Details of Award
NERC Reference : NE/X009041/1
Multidisciplinary fieldwork and modelling skills for applied geoscience
Training Grant Award
- Lead Supervisor:
- Dr J Naden, British Geological Survey, Minerals & Waste
- Grant held at:
- British Geological Survey, Minerals & Waste
- Science Area:
- Earth
- Overall Classification:
- Earth
- ENRIs:
- Environmental Risks and Hazards
- Natural Resource Management
- Pollution and Waste
- Science Topics:
- Mineral deposits
- Ore deposits & mineralisation
- Sustainability
- Earth Resources
- Abstract:
- This course builds on two successful NERC ATSCs - Multidisciplinary fieldwork and modelling skills for the mining industry. The natural resource (hydrocarbon, minerals and water) industries require numerate, multidisciplined geoscientists with field-based observational skills and knowledge of field-based instrumentation. This course will provide practical training in a professional environment by focussing on application to the mining industry, and applied research into volcanic and magmatic processes. It will include deployment of several field-based technologies such as spectroscopy, portable XRF, UAV photogrammetry and thermal imaging, terrestrial LiDAR, and seismometers. The course concept is to enable doctoral (DRs) and early career researchers (ECRs) to experience work flows used in the planning, capture and interpretation of field data. It will also utilise statistically-based analysis of spatial data to define mineral deposit targets, enable delegates to understand the requirements for investment in mineral exploration projects and to use this knowledge in their career development. The training will include 1 initial reconnaissance, planning, interpretation and analysis of remotely sensed data in BGS' offices (Nottingham); this will include use of high-resolution airborne imagery to create social and environmental risk maps; 2 Development of a range of field observational skills that are relevant to mineral exploration, volcanology on the island of Milos, Greece. In addition, the course will also develop leadership, team working and an appreciation of the social, community and environmental issues associated with mining. The oversubscription to earlier courses demonstrates that there is strong demand for this type of course, both for career development, enhancing DRs own research.
- NERC Reference:
- NE/X009041/1
- Grant Stage:
- Completed
- Scheme:
- Doctoral Training
- Grant Status:
- Closed
- Programme:
- Advanced Training
This training grant award has a total value of £59,890
FDAB - Financial Details (Award breakdown by headings)
| Total - Other Costs |
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| £59,890 |
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