The National Science Foundation (NSF) awarded a $589,939 Project Grant under the Mathematical and Physical Sciences program (CFDA 47.049) to the University of Richmond in Richmond, Virginia. The grant will fund the creation of a new, highly accurate map of the diffuse radio emission across the sky at 310 MHz, which will be an important resource for the astronomical community. The project will leverage advanced radio receiver technology and computing capabilities to produce this first-of-its-kind, large-scale, absolutely calibrated radio map of the entire sky north of -47 degrees declination. This map will enable a systematic determination of the absolute level of diffuse radio emission, which has important implications for numerous astrophysical phenomena and investigations. The grant period runs from September 1, 2023 to August 31, 2026 and will provide essential training opportunities for postdoctoral researchers, graduate students, and undergraduates.
Mod # | Description | Reason For Modification | Federal Obligation (Click to sort descending) | Date (Click to sort ascending) |
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| Not listed | $589.9k | 7/21/23 |