Details of Award
NERC Reference : NER/B/S/2002/00559
An automated hydraulic device for high-resolution, synchronous sectioning of multiple sediment cores.
Grant Award
- Principal Investigator:
- Dr GL Cowie, University of Edinburgh, Sch of Geosciences
- Co-Investigator:
- Dr G Shimmield, Bigelow Lab for Ocean Sciences, Bigelow Lab for Ocean Sciences
- Grant held at:
- University of Edinburgh, Sch of Geosciences
- Science Area:
- Marine
- Freshwater
- Earth
- Overall Classification:
- Marine
- ENRIs:
- Global Change
- Science Topics:
- Biogeochemical Cycles
- Sediment/Sedimentary Processes
- Palaeoenvironments
- Climate & Climate Change
- Abstract:
- The proposed project involves construction of a novel hydraulic system for precise, parallel sectioning of multiple sediment cores. Key innovations are reproducible sub-mm vertical resolution, as required for steep concentration gradients typical of many surficial sediments, and sample throughput rates that are not possible with traditional methods. Feedback between the hydraulic pump and a laser position meter will allow dial-in control of core extrusion, and a N2-flushed glove box and storage container will permit reliable, high-resolution sampling of O2-sensitive porewater solutes. The system will accommodate various core sizes and will be suitable for both marine and freshwater settings. The facility will immediately enhance a major oceanographic research programme and will be of long-term benefit to the Scottish marine science community.
- NERC Reference:
- NER/B/S/2002/00559
- Grant Stage:
- Completed
- Scheme:
- Small Grants Pre FEC
- Grant Status:
- Closed
- Programme:
- Small Grants
This grant award has a total value of £7,226
FDAB - Financial Details (Award breakdown by headings)
| Total - Staff | Total - Other Costs | Total - Indirect Costs |
|---|---|---|
| £2,266 | £3,918 | £1,042 |
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