BIOACID Programme - Natural Environment Research Council

Schedule
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BIOACID: Biological Impacts of Ocean Acidification
5.2 First Year Second Year Third Year
Review of IPCC-type model
parameterizations of marine calcium
carbonate cycling
Review of published experimental
findings (POC-net production, PIC
production, DOM, TEP, C:N, N2fix)
Set-up of prototype 3D model, first
exploratory model experiments
Preparation of datasets for model-data
comparison (from GLODAP,
CARBOOCEANS, and PANGAEA
sources).
Development of data analysis tools
Model experiments applying a variety
of formulations for CaCO3 production,
export and dissolution
In-depth analysis of model results
through comparison with observations
(GLODAP etc.) and subsequent
parameter optimization
Compilation of datasets from
BIOACID experiments from the first
1.5 years of project into one database
Manuscript preparation, presentation of
results at conferences
Milestones (5.2)
- Draft documentation (manuscript) on parameterization of marine
calcium carbonate cycling in IPCC type models
- Review (manuscript draft) on experimental work
- Prototype 3D model with carbonate cycle processes implemented,
major data analysis tools and datasets prepared
- Implementation of at least three distinct sets of carbonate models
- Three manuscripts submitted
v. Budget and Budget Justification
Personnel costs
5.2.a–c
5.2.d
Subtotal
Consumables
5.2.a–c
5.2.d
Subtotal
Travel
5.2.a-c
I II III IV I II III IV I II III IV
First Year Second Year Third Year Total
month 9
month 18
month 21
month 24
month 36