Details of Award
NERC Reference : NER/A/S/2000/00676
Geomagnetic field characteristics spanning three successive reversals utilising the microwave absolute palaeointensity technique.
Grant Award
- Principal Investigator:
- Professor J Shaw, University of Liverpool, Earth Surface Dynamics
- Grant held at:
- University of Liverpool, Earth Surface Dynamics
- Science Area:
- Earth
- Overall Classification:
- Earth
- ENRIs:
- Global Change
- Science Topics:
- Planetary science
- Science-Based Archaeology
- Mantle & Core Processes
- Abstract:
- A full vectorial description of the geomagnetic field preceding, during and subsequent to a reversal event is critically important in modelling of the geodynamo and thus for understanding deep Earth processes. This proposal will accomplish this task in high resolution using lavas from Hawaii to illustrate the field behaviour spanning the Gilbert/Gauss, Lower and Upper Mammoth reversals. Until now absolute palaeointensity studies have been plagued with low success rates most frequently due to physiochemical alteration. We have developed a unique and rapid microwave technique which considerably reduces heating of the bulk matrix and have consequently increased the success rate and continuity of results. We are now in a unique position to be able to efficiently handle a large scale project which will contribute a very significant dataset to the wider scientific community.
- NERC Reference:
- NER/A/S/2000/00676
- Grant Stage:
- Completed
- Scheme:
- Standard Grants Pre FEC
- Grant Status:
- Closed
- Programme:
- Standard Grant
This grant award has a total value of £121,446
FDAB - Financial Details (Award breakdown by headings)
| Total - Staff | Total - T&S | Total - Other Costs | Total - Indirect Costs |
|---|---|---|---|
| £74,867 | £5,569 | £6,570 | £34,439 |
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