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Development of all-sky infrared cloud monitor for the ground based gamma-ray observations

Research Project

Project/Area Number 17540266
Research Category

Grant-in-Aid for Scientific Research (C)

Allocation TypeSingle-year Grants
Section一般
Research Field Particle/Nuclear/Cosmic ray/Astro physics
Research InstitutionTokai University

Principal Investigator

NISHIJIMA Kyoshi  Tokai University, School of Science, Professor, 理学部, 教授 (40202238)

Co-Investigator(Kenkyū-buntansha) KUSHIDA Junko  Tokai University, School of Science, Assistant Professor, 理学部, 講師 (80366020)
KAWACHI Akiko  Tokai University, School of Science, Associate Professor, 理学部, 助教授 (70332591)
Project Period (FY) 2005 – 2006
Project Status Completed (Fiscal Year 2006)
Budget Amount *help
¥3,300,000 (Direct Cost: ¥3,300,000)
Fiscal Year 2006: ¥700,000 (Direct Cost: ¥700,000)
Fiscal Year 2005: ¥2,600,000 (Direct Cost: ¥2,600,000)
Keywordscloud monitor / infrared camera / gamma rays / Cherennkov telescope / CANGAROO / cosmic rays / particle acceleration / non-thermal emission
Research Abstract

For the observations of very high energy gamma rays with the ground based imaging atmospheric Cherenkov telescope, clouds significantly affect making observation schedule, observation efficiency and the quality of the data. So the purpose of this research is to develop and fabricate an all-sky infrared camera to monitor clouds constantly and record them objectively.
We used an optical system which consists of a combination of a commercially available infrared camera using an uncooled focal plane array whose spectral response is 8 to 14 μm with a convex mirror reflector and a secondary mirror in order to widen the viewing angle to whole sky, which is based on the mid-infrared camera developed and put practical use by National Astronomical Observatory of Japan. An image acquisition is remotely controlled by GUI on the pc through a custom-made 45 m length RS-232 Cable. After an appropriate calibration, we can obtain clear images only by making an adjustment of gain with auto offset mode. In the night, we can see faint clouds on the monitor disply which are invisible to the naked eye. In addition, by one-dimensional slice of digitized data, the position and the relative thickness of clouds are clearly recognized. We confirmed the system works properly during continuous running test of nine days under extremely hot circumstances over 40 degree in the desert.
We developed and fabricate an all-sky infrared cloud monitor, and demonstrated the effectiveness of the system, which is expected to provide the improvement of the data quality and effective scheduling management.

Report

(3 results)
  • 2006 Annual Research Report   Final Research Report Summary
  • 2005 Annual Research Report
  • Research Products

    (4 results)

All 2006

All Journal Article (4 results)

  • [Journal Article] A. search for sut-TeV gamma-Tays from the Vela pulsar region with CANGAROO-III2006

    • Author(s)
      R.Enomoto
    • Journal Title

      Astrophysical Journal 638

      Pages: 397-408

    • Description
      「研究成果報告書概要(和文)」より
    • Related Report
      2006 Final Research Report Summary
  • [Journal Article] CANGAROO-III Observations of the Supernova Remnant RX J0852.0-46222006

    • Author(s)
      R.Enomoto
    • Journal Title

      The Astrophysical Journal 652

      Pages: 1268-1276

    • Description
      「研究成果報告書概要(和文)」より
    • Related Report
      2006 Annual Research Report 2006 Final Research Report Summary
  • [Journal Article] A search for sub-TeV gamma-rays from the Vela pulsar region with CANGAROO-III2006

    • Author(s)
      R.Enomoto
    • Journal Title

      Astrophysical Journal 638

      Pages: 397-408

    • Description
      「研究成果報告書概要(欧文)」より
    • Related Report
      2006 Final Research Report Summary 2005 Annual Research Report
  • [Journal Article] CANGAROO-III Observations of the Supernova Remnant RX J0852.0-46222006

    • Author(s)
      R.Enomoto
    • Journal Title

      652

      Pages: 1268-1276

    • Description
      「研究成果報告書概要(欧文)」より
    • Related Report
      2006 Final Research Report Summary

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Published: 2005-04-01   Modified: 2016-04-21  

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