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
Teh W
(2012)
Electron dynamics in the reconnection ion diffusion region
in Journal of Geophysical Research: Space Physics
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
Masters A
(2011)
Electron heating at Saturn's bow shock ELECTRON HEATING AT SATURN'S BOW SHOCK
in Journal of Geophysical Research: Space 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
Nakamura R
(2013)
Flow bouncing and electron injection observed by Cluster
in Journal of Geophysical Research: Space Physics
Ågren K
(2011)
Detection of currents and associated electric fields in Titan's ionosphere from Cassini data IONOSPHERIC CURRENTS AT TITAN
in Journal of Geophysical Research: Space Physics
Branduardi-Raymont G
(2013)
Search for Saturn's X-ray aurorae at the arrival of a solar wind shock
in Journal of Geophysical Research: Space Physics
Engebretson M
(2010)
Multiple harmonic ULF waves in the plasma sheet boundary layer observed by Cluster
in Journal of Geophysical Research: Space Physics
Farrugia C
(2011)
"Crater" flux transfer events: Highroad to the X line? "CRATER" FTES
in Journal of Geophysical Research: Space Physics
Badman S
(2012)
Cassini observations of ion and electron beams at Saturn and their relationship to infrared auroral arcs
in Journal of Geophysical Research: Space Physics
Hill T
(2012)
Charged nanograins in the Enceladus plume
in Journal of Geophysical Research: Space Physics
Bunce E
(2010)
Extraordinary field-aligned current signatures in Saturn's high-latitude magnetosphere: Analysis of Cassini data during Revolution 89
in Journal of Geophysical Research: Space Physics
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
Provan G
(2012)
Dual periodicities in planetary-period magnetic field oscillations in Saturn's tail
in Journal of Geophysical Research: Space Physics
Davey E
(2012)
The orientation and current density of the magnetotail current sheet: A statistical study of the effect of geomagnetic conditions
in Journal of Geophysical Research: Space Physics
Sigsbee K
(2010)
Characteristics of Langmuir electric field waveforms and power spectra exhibiting nonlinear behavior in Earth's foreshock
in Journal of Geophysical Research: Space Physics
Marklund G
(2011)
Evolution in space and time of the quasi-static acceleration potential of inverted-V aurora and its interaction with Alfvénic boundary processes EVOLUTION OF ACCELERATION POTENTIALS
in Journal of Geophysical Research: Space Physics
Pérez-De-Tejada H
(2011)
Plasma transition at the flanks of the Venus ionosheath: Evidence from the Venus Express data PLASMA TRANSITION IN THE VENUS IONOSHEATH
in Journal of Geophysical Research: Space Physics
Zhang Q
(2012)
Inner plasma structure of the low-latitude reconnection layer
in Journal of Geophysical Research: Space Physics
DeJong A
(2010)
Low-energy electrons in Saturn's inner magnetosphere and their role in interchange injections
in Journal of Geophysical Research: Space Physics
Németh Z
(2011)
Ion distributions of different Kronian plasma regions ION DISTRIBUTIONS OF KRONIAN PLASMA
in Journal of Geophysical Research: Space Physics
Hwang K
(2013)
Cluster observations near reconnection X lines in Earth's magnetotail current sheet
in Journal of Geophysical Research: Space Physics
Schippers P
(2012)
Identification of electron field-aligned current systems in Saturn's magnetosphere
in Journal of Geophysical Research: Space Physics
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
Steed K
(2011)
Investigating the observational signatures of magnetic cloud substructure MAGNETIC CLOUD SUBSTRUCTURE
in Journal of Geophysical Research: Space Physics
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 | 04/2016 |
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 | 04/2016 |
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 | 04/2013 |
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 |