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
Seymour N
(2012)
RAPID COEVAL BLACK HOLE AND HOST GALAXY GROWTH IN MRC 1138-262: THE HUNGRY SPIDER
in The Astrophysical Journal
Seymour N
(2011)
HerMES: SPIRE emission from radio-selected active galactic nuclei? HerMES: SPIRE emission from radio-loud AGN
in Monthly Notices of the Royal Astronomical Society
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
Semboloni E
(2013)
On the shear estimation bias induced by the spatial variation of colour across galaxy profiles
in Monthly Notices of the Royal Astronomical Society
Sembay S
(2012)
AXIOM: Advanced X-ray imaging of the magnetosheath
in Astronomische Nachrichten
Scott K
(2011)
REDSHIFT DETERMINATION AND CO LINE EXCITATION MODELING FOR THE MULTIPLY LENSED GALAXY HLSW-01
in The Astrophysical Journal
Schwartz S
(2011)
Preface
in Planetary and Space Science
Schippers P
(2012)
Identification of electron field-aligned current systems in Saturn's magnetosphere
in Journal of Geophysical Research: Space Physics
Schippers P
(2011)
Auroral electron distributions within and close to the Saturn kilometric radiation source region AURORAL ELECTRON DISTRIBUTIONS
in Journal of Geophysical Research: Space Physics
Schady, P. And Dwelly, T. And Page, M. J. And Krühler, T. And Greiner, J. And Oates, S. R. And De Pasquale, M. And Nardini, M. And Roming, P. W. A. And Rossi, A. And Still, M.
(2012)
Dust extinction curves of GRB host galaxies
in Memorie della Societa Astronomica Italiana Supplementi
Schady P
(2011)
The dust extinction curves of gamma-ray burst host galaxies
in Astronomy & Astrophysics
Saxton C
(2012)
Long-term X-ray variability of Swift J1644+57 X-ray variability of Swift J1644+57
in Monthly Notices of the Royal Astronomical Society
Sarty G
(2011)
The ?-ray binary LS 5039: mass and orbit constraints from MOST observations? The mass and orbit of LS 5039
in Monthly Notices of the Royal Astronomical Society
Sarty G
(2011)
Photometric observations of three high mass X-ray binaries and a search for variations induced by orbital motion
in Research in Astronomy and Astrophysics
Santolík O
(2011)
Intense plasma wave emissions associated with Saturn's moon Rhea PLASMA WAVES IN THE VICINITY OF RHEA
in Geophysical Research Letters
Sainz Dalda A
(2012)
MAGNETIC TOPOLOGY OF A NAKED SUNSPOT: IS IT REALLY NAKED?
in The Astrophysical Journal
Sadeghi S
(2011)
Spatiotemporal features of the auroral acceleration region as observed by Cluster AURORAL ACCELERATION REGION FEATURES
in Journal of Geophysical Research: Space Physics
Rudawy P
(2010)
Search for Rapid Changes in the Visible-Light Corona during the 21 June 2001 Total Solar Eclipse
in Solar Physics
Rowan-Robinson M
(2010)
Cold dust and young starbursts: spectral energy distributions of Herschel SPIRE sources from the HerMES survey? Cold dust and young starbursts
in Monthly Notices of the Royal Astronomical Society
Roussos E
(2012)
Energetic electron observations of Rhea's magnetospheric interaction
in Icarus
Roussos E
(2011)
Long- and short-term variability of Saturn's ionic radiation belts MEV ION VARIABILITY AT SATURN
in Journal of Geophysical Research: Space Physics
Roussos E
(2010)
Surface charging of Saturn's plasma-absorbing moons
in Journal of Geophysical Research: Space Physics
Roseboom I
(2010)
The Herschel Multi-Tiered Extragalactic Survey: source extraction and cross-identifications in confusion-dominated SPIRE images Multiwavelength identifications for HerMES
in Monthly Notices of the Royal Astronomical Society
Roseboom I
(2012)
The Herschel Multi-tiered Extragalactic Survey: SPIRE-mm photometric redshifts SPIRE-mm photometric redshifts
in Monthly Notices of the Royal Astronomical Society
Roseboom I
(2012)
FMOS near-IR spectroscopy of Herschel -selected galaxies: star formation rates, metallicity and dust attenuation at z ~ 1 Near-IR spectroscopy of Herschel galaxies
in Monthly Notices of the Royal Astronomical Society
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 |