JWST science exploitation - preparation activities
Lead Research Organisation:
University of Leicester
Department Name: Physics and Astronomy
Abstract
This grant will fund staff at the University of Leicester (UL), to undertake tasks in preparation for science exploitation of JWST data from the GTO and GO Cycle-1 observations. The two UL personnel are key members of MIRI-EC GTO teams and the large GO1 extragalactic survey programme 'PRIMER'. The funding will support preparatory work that we need to engage in to ensure readiness to analyse the GTO and GO1 data. This preparation work will be undertaken through to ~early-2023 (i.e. through the period of the first observing cycle during which the relevant observations will be made), including configuration, further development, optimisation and test, of reduction and analysis software pipelines and individual processing tools.
[JWST = James Webb Space Telescope; GTO = Guaranteed Time Observation; GO = General Observer; MIRI = Mid-InfraRed Instrument; EC = European Consortium.]
[JWST = James Webb Space Telescope; GTO = Guaranteed Time Observation; GO = General Observer; MIRI = Mid-InfraRed Instrument; EC = European Consortium.]
Publications
Barrado D
(2023)
15NH3 in the atmosphere of a cool brown dwarf.
in Nature
Bik A.
(2023)
Clumpy star formation and an obscured nuclear starburst in the luminous dusty z=4 galaxy GN20 seen by MIRI/JWST
in arXiv e-prints
Boccaletti A.
(2023)
Imaging detection of the inner dust belt and the four exoplanets in the HR8799 system with JWST's MIRI coronagraph
in arXiv e-prints
Boogaard Leindert A.
(2023)
MIDIS: JWST/MIRI reveals the Stellar Structure of ALMA-selected Galaxies in the Hubble-UDF at Cosmic Noon
in arXiv e-prints
Colina L
(2023)
Uncovering the stellar structure of the dusty star-forming galaxy GN20 at z = 4.055 with MIRI/JWST
in Astronomy & Astrophysics
Dyrek A
(2024)
SO2, silicate clouds, but no CH4 detected in a warm Neptune.
in Nature
Iani Edoardo
(2023)
MIDIS: JWST NIRCam and MIRI unveil the stellar population properties of Ly$\alpha$-emitters and Lyman-Break galaxies at z ~ 3-7
in arXiv e-prints
Rinaldi P.
(2023)
MIDIS: Unveiling the Role of Strong Ha-emitters during the Epoch of Reionization with JWST
in arXiv e-prints
| Description | JWST MIRI European Consortium |
| Organisation | Airbus Group |
| Department | Airbus Defence & Space |
| Country | United States |
| Sector | Private |
| PI Contribution | 1. a MIRI EC and UK co-investigator 2. the MIRI EC mechanical systems lead; 3. provision of MIRI Primary Structure; 4. support for MIRI calibration & test; 5. contributions to MIRI project management; 6. contributions to MIRI Science Team activities. |
| Collaborator Contribution | collaborative development of MIRI |
| Impact | 1. MIRI STM, VM, FM; 2. scientific contributions to MIRI Guaranteed-Time proposals; 3. continued study and development of force-limited vibration testing. |
| Description | JWST MIRI European Consortium |
| Organisation | Rutherford Appleton Laboratory |
| Country | United Kingdom |
| Sector | Academic/University |
| PI Contribution | 1. a MIRI EC and UK co-investigator 2. the MIRI EC mechanical systems lead; 3. provision of MIRI Primary Structure; 4. support for MIRI calibration & test; 5. contributions to MIRI project management; 6. contributions to MIRI Science Team activities. |
| Collaborator Contribution | collaborative development of MIRI |
| Impact | 1. MIRI STM, VM, FM; 2. scientific contributions to MIRI Guaranteed-Time proposals; 3. continued study and development of force-limited vibration testing. |
| Description | JWST MIRI European Consortium |
| Organisation | UK Astronomy Technology Centre (ATC) |
| Country | United Kingdom |
| Sector | Academic/University |
| PI Contribution | 1. a MIRI EC and UK co-investigator 2. the MIRI EC mechanical systems lead; 3. provision of MIRI Primary Structure; 4. support for MIRI calibration & test; 5. contributions to MIRI project management; 6. contributions to MIRI Science Team activities. |
| Collaborator Contribution | collaborative development of MIRI |
| Impact | 1. MIRI STM, VM, FM; 2. scientific contributions to MIRI Guaranteed-Time proposals; 3. continued study and development of force-limited vibration testing. |
| Description | JWST article in 'The Conversation', Dec. 2021 |
| Form Of Engagement Activity | A magazine, newsletter or online publication |
| Part Of Official Scheme? | No |
| Geographic Reach | International |
| Primary Audience | Public/other audiences |
| Results and Impact | Overview article on JWST, timed close to Launch |
| Year(s) Of Engagement Activity | 2021 |
| URL | https://theconversation.com/james-webb-space-telescope-how-our-launch-of-worlds-most-complex-observa... |
| Description | JWST display at British Festival of Science |
| Form Of Engagement Activity | Participation in an activity, workshop or similar |
| Part Of Official Scheme? | No |
| Geographic Reach | National |
| Primary Audience | Public/other audiences |
| Results and Impact | JWST display at British Festival of Science (Leicester, Sep 2022) |
| Year(s) Of Engagement Activity | 2022 |
| Description | JWST display at NAM 2022 (Warwick) public science festival |
| 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 | JWST display, with a focus on MIRI, at the public science festival during NAM-2022 (Warwick). |
| Year(s) Of Engagement Activity | 2022 |
| Description | JWST early-release-observation event (National Space 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 | General public and media event for NASA/ESA/CSA release of first science data from JWST. |
| Year(s) Of Engagement Activity | 2022 |
| Description | JWST early-release-observation event (University of Leicester, Space Park Leicester) |
| 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 | General public and media event for NASA/ESA/CSA release of first science data from JWST. |
| Year(s) Of Engagement Activity | 2022 |
| Description | JWST filmed talks for undergrad student project |
| Form Of Engagement Activity | A press release, press conference or response to a media enquiry/interview |
| Part Of Official Scheme? | No |
| Geographic Reach | National |
| Primary Audience | Public/other audiences |
| Results and Impact | JWST-themed talks for a filming team from Manchester School of Screen and Film, as part of their undergrad student project. |
| Year(s) Of Engagement Activity | 2022 |
| Description | JWST interview on ITV Central News, 26-Nov-2021 |
| Form Of Engagement Activity | A press release, press conference or response to a media enquiry/interview |
| Part Of Official Scheme? | No |
| Geographic Reach | Regional |
| Primary Audience | Public/other audiences |
| Results and Impact | Interview on JWST, close to Launch. |
| Year(s) Of Engagement Activity | 2021 |
| URL | https://www.itv.com/news/central/2021-11-26/leicester-school-children-among-the-first-to-visit-new-s... |
| Description | JWST talk (x2) to school qork-experience students |
| Form Of Engagement Activity | Participation in an open day or visit at my research institution |
| Part Of Official Scheme? | No |
| Geographic Reach | Regional |
| Primary Audience | Schools |
| Results and Impact | Presentation, and informal chats, with 2 groups (each of about 40) of secondary-school students (mainly 16-18-year olds) |
| Year(s) Of Engagement Activity | 2022 |
| Description | JWST talk and display at Space Park Leicester (SPL), 26-Nov-2021 |
| 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 | Public/other audiences |
| Results and Impact | JWST talk (presented twice) and display as part of SPL community open day/evening. Associated media coverage, including interview on ITV Central News, 26-Nov-2021 - https://www.itv.com/news/central/2021-11-26/leicester-school-children-among-the-first-to-visit-new-space-park |
| Year(s) Of Engagement Activity | 2021 |
| Description | JWST talks at half-term events, National Space Centre (Leicester), Oct. 2021 |
| Form Of Engagement Activity | A talk or presentation |
| Part Of Official Scheme? | No |
| Geographic Reach | Regional |
| Primary Audience | Public/other audiences |
| Results and Impact | JWST talks as part of the half-term activities organised by NSC in Oct 2021. Event and talks attracted all age groups, and sparked many questions after the talks. |
| Year(s) Of Engagement Activity | 2021 |
| Description | Space Park Leicester Community Events |
| Form Of Engagement Activity | Participation in an activity, workshop or similar |
| Part Of Official Scheme? | No |
| Geographic Reach | Local |
| Primary Audience | Public/other audiences |
| Results and Impact | Public 'open day/evening' events for the local community: included JWST display & talks |
| Year(s) Of Engagement Activity | 2022 |