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NERC Reference : NER/B/S/2001/00219

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A convection-driven finite-element core-mantle geodynamo model.

Grant Award

Principal Investigator:
Professor K Zhang, University of Exeter, Mathematical Sciences
Grant held at:
University of Exeter, Mathematical Sciences
Science Area:
Earth
Overall Classification:
Earth
Science Classification details
ENRIs:
Natural Resource Management
Global Change
Science Topics:
Mantle & Core Processes
Abstract:
Supported by a NERC small grant (01/07/1999-30/06/2001), we have made the first successful attempt to employ finite-element techniques for solving the problem of the geodynamo. We have resolved the two most important problems in finite-element geodynamo modelling: (i) the conflict between the local method and the global boundary condition of the generated magnetic field and (ii) the three-dimensional finite element discretization for the whole core-mantle system. The three-dimensional structure of a thermally or an electrically heterogeneous mantle can be now readily incorporated into our finite-element model without any extra effort. The new small grant requested will enable us to complete and run the (world's) first, convection-driven, whole-Earth (including both the core and mantle), finite-element geodynamo model based on a massively parallel computer.
Period of Award:
1 Nov 2001 - 31 Jan 2005
Value:
£16,458
(FY details)
Authorised funds only
NERC Reference:
NER/B/S/2001/00219
Grant Stage:
Completed
Scheme:
Small Grants Pre FEC
Grant Status:
Closed
Programme:
Small Grants

This grant award has a total value of £16,458  

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FDAB - Financial Details (Award breakdown by headings)

Total - T&STotal - Other Costs
£14,272£2,186

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