Discovery Early Career Researcher Award - Grant ID: DE150100223

Funding Activity

Website
http://dataportal.arc.gov.au/NCGP/Web/Grant/Grant/DE150100223

Funding Status
Closed

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Funded Activity Summary

Dynamics, variability and change in Southern Ocean abyssal flows. Changes in the Southern Ocean abyssal circulation are linked with dramatic climate events, yet the associated dynamics are poorly understood. This project aims to determine the fundamental dynamic processes driving abyssal flows, and diagnose impacts of recent and projected climate change. The project also aims to bridge the large gap between conceptual and observational understanding of this vital limb of the ocean's overturning circulation. A significant innovation is that it will be the first study of the Southern Ocean abyss using realistic global-scale models capable of simulating all the key dynamic processes. Results will guide Southern Ocean observation programs, explain observed changes, and reduce uncertainties in climate projections.

Funded Activity Details

Start Date: 29-06-2015

End Date: 28-06-2018

Funding Scheme: Discovery Early Career Researcher Award

Funding Amount: $357,024.00

Funder: Australian Research Council

Research Topics

ANZSRC Field of Research (FoR)

Physical Oceanography | Climatology (excl. Climate Change Processes) | Climate Change Processes | Oceanography

ANZSRC Socio-Economic Objective (SEO)

Effects of Climate Change and Variability on Antarctic and Sub-Antarctic Environments (excl. Social Impacts) | Effects of Climate Change and Variability on Australia (excl. Social Impacts) | Climate Change Models |

Other Keywords

Climate Change Models | Climate Change Processes | Climatology (excl. Climate Change Processes) | Effects of Climate Change and Variability on Antarctic and Sub-Antarctic Environments (excl. Social Impacts) | Effects of Climate Change and Variability on Australia (excl. Social Impacts) | Oceanography | Physical Oceanography

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