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Project Code [2008-FS-W-4-S5]
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Project title
Development of Remote Sensing as a Tool for Detection, Quantification and Evaluation of Submarine Groundwater Discharge (SGD) to Irish Coastal Waters
Primary Funding Agency
Environmental Protection Agency
Co-Funding Organisation(s)
n/a
Lead Organisation
University of Dublin, Trinity College (TCD)
Lead Applicant
Jean Wilson
Project Abstract
Submarine Groundwater Discharge (SGD) is receiving considerable attention in the literature as a major pathway for anthropogenically derived pollutants to coastal waters. The specific goal of this research is to develop remote sensing as a tool in the identification, quantification and mapping of SGD. The principal means of the assessment will be via thermal infrared remote sensing for two case-study areas in Ireland ? Galway Bay and Dublin Bay. A third site, the Ria Formosa, Portugal will be used as a reference system for the tools developed. The thermal imagery will be used in combination with ground-based measurements of nutrients, temperature, conductivity (salinity) and natural chemical tracers of groundwater discharge (222Rn) to assess the impact of SGD. The study aims to improve understanding of the pathways and discharge of contaminants via SGD into Irish coastal waters.
Grant Approved
�336,891.00
Research Hub
Natural Environment
Research Theme
Improve our Knowledge on the State of our Water Resources and Pressures
Initial Projected Completion Date
01/04/2012