Details of Award
NERC Reference : NER/H/S/2000/00926
High-performance analytical facilities for study of the causes of catastrophic change of the earth's environment
Grant Award
- Principal Investigator:
- Professor KW Burton, The Open University, Environment, Earth & Ecosystems
- Co-Investigator:
- Professor S Self, The Open University, Faculty of Sci, Tech, Eng & Maths (STEM)
- Co-Investigator:
- Dr I Parkinson, University of Bristol, Earth Sciences
- Co-Investigator:
- Dr P Van Calsteren, The Open University, Faculty of Sci, Tech, Eng & Maths (STEM)
- Co-Investigator:
- Professor RH James, University of Southampton, Sch of Ocean and Earth Science
- Co-Investigator:
- Professor AL Coe, The Open University, Faculty of Sci, Tech, Eng & Maths (STEM)
- Grant held at:
- The Open University, Environment, Earth & Ecosystems
- Science Area:
- Earth
- Overall Classification:
- Earth
- ENRIs:
- None
- Science Topics:
- None
- Abstract:
- Understanding the modes of operation of the Earth's climate syatem depends on successfully identifying and quantifying the interactions between the continents, oceans, atmosphere and biosphere. The aim of this research is to decipher some of the mechanisms that operate on the Earth's environment on millennial, orbital and tectonic timescales, and to distinguish these processes from the catastrophic change that may occur during large volcanic eruptions, or meteorite or comet impact. By exploring the mechanism of past climate change, it is hoped that the consequences of present human activity can be better understood. These areas are linked by their demand for precise isotopic and elemental measurements on very small length scales in geological and environmental records and, derivation of the timing and rate of change of Earth systems, using high-precision chronology.
- NERC Reference:
- NER/H/S/2000/00926
- Grant Stage:
- Completed
- Scheme:
- JIF Pre FEC
- Grant Status:
- Closed
- Programme:
- JIF
This grant award has a total value of £911,218
FDAB - Financial Details (Award breakdown by headings)
| Total - Staff | Total - Other Costs | Total - Equipment |
|---|---|---|
| £80,412 | £314,900 | £515,907 |
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