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NERC Reference : NER/B/S/2001/00353

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Measurement of the radiocarbon production rate at altitude.

Grant Award

Principal Investigator:
Professor CB Ramsey, University of Oxford, Archaeology and History of Art Res Lab
Grant held at:
University of Oxford, Archaeology and History of Art Res Lab
Science Area:
Atmospheric
Overall Classification:
Atmospheric
Science Classification details
ENRIs:
Global Change
Science Topics:
Stratospheric Processes
Tropospheric Processes
Atmospheric Kinetics
Climate & Climate Change
Abstract:
This project will study the radiocarbon production rates in the atmosphere in a range of latitude and altitude trajectories The method to be used relies on the fact that the majority (95%) of radiocarbon production is as 14CO. The 14CO production will be measured in closed pressure vessels carried in commercial aircraft with known flight paths. These data will provide primary data that can be used to put precise limits on the production rates, particularly in the stratosphere. The variations with latitude arid season will be investigated. These data provide important primary information for the testing of global atmospheric chemistry and carbon cycle models.
Period of Award:
1 Jan 2002 - 31 Dec 2004
Value:
£21,867
(FY details)
Authorised funds only
NERC Reference:
NER/B/S/2001/00353
Grant Stage:
Completed
Scheme:
Small Grants Pre FEC
Grant Status:
Closed
Programme:
Small Grants

This grant award has a total value of £21,867  

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FDAB - Financial Details (Award breakdown by headings)

Total - T&STotal - Other Costs
£723£21,145

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