Details of Award
NERC Reference : NER/A/S/2000/00419
Pine Island Glacier flow and dynamics.
Grant Award
- Principal Investigator:
- Professor AJ Payne, University of Bristol, Geographical Sciences
- Co-Investigator:
- Professor DJ Wingham, University College London, Earth Sciences
- Co-Investigator:
- Mr O Jones, Bournemouth University, Business Management
- Grant held at:
- University of Bristol, Geographical Sciences
- Science Area:
- Marine
- Atmospheric
- Earth
- Overall Classification:
- Earth
- ENRIs:
- Global Change
- Environmental Risks and Hazards
- Science Topics:
- Land - Ocean Interactions
- Hydrological Processes
- Glacial & Cryospheric Systems
- Climate & Climate Change
- Abstract:
- The aim is to develop a three-dimensional, first-order numerical model of ice flow and apply it to Pine Island Glacier, West Antarctica (PIG). The two principal outcomes of the project will be an understanding of the relationship between basal traction and slip for the ice stream; and a predictive model of its future evolution. The project will also see the development of a generic ice-flow model suitable to many of the 'meso-scale' problems of contemporary glaciology. The project draws on recent developments made by the glaciology groups at Southampton and University College London. These include: the mapping of PIG's surface velocity using satellite radar interferometry; the mapping of ice-surface lowering for PIG over the last seven years using repeat satellite altimetry; the development of a transect ice-flow model which fully incorporates longitudinal stresses.
- NERC Reference:
- NER/A/S/2000/00419
- Grant Stage:
- Completed
- Scheme:
- Standard Grants Pre FEC
- Grant Status:
- Closed
- Programme:
- Standard Grant
This grant award has a total value of £81,258
FDAB - Financial Details (Award breakdown by headings)
| Total - T&S | Total - Staff | Total - Other Costs | Total - Indirect Costs | Total - Equipment |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| £6,297 | £47,787 | £2,364 | £21,982 | £2,827 |
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