Sapelo Research Application Form
Research Application ID: GCE-99-2019 (submitted: 05/06/2019, status: approved)
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Biomimic Sensor Network
Investigator Information
On Island Sponsor: GCE SINERR UGAMI GADNR
| Principal Investigator: | Craig W. Osenberg | ||
| Home Institution: | University of Georgia | ||
| Award Information: | GCE-LTER sub-award for Biomimic Sensor Network, NSF, $67K | ||
| Mailing Address: | Odum School of Ecology | Phone Number: | |
| University of Georgia | E-mail Address: | osenberg@uga.edu | |
| Athens, Georgia 30605 | |||
| Co-investigators: | R. Daniel Harris (University of Georgia), Rebecca Atkins (University of Georgia) | ||
Briefly describe the project goals and methodology
We will explore the use of biomimetic sensors (mimics of 1 gastropod and 2 bivalve species) to obtain biologically relevant measurements of temperature. Temperature sensors will be embedded within the shells of focal species. All temperature data will be broadcast to the internet in real time.
Where will the project be located?
45 sites will be picked (15 high, 15 mid and 15 low marsh sites). All sites will be in the salt marsh south of Barn creek and north of the light house. All sites will be in Spartina marsh and as a result will be below EPD jurisdictional upland areas. All sites will be cleared with GCE staff to make sure sites do not interfere with other projects. Please see attached google earth map.
How will you provide GPS coordinates for study sites?
I will provide a GIS file describing my study sites (ArcGIS shapefile, Google Earth KML/KMZ)
What are the expected start and end dates of the project?
Start Date: 05/27/2019 End Date: (ongoing)
How many people will access the site and at what frequency?
4 people for 1 day every year
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What equipment will be deployed in the field?
45 sites will be picked (15 high, 15 mid and 15 low marsh sites). Sites will consist of one central 10ft pvc pole inserted vertically into the marsh to a depth of 2ft. A communications box (30 x 20 x 10 cm) will be attached to the top of each pvc pole. Up to 30 temperature sensors will be deployed within a 5 meter radius of the PVC pole.
Will plants or animals be collected as part of this study?
No.
What are the likely impacts of the project on the site?
None. Sites will have minimal disturbance with one initial deployment site visit and one removal visit. Disturbance will consist of one pvc pole per site. The project is designed to log data directly to the web and is solar powered enabling minimal visits.
Will the project design include boardwalks? If not, explain why not.
No. Due to the minimal number of site visits (1 for deployment and 1 for removal) little to no disturbance will be created accessing each site.
How long will impacts persist after the research is concluded?
All poles and temperature sensors will be removed after the project is concluded. We do not foresee any impacts persisting after the research is concluded.
Research Permits:
Georgia DNR Coastal Resources Division: GCE-99-2019_Permit_APPROVAL_RLS20190023_Osenberg (06/01/2019-06/01/2021)
Georgia DNR Coastal Resources Division: GCE-99-2019_Permit_Osenberg_2021_signed (04/29/2021-12/01/2026)
Study Area Map:
Files attached to this application
GCE-99-2019_Maps_Sapelo_Sites.kmz (Compressed KML file, 5.11 kb, submitted 05/06/2019)
