Details of Award
NERC Reference : NER/B/S/2000/00697
Hydrodynamics and macroinvertebrate use of river-bed sediment patches
Grant Award
- Principal Investigator:
- Professor S Rice, Loughborough University, Geography
- Co-Investigator:
- Professor I Reid, Loughborough University, Geography
- Co-Investigator:
- Dr J Lancaster, Monash University, School of Biological Sciences
- Grant held at:
- Loughborough University, Geography
- Science Area:
- None
- Overall Classification:
- Freshwater
- ENRIs:
- Natural Resource Management
- Biodiversity
- Science Topics:
- Sediment/Sedimentary Processes
- Hydrological Processes
- Behavioural Ecology
- Abstract:
- The bed sediment of coarse-grained alluvial channels is often organised in areas of relatively homogeneous grain-size called sediment patches. Differences in patch texture generate hydrodynamic structures that provide diverse habitat opportunities and ensure the availability of refugia for macroinvertebrates during floods. There has been no systematic study linking patch flow structures with refugia use. In a series of novel flume experiments we will use facsimiles of natural patches to examine near-bed hydraulics and invertebrate behaviour as flow strength and depth are increased step-wise. Flow will be determined using acoustic Doppler velocimetry and ultrasonic velocity profilers. Animal behaviour will be monitored by digital videography.
- NERC Reference:
- NER/B/S/2000/00697
- Grant Stage:
- Completed
- Scheme:
- Small Grants Pre FEC
- Grant Status:
- Closed
- Programme:
- Small Grants
This grant award has a total value of £35,877
FDAB - Financial Details (Award breakdown by headings)
| Total - T&S | Total - Staff | Total - Other Costs | Total - Indirect Costs |
|---|---|---|---|
| £1,938 | £19,883 | £4,909 | £9,146 |
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