Support for the UK ALMA Regional Centre Node
Lead Research Organisation:
University of Manchester
Department Name: Physics and Astronomy
Abstract
The Atacama Large Milimeter/Submillimeter Array (ALMA) is the largest and most complex telescope ever built. It is designed to provide high sensitivity and high angular resolution observations of the cold gas dust in the Universe to study the origins and early evolution of galaxies, stars and planets. The work done under this application will support UK astronomers wishing to use ALMA, allowing them to extract the maximum possible science from this transformational telescope.
Planned Impact
The UK ALMA Regional Centre Node (ARC Node) undertakes a wide range of outreach activities to both professional and public audiences. These are coordinated with the wide range of such activities undertaken by the Jodrell Bank Centre for Astrophysics which hosts the ARC Node and the Jodrell Bank Observatory.
Publications
Andreani P
(2014)
The bivariate K -band-submillimetre luminosity functions of the local HRS galaxy sample
in Astronomy & Astrophysics
André P
(2014)
PRISM (Polarized Radiation Imaging and Spectroscopy Mission): an extended white paper
in Journal of Cosmology and Astroparticle Physics
ASANOK K
(2015)
OH MASERS TOWARDS THE W49A STAR-FORMING REGION WITH MERLIN AND e-MERLN OBSERVATIONS
in Publications of The Korean Astronomical Society
Avison A
(2015)
Tightening the belt: Constraining the mass and evolution in SDC335
in Astronomy & Astrophysics
Baes M
(2014)
The Herschel Virgo Cluster Survey XV. Planck submillimetre sources in the Virgo Cluster
in Astronomy & Astrophysics
Bendo G
(2015)
The identification of dust heating mechanisms in nearby galaxies using Herschel 160/250 and 250/350 µm surface brightness ratios
in Monthly Notices of the Royal Astronomical Society
Bendo G
(2016)
Free-free and H42a emission from the dusty starburst within NGC 4945 as observed by ALMA
in Monthly Notices of the Royal Astronomical Society
Bendo G
(2015)
ALMA observations of 99 GHz free-free and H40a line emission from star formation in the centre of NGC 253
in Monthly Notices of the Royal Astronomical Society: Letters
Breen S
(2015)
The 6-GHz methanol multibeam maser catalogue - V. Galactic longitudes 20°-60°
in Monthly Notices of the Royal Astronomical Society
| Description | Thos grant has provided continuing support for fstaff who support UK astronomers using ALMA. By providing support from proposal preparation to producing the final data products, including carrying out detailed quality control on the data, the ALMA Regional Centre (ARC) Node has directly contributed to the full range of projects undertaken on ALMA by UK-based astronomers. |
| Exploitation Route | The continued support of the UK ARC Node provides UK astronomers with the support necessary to carry out world-leading research using ALMA. This research can be used to inspire school children in to study STEM subjects. |
| Sectors | Education,Other |
| Description | The ALMA Regional Centre Node staff have been involved in a range of public outreach activities over the entire course of the award. |
| First Year Of Impact | 2014 |
| Impact Types | Societal |
| Description | ESO |
| Organisation | European Southern Observatory (ESO) |
| Country | Germany |
| Sector | Charity/Non Profit |
| PI Contribution | We studied the design and performance of components for a planned new receiver system for ALMA. |
| Collaborator Contribution | ESO provided coordination of the Europe-wide work contributing to different aspects of the planned new receiver. |
| Impact | The outputs have been technical documents and some components delivered to ESO. |
| Start Year | 2015 |
| Description | ESO ARC |
| Organisation | European Southern Observatory (ESO) |
| Country | Germany |
| Sector | Charity/Non Profit |
| PI Contribution | We support the European ALMA Regional Centre in the operation and upgrade of ALMA as well as the quality control of ALMA data and the delivery these data to astronomers making observations with ALMA. |
| Collaborator Contribution | The European ALMA Regional Centre supports the UK ARC node by providing a range of technical support as well as coordinating the ARC node network across Europe. |
| Impact | The primary outputs are the publications and scientific results from UK astronomers using ALMA. |
| Start Year | 2016 |
| Description | Cheshire Science Festival 2015 |
| Form Of Engagement Activity | Participation in an activity, workshop or similar |
| Part Of Official Scheme? | No |
| Geographic Reach | Regional |
| Primary Audience | Public/other audiences |
| Results and Impact | Provide stand and activities about ALMA and the science it is doing. Simulated a lot of interest from visitors across a wide range of ages and backgrounds. |
| Year(s) Of Engagement Activity | 2015 |
| Description | London 3 |
| Form Of Engagement Activity | Participation in an activity, workshop or similar |
| Part Of Official Scheme? | No |
| Geographic Reach | International |
| Primary Audience | Public/other audiences |
| Results and Impact | Provided stand and hands-on activities about ALMA and ALMA science. |
| Year(s) Of Engagement Activity | 2014 |
| Description | Lovell Lecture Jodrell Bank Discovery Centre |
| Form Of Engagement Activity | A talk or presentation |
| Part Of Official Scheme? | No |
| Geographic Reach | Regional |
| Primary Audience | Public/other audiences |
| Results and Impact | Presentation about star and planet formation as studied using ALMA to a paying audience at the Jodrell Bank Discovery Centre. |
| Year(s) Of Engagement Activity | 2015 |
| Description | Manchester Science Spectacular 2015 |
| Form Of Engagement Activity | Participation in an activity, workshop or similar |
| Part Of Official Scheme? | No |
| Geographic Reach | Regional |
| Primary Audience | Public/other audiences |
| Results and Impact | Provide stand with a range of ALMA related activities which produced significant interest in ALMA and the science it is doing. |
| Year(s) Of Engagement Activity | 2015 |
| Description | Manchester Science Spectacular 2015 |
| Form Of Engagement Activity | Participation in an activity, workshop or similar |
| Part Of Official Scheme? | No |
| Geographic Reach | Regional |
| Primary Audience | Public/other audiences |
| Results and Impact | Provided stand and range of hands-on activities related to ALMA and the science being done with it. |
| Year(s) Of Engagement Activity | 2014 |
| Description | Talk at Huddersfield Women's Institute |
| Form Of Engagement Activity | A talk or presentation |
| Part Of Official Scheme? | No |
| Geographic Reach | Local |
| Primary Audience | Public/other audiences |
| Results and Impact | Talk at Huddersfield Women's Institute about ALMA. |
| Year(s) Of Engagement Activity | 2014 |
| Description | Talk at Manchester Grammar School Natural Philosophy Society |
| Form Of Engagement Activity | A talk or presentation |
| Part Of Official Scheme? | No |
| Geographic Reach | Local |
| Primary Audience | Schools |
| Results and Impact | Talk to school society about ALMA. |
| Year(s) Of Engagement Activity | 2014 |
| Description | Work Experience event Jan 2015 |
| Form Of Engagement Activity | Participation in an open day or visit at my research institution |
| Part Of Official Scheme? | No |
| Geographic Reach | Local |
| Primary Audience | Schools |
| Results and Impact | Provided work experience activities for year 11 students from local schools. |
| Year(s) Of Engagement Activity | 2014 |
| Description | Work Experience event Jan 2015 |
| Form Of Engagement Activity | Participation in an activity, workshop or similar |
| Part Of Official Scheme? | No |
| Geographic Reach | Local |
| Primary Audience | Schools |
| Results and Impact | Work experience for year 11 students from local schools. |
| Year(s) Of Engagement Activity | 2015 |