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 National Science
Foundation Award #9115521 |
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Natural Thermoluminescence Levels in Antarctic Meteorites and Related Studies
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| Investigator(s): |
Derek Sears (PI)
; Paul Benoit (Co-PI)
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| Sponsor: |
University of Arkansas, AR 72701 4795753845
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| Start Date/Expiration Date |
1992-05-01 to 1995-10-31 (amended 1994-03-08) |
| Awarded Amount to Date: |
$89,229 |
| Abstract: This award, which is jointly funded with NASA, supports the systematic measurement of the natural thermoluminescence levels in suitable Antarctic meteorites. Since natural thermoluminescence is a function of radiation and thermal history, its measurement enables partial assessment of questions relating to the origin of the meteorites and how to choose significant meteorites for detailed study. Some of the meteorites to be studied have experienced minimal exposure to cosmic rays (those that are undersaturated with 26Al) and thus are extremely interesting. This project is designed to help clarify natural thermoluminescence production systematics and to improve interpretation of the results of geochemical analyses of meteorites. |
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| NSF Org: |
OPP - Office of Polar Programs |
| Award Number: |
9115521 |
| Award Instrument: |
Continuing grant |
| Program Manager: |
Scott Borg
OPP Office of Polar Programs
O/D OFFICE OF THE DIRECTOR
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| NSF Program(s): |
ANTARCTIC GEOLOGY & GEOPHYSICS, ANTARCTIC GEOLOGY & GEOPHYSICS
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| Field Application(s): |
Geological Sciences, Polar Programs-Related |
| Program Reference Code(s): |
EARTH SYSTEM HISTORY, 1304
OTHER RESEARCH OR EDUCATION, OTHR
RES EXPER FOR UNDERGRAD-SUPPLT, 9251
UNASSIGNED, 0000
UNDERGRADUATE EDUCATION, 9178 |
| Program Element Code(s): |
5112
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