Details of Award
NERC Reference : NER/T/S/2003/00145
Validation of the GPS reflectometry experiment from the UK-DMC satellite.
Grant Award
- Principal Investigator:
- Dr S Mackin, University of Surrey, Surrey Space Centre Academic
- Co-Investigator:
- Professor M Srokosz, National Oceanography Centre, Science and Technology
- Co-Investigator:
- Professor P Challenor, University of Exeter, Mathematics and Statistics
- Grant held at:
- University of Surrey, Surrey Space Centre Academic
- Science Area:
- Marine
- Overall Classification:
- Marine
- ENRIs:
- Global Change
- Environmental Risks and Hazards
- Science Topics:
- Ocean Circulation
- Ocean - Atmosphere Interact.
- Technol. for Environ. Appl.
- Abstract:
- With the launch of the UK-DMC satellite we will have the opportunity for the first time to assess a surface pointing spaceborne GPS receiver in collecting the quasi-specular GPS reflections from the ocean surface. The pulse timing (once corrected for ionospheric delays) will provide a measure of the sea topography, while the collected waveforms contain information on the wind speed and significant wave height. Validation of the output data against well-characterised data sources is essential to assess the potential of this new data source. The GPS data will be compared against collocated altimeter and scatterometer data and fixed buoys from the NHBC network to determine both the accuracy and precision of the parameter retrieval.
- Period of Award:
- 28 May 2004 - 27 May 2005
- Value:
- £37,683 Lead Split Award
Authorised funds only
- NERC Reference:
- NER/T/S/2003/00145
- Grant Stage:
- Completed
- Scheme:
- EO Programmes Pre FEC2
- Grant Status:
- Closed
- Programme:
- EO Enabling Fund
This grant award has a total value of £37,683
FDAB - Financial Details (Award breakdown by headings)
| Total - T&S | Total - Staff | Total - Other Costs | Total - Indirect Costs |
|---|---|---|---|
| £306 | £23,159 | £3,566 | £10,653 |
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