| NSF Org: |
OCE Division Of Ocean Sciences |
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| Initial Amendment Date: | August 22, 2008 |
| Latest Amendment Date: | August 22, 2008 |
| Award Number: | 0824263 |
| Award Instrument: | Standard Grant |
| Program Manager: |
Thomas Janecek
OCE Division Of Ocean Sciences GEO Directorate for Geosciences |
| Start Date: | September 1, 2008 |
| End Date: | August 31, 2011 (Estimated) |
| Total Intended Award Amount: | $115,388.00 |
| Total Awarded Amount to Date: | $115,388.00 |
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| Recipient Sponsored Research Office: |
801 LEROY PL SOCORRO NM US 87801-4681 (575)835-5496 |
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| Primary Place of Performance: |
801 LEROY PL SOCORRO NM US 87801-4681 |
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| NSF Program(s): |
Hydrologic Sciences, OCEAN DRILLING PROGRAM, EMERGING TOPICS |
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| Award Agency Code: | 4900 |
| Fund Agency Code: | 4900 |
| Assistance Listing Number(s): | 47.050 |
ABSTRACT
This project will use high resolution multiple-channel (MCS) and chirp seismic data to characterize the stratigraphy and sedimentation patterns of continental shelf sediments off Martha?s Vineyard, Massachusetts. These sediments host an extensive freshwater aquifer which is out of equilibrium with its environment. The research will combine these geophysical methods with hydrological modeling to better describe the distribution, chemistry, and the emplacement mechanisms of this unique aquifer. From the modeling efforts quantitative predictions will be made of the forcing mechanisms that affect groundwater flow in such aquifers over geological time periods. Such aquifers have not received much study to date and could potentially provide a source of water and nutrients to marine coastal environments and thus be an important and overlooked component of the water cycle.
Broader impacts: Freshwater aquifers as these could potentially serve as an important resource for human consumption in coastal regions. The research will support graduate students at each of the institutions of the three PIs.
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