This project will map the southern sky in the Cosmic Microwave Background Radiation (CMBR) at a wavelength of 3mm and with angular resolution from 0.5 - 10 degrees. The purpose is to look for deviations from isotropy and therefore fluctuations in the distribution of mass in the early universe. The instrument to be used is a modified balloon payload that will take advantage of the low atmospheric temperature and humidity at the South Pole, the quiet radio environment, and the circumpolar motion of features in the sky. The experiment addresses one of the outstanding questions of cosmology.

Agency
National Science Foundation (NSF)
Institute
Office of Polar Programs (OPP)
Type
Standard Grant (Standard)
Application #
8715985
Program Officer
John T. Lynch
Project Start
Project End
Budget Start
1988-01-01
Budget End
1989-12-31
Support Year
Fiscal Year
1987
Total Cost
$71,189
Indirect Cost
Name
University of California Santa Barbara
Department
Type
DUNS #
City
Santa Barbara
State
CA
Country
United States
Zip Code
93106