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NERC Reference : NER/T/S/2000/01412

Ocean conditions and processes beneath Ronne Ice Shelf (OPRIS).

Grant Award

Principal Investigator:
Dr KW Nicholls, The University of Manchester, Mechanical Aerospace and Civil Eng
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
Co-Investigator:
Professor DL Feltham, University of Reading, Meteorology
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:
1 Oct 2003 - 30 Sep 2007
Value:
£33,925 Split Award
Authorised funds only
NERC Reference:
NER/T/S/2000/01412
Grant Stage:
Completed
Scheme:
Directed Pre FEC
Grant Status:
Closed

This grant award has a total value of £33,925  

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FDAB - Financial Details (Award breakdown by headings)

Total - T&STotal - Other CostsTotal - Indirect Costs
£1,629£15,590£16,707

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