MSSL PPARC Rolling Grant Proposal
Lead Research Organisation:
University College London
Department Name: Mullard Space Science Laboratory
Abstract
MSSL's PPARC rolling grant supports world-class research in astrophysics and solar system science. Investigators at MSSL are leading programmes to investigate the Earth's magnetosphere, explore the planets, understand the Sun and probe the furthest reaches of the universe. Our academic staffs are involved with the development, design, build, operations and data analysis aspects of space missions. We have hands-on involvement during the lifetime of missions that spans conception to operations. These include an impressive array of missions that are currently operational: Cassini, Cluster, Double Star, Mars Express, Coronas-F, SOHO, Swift, Venus Express and XMM-Newton. In the next grant period Solar-B and Herschel will be launched. We have had hardware involvement in all these missions, and are PI on 5. The drive for this involvement is the cutting edge science that can be achieved from these missions. We are also immersed in the development of future missions including ExoMars, Gaia, KuaFu, Xeus, LISA, and Solar Orbiter. New technologies such as cryogenic coolers for future X-ray missions, instrument miniaturisation for solar system exploration and micropenetrators to explore planets such as Mars and Venus are being developed.
Organisations
Publications
Mura A
(2008)
ENA detection in the dayside of Mars: ASPERA-3 NPD statistical study
in Planetary and Space Science
Masters A
(2009)
Surface waves on Saturn's dawn flank magnetopause driven by the Kelvin-Helmholtz instability
in Planetary and Space Science
Coates A
(2008)
Ionospheric photoelectrons at Venus: Initial observations by ASPERA-4 ELS
in Planetary and Space Science
McAndrews H
(2009)
Plasma in Saturn's nightside magnetosphere and the implications for global circulation
in Planetary and Space Science
Sittler E
(2009)
Heavy ion formation in Titan's ionosphere: Magnetospheric introduction of free oxygen and a source of Titan's aerosols?
in Planetary and Space Science
Coates A
(2009)
Heavy negative ions in Titan's ionosphere: Altitude and latitude dependence
in Planetary and Space Science
Wahlund J
(2009)
On the amount of heavy molecular ions in Titan's ionosphere
in Planetary and Space Science
Arridge C
(2009)
The effect of spacecraft radiation sources on electron moments from the Cassini CAPS electron spectrometer
in Planetary and Space Science
Coates A
(2011)
Ionospheric photoelectrons: Comparing Venus, Earth, Mars and Titan
in Planetary and Space Science
Coates A
(2009)
Plasma environment of Jupiter family comets
in Planetary and Space Science
Futaana Y
(2008)
Mars Express and Venus Express multi-point observations of geoeffective solar flare events in December 2006
in Planetary and Space Science
Forsyth C
(2011)
On the effect of line current width and relative position on the multi-spacecraft curlometer technique
in Planetary and Space Science
Bertucci C
(2009)
The variability of Titan's magnetic environment
in Planetary and Space Science
Fedorov A
(2008)
Comparative analysis of Venus and Mars magnetotails
in Planetary and Space Science
Rymer A
(2009)
Cassini evidence for rapid interchange transport at Saturn
in Planetary and Space Science
Martinecz C
(2008)
Location of the bow shock and ion composition boundaries at Venus-initial determinations from Venus Express ASPERA-4
in Planetary and Space Science
Galli A
(2008)
First observation of energetic neutral atoms in the Venus environment
in Planetary and Space Science
Sittler E
(2010)
Saturn's magnetospheric interaction with Titan as defined by Cassini encounters T9 and T18: New results
in Planetary and Space Science
Barabash S
(2007)
The Analyser of Space Plasmas and Energetic Atoms (ASPERA-4) for the Venus Express mission
in Planetary and Space Science
Arridge C
(2009)
Plasma electrons in Saturn's magnetotail: Structure, distribution and energisation
in Planetary and Space Science
Kallio E
(2008)
The Venusian induced magnetosphere: A case study of plasma and magnetic field measurements on the Venus Express mission
in Planetary and Space Science
Gao Y
(2008)
Lunar science with affordable small spacecraft technologies: MoonLITE and Moonraker
in Planetary and Space Science
Sittler E
(2008)
Ion and neutral sources and sinks within Saturn's inner magnetosphere: Cassini results
in Planetary and Space Science
Robertson I
(2009)
Structure of Titan's ionosphere: Model comparisons with Cassini data
in Planetary and Space Science
Lewis G
(2008)
Derivation of density and temperature from the Cassini-Huygens CAPS electron spectrometer
in Planetary and Space Science
Waite J
(2008)
The source of heavy organics and aerosols in Titan's atmosphere
in Proceedings of the International Astronomical Union
Dere K
(2007)
The Structure and Dynamics of the Quiet Corona from Observations with the Extreme Ultraviolet Imaging Spectrometer on Hinode
in Publications of the Astronomical Society of Japan
Imada S
(2007)
Discovery of a Temperature-Dependent Upflow in the Plage Region during a Gradual Phase of the X-Class Flare
in Publications of the Astronomical Society of Japan
Len C
(2007)
Hinode EUV Study of Jets in the Sun's South Polar Corona
in Publications of the Astronomical Society of Japan
Harra L
(2007)
Coronal Dimming Observed with Hinode: Outflows Related to a Coronal Mass Ejection
in Publications of the Astronomical Society of Japan
Williams D
(2009)
Evidence from the Extreme-Ultraviolet Imaging Spectrometer for Axial Filament Rotation before a Large Flare
in Publications of the Astronomical Society of Japan
Young P
(2007)
EUV Emission Lines and Diagnostics Observed with Hinode/EIS
in Publications of the Astronomical Society of Japan
Watanabe T
(2007)
Temperature and Density Structures of Solar Corona-A Test of Iron Line Diagnostic Capability of EIS Instrument on Board Hinode
in Publications of the Astronomical Society of Japan
Hara H
(2008)
2006 December 17 Long Duration Flare Observed with the Hinode EUV Imaging Spectrometer
in Publications of the Astronomical Society of Japan
Hansteen V
(2007)
On Connecting the Dynamics of the Chromosphere and Transition Region with Hinode SOT and EIS
in Publications of the Astronomical Society of Japan
Boselli A.
(2010)
The Herschel Reference Survey
in PUBLICATIONS OF THE ASTRONOMICAL SOCIETY OF THE PACIFIC
Lee Khee-Gan
(2009)
Relativistic reflection X-ray spectra of accretion disks
in RESEARCH IN ASTRONOMY AND ASTROPHYSICS
Wu Kinwah
(2009)
Magnetic interaction in ultra-compact binary systems
in RESEARCH IN ASTRONOMY AND ASTROPHYSICS
Zhao M
(2009)
Flare-induced signals in polarization measurements during the X2.6 flare on 2005 January 15
in Research in Astronomy and Astrophysics
André N
(2008)
Identification of Saturn's magnetospheric regions and associated plasma processes: Synopsis of Cassini observations during orbit insertion
in Reviews of Geophysics
Teolis BD
(2010)
Cassini finds an oxygen-carbon dioxide atmosphere at Saturn's icy moon Rhea.
in Science (New York, N.Y.)
Bertucci C
(2008)
The magnetic memory of Titan's ionized atmosphere.
in Science (New York, N.Y.)
Jones GH
(2008)
The dust halo of Saturn's largest icy moon, Rhea.
in Science (New York, N.Y.)
Sakao T
(2007)
Continuous plasma outflows from the edge of a solar active region as a possible source of solar wind.
in Science (New York, N.Y.)
Waite JH
(2007)
The process of tholin formation in Titan's upper atmosphere.
in Science (New York, N.Y.)
Shen C
(2008)
Surveys on magnetospheric plasmas based on the Double Star Project (DSP) exploration
in Science in China Series E: Technological Sciences
Yan G
(2009)
Solar wind entry via flux tube into magnetosphere observed by Cluster measurements at dayside magnetopause during southward IMF
in Science in China Series E: Technological Sciences
Murray M
(2009)
Outflows at the Edges of an Active Region in a Coronal Hole: A Signature of Active Region Expansion?
in Solar Physics
Harra L
(2007)
How Does Large Flaring Activity from the Same Active Region Produce Oppositely Directed Magnetic Clouds?
in Solar Physics
Liewer P
(2009)
Stereoscopic Analysis of the 19 May 2007 Erupting Filament
in Solar Physics