Sapelo Research Application Form
Research Application ID: GCE-49-2013 (submitted: 07/11/2013, status: approved)
Provide a brief title for web display
Creek bank seepage fluxes
Investigator Information
On Island Sponsor: GCE SINERR UGAMI GADNR
| Principal Investigator: | Christof Meile | ||
| Home Institution: | University of Georgia | ||
| Award Information: | Outwelling, NSF, $100K | ||
| Mailing Address: | Dept. of Marine Sciences | Phone Number: | |
| University of Georgia | E-mail Address: | cmeile@uga.edu | |
| Athens, Georgia 30602-3636 | |||
| Co-investigators: | Jonathan G. Ledoux (University of Georgia) | ||
Briefly describe the project goals and methodology
Measure creekbank seepage using screened PVC pipes operating as piezometers and a PVC seepage organ; measurement of pressure gradients between creekbank porewater and creek; measurement of dissolved inorganic carbon concentrations and CDOM; there will be two sites, with 2 piezometers and 2 seepage organs, within an area of approx. 4 m2 each. Jacob and Caroline are scouting out the exact sites, because a suitable creek bank is required, but access will most likely be via boat
Where will the project be located?
flux tower area; near N31 26'32'' and W81 17'10''
How will you provide GPS coordinates for study sites?
I will provide a provisional map and arrange with my sponsor to collect and register GPS coordinates
What are the expected start and end dates of the project?
Start Date: 07/22/2013 End Date: 07/25/2013
How many people will access the site and at what frequency?
1 person, once a day
Keywords that describe your project
What equipment will be deployed in the field?
a couple of PVC pipes
Will plants or animals be collected as part of this study?
no
What are the likely impacts of the project on the site?
a few holes from PVC and impact from walking to and from the site
Will the project design include boardwalks? If not, explain why not.
no, no need for long-term structures; might make use of existing boardwalks
How long will impacts persist after the research is concluded?
2 weeks
Study Area Map:
Files attached to this application
GCE-49-2013_Maps_Creekbank_seekpage_study.kml (KML file, 1.51 kb, submitted 07/15/2013)
