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NERC Reference : NER/T/S/2002/00425

Processes controlling dense water formation and transport on Arctic continental shelves.

Grant Award

Principal Investigator:
Professor AJ Willmott, Keele University, Computer Science and Mathematics
Co-Investigator:
Professor J Holt, National Oceanography Centre, Science and Technology
Co-Investigator:
Dr R Proctor, University of Tasmania, Centre for Marine Science
Co-Investigator:
Professor VI Shrira, Keele University, Faculty of Natural Sciences
Science Area:
Marine
Atmospheric
Overall Classification:
Marine
ENRIs:
Global Change
Science Topics:
Ocean Circulation
Ocean - Atmosphere Interact.
Climate & Climate Change
Abstract:
The Barents Sea is an important site for the production of dense intermediate water. Up to one half of this intermediate water flows into the North Atlantic over the Scotland-Greenland Ridge, constituting an important branch of the global thermohaline circulation. The presence of numerous coastal polynyas and the relatively low river input into the Barents Sea explain why this region is a significant site for water for water mass transformation. Parameterisations for dense water production in polynyas for application in non-polynya resolving ocean circulation models, will be developed and tested in a coupled sea ice-shelf sea model of the Barents Sea. The latter will be used to study present day water mass transformation processes and to predict how they will change in a warmer climate.
Period of Award:
1 Oct 2003 - 30 Sep 2006
Value:
£134,747 Lead Split Award
Authorised funds only
NERC Reference:
NER/T/S/2002/00425
Grant Stage:
Completed
Scheme:
Directed Pre FEC
Grant Status:
Closed

This grant award has a total value of £134,747  

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FDAB - Financial Details (Award breakdown by headings)

Total - T&STotal - StaffTotal - Other CostsTotal - Indirect Costs
£5,075£86,995£2,660£40,019

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