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NORKLIMA-Klimaendringer og konsekvenser for Norge

Terrestrial C sequestration potential in Norway under present and future climate

Terrestrial ecosystems in the northern hemisphere have been a significant sink in the global C cycle. However, strength and duration of the terrestrial C sink is uncertain and will impact future trends in atmospheric CO2 concentrations. Likely factors, al so relevant in Norway, to affect the terr...

Tildelt: kr 6,1 mill.

Prosjektperiode: 2008-2012

Sted: Oslo

PES-INST-Prosjektetablererstøtte EU (FoU)

Situation Awareness and Surveillance for Risk and Crisis Management in Water Distribution Systems

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Tildelt: kr 47 619

Prosjektperiode: 2008-2008

Sted: Trøndelag - Trööndelage

HAVKYST-Havet og kysten

KelpPredict: Kelp community structure and function; analysing interactions and developing models along multiple exposure gradients

The Laminaria hyperborea kelp forests and its associated biodiversity are under pressure by kelp trawling, grazing by sea urchins, changing climate (storms) and pollutions (eutrophication). These pressures are related to exposure gradients, e.g. sea urchi n grazing is found in the more sheltered ...

Tildelt: kr 2,8 mill.

Prosjektperiode: 2008-2012

Sted: Oslo

MARINFORSK-Marine ressurser og miljø

The population biology and ecology of the world's northernmost harbour seals in a changing Arctic

"The population biology and ecology of the world's northernmost harbour seals in a changing Arctic" har vært et svært produktivt forskningsprogram. Steinkobbe på Svalbard er en unik genetisk bestand som har vært isolert fra andre bestander i rundt 1000 år. Den har vært gjennom en såkalt genetisk ...

Tildelt: kr 9,0 mill.

Prosjektperiode: 2008-2017

Sted: Troms - Romsa - Tromssa

SIP-Strategiske instituttprogram

Nærings- og stedsutvikling på små steder - Kriseforståelse som handlingskontekst

Endringsprosesser i små lokalsamfunn er et samspill mellom ulike aktører i offentlig og privat sektor. Disse aktørene har ulike utgangspunkt som påvirker deres rasjonalitet og dermed deres vurderinger og handlemønster. Vårt utgangspunkt er at endringspros esser ofte starter som følge av en felles...

Tildelt: kr 1,8 mill.

Prosjektperiode: 2008-2010

Sted: Agder

BIONÆR-Bionæringsprogram

Wood formation under varying environmental conditions

The timing and rate of xylem formation during the growing season are key processes in determining the amount and properties of wood produced. Wood formation depends on genetic signalling, availability of resources for growth, temperature, tree water and n utrient status, and the stage of ontogene...

Tildelt: kr 3,4 mill.

Prosjektperiode: 2008-2012

Sted: Akershus

HAVBRUKS-Havbruk - en næring i vekst

Vibriosis and furunculosis vaccines for Atlantic cod: efficacy, protective antigens and specific immune responses

Atlantic cod (Gadus morhua) is an upcoming marine species in Norwegian fish farming industry. Bacterial diseases as vibriosis and furunculosis, are causing problems and efficient vaccines will be crucial in order to develop a sustainable industry. Today, most cod juveniles are vaccinated against ...

Tildelt: kr 7,5 mill.

Prosjektperiode: 2008-2012

Sted: Troms - Romsa - Tromssa

NATURNAER-Natur og næring

New Technologies to Optimize the Wood Information Basis for Forest Industries - Developing an Integrated Resource Information System (IRIS)

Prosjektet er et samarbeid mellom 16 partnere i fem land. Sju av partnerne er vitenskapelige institusjoner, fire er små og mellomstore bedrifter, fire er store selskaper, en er statlig organisasjon. Bakgrunnen for prosjektet er felles behov for å øke til gangen til presis informasjon om skogress...

Tildelt: kr 3,1 mill.

Prosjektperiode: 2008-2011

Sted: Akershus

SIP-Strategiske instituttprogram

Integrerte operasjoner som samfunnsfaglig forskningstema

Innføringen av IO på norsk sokkel representerer et paradigmeskifte for olje- og gassnæringen. Det nye ved IO er at IT brukes som et strategisk verktøy for å effektivisere arbeidsoppgavene og beslutningsprosessene på bred basis, og at det gjøres en omfatte nde omfordeling av arbeidsoppgaver mellom...

Tildelt: kr 1,6 mill.

Prosjektperiode: 2008-2010

Sted: Rogaland

ROMFORSK-Program for romforskning

Norwegian Use of the Planck LFI Instrument.

The European Planck space mission will from the summer of 2008 map in detail the Cosmic Microwave Background with sensitivity and resolution unreachable by any other foreseen experiments, making possible addressing many of the most fundamental questions o f cosmology. Based on the commitment to ...

Tildelt: kr 5,0 mill.

Prosjektperiode: 2008-2011

Sted: Oslo

ROMFORSK-Program for romforskning

Neutral and Ion Dynamics in the Auroral Region

This project proposal concists of 2 subprojects. The aim of subproject A is to understand the physical mechanisms behind naturally enhanced ion acoustic lines (NEIALs) observed with the EISCAT radars, and flickering aurora. Recent advances in optical inst rumentation have revealed that auroral em...

Tildelt: kr 1,5 mill.

Prosjektperiode: 2008-2010

Sted: Troms - Romsa - Tromssa

NATURNAER-Natur og næring

Timberbased element systems for improving the energy efficiency of the building envelope

Biological building materials, especially timber could gain great importance if it would succeed to offer appropriate construction systems that achieve the vital potential of the material, i.e. prefabrication and ecological value. The challenge lies in th e implementation of consistent sustainabl...

Tildelt: kr 1,7 mill.

Prosjektperiode: 2008-2010

Sted: Trøndelag - Trööndelage

ROMFORSK-Program for romforskning

Impact of meteor showers on mesospheric smoke particles

We propose to carry out a rocket campaign in 2008, in collaboration with Leibniz-Institut für Atmosphärenphysik (IAP), Germany, to study smoke particles in the middle atmosphere. The rockets will be launched from Andøya Rocket Range during and shortly af ter a meteor shower. The primary goal is...

Tildelt: kr 0,40 mill.

Prosjektperiode: 2008-2008

Sted: Akershus

PETROSAM-Samfunnsvitenskapelig petroleumsforskning

Petroleum industry research in economics and economic management (217329)

Project abstract The project will focus on topical issues in the petroleum industry, drawing theories and methods of economics, finance, accounting and management. We will provide input to topical strategic issues in the industry, but also to detailed dec isions pertaining to regulation, taxation...

Tildelt: kr 22,5 mill.

Prosjektperiode: 2008-2013

Sted: Rogaland

NORKLIMA-Klimaendringer og konsekvenser for Norge

PERMASOM - Organic matter in permafrost: molecular composition and associated response to increasing temperature

The release of CO2 to the atmosphere from the mineralization of soil organic matter (SOM) in thawing permafrost is one of the largest potential feedback mechanisms on the climate system. This positive feedback, i.e. it will aggravate climate changes, is d ue to the fact that SOM decomposes faster...

Tildelt: kr 3,1 mill.

Prosjektperiode: 2008-2012

Sted: Akershus

OST-Øst-Europa-programmene

MAritime REsources of the BArents SEa: Satellite data driven monitoring in the context of increase of commercial efficiency of the fishery

The main objective of the four-year project is to advance our capability to monitor the Barents Sea maritime resources focusing on the increase of the commercial efficiency of the fishery. It is anticipated that implementation of the developed monitoring system will result in significant reductio...

Tildelt: kr 3,0 mill.

Prosjektperiode: 2008-2011

Sted: Vestland

MATPROG-Matprogrammet: Norsk mat fra sjø og land

Formation of flavour components from PUFA and how these are influenced by the presence of molecular pro- and antioxidants and mitochondria

The project is a joint effort within The Food Alliance at Ås and within the coming NOFIMA Research group plus the participation of two food industries: NORTURA and TINE. The project focuses on generating more knowledge in the area of flavour formation in formulated food products containing differ...

Tildelt: kr 6,3 mill.

Prosjektperiode: 2008-2011

Sted: Akershus

NATURNAER-Natur og næring

Use of furfurylated wood for the production of high- performance windows made of European timber

The present research proposal is a collaboration of three international research institutes with substantial experiences in wood modification and research-intensive SMEs intending to adapt the process of furfurylation to potential frame timbers. Furfuryla tion is an innovative technology in wood ...

Tildelt: kr 0,68 mill.

Prosjektperiode: 2008-2010

Sted: Akershus

NATURNAER-Natur og næring

Quantitative determination of early wood decay

Wood decay caused by fungi continues to be a major problem for wood in service. The use off CCA is restricted and the ongoing development of new wood protecting systems is hampered by the long-term field tests currently in use. The actual mode of action o f the new generation of wood modification...

Tildelt: kr 1,2 mill.

Prosjektperiode: 2008-2011

Sted: Akershus

BEHANDLING-God og treffsikker diagnostikk, behandling og rehabilitering

Randomized trial for evaluation of mortality and morbidity of coronary revascularization with drug-eluting stent versus bare metal stent

NorStent er forskerinitiert, industriuavhengig, randomisert, norsk multisenterstudie som inkluderer 9013 pasienter med hjertesykdom. Hensikten er å sammenlikne langtidsresultat etter utblokking av hjertets kranspulsårer med to forskjellige metoder. Avleiringer i hjertets kranspulsårer fører ti...

Tildelt: kr 18,5 mill.

Prosjektperiode: 2008-2016

Sted: Troms - Romsa - Tromssa

HAVKYST-Havet og kysten

Designing a Collaborative Approach to Reduce Conflicting Interests in the Management of Contaminated Marine Sediments (SEDCONFLICT)

In Norway, serious contamination of marine sediments has been found in more than 120 areas which has resulted in restrictions on the consumption of fish and fishery products in 24 fjords and harbours. Thus restoration of contaminated marine sediments is a national environmental policy priority a...

Tildelt: kr 2,3 mill.

Prosjektperiode: 2008-2010

Sted: Oslo

OST-Øst-Europa-programmene

Public health without public trust? Governance of HIV/AIDS prevention in North-West Russia

The project examines the extent to which HIV/AIDS prevention in North West Russia is perceived and treated as a public health issue, requiring a broad, multi-sectoral response. Using multi-level analysis, the project studies processes and perspectives amo ng four types of actors: i) authorities (...

Tildelt: kr 3,0 mill.

Prosjektperiode: 2008-2011

Sted: Oslo

MATPROG-Matprogrammet: Norsk mat fra sjø og land

Salmon Market Analysis Modules (SMAM)

SMAM will be an integrated empirical modeling framework to estimate and simulate the effects of policy, economic and resource factors on the supply, demand, price and global trade of salmon. Based on this, we will also be able to predict future profitabil ity levels of the salmon farming industry...

Tildelt: kr 1,2 mill.

Prosjektperiode: 2008-2008

Sted: Troms - Romsa - Tromssa

BIONÆR-Bionæringsprogram

Improved control of Colletotrichum acutatum in strawberry and sweet cherry

Colletotrichum acutatum is an important fungal pathogen in many crops worldwide. In the Nordic countries it is of particular importance in strawberry and cherry where it causes blackspot and bitter rot, respectively. The disease usually appears very late in the season in sweet cherry, even after ...

Tildelt: kr 4,4 mill.

Prosjektperiode: 2008-2012

Sted: Akershus

BIONÆR-Bionæringsprogram

Improving barley yields in organic stockless farming systems through innovations in green manure management

Helårs grønngjødsel brukes for å bedre jordas fruktbarhet og sanere ugras. I Byggro-prosjektet har vi prøvd ut ulik handtering av helårsgrønngjødsel. Etter slått ble grønnmassen enten hakket og tilbakeført, fjernet eller fermentert i biogassreaktor og del vis tilbakeført som gjødsel til korn nest...

Tildelt: kr 5,9 mill.

Prosjektperiode: 2008-2014

Sted: Akershus

BIONÆR-Bionæringsprogram

Effect of northern climate and postharvest conditions on health related properties of selected Brassica vegetables in Norway

Some previous studies have shown that certain vegetables grown at high northern latitudes with cool summers, long photoperiods and special solar radiation develop different quality than vegetables grown in the south. However, very little is known about ho w Brassica vegetables respond to differen...

Tildelt: kr 11,3 mill.

Prosjektperiode: 2008-2014

Sted: Troms - Romsa - Tromssa

SIP-Strategiske instituttprogram

Transport, energi og miljø (TRANSDATA)

Vestlandsforsking har samlet inn og systematisert data om transport, energi og miljø siden instituttet ble opprettet i 1987. En viktig tidlig milepel var i 1993 ved utgivelsen av rapporten "Persontransport, konsekvenser for energi og miljø". Rapporten dok umenterte utviklingen i en omfattende dat...

Tildelt: kr 2,4 mill.

Prosjektperiode: 2008-2010

Sted: Vestland

NATURNAER-Natur og næring

Structure-property relations of wood fibres: 3D characterisation and modelling

Traditional manufacturing of pulp for paper products in a process of moving to countries with plantations of fast growing trees located close to the mills. Hence, in the long term perspective, the Nordic pulp and paper industry needs to maintain the advan tages offered by its worldwide technologi...

Tildelt: kr 4,7 mill.

Prosjektperiode: 2008-2010

Sted: Trøndelag - Trööndelage

MATPROG-Matprogrammet: Norsk mat fra sjø og land

Potential of the European blueberry (Vaccinium myrtillus) for cultivation and industrial exploitation in Norway.

To day there are no industrial exploitation of the European blueberry (EB) in Norway, in contradiction to the highly exploited lowbush blueberry of Canada. However, the EB have a much higher content of biological compounds important for human health (ant ioxidants etc.). In addition it is regard...

Tildelt: kr 7,0 mill.

Prosjektperiode: 2008-2011

Sted: Akershus

MATPROG-Matprogrammet: Norsk mat fra sjø og land

Lifestyle Choices and Health: Participation in the Norwegian Monitor Survey 2007

The average Norwegian weighs 5.0-5.8 kilos more now than fifteen years ago. More than fifty percent of us are now either overweight or obese. The trend is negative also for related chronic diseases such as type 2 diabetes and certain cancer types. This ha s been linked to unhealthier diets and mo...

Tildelt: kr 0,30 mill.

Prosjektperiode: 2008-2010

Sted: Oslo