffield, Geography
- Science Area:
- Freshwater
- Overall Classification:
- Freshwater
- ENRIs:
- Biodiversity
- Science Topics:
- Glacial & Cryospheric Systems
- Abstract:
- We will for the first time test the feasibility of applying cutting edge micro-helicopter surveillance technology to glacial research. The surfaces of glaciers and ice sheets in the polar regions support diverse yet poorly understood microbial foodwebs within small 'melt pools' or 'cryoconite holes' (water-filled depressions typically 0.1 to 1.0mm diameter). A key scientific challenge is quantifying ecosystem biomass and productivity by scaling up observations from individual holes to the glacier/ice sheet scale. Highspy, our knowledge transfer partner have developed a unique, semi-autonomous aerial survey system that will enable the high resolution image capture necessary to achieve this. This system has been used to carry out environmental survey of mudflats and we will now apply this technology to glaciology for the first time.
- NERC Reference:
- NE/D522189/1
- Grant Stage:
- Completed
- Scheme:
- Connect A Pre FEC
- Grant Status:
- Closed
- Programme:
- Connect A
This grant award has a total value of £5,109
FDAB - Financial Details (Award breakdown by headings)
| Total - T&S | Total - Staff | Total - Other Costs | Total - Indirect Costs |
|---|---|---|---|
| £178 | £2,822 | £811 | £1,298 |
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