Details of Award

NERC Reference : NER/D/S/2000/01377

Formation of a new river channel: flow, sediment and vegetation dynamics.

Principal Investigator:: Professor AM Gurnell, University of Nottingham, Sch of Geography
Co-Investigator:: Professor NJ Clifford, Loughborough University, Geography and Environment
Co-Investigator:: Professor G Petts, University of Westminster, Vice Chancellors Office
Co-Investigator:: Professor JR French, University College London, Geography
Co-Investigator:: Dr P Angold, University of Birmingham, Sch of Geography, Earth & Env Sciences
Grant held at:: University of Nottingham, Sch of Geography

Abstract:: This proposal concerns the initiation and early development of a river channel within a newly-cut, sinuous, trapezoidal corridor. It integrates numerical flow simulations with observations of river morphology and dynamics, and with evolving riparian habitat and community structure at two spatio-temporal scales: (reach/annual; and cross-section and bedform/event). The aim is to provide the first integrated study of hydraulic, sedimentological and vegetation influences on the initial development of a river channel and its margins. This will provide scientific insight into the mechanisms of river channel and margin establishment and will inform future corridor design.

Authorised funds only

This grant award has a total value of £59,180

Total - Staff	Total - T&S	Total - Other Costs	Total - Equipment	Total - Indirect Costs
£30,744	£2,112	£6,168	£6,013	£14,142

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