This project focusses on the measurement of volcanic gases using airborne drones. Accurate measurement of volcanic gas composition and gas flux provide powerful insights into the natural processes which control precursory, eruptive and post-eruptive volcanic activity. They also underpin our ever-improving understanding on the magnitudes of global volcanic gas emissions, helping to understand global geochemical cycles and climate impacts of eruptions.
Airborne drones offer enormous opportunities for extending our capacity for conducting volcanic gas measurements and provide a platform for development of new in-situ and remote sensing gas measurement technologies. The aim of this project is to test, demonstrate and utilise novel drone-based gas sensing techniques. This will involve international field trips to active volcanoes. Results from these tests and demonstrations will be used to constrain models of magma ascent, leading to novel scientific papers.
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Funding
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Before you apply
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How to apply
To be considered for this project you’ll need to complete a formal application through our online application portal.
When applying, you’ll need to specify the full name of this project, the name of your supervisor, how you’re planning on funding your research, details of your previous study, and names and contact details of two referees.
Your application will not be processed without all of the required documents submitted at the time of application, and we cannot accept responsibility for late or missed deadlines. Incomplete applications will not be considered.
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We actively encourage applicants from diverse career paths and backgrounds and from all sections of the community, regardless of age, disability, ethnicity, gender, gender expression, sexual orientation and transgender status.
We also support applications from those returning from a career break or other roles. We consider offering flexible study arrangements (including part-time: 50%, 60% or 80%, depending on the project/funder).
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