Physicochemical measurements of trade wind aerosol to elucidate seasonal differences in marine boundary layer-free troposphere exchange

The University of Miami (UM) has been awarded a $452,349 Project Grant from the Office of Naval Research (ONR) under the Department of the Navy's Basic and Applied Scientific Research program (CFDA 12.300). The grant, effective October 1, 2023 through September 30, 2025, will fund UM's Rosenstiel School of Marine and Atmospheric Science (RSMAS) to conduct physicochemical measurements of trade wind aerosol to elucidate seasonal differences in marine boundary layer-free troposphere exchange.

The project leverages UM's expertise in atmospheric and ocean sciences research, including specialized capabilities in areas like hurricane monitoring, climate modeling, and marine biodiversity mapping. UM collaborates extensively with federal agencies like NOAA and the Navy on environmental research. For this award, the university's Tritium Laboratory, a sub-awardee, will provide low-level tritium analysis services valued at up to $483,520 through a related USGS indefinite delivery contract.