Details of Award
NERC Reference : NER/T/S/2000/00993
Ocean conditions and processes beneath Ronne Ice Shelf (OPRIS).
Grant Award
- Principal Investigator:
- Dr KW Nicholls, NERC British Antarctic Survey, NERC BAS - Cambridge
- Co-Investigator:
- Professor DL Feltham, University of Reading, Meteorology
- Co-Investigator:
- Dr K Makinson, NERC British Antarctic Survey, Science Programmes
- Co-Investigator:
- Dr G Lane Serff, The University of Manchester, Mechanical Aerospace and Civil Eng
- Grant held at:
- NERC British Antarctic Survey, NERC BAS - Cambridge
- Science Area:
- Marine
- Overall Classification:
- Marine
- ENRIs:
- Global Change
- Science Topics:
- Ocean Circulation
- Glacial & Cryospheric Systems
- Climate & Climate Change
- Abstract:
- Filcher-Ronne Ice Shelf (FRI S), Antarctica, is the most massive Antarctic ice shelf and participates directly in the climate system by contributing to the formation of Antarctic Bottom Water. Determining how the ice shelf interacts with its present-day oceanographic environment is prerequisite to our ultimate aim of knowing how the ice shelf/ocean system will respond to past or future climates. Using Autosub, we wish to make measurements beneath the FRIS to shed light on processes that concern the nature of the inflow of water into the sub-ice shelf cavity, and the interaction between the water and the ice base. The missions will provide test data for a concurrent modelling effort, and improved parameterizations of key processes.
- Period of Award:
- 29 May 2003 - 28 Sep 2007
- Value:
- £136,761 Lead Split Award
Authorised funds only
- NERC Reference:
- NER/T/S/2000/00993
- Grant Stage:
- Completed
- Scheme:
- Directed Pre FEC
- Grant Status:
- Closed
- Programme:
- Autosub under Ice
This grant award has a total value of £136,761
FDAB - Financial Details (Award breakdown by headings)
| Total - Staff | Total - T&S | Total - Other Costs | Total - Indirect Costs |
|---|---|---|---|
| £89,729 | £1,490 | £4,269 | £41,275 |
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