Details of Award
NERC Reference : NE/K011200/1
Contrasting dynamics and sensitivity of the Amundsen Sea ice streams
Training Grant Award
- Lead Supervisor:
- Professor AJ Payne, University of Bristol, Geographical Sciences
- Grant held at:
- University of Bristol, Geographical Sciences
- Science Area:
- Atmospheric
- Earth
- Marine
- Terrestrial
- Overall Classification:
- Terrestrial
- ENRIs:
- Environmental Risks and Hazards
- Global Change
- Science Topics:
- None
- Abstract:
- The aim of this studentship is to understand the stability of the grounding lines of Thwaites, Pine Island and Smith Glaciers. The majority of effort within iSTAR is targeted at an understanding of the flow of Pine Island Glacier (iSTAR-C) and its wider drainage basin (iSTAR-D), as well as its interactions with the ocean (iSTAR-B). In contrast, Thwaites and Smith Glaciers will be relativity under studied. This emphasis on Pine Island Glacier reflects the wider international research effort on the Amundsen Sea Embayment over the last decade, and is surprising given observed ice loss from all three ice streams and the likely consequences of retreat of Thwaites Glacier, in particular, for global sea levels. The studentship will test the extent to which the model of ocean-driven change developed from the study of Pine Island Glacier is applicable to the other ice streams of the area.
- NERC Reference:
- NE/K011200/1
- Grant Stage:
- Completed
- Scheme:
- DTG - directed
- Grant Status:
- Closed
- Programme:
- Ice Sheet Stability Student
This training grant award has a total value of £69,484
FDAB - Financial Details (Award breakdown by headings)
| Total - Fees | Total - Student Stipend | Total - RTSG |
|---|---|---|
| £13,979 | £49,192 | £6,312 |
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