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 title | R/V Blue Heron Oceanographic Instrumentation: Nitrate Analyzer for Great Lakes Research |
|---|---|
| Award ID | 2614699 |
| Awardee | University of Minnesota Duluth |
| City | DULUTH |
| State | MN |
| Amount obligated | $17,514 |
| Principal investigator | Richard Ricketts |
| Program | OCEANOGRAPHIC INSTRUMENTATION |
| Start date | 06/01/2026 |
| Abstract | 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 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 |
| Source | NSF Awards |
$799/mo
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