Details of Award
NERC Reference : NER/B/S/2002/00537
Base of slope deposition from quasi-steady turbidity currents.
Grant Award
- Principal Investigator:
- Professor J Alexander, University of East Anglia, Environmental Sciences
- Co-Investigator:
- Professor M Leeder, University of East Anglia, Environmental Sciences
- Co-Investigator:
- Professor CE Vincent, University of East Anglia, Environmental Sciences
- Grant held at:
- University of East Anglia, Environmental Sciences
- Science Area:
- Marine
- Earth
- Overall Classification:
- Marine
- ENRIs:
- Natural Resource Management
- Global Change
- Environmental Risks and Hazards
- Science Topics:
- Earth Surface Processes
- Earth Resources
- Sediment/Sedimentary Processes
- Abstract:
- Quasi-steady turbidity currents (QSTC) generated from river mouths contribute significant volumes of sediment to base-of-slope deposits such as submarine fans. Field measurements are few so analogue experiments play a critical role in their understanding. We will link QSTC dynamics to base-of-slope sedimentation by intensive monitoring of flow conditions and sedimentary deposits in a large flume. Turbulent QSTCs will be channelled onto a flat surface where they can spread freely. Initial sediment concentration, discharge, and channel slope will be controlled, the turbulent and sediment transport characteristics of the flows monitored and deposits examined. The data will be used to test models of QSTC flow, fan growth and channel inception.
- NERC Reference:
- NER/B/S/2002/00537
- Grant Stage:
- Completed
- Scheme:
- Small Grants Pre FEC
- Grant Status:
- Closed
- Programme:
- Small Grants
This grant award has a total value of £29,181
FDAB - Financial Details (Award breakdown by headings)
| Total - T&S | Total - Staff | Total - Other Costs | Total - Indirect Costs |
|---|---|---|---|
| £3,554 | £3,994 | £19,796 | £1,837 |
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