Award Abstract #0215905
Acquisition of a Laser Ablation High Resolution Inductively Coupled Plasma Mass Spectrometer for Isotopic and Elemental Analyses of Calcified Structures in Aquatic Organisms

NSF Org:	OCE Division of Ocean Sciences
Initial Amendment Date:	August 29, 2002
Latest Amendment Date:	August 29, 2002
Award Number:	0215905
Award Instrument:	Standard Grant
Program Manager:	Alexander Shor OCE Division of Ocean Sciences GEO Directorate for Geosciences
Start Date:	September 1, 2002
Expires:	August 31, 2006 (Estimated)
Awarded Amount to Date:	$435641
Investigator(s):	Simon Thorrold sthorrold@whoi.edu (Principal Investigator) Lauren Mullineaux (Co-Principal Investigator) Delia Oppo (Co-Principal Investigator) Richard Norris (Co-Principal Investigator) Konrad Hughen (Co-Principal Investigator)
Sponsor:	Woods Hole Oceanographic Institution 183 OYSTER POND ROAD WOODS HOLE, MA 02543 508/289-2462
NSF Program(s):	MAJOR RESEARCH INSTRUMENTATION
Field Application(s):	0204000 Oceanography
Program Reference Code(s):	OTHR, 1189, 0000
Program Element Code(s):	1189

ABSTRACT

This Major Research Instrumentation award to Woods Hole Oceanographic Institution in Massachusetts provides funds for acquisition of a fast-scan, high resolution, inductively coupled plasma-mass spectrometer with laser ablation capability. The instrument will be operated as part of a new Marine Research Facility, which will emphasize fisheries, climate and oceanographic research using trace element and isotopic analysis of calcified structures, such as fish otoliths, mollusc shells, foraminiferal tests, and sponge and coral skeletons. The project is supported by the Division of Ocean Sciences at NSF. Woods Hole Oceanographic Institution will provide cost-share support from non-federal funds for 30% of total project costs.

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