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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
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  

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FDAB - Financial Details (Award breakdown by headings)

Total - T&STotal - StaffTotal - Other CostsTotal - Indirect Costs
£586£60,310£11,630£27,743

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