Details of Award
NERC Reference : NER/T/S/2001/00969
Argo floats in the South Atlantic.
Grant Award
- Principal Investigator:
- Dr BA King, University of Southampton, National Oceanography Centre Southampton
- Science Area:
- Marine
- Overall Classification:
- Atmospheric
- ENRIs:
- Global Change
- Science Topics:
- Ocean Circulation
- Climate & Climate Change
- Abstract:
- We propose to deploy 15 APEX floats at 30 degrees S in the Atlantic. Every 10 days, the floats will rise from 2000 metres to report position and a temperature and salinity profile. After 12 months data collection, float positions will be used to infer reference velocities. These reference velocities will be included in inverse analysis of WOCE data from 30 degrees S and 45 degrees south to improve estimates of the South Atlantic heat budget. Float profiles will also be analysed to calculate variability on time scales up to seasonal. The results of the study will be available for evaluation of next-generation Climate models.
- NERC Reference:
- NER/T/S/2001/00969
- Grant Stage:
- Completed
- Scheme:
- Directed Pre FEC
- Grant Status:
- Closed
- Programme:
- COAPEC
This grant award has a total value of £241,314
FDAB - Financial Details (Award breakdown by headings)
| Total - T&S | Total - Staff | Total - Other Costs | Total - Equipment | Total - Indirect Costs |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| £1,322 | £37,747 | £19,203 | £165,675 | £17,364 |
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