Details of Award
NERC Reference : NER/A/S/2000/01256
Reconstructing the Cenozoic evolution of the East Antarctic ice sheet by constraining numerical modelling with geological evidence.
Grant Award
- Principal Investigator:
- Professor MJ Hambrey, Aberystwyth University, Inst of Geography and Earth Sciences
- Co-Investigator:
- Professor AJ Payne, University of Liverpool, Earth, Ocean and Ecological Sciences
- Co-Investigator:
- Professor MJ Siegert, University of Exeter, Earth and Environmental Science
- Co-Investigator:
- Professor D Sugden, University of Edinburgh, Sch of Geosciences
- Grant held at:
- Aberystwyth University, Inst of Geography and Earth Sciences
- Science Area:
- None
- Overall Classification:
- Earth
- ENRIs:
- Global Change
- Environmental Risks and Hazards
- Science Topics:
- Earth Surface Processes
- Quaternary Science
- Glacial & Cryospheric Systems
- Climate & Climate Change
- Abstract:
- The long-term dynamic behaviour, and response to climate of the East Antarctic ice sheet are poorly constrained. The aim of this project is to test two conflicting hypotheses concerning the dynamic behaviour of the Antarctic ice sheet prior to the Quaternary: (i) that it has remained stable since mid-Miocene time, and (ii) that it was subject to major fluctuations under a much warmer climate until late Pliocene time. The approach taken will involve numerical modelling of the largest drainage basin in Antarctica, coupled to newly acquired offshore and onshore geological and geophysical data, supplemented by geomorphic data to be obtained through a desk study of aerial and ground photography, and satellite imagery.
- Period of Award:
- 4 Mar 2002 - 3 Mar 2005
- Value:
- £31,556 Lead Split Award
Authorised funds only
- NERC Reference:
- NER/A/S/2000/01256
- Grant Stage:
- Completed
- Scheme:
- Standard Grants Pre FEC
- Grant Status:
- Closed
- Programme:
- Standard Grant
This grant award has a total value of £31,556
FDAB - Financial Details (Award breakdown by headings)
| Total - Staff | Total - T&S | Total - Other Costs | Total - Equipment | Total - Indirect Costs |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| £16,338 | £4,321 | £2,965 | £417 | £7,515 |
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