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 National Science
Foundation Award #9203170 |
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Airborne Lithosphere and Ice Cover Experiment: Corridor Aerogeophysics Southeastern Ross Transect Zone (CASERTZ)II
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| Investigator(s): |
John Behrendt (PI)
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| Sponsor: |
Geological Survey-Denver, CO 80201 3032365906
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| Start Date/Expiration Date |
1992-04-15 to 1995-05-31 (amended 1994-06-30) |
| Awarded Amount to Date: |
$148,212 |
| Abstract: Understanding the tectonic framework across the West Antarctic Rift system is critical for deciphering the evolution of the Pacific margin of Gondwana; for understanding the characteristics of wide and narrow modes of continental extension; and for determining the geological controls on the dynamics of the West Antarctic ice sheet, the globe's last great "marine" ice sheet. This award supports an integrated geophysical experiment including airborne radar and surface altimetry augmented by satellite imagery, in addition to, airborne gravity and aeromagnetic measurements within a carefully chosen West Antarctic corridor. This corridor covers the western portion of the Byrd Subglacial Basin and the easternmost portion of the Interior Ross Embayment. The experimental objectives will be achieved by imaging the tectonic fabric across the West Antarctic Rift system and characterizing the distribution of sedimentary basins, volcanic rocks and important ice dynamical boundaries within this corridor. |
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| NSF Org: |
OPP - Office of Polar Programs |
| Award Number: |
9203170 |
| Award Instrument: |
Interagency Agreement |
| 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, Other Sciences NEC, Polar Programs-Related |
| Program Element Code(s): |
5112
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