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Award Abstract # 0507542
RUI: Eclipsing Binaries and Variable Stars in the Local Group: Maximizing Return with an Intelligent Data Pipeline

NSF Org: AST
Division Of Astronomical Sciences
Recipient: VILLANOVA UNIVERSITY IN THE STATE OF PENNSYLVANIA
Initial Amendment Date: July 21, 2005
Latest Amendment Date: July 1, 2010
Award Number: 0507542
Award Instrument: Standard Grant
Program Manager: Donald M. Terndrup
AST
 Division Of Astronomical Sciences
MPS
 Directorate for Mathematical and Physical Sciences
Start Date: August 1, 2005
End Date: July 31, 2011 (Estimated)
Total Intended Award Amount: $398,745.00
Total Awarded Amount to Date: $398,745.00
Funds Obligated to Date: FY 2005 = $398,745.00
History of Investigator:
  • Edward Guinan (Principal Investigator)
    edward.guinan@villanova.edu
Recipient Sponsored Research Office: Villanova University
800 E LANCASTER AVE
VILLANOVA
PA  US  19085-1603
(610)519-4220
Sponsor Congressional District: 05
Primary Place of Performance: Villanova University
800 E LANCASTER AVE
VILLANOVA
PA  US  19085-1603
Primary Place of Performance
Congressional District:
05
Unique Entity Identifier (UEI): EYNYSU6L8ZX6
Parent UEI: HJEPRMTQMMR4
NSF Program(s): GALACTIC ASTRONOMY PROGRAM
Primary Program Source: app-0105 
Program Reference Code(s): 0000, 1206, 7569, 9229, OTHR
Program Element Code(s): 121600
Award Agency Code: 4900
Fund Agency Code: 4900
Assistance Listing Number(s): 47.049

ABSTRACT

AST-0507542
INSTITUTION: Villanova University
PI: Edward Guinan

TITLE: "Eclipsing Binaries and Variable Stars in the Local Group: Maximizing Return with an Intelligent Data Pipeline"

ABSTRACT


Dr. Edward Guinan, at Villanova University, will develop new data processing techniques and methodologies using minimal human intervention, focused on exploiting the potential of eclipsing binaries and variable stars found in new surveys. The goal is to integrate technologies of Artificial Intelligence into the data processing pipelines of major current and future ground- and space-based observational programs. The motivation for the proposed program lies in the expected growth in number of discovered variables with the growth of observational capabilities. A direct benefit of the research will be the use of eclipsing binaries in the Local Group for the study of galaxy evolution and cosmology. The broader impact of the work will be a large number of variable star datasets that will be made available to the astronomical community, as well as algorithms that will be useful for a broad range of instruments now in existence, and many that are planned. Undergraduates will also participate in the work, providing for a research-based educational experience for the students.

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Prsa, A.; Devinney, E. J.; Guinan, E.F., Engle, S.G.; De George, M. "Physical Properties of the LMC Eclipsing Binary Stars" Bull. Am. Astron. Soc. (Abstract) , v.41 , 2009 , p.299
Bonaro, M.; Guinan, E. F.; Prsa, A.; Zola, S. "Eclipsing Binaries that Don't Eclipse Anymore: The Cessation of Eclipses of the former" Bull. Am. Astron. Soc. (Abstract) , v.41 , 2009 , p.301
Borne, K.; Accomazzi, A.; Bloom, J.; Brunner, R.; Burke, D.; Butler, N.; Chernoff, D. F.; Connolly, B.; Connolly, A.; Connors, A.; Guinan, E. "Astroinformatics: A 21st Century Approach to Astronomy" Astro2010: The Astronomy and Astrophysics Decadal Survey, Position Papers, No. 6 (arXiv:0909.3892) , 2009
Borne, K.; Accomazzi, A.; Bloom, J.; Brunner, R.; Burke, D.; Butler, N.; Chernoff, D. F.; Connolly, B.; Connolly, A.; Connors, A.; Guinan, E. "Astroinformatics: A 21st Century Approach to Astronomy" The Astronomy and Astrophysics Decadal Survey, Position Papers, No. 6 (arXiv:0909.3892) , 2009
Conroy, Kyle; Engle, S.; Ballouz, R.; Prsa, A. "Surface Activity Analysis of the Eclipsing Binary UV Leonis Based On New Spectrophotometric Data" Bull. Am. Astron. Soc. (Abtract) , v.42 , 2010 , p.282
Cs'eki, A., Prsa, A. "Calculation of Emergent Intensities for the Wilson-Devinney Code with New Kurucz Stellar Atmosphere Models" ASPC , v.435 , 2010 , p.81
Devinney, E., Guinan, E., Bradstreet, D., DeGeorge, M, Giammarco, J., Alcock, C., Engle, S.G. "Artificial Intelligence and the Brave New World of Eclipsing Binaries" Bull. Am. Astron. Soc., Vol. 37, p.1212 , v.37 , 2005 , p.1212
Devinney, E., Guinan, E., Bradstreet, D., DeGeorge, M, Giammarco, J., Alcock, C., Engle, S.G. "Artificial Intelligence and the Brave New World of Eclipsing Binaries" Bull. Am. Astron. Soc., Vol. 37, p.1212 (Abstract) , v.37 , 2005 , p.1212
Devinney, E. J., Guinan, E. F., DeGeorge, M., Bradstreet, D.H. & Giammarco, J. M. "Observe the Model: On Inverse Problems in Astronomy" Bull. Am. Astron. Soc. (Abstract) , v.38 , 2006 , p.119
Devinney, E.J., Prsa, A., Guinan, E.F. "Long Period Eclipsing Binaries in the Magellanic" Bulletin of the American Astronomical Society , 2011 , p.230.03
Devinney, E.J., Prsa, A., Guinan, E. F., and DeGeorge, M. "Advanced Tools for Exploring Large Eclipsing Binary Datasets" IAU 282 - Interacting Binaries to Exoplanets: Essential Modeling Tools , v.IAUS 28 , 2012 , p.321
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