Details of Award
NERC Reference : NER/M/S/2003/00059
Measuring the in-situ particle settling rate constant and investigating particle sedimentation models in lakes.
Grant Award
- Principal Investigator:
- Dr R Douglas, University of Ulster, Sch of Environmental Sciences
- Grant held at:
- University of Ulster, Sch of Environmental Sciences
- Science Area:
- Marine
- Freshwater
- Overall Classification:
- Freshwater
- ENRIs:
- Pollution and Waste
- Natural Resource Management
- Global Change
- Science Topics:
- Biogeochemical Cycles
- Sediment/Sedimentary Processes
- Palaeoenvironments
- Climate & Climate Change
- Abstract:
- The particle rate constant (kp) is a fundamental parameter used in a wide variety of models in aquatic systems. Accurate in-situ values for kp have not previously been measured in lakes and the model that best describes particle settling is not clear. This project will use recent technological advances by measuring high time resolution suspended solid and sedimentation rates using a Random Access Sampler and Time Series Sediment trap respectively. Eight deployments will take place in each of four lakes expected to display different sedimentation processes. Sampling intervals will be 3 hours for both suspended solids and sedimentation rate. The results will allow the best model of particle settling in lakes to be identified and in-situ particle rate constants will be calculated.
- NERC Reference:
- NER/M/S/2003/00059
- Grant Stage:
- Completed
- Scheme:
- New Investigators Pre FEC
- Grant Status:
- Closed
- Programme:
- New Investigators
This grant award has a total value of £51,558
FDAB - Financial Details (Award breakdown by headings)
| Total - Staff | Total - T&S | Total - Equipment | Total - Indirect Costs |
|---|---|---|---|
| £25,563 | £3,879 | £10,356 | £11,759 |
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