The National Science Foundation Division of Astronomical Sciences awarded a $421,796 Project Grant to Arizona State University to conduct collaborative research on revealing exoplanet atmospheres using high-resolution spectroscopy. The 3-year grant, starting September 1, 2023, will support a team led by the University of Chicago and Arizona State University to study the atmospheres of close-in giant planets orbiting distant stars. The research aims to address four key science questions related to chemical abundances, temperature dependencies, atmospheric dynamics and magnetic fields, and planetary atmosphere properties. The grant will also fund workshops to train the scientific community, with a focus on early career researchers and broadening participation from underrepresented groups. The project will utilize high-resolution spectrographs, including IGRINS, MAROON-X, and ESPRESSO, to conduct surveys and measurements of over 30 exoplanets. The research results and data analysis software will be made publicly available.
Mod # | Description | Reason For Modification | Federal Obligation (Click to sort descending) | Date (Click to sort ascending) |
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| Not listed | $421.8k | 8/17/23 |