The National Science Foundation (NSF) awarded a $1,281,805 Project Grant under its Polar Programs (CFDA 47.078) to the University of Texas at Austin. The grant, effective January 1, 2024 through September 30, 2026, aims to collect observations from the fronts of three Greenland outlet glaciers to determine if sediment deposition at the ice-ocean boundary is responsible for observed variability in glacier retreat. The project will measure sedimentation rates and processes, as well as monitor basic glacier parameters, using a remotely operated vehicle (ROV) designed for surveying deep, ice-marginal environments. This research seeks to better understand the fundamental drivers of ice sheet change and stability, with a focus on the poorly understood sediment budget. The University of Texas System is the parent organization of the University of Texas at Austin, the prime grantee. No subawards are planned under this award.
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