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SSF-Svalbard Science Forum

Determination of seasonal development and community composition of sympagic meiofauna in Van Mijenfjorden; RiS ID 10641

Sea ice is a vital component of the Arctic ecosystem, organisms of all size classes dependent on it as a habitat, feeding, breeding and nursery ground. The microscopic organisms that inhabit the brine channels in the interior of the ice are known as sympagic (ice-associated) meiofauna (> 20 um). ...

Tildelt: kr 76 999

Prosjektperiode: 2017-2017

Sted: Svalbard

SSF-Svalbard Science Forum

Identifying the permafrost isotopic signal and assessing permafrost freezing age by radionuclides

We use Radium isotopes to assess the freezing age of the pore-ice water. Because of the effort required to extract sufficient amounts of pore-ice water, and due to the expected low activity (concentration), we use ratios of different Radium isotopes. These ratios can serve as a unique signal of t...

Tildelt: kr 72 999

Prosjektperiode: 2017-2017

Sted: Svalbard

SSF-Svalbard Science Forum

COLLECTION OF STRUCTURAL AND SEDIMENTOLOGICAL DATA AT SARSTANGEN

I will write my MSc. thesis on the evolution of the Forlandsundet Basin. Thereby focusing on structural and sedimentological features in the outcrops of the Sarstangen area. In the field I plan to: - Obtain structural data from faults and fractures to better constrain the movement history along ...

Tildelt: kr 45 915

Prosjektperiode: 2017-2017

Sted: Svalbard

SSF-Svalbard Science Forum

Physiological adaptions of Arctic algae during the bloom development under current and future conditions, RiS ID 10647

The aim of my project is to investigate physiological adaptions and primary production in Arctic pelagic and sympagic algae to current and future environmental changes (e.g. light availability and carbonate chemistry). More specifically, I want to follow photo-physiological adaptions during the s...

Tildelt: kr 78 999

Prosjektperiode: 2017-2017

Sted: Svalbard

SSF-Svalbard Science Forum

The influence of environmental conditions on algal stoichiometry (RiS 10656)

The stoichiometry of algae is very plastic and is strongly influenced by environmental conditions. The ratios of C:N:P (carbon:nitrogen:phosphorus) determine the algal food quality and affect the transfer of energy within the food web and the structure of the food web itself. Light conditions and...

Tildelt: kr 77 999

Prosjektperiode: 2017-2017

Sted: Svalbard

SSF-Svalbard Science Forum

Zooplankton dynamics in ice free versus ice covered fjords in Svalbard

Studies during winter-spring when many pelagic and benthic invertebrates reproduces in Arctic marine coastal ecosystems are limited due to challenging field work when fjords are frozen. Eggs and larva of benthic invertebrates and zooplankton may temporarily reach several thousand per m-3 water, a...

Tildelt: kr 76 999

Prosjektperiode: 2017-2017

Sted: Svalbard

SSF-Svalbard Science Forum

Flux seasonality, drivers and wind-speed parameterisation of the gas transfer velocity in an Arctic fjord: Sea-air CO2 exchange in Isfjorden

In this study we want to present the first direct (Eddy Covariance method) air-sea CO2 exchange time series from an arctic fjord in Svalbard. Direct continuous measurements of air-sea CO2 exchange are the key to understand how the flux varies in time and space. In addition to land-based flux me...

Tildelt: kr 12 681

Prosjektperiode: 2017-2018

Sted: Svalbard

SSF-Svalbard Science Forum

Late winter activity of Micromonas pusilla

The picoeukaryote Micromonas pusilla is a key phototroph in Arctic picoplankton, being one of the earliest to commence growth after the polar night period. In this project qPCR of cDNA (from RNA) will be used to quantify the cell abundances (and population growth) in the transition from polar nig...

Tildelt: kr 44 529

Prosjektperiode: 2017-2017

Sted: Svalbard

SSF-Svalbard Science Forum

Seasonal variability in glacial meltwater and sea-air CO2 fluxes in Tempelfjorden, Svalbard (RiS ID 10662)

Observations of retreating glaciers point to the need of understanding how glaciers affect the physical and biogeochemical processes that influence the marine carbon cycle. Tempelfjorden is influenced by a tidewater glacier that has undergone dramatic changes recently. This is a unique opportunit...

Tildelt: kr 68 999

Prosjektperiode: 2017-2017

Sted: Svalbard

SSF-Svalbard Science Forum

Snow mechanical properties and risk of avalanche triggering derived from measures of snow penetration resistance (RiS ID 10685)

We use modern snow penetration gauges for the quantification of physical properties of snow relevant for avalanche triggering. Field studies including classical snow measurements are performed around Longyearbyen contributing to the local avalanche forecast. The study involves snow pits, stabilit...

Tildelt: kr 12 049

Prosjektperiode: 2017-2017

Sted: Svalbard

SSF-Svalbard Science Forum

Developing research and education collaboration across the largest climatic gradient in the Arctic between Svalbard and Northern Greenland

It is unique and important to be able to study the entire breath of the largest climatic gradient in the Arctic from cold Northern Greenland to warm Svalbard. So far, this has not been possible due mainly to logistical challenges and the remoteness of the northern Greenlandic area. With the newly...

Tildelt: kr 0,19 mill.

Prosjektperiode: 2017-2019

Sted: Svalbard

FORINFRA-Nasj.sats. forskn.infrastrukt

Tilskudd til aksjekapital for SIOS AS

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Tildelt: kr 75 000

Prosjektperiode: 2016-2017

Sted: Svalbard

MILUTARENA-Formidlings- og koordineringstiltak knyttet for miljø- og utviklingsforskning

International coordination 2016-2020 of the International Permafrost Association at the University Centre in Svalbard

I perioden 2018-2020 IPA Executive Director Sarah Strand og IPA President Hanne H. Christiansen ledet IPA Executive Committee, produserte de årlige nyhetsbreve, håndterte al kommunikasjon for IPA samt ledede IPA's Council. Både IPA Executive Director og IPA President deltog i First International ...

Tildelt: kr 1,7 mill.

Prosjektperiode: 2016-2020

Sted: Svalbard

SSF-Svalbard Science Forum

Glacial history and geomorphology of Trygghamna, western Spitsbergen, RiS ID 10443

The aim of the project is to understand the glacial dynamics and geomorphological activity of glaciers terminating in Trygghamna. A landsystem model for both terrestrial and marine environments will be presented and the difference between them discussed. The glacial geomorphology of Trygghamna an...

Tildelt: kr 28 639

Prosjektperiode: 2016-2017

Sted: Svalbard

SSF-Svalbard Science Forum

Seasonal and interannual variability of carbonate chemistry and air-sea CO2 fluxes at the ISA station in Isfjorden, Svalbard

The world ocean plays a pivotal role in the progress of climate change and the perturbed global carbon cycle, yet detailed knowledge of marine carbon dynamics is still needed. For instance, the freshwater cycling in Arctic fjords may play an integral role in CO2 uptake. Research questions to addr...

Tildelt: kr 68 999

Prosjektperiode: 2016-2017

Sted: Svalbard

SSF-Svalbard Science Forum

Glacial dynamics in Vaigattbogen, southern Hinlopen Strait, and in northernmost Storfjorden, Spitsbergen

The glacial history of the fjords/bays in the eastern Spitsbergen is still largely unknown. A seafloor study in the marginal area of the largest modern ice mass on eastern Spitsbergen can therefore provide new insights into past glacier dynamics in this key area. This is crucial for understanding...

Tildelt: kr 67 999

Prosjektperiode: 2016-2017

Sted: Svalbard

SSF-Svalbard Science Forum

Relay ramp complexity based on sedimentary record, Billefjorden Fault Zone. RiS ID 6045

During the summer field season 2016 I would like to investigate the relay ramp complexity within sedimentary rocks forming the Pyramiden mountain side, Billefjorden Trough. Analysis of data collected during the field work (geological logs and structural measurements, high resolution pictures used...

Tildelt: kr 11 998

Prosjektperiode: 2016-2017

Sted: Svalbard

SSF-Svalbard Science Forum

Soil fungal responses to warming in polar regions, RiS ID 6921

Field experiment at Kongsfjordneset, Svalbard looks at effects of warming on the surface layers of the soil microbiota. Microbes, especially fungi, play a major role in nutrient cycling as they are a key factor in decompostiion processes in polar regions. The objective of the experiment is to loo...

Tildelt: kr 27 999

Prosjektperiode: 2016-2017

Sted: Svalbard

SSF-Svalbard Science Forum

Sedimentology, stratigraphic position and correlation of the Paleogene Ny-Ålesund Subgroup, RIS-ID 10418

The fieldwork carried out in Ny-Ålesund will be a part of the PhD-project "Regional Geometry and Sedimentology of the Lower Palaeogene basin on Svalbard". The main goal of this project is to achieve detailed understanding of the paleoenvironment prior to and during early stages of foreland basin ...

Tildelt: kr 45 593

Prosjektperiode: 2016-2017

Sted: Svalbard

SSF-Svalbard Science Forum

Fungal-liverwort associations: novel symbioses in polar regions? (RiS 10439)

The overarching aim of the project is to visit Kongsfjorden on Svalbard to sample leafy liverworts in order to (i) determine the fungal symbioses present in the plants, and (ii) to return live liverworts to the UK for studies into nutrient transfer between fungi and plants, including experimental...

Tildelt: kr 25 091

Prosjektperiode: 2016-2017

Sted: Svalbard

SSF-Svalbard Science Forum

Seasonal progression of the zooplankton community in a high-Arctic seasonally ice covered fjord, RiS ID 10445

The project will follow the seasonal progression of zooplankton in the seasonal ice covered Van Mijenfjorden. The aim is to assess the seasonal variation in the zooplankton community, determine the secondary production, and estimate the grazing impact on the primary production.

Tildelt: kr 69 999

Prosjektperiode: 2016-2017

Sted: Svalbard

SSF-Svalbard Science Forum

Fate of Calanus glacialis reproduction and growth under different environmental stressors

The aim for this study is to determine the state of the Calanus glacialis population in Isfjorden, Svalbard. C. glacialis is a lipid rich copepod that is endemic to the Arctic and has a circumpolar distribution in the arctic shelf seas.This will be done by monthly excursions to Isfjorden to study...

Tildelt: kr 52 999

Prosjektperiode: 2016-2017

Sted: Svalbard

SSF-Svalbard Science Forum

Sediment flux from source to sink - the coastal link

The aim of the present proposal is to coordinate and integrate research on coast to fjord sediment systems on Svalbard. We propose a pilot project for 2016-2017 to develop this cooperation and concentrate use of equipment and data sets on a joint goal. The research objective is to increase the un...

Tildelt: kr 0,38 mill.

Prosjektperiode: 2016-2018

Sted: Svalbard

SSF-Svalbard Science Forum

Workshop on: Interdisciplinary Polar Studies in Svalbard

The Centre for Polar Studies (CPS, www.polarknow.us.edu.pl), was awarded status of centre of excellence in the field of earth sciences in 2014. CPS is hosted by the University of Silesia, together with Institute of Geophysics and Institute of Oceanology of the Polish Academy of Sciences. CPS and ...

Tildelt: kr 0,19 mill.

Prosjektperiode: 2015-2017

Sted: Svalbard

FORINFRA-Nasj.sats. forskn.infrastrukt

Svalbard Integrated Arctic Earth Observing System - Knowledge Centre (SIOS-KC)

SIOS (Svalbard Integrated Arctic Earth Observing System) er et regionalt observasjonssystem for datainnhenting og overvåking av Svalbard og nærliggende områders natur og miljø. SIOS Kunnskapssenter tilbyr en bedre og mer effektiv tilgang til den forskningsinfrastrukturen som inngår i SIOS. Det i...

Tildelt: kr 22,2 mill.

Prosjektperiode: 2015-2018

Sted: Svalbard

SSF-Svalbard Science Forum

Plankton Research in Svalbard

Many national and international institutions conduct plankton surveys in Svalbard at regular basis, but so far these activities have not been well coordinated and so far limited data is secured in accessible data bases. This workshop aim to invite plankton researchers and oceanographers annuall...

Tildelt: kr 0,23 mill.

Prosjektperiode: 2015-2016

Sted: Svalbard

POLARPROG-Polarforskningsprogram

Multi-Instrument Studies of High Latitude Atmospheric Turbulence and Wave Processes

Ultra Low Frequency (ULF) bølger i Jordas geomagnetiske felt er signaturer på erergioverføring fra sola og solvinden til jordas øvre atmosfære. Ved å overvåke karakteristikk og plassering av bølger fra instrumenter som magnetometer, optiske instrumenter og radarer på jordens overflate, er det mu...

Tildelt: kr 0,69 mill.

Prosjektperiode: 2015-2022

Sted: Svalbard

SSF-Svalbard Science Forum

Determining the snow cover distribution of a High Arctic area using UAV, digital photogrammetry and numerical simulation. (sub-project 2)

This sub project is part, with other two, of a bigger project aimed to evaluate spatial distribution of snow cover properties using UAV and numerical simulation. The first sub-project is aimed to the reconstruction of the snowpack by evaluating the DEM oof snow covered and snow free areas. The tw...

Tildelt: kr 24 732

Prosjektperiode: 2015-2016

Sted: Svalbard

SSF-Svalbard Science Forum

Effects of climate warming on tundra plant communities and insect herbivory at contrasting bioclimatic conditions, RiS ID 10030

Previous studies have shown that tundra vegetation is changing in response to climate warming, but the responses may vary between localities and regions. There is increasing evidence for herbivory as an important factor in modulating vegetation responses to climate change. The aim of this project...

Tildelt: kr 31 999

Prosjektperiode: 2015-2015

Sted: Svalbard

SSF-Svalbard Science Forum

Seasonal variability of air-sea CO2 fluxes at the ISA station in Isfjorden, Svalbard

The research questions to be addressed in this project are; -What is the annual cycle of CO2 uptake in Isfjorden? What is the magnitude of physical (freshwater input, temperature, air-sea exchange) versus biological (net community production) processes on the seasonal uptake of CO2? The seasonal ...

Tildelt: kr 39 349

Prosjektperiode: 2015-2015

Sted: Svalbard

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