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
Engebretson M
(2010)
Multiple harmonic ULF waves in the plasma sheet boundary layer observed by Cluster
in Journal of Geophysical Research: Space Physics
Magdis G
(2010)
Herschel reveals a Tdust-unbiased selection of z~ 2 ultraluminous infrared galaxies Herschel observations of z ~ 2 ULIRGs
in Monthly Notices of the Royal Astronomical Society
Gallagher P
(2010)
Large-scale Bright Fronts in the Solar Corona: A Review of "EIT waves"
in Space Science Reviews
Siegel M
(2010)
FAINT NEAR-ULTRAVIOLET/FAR-ULTRAVIOLET STANDARDS FROM SWIFT /UVOT, GALEX , AND SDSS PHOTOMETRY
in The Astrophysical Journal
Collinson G
(2010)
On variable geometric factor systems for top-hat electrostatic space plasma analyzers
in Measurement Science and Technology
Vargas Domínguez S
(2011)
On Signatures of Twisted Magnetic Flux Tube Emergence
in Solar Physics
Mignani R
(2011)
Optical, ultraviolet, and infrared observations of isolated neutron stars
in Advances in Space Research
Thompson W
(2011)
3D Reconstruction of a Rotating Erupting Prominence
in Solar Physics
Curran P
(2011)
Black hole candidate XTE J1752-223: Swift observations of canonical states during outburst Swift observations of XTE J1752-223
in Monthly Notices of the Royal Astronomical Society
Farrugia C
(2011)
"Crater" flux transfer events: Highroad to the X line? "CRATER" FTES
in Journal of Geophysical Research: Space Physics
Ebrero J
(2011)
Multiwavelength campaign on Mrk 509 V. Chandra -LETGS observation of the ionized absorber
in Astronomy & Astrophysics
Thöne CC
(2011)
The unusual ?-ray burst GRB 101225A from a helium star/neutron star merger at redshift 0.33.
in Nature
Scott K
(2011)
REDSHIFT DETERMINATION AND CO LINE EXCITATION MODELING FOR THE MULTIPLY LENSED GALAXY HLSW-01
in The Astrophysical Journal
Marshall F
(2011)
THE LATE PEAKING AFTERGLOW OF GRB 100418A
in The Astrophysical Journal
Santolík O
(2011)
Intense plasma wave emissions associated with Saturn's moon Rhea PLASMA WAVES IN THE VICINITY OF RHEA
in Geophysical Research Letters
Masters A
(2011)
Electron heating at Saturn's bow shock ELECTRON HEATING AT SATURN'S BOW SHOCK
in Journal of Geophysical Research: Space Physics
Owen C
(2011)
IMPALAS: Investigation of MagnetoPause Activity using Longitudinally-Aligned Satellites-a mission concept proposed for the ESA M3 2020/2022 launch
in Experimental Astronomy
Hancock S
(2011)
A threshold insensitive method for locating the forest canopy top with waveform lidar
in Remote Sensing of Environment
Lavvas P
(2011)
Energy deposition and primary chemical products in Titan's upper atmosphere
in Icarus
Oates S
(2011)
A statistical comparison of the optical/UV and X-ray afterglows of gamma-ray bursts using the Swift Ultraviolet Optical and X-ray Telescopes Comparison of UVOT & XRT GRB light curves
in Monthly Notices of the Royal Astronomical Society
Michael M
(2011)
High-altitude charged aerosols in the atmosphere of Titan
in Planetary and Space Science
Turolla R
(2011)
IS SGR 0418+5729 INDEED A WANING MAGNETAR?
in The Astrophysical Journal
Valori G
(2011)
Nonlinear Force-Free Extrapolation of Emerging Flux with a Global Twist and Serpentine Fine Structures
in Solar Physics
Sergis N
(2011)
Dynamics and seasonal variations in Saturn's magnetospheric plasma sheet, as measured by Cassini SATURN'S VARIABLE PLASMA SHEET
in Journal of Geophysical Research: Space Physics
Kanani S
(2011)
Autumn MIST 2010
in Astronomy & Geophysics
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 |