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NERC Reference : NER/T/S/2000/01409

How does stratification change gravity current behaviour and deposit geometry?

Grant Award

Principal Investigator:
Professor P Talling, University of Cambridge, BP Institute
Co-Investigator:
Dr C Gladstone, University of Cambridge, Bullard Laboratories
Co-Investigator:
Professor AJ Hogg, University of Bristol, Mathematics
Co-Investigator:
Prof. RS Sparks, University of Bristol, Earth Sciences
Co-Investigator:
Professor A Woods, University of Cambridge, Earth Sciences
Science Area:
Earth
Overall Classification:
Earth
ENRIs:
Natural Resource Management
Environmental Risks and Hazards
Science Topics:
Earth Surface Processes
Volcanic Processes
Sediment/Sedimentary Processes
Geohazards
Abstract:
Submarine gravity currents are the primary mechanism for transferring sediment frm the ocean margins to the deep-ocean floor. Ancient strata formed by such flows comprise many important hyrdocarbon reservoirs, particularly as there is an industry trend towards drilling in deep water. Submarine gravity currents pose significant hazards to expensive structures involved in deep-water drilling, and to communications cables and pipes on the sea floor. Vertical stratification of sediment concentration occurs in submarine gravity currents. Although such stratification strongly influences flow behaviour, it is not incorporated into current quantatitive predictive models. Collaborative work at four leading academic institutions will use experiments, theoretical analysis and field-data to constrain how stratification changes flow behaviour and deposit geometry.
Period of Award:
1 Jul 2001 - 31 May 2002
Value:
£9,578 Split Award
Authorised funds only
NERC Reference:
NER/T/S/2000/01409
Grant Stage:
Completed
Scheme:
Directed Pre FEC
Grant Status:
Closed

This grant award has a total value of £9,578  

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