Details of Award
NERC Reference : NER/T/S/2000/01414
Evolution and impacts of circumpolar deep water on the Antarctic continental shelf.
Grant Award
- Principal Investigator:
- Professor A Jenkins, The Open University, Environment, Earth & Ecosystems
- Co-Investigator:
- Professor MA Brandon, The Open University, Faculty of Sci, Tech, Eng & Maths (STEM)
- Grant held at:
- The Open University, Environment, Earth & Ecosystems
- Science Area:
- Marine
- Overall Classification:
- Marine
- ENRIs:
- Global Change
- Science Topics:
- Ocean Circulation
- Glacial & Cryospheric Systems
- Abstract:
- We propose to study the interaction between the ice shelves and the waters of the continental shelf in the south-east Pacific sector of Antarctica. The waters there are the warmest of any that come into contact with the ice sheet, and the ice shelf melt rates are the highest recorded in Antarctica. We will investigate how the warm water gains access to the sub-ice cavities, the heat flux that it carries beneath the ice, how and where that heat is given up to the ice shelves and the impacts and fate of the resulting meltwater. The results will allow us to narrow the uncertainties in our predictions of the response of the Antarctic ice shelves to past and future climate change.
- Period of Award:
- 1 Oct 2002 - 30 Sep 2005
- Value:
- £15,547 Split Award
Authorised funds only
- NERC Reference:
- NER/T/S/2000/01414
- Grant Stage:
- Completed
- Scheme:
- Directed Pre FEC
- Grant Status:
- Closed
- Programme:
- Autosub under Ice
This grant award has a total value of £15,547
FDAB - Financial Details (Award breakdown by headings)
| Total - T&S | Total - Other Costs | Total - Equipment | Total - Indirect Costs |
|---|---|---|---|
| £1,808 | £1,437 | £1,290 | £11,012 |
If you need further help, please read the user guide.