Rolling Grant
Lead Research Organisation:
UNIVERSITY COLLEGE LONDON
Department Name: Mullard Space Science Laboratory
Abstract
A Rolling Grant is designed to support a programme of research within a particular domain. The domain in this case is Space Science, in particular the fields of: 1. Compact Objects (Black Holes and Neutron Stars, seeking to understand the physics associated with the enormously compact objects. this includes studying Gamma-ray bursts (giant supernovae in distant galaxies), isolated neutron stars including those with gigantic magnetic fields, and black holes); 2. Galaxy Formation and Evolution (Understanding these processes using extremely sophisticated computer modelling techniques. Looking at the role of Active Galactic Nuclei, the history of star formation and the role of feedback) 3. Magnetic Coupling and the Heliosphere (The emergence of magnetic field structures on the Sun, how solar eruptions are triggered, the creation of the Solar Wind and how it affects the Earth); 4. Plasma Physics of the Terrestrial and Planetary Environments (The Earth and some other planets are surrounded and protected by magnetic fields which provide a local laboratory for fundamental research into how charged particles interact with complex magnetic field structures. Through the use of in-situ space probes we will study these processes to gain a fuller understanding of this important physics. Many solar system bodies do not have a protective magnetic field and so we will also study the these interactions, especially planets and moons with an atmospheres (e.g. Mars and Titan)); 5. Planetary Surfaces (The surfaces of planets, particularly Mars, provide interesting and alternative geological and meteorological settings to the Earth. We plan to use the plethora of observational data available from currently orbiting spacecraft to study in great detail these terrains). 6. Enabling technologies (Miniature, very low temperature coolers, auroral imagers and plasma analysers will be developed. New methods of constructing 3-dimensional models of planetary surfaces will be produced. A study will be made (with impact trials) of the survivability of an instrumented penetrator into ice at around 700 miles per hour).
Organisations
Publications
Steed K
(2011)
Investigating the observational signatures of magnetic cloud substructure MAGNETIC CLOUD SUBSTRUCTURE
in Journal of Geophysical Research: Space Physics
Steenbrugge, K. C.,Kaastra, J. S.,Detmers, R. G.,Ebrero, J.,Ponti, G.,Costantini, E.,Kriss, G. A.,Mehdipour, M.,Pinto, C.,Branduardi-Raymont, G.,Behar, E.,Arav, N.,Cappi, M.,Bianchi, S.,Petrucci, P. O.,Ratti, E. M.,Holczer, T.
(2011)
Multiwavelength campaign on Mrk 509 VII. Relative abundances of the warm absorber
in Astronomy & Astrophysics
Sterling A
(2010)
FIBRILLAR CHROMOSPHERIC SPICULE-LIKE COUNTERPARTS TO AN EXTREME-ULTRAVIOLET AND SOFT X-RAY BLOWOUT CORONAL JET
in The Astrophysical Journal
Sterling A
(2011)
LATERAL OFFSET OF THE CORONAL MASS EJECTIONS FROM THE X-FLARE OF 2006 DECEMBER 13 AND ITS TWO PRECURSOR ERUPTIONS
in The Astrophysical Journal
Stratta G
(2013)
THE ULTRA-LONG GRB 111209A. II. PROMPT TO AFTERGLOW AND AFTERGLOW PROPERTIES
in The Astrophysical Journal
Suh H
(2010)
DEMOGRAPHY OF SLOAN DIGITAL SKY SURVEY EARLY-TYPE GALAXIES FROM THE PERSPECTIVE OF RADIAL COLOR GRADIENTS
in The Astrophysical Journal Supplement Series
Sun W
(2012)
Cluster and TC-1 observation of magnetic holes in the plasma sheet
in Annales Geophysicae
Swenson C
(2013)
GAMMA-RAY BURST FLARES: ULTRAVIOLET/OPTICAL FLARING. I.
in The Astrophysical Journal
Symeonidis M
(2011)
Herschel/HerMES: the X-ray-infrared correlation for star-forming galaxies at z~1 The X-ray-infrared correlation at z~ 1
in Monthly Notices of the Royal Astronomical Society
Symeonidis M
(2011)
Selection of ULIRGs in infrared and submm surveys Selection of ULIRGs in IR and submm surveys
in Monthly Notices of the Royal Astronomical Society
Talboys D
(2011)
Statistical characteristics of field-aligned currents in Saturn's nightside magnetosphere CURRENTS IN SATURN'S MAGNETOSPHERE
in Journal of Geophysical Research: Space Physics
Tanaka I
(2011)
Discovery of an Excess of H Emitters around 4C 23.56 at z = 2.48
in Publications of the Astronomical Society of Japan
Tao X
(2010)
Excitation of electron cyclotron harmonic waves in the inner Saturn magnetosphere within local plasma injections
in Journal of Geophysical Research: Space Physics
Taylor M
(2012)
Spatial distribution of rolled up Kelvin-Helmholtz vortices at Earth's dayside and flank magnetopause
in Annales Geophysicae
Teh W
(2011)
Evidence of the origin of the Hall magnetic field for reconnection: Hall MHD reconstruction results from Cluster observations EVIDENCE FOR THE ORIGIN OF HALL B FIELD
in Journal of Geophysical Research: Space Physics
Teh W
(2012)
Electron dynamics in the reconnection ion diffusion region
in Journal of Geophysical Research: Space Physics
Teolis BD
(2010)
Cassini finds an oxygen-carbon dioxide atmosphere at Saturn's icy moon Rhea.
in Science (New York, N.Y.)
Teriaca L
(2011)
LEMUR: Large European module for solar Ultraviolet Research European contribution to JAXA's Solar-C mission
in Experimental Astronomy
Thomas S
(2018)
Evaluating the Skill of Forecasts of the Near-Earth Solar Wind Using a Space Weather Monitor at L5
in Space Weather
Thompson W
(2011)
3D Reconstruction of a Rotating Erupting Prominence
in Solar Physics
Thöne CC
(2011)
The unusual ?-ray burst GRB 101225A from a helium star/neutron star merger at redshift 0.33.
in Nature
Tiengo A
(2010)
THE DUST-SCATTERING X-RAY RINGS OF THE ANOMALOUS X-RAY PULSAR 1E 1547.0-5408
in The Astrophysical Journal
Tiengo A
(2013)
A variable absorption feature in the X-ray spectrum of a magnetar.
in Nature
Tiengo A
(2011)
X-ray and optical observations of the closest isolated radio pulsar
in Monthly Notices of the Royal Astronomical Society: Letters
Tinetti G
(2012)
EChO Exoplanet characterisation observatory
in Experimental Astronomy
| Description | Significant improved understanding in the fields of astrophysics, space plasma physics, solar physics, planetary sciences and instrumentation |
| Exploitation Route | Through peer reviewed publications |
| Sectors | Other |
| Description | Consolidated Grants |
| Amount | £2,537,157 (GBP) |
| Funding ID | ST/N000722/1 |
| Organisation | Science and Technologies Facilities Council (STFC) |
| Sector | Public |
| Country | United Kingdom |
| Start | 03/2016 |
| End | 03/2019 |
| Description | Consolidated Grants |
| Amount | £1,138,583 (GBP) |
| Funding ID | ST/N000811/1 |
| Organisation | Science and Technologies Facilities Council (STFC) |
| Sector | Public |
| Country | United Kingdom |
| Start | 03/2016 |
| End | 03/2019 |
| Description | STFC Consolidated Grant |
| Amount | £2,145,073 (GBP) |
| Funding ID | ST/K000977/1 |
| Organisation | Science and Technologies Facilities Council (STFC) |
| Sector | Public |
| Country | United Kingdom |
| Start | 03/2013 |
| End | 03/2017 |
| Title | Cryogenic system elements |
| Description | Elements of millK Adiabatic Demagnetisation Refrigerators including heatswitches and magnets. Magnets, cryogenics, vacuum |
| Type Of Technology | Systems, Materials & Instrumental Engineering |
| Year Produced | 2011 |
| Impact | Development will lead to minaturization of coolers which will make them more suitable for space and ground-based applications |