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R/V Blue Heron Oceanographic Instrumentation: Nitrate Analyzer for Great Lakes Research — NSF Award to University of Minnesota Dul

This project provides funding for acquisition of a nitrate analyzer to support scientific operations aboard the R/V Blue Heron, a research vessel operating on the Great Lakes as part of the U.S. Academic Research Fleet. The instrumentation will enhance the vessel’s capability to conduct high-resolution nitrate measurem

Award titleR/V Blue Heron Oceanographic Instrumentation: Nitrate Analyzer for Great Lakes Research
Award ID2614699
AwardeeUniversity of Minnesota Duluth
CityDULUTH
StateMN
Amount obligated$17,514
Principal investigatorRichard Ricketts
ProgramOCEANOGRAPHIC INSTRUMENTATION
Start date06/01/2026
AbstractThis project provides funding for acquisition of a nitrate analyzer to support scientific operations aboard the R/V Blue Heron, a research vessel operating on the Great Lakes as part of the U.S. Academic Research Fleet. The instrumentation will enhance the vessel’s capability to conduct high-resolution nitrate measurements supporting research on nutrient cycling, water quality, harmful algal blooms, and ecosystem dynamics in the Great Lakes. The upgraded capability will improve chemical and limn
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