Details of Award
NERC Reference : NER/B/S/2001/00315
A detailed study of the ultra-low velocity zone - plume relationship.
Grant Award
- Principal Investigator:
- Professor GR Helffrich, University of Bristol, Earth Sciences
- Grant held at:
- University of Bristol, Earth Sciences
- Science Area:
- Earth
- Overall Classification:
- Earth
- ENRIs:
- Pollution and Waste
- Natural Resource Management
- Global Change
- Environmental Risks and Hazards
- Biodiversity
- Science Topics:
- Mantle & Core Processes
- Abstract:
- We propose a study of the structure of the core-mantle boundary beneath an active hotspot to test the idea that the thermal buoyancy flux of a plume is fed by a catchment area under the plume centre. This constitutes a test of the idea that the plume source is deep in the mantle, at the core-mantle boundary. The work will involve analysis of differential travel times of the core phases SKS, SKKS, and PKP, and will use data collected in a temporary deployment augmented by global seismic network stations.
- NERC Reference:
- NER/B/S/2001/00315
- Grant Stage:
- Completed
- Scheme:
- Small Grants Pre FEC
- Grant Status:
- Closed
- Programme:
- Small Grants
This grant award has a total value of £31,525
FDAB - Financial Details (Award breakdown by headings)
| Total - T&S | Total - Other Costs |
|---|---|
| £25,208 | £6,316 |
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