Details of Award
NERC Reference : NER/T/S/2000/01413
Ocean conditions and processes beneath Ronne Ice Shelf (OPRIS).
Grant Award
- Principal Investigator:
- Dr KW Nicholls, University College London, Mullard Space Science Laboratory
- Co-Investigator:
- Professor DL Feltham, University of Reading, Meteorology
- Co-Investigator:
- Dr G Lane Serff, The University of Manchester, Mechanical Aerospace and Civil Eng
- Co-Investigator:
- Dr K Makinson, NERC British Antarctic Survey, Science Programmes
- Grant held at:
- University College London, Mullard Space Science Laboratory
- 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 Feb 2003 - 30 Sep 2007
- Value:
- £137,975 Split Award
Authorised funds only
- NERC Reference:
- NER/T/S/2000/01413
- Grant Stage:
- Completed
- Scheme:
- Directed Pre FEC
- Grant Status:
- Closed
- Programme:
- Autosub under Ice
This grant award has a total value of £137,975
FDAB - Financial Details (Award breakdown by headings)
| Total - T&S | Total - Staff | Total - Other Costs | Total - Equipment | Total - Indirect Costs |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| £851 | £87,465 | £324 | £9,100 | £40,234 |
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