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Project title

Particle Size Analyser for Transdisciplinary Research in Marine Sciences

Primary Funding Agency

Marine Institute

Co-Funding Organisation(s)

n/a

Lead Organisation

National University of Ireland Galway (NUIG)

Lead Applicant

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Project Abstract

The exact determination of size and distribution of Marine and Coastal sediments provides powerful information about sediment transport dynamics, that can be linked to coastal and deep ocean currents, estuary systems, as well as sediment deposition and erosion events that are linked to extreme weather and climate change. Currently the West of Ireland does not possess a functioning particle size analyzer of high technological standard, which requires researchers from NUI Galway, GMIT, UL and the MI to outsource these measurements at high cost, which severely limits research projects that are linked to smaller to medium scale budgets, and effectively eliminates this tool for postgraduate training and research opportunities. We are applying for the Mastersizer MS3000, which affords the latest laser diffraction technology from Malvern instruments, adopted as standard by many industrial companies in Ireland and worldwide. The MS3000 is the most reliable, technically advanced and versatile instrument on the market allowing applications in multiple fields of research that other instruments cannot offer.

Grant Approved

�65,333.00

Research Hub

n/a

Research Theme

Ireland's Future Climate, its Impacts, and Adaptation Options

Start Date

01/12/2017

Initial Projected Completion Date

30/11/2018