The National Science Foundation (NSF) awarded a $101,529 Project Grant under the Geosciences program (CFDA 47.050) to the University of Central Florida (UCF) to develop a predictive framework for understanding how the structural, geometric, and emergent features of river networks influence the dynamics of flux movement, such as the transport of water, sediment, and nutrients. The three-year project aims to (i) unveil the key controls imposed by river networks on flux aggregation during transport, (ii) quantify their relation to external factors like climate and human activity, and (iii) propose vulnerability indicators to identify hot spots of change. The research will leverage network theory, remote sensing, field observations, hydrologic principles, and numerical modeling to provide fundamental and applied knowledge about river network transport patterns and their relevance to disciplines like hydrology, engineering, and earth sciences. The grant supports work to be performed at UCF's facilities in Alafaya, Florida.
Mod # | Description | Reason For Modification | Federal Obligation (Click to sort descending) | Date (Click to sort ascending) |
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| Not listed | $101.5k | 2/20/24 |