The proposed research involves the derivation of constraints upon the structure, composition, and thermal regime of the Earth's interior by simultaneous consideration of thermodynamic, thermoelastic, mineralogical, and seismological data. In particular: constraint of lower crustal compositions, compositional differences between upper and lower mantle, anomalous compositional and thermal characteristics at the core-mantle boundary.

Agency
National Science Foundation (NSF)
Institute
Division of Earth Sciences (EAR)
Application #
9158594
Program Officer
Michael A. Mayhew
Project Start
Project End
Budget Start
1991-07-15
Budget End
1998-06-30
Support Year
Fiscal Year
1991
Total Cost
$148,000
Indirect Cost
Name
Northwestern University at Chicago
Department
Type
DUNS #
City
Evanston
State
IL
Country
United States
Zip Code
60201