
NSF Org: |
OCE Division Of Ocean Sciences |
Recipient: |
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Initial Amendment Date: | July 28, 2004 |
Latest Amendment Date: | June 23, 2005 |
Award Number: | 0347261 |
Award Instrument: | Continuing Grant |
Program Manager: |
Bilal U. Haq
OCE Division Of Ocean Sciences GEO Directorate for Geosciences |
Start Date: | August 1, 2004 |
End Date: | October 31, 2006 (Estimated) |
Total Intended Award Amount: | $506,215.00 |
Total Awarded Amount to Date: | $236,355.00 |
Funds Obligated to Date: |
FY 2005 = $0.00 |
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Recipient Sponsored Research Office: |
W5510 FRANKS MELVILLE MEMORIAL LIBRARY STONY BROOK NY US 11794-0001 (631)632-9949 |
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Primary Place of Performance: |
W5510 FRANKS MELVILLE MEMORIAL LIBRARY STONY BROOK NY US 11794-0001 |
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NSF Program(s): |
Marine Geology and Geophysics, EDUCATION/HUMAN RESOURCES,OCE |
Primary Program Source: |
app-0105 app-0107 app-0106 app-0104 |
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Award Agency Code: | 4900 |
Fund Agency Code: | 4900 |
Assistance Listing Number(s): | 47.050 |
ABSTRACT
0347261
Goodbred
Abstract
The study will focus on the Ganges-Brahmaputra Delta in Bangladesh. Previous work by the PI investigated sediment dispersal across the subaerial delta plain and found the 1/3 of the sediment load was sequestered there and that the inner shelf represents an important gateway of >700 Mt of sediment annually. The PI will investigate sediment dynamics of the inner shelf, including seasonal dispersal of large sediment load, and transport pathways that link the river mouth with shoreline, shelf and canyon depocenters. Four cruises are planned, with CHIRP and side-scan acoustic surveys, coring and lab analysis of the collected data and Be/Th and Pb/Cs dating. The proposed study will provide important insights on the longer term sequence development along this high-yield and high-energy margin. The educational component includes strong collaboration with Bangladeshi scientists, establishing a scholastic program between SUNY and Dhaka University, co-mentoring of students, web-based short courses and recruitment of Bangladeshi students to SUNY.
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