Details of Award
NERC Reference : NER/A/S/2002/01021
A study of the formation and development of ice and precipitation particles in convective clouds over the United Kingdom.
Grant Award
- Principal Investigator:
- Professor A Blyth, The University of Manchester, Earth Atmospheric and Env Sciences
- Co-Investigator:
- Professor PH Kaye, University of Hertfordshire, School of Physics, Astronomy and Maths
- Co-Investigator:
- Professor TW Choularton, The University of Manchester, Earth Atmospheric and Env Sciences
- Co-Investigator:
- Professor A Gadian, National Centre for Atmospheric Science, NCAS Headquarters
- Co-Investigator:
- Professor MW Gallagher, The University of Manchester, Earth Atmospheric and Env Sciences
- Grant held at:
- The University of Manchester, Earth Atmospheric and Env Sciences
- Science Area:
- Atmospheric
- Overall Classification:
- Atmospheric
- ENRIs:
- Global Change
- Environmental Risks and Hazards
- Science Topics:
- Water In The Atmosphere
- Hydrological Processes
- Climate & Climate Change
- Abstract:
- The goal of this research is to understand and quantify the formation and growth of ice particles in cumulus clouds. We aim to do this by making measurements in cumulus congestus clouds with the new BAE 146 aircraft for atmospheric research and at the same time running the Met Office Cloud Resolving Model combined with a detailed cloud microphysics model. Significant improvements have recently been made to the models. Key instruments have recently been developed that will significantly improve our ability to detect and observe the number concentration, size and shape of small ice crystals. Together they provide a suite of very sophisticated equipment for investigating the origins and development of the ice phase in supercooled clouds.
- Period of Award:
- 1 Feb 2004 - 30 Sep 2007
- Value:
- £100,268 Split Award
Authorised funds only
- NERC Reference:
- NER/A/S/2002/01021
- Grant Stage:
- Completed
- Scheme:
- Standard Grants Pre FEC
- Grant Status:
- Closed
- Programme:
- Standard Grant
This grant award has a total value of £100,268
FDAB - Financial Details (Award breakdown by headings)
Total - T&S | Total - Staff | Total - Other Costs | Total - Indirect Costs |
---|---|---|---|
£586 | £60,310 | £11,630 | £27,743 |
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