This research will continue a project to study climatically induced changes in biogenic sedimentation in the oceans. The type of biogenic material found in core samples varies with the paleoclimate and, therefore, appears to be temperature controlled. This research project will develop more rapid methods for doing the analysis of the biogenic material, an extend the earlier studies to both older sediment and other cores where independent estimates of paliotemperature have been made. The results of this research will lead to the understanding of causes for changes in primary productivity in the oceans during climatic changes.

Agency
National Science Foundation (NSF)
Institute
Division of Ocean Sciences (OCE)
Type
Standard Grant (Standard)
Application #
9001603
Program Officer
Bilal U. Haq
Project Start
Project End
Budget Start
1990-01-01
Budget End
1990-12-31
Support Year
Fiscal Year
1990
Total Cost
$23,847
Indirect Cost
Name
Columbia University Lamont Doherty Earth Observatory
Department
Type
DUNS #
City
Palisades
State
NY
Country
United States
Zip Code
10964