Details of Award
NERC Reference : NER/E/S/2003/00120
SERPENT - Scientific and Environmental Rov Partnerships using Existing iNdustrial Technology.
Grant Award
- Principal Investigator:
- Dr D Billett, University of Southampton, National Oceanography Centre Southampton
- Science Area:
- Marine
- Earth
- Overall Classification:
- Marine
- ENRIs:
- Pollution and Waste
- Environmental Risks and Hazards
- Biodiversity
- Science Topics:
- Ecotoxicology
- Environmental Physiology
- Community Ecology
- Behavioural Ecology
- Abstract:
- Many day-to-day work tasks in offshore oil and gas fields, such as inspections, maintenance and survey, involve the use of Remotely Operated Vehicles (ROVs). As part of normal working procedures there are significant periods of 'stand-by time' during which the ROVs are not used. There is potential to use this time for scientific research. New experimental approaches in deep-sea research require much greater access to ROV technology. We propose a workshop to bring together prime movers from the oil and gas industry and ROV operators to plan a project with firm commitments for CONNECT B funding (June 2003). Financial leverage will be considerable. Scientific tasks will include experimental approaches for hypothesis testing, video and photographic surveys for environmental monitoring, sample collection for biodiversity studies and stunning images for public outreach.
- NERC Reference:
- NER/E/S/2003/00120
- Grant Stage:
- Completed
- Scheme:
- Connect A Pre FEC
- Grant Status:
- Closed
- Programme:
- Connect A
This grant award has a total value of £3,760
FDAB - Financial Details (Award breakdown by headings)
| Total - T&S | Total - Other Costs |
|---|---|
| £3,560 | £200 |
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