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NERC Reference : NE/V009079/1

Blueprint for a Flood and Drought Research Infrastructure

Grant Award

Principal Investigator:
Dr JP Bloomfield, British Geological Survey, Groundwater
Co-Investigator:
Professor R Ward, British Geological Survey, Groundwater
Co-Investigator:
Dr CR Jackson, British Geological Survey, Groundwater
Science Area:
Atmospheric
Freshwater
Terrestrial
Overall Classification:
Unknown
ENRIs:
Environmental Risks and Hazards
Global Change
Natural Resource Management
Pollution and Waste
Science Topics:
Land use change
Water resources
Land - Atmosphere Interactions
Freshwater ecosystems
Ecosystem Scale Processes
Earth Surface Processes
Fluvial systems
Floods
Water quality
Soil science
Water Quality
Catchment management
Flood modelling
Grd &surface water interaction
Storm events
Abstract:
This 15-month scoping phase project will deliver the blueprint for a Flood and Drought Infrastructure Investment (FDRI). It will provide the evidence for, and recommendations on how the intended programme of infrastructure could be established and managed in order to deliver benefits to society. The scoping will involve extensive consultation with relevant stakeholders and collate evidence and experiences from other similar initiatives worldwide. It will seek the views of the broad community to agree upon the initial driving science challenges that can only be addressed through a significant investment in data and observing networks. Through consultation we will seek answers to questions such as what new measurements are required, where and how the data can be gathered and what new technology might be be required. The blueprint will develop a series of costed investment strategies (including the implications of "do nothing") and plans for the networks longer term sustainability. A open, near real-time data and IT framework will be proposed to ensure that the data are made available in a quick and simple manner.
Period of Award:
1 May 2020 - 31 Mar 2022
Value:
£100,468 Split Award
Authorised funds only
NERC Reference:
NE/V009079/1
Grant Stage:
Completed
Scheme:
Capital
Grant Status:
Closed
Programme:
Capital Funding

This grant award has a total value of £100,468  

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FDAB - Financial Details (Award breakdown by headings)

Indirect - Indirect CostsDI - StaffDA - Estate CostsDI - T&S
£13,568£27,744£6,532£52,625

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