Details of Award
NERC Reference : NER/B/S/2002/00382
Thermocline ventilation and climate changes in the Indian Ocean.
Grant Award
- Principal Investigator:
- Professor H Bryden, University of Southampton, Sch of Ocean and Earth Science
- Grant held at:
- University of Southampton, Sch of Ocean and Earth Science
- Science Area:
- Marine
- Atmospheric
- Overall Classification:
- Marine
- ENRIs:
- Pollution and Waste
- Global Change
- Environmental Risks and Hazards
- Science Topics:
- Biogeochemical Cycles
- Ocean Circulation
- Ocean - Atmosphere Interact.
- Climate & Climate Change
- Abstract:
- We propose to analyse water samples collected on a recent cruise aboard RRS Charles Darwin during March-April 2002 across the Indian Ocean for helium-3 and tritium concentrations. The water samples to be analysed come from the mid-ocean section along 32 degrees S between 50 degrees E and 80 degrees E which was not sampled during the World Ocean Circulation Experiment. Age determinations from the combined helium-tritium concentrations represent a key element in understanding the decadal changes in thermocline waters observed during the Darwin cruise. The helium-tritium concentrations will also complement CFC (chlorofluorocarbon) and carbon system measurements made on this comprehensive hydrographic section across the southern boundary of the Indian Ocean.
- NERC Reference:
- NER/B/S/2002/00382
- Grant Stage:
- Completed
- Scheme:
- Small Grants Pre FEC
- Grant Status:
- Closed
- Programme:
- Small Grants
This grant award has a total value of £30,455
FDAB - Financial Details (Award breakdown by headings)
| Total - Staff | Total - Other Costs | Total - Indirect Costs |
|---|---|---|
| £10,160 | £15,621 | £4,674 |
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