Research

Life Sciences & Biotechnology

Title :

Search and Follow-up Studies of Time-domain Astronomical Sources using Sky Surveys, BRICS Telescopes and Artificial Intelligence

Area of research :

Life Sciences & Biotechnology

Focus area :

Data Interpretation

Principal Investigator :

Dr. Santosh Joshi, Aryabhatta Research Institute Of Observational Sciences, Nainital, Uttarakhand, 263002

Timeline Start Year :

2023

Timeline End Year :

2026

Contact info :

Details

Executive Summary :

This proposal aims to develop machine learning and artificial intelligence algorithms for identifying, classifying, and analyzing transient and variable sources in the sky. A consortium of investigators from three BRICS countries will search for new transients and variable sources, creating an exhaustive catalogue for the astronomical community. The data, algorithms, and outputs will be analyzed collectively to better understand the interplay of dominant physical processes in the studied sources. The mutual exchange of analysis techniques will broaden knowledge and refine skills related to big-data handling and deep learning processes. The proposal also plans to engage interested amateurs through regular outreach activities.

Co-PI:

Prof. Harinder Pal Singh, Delhi University, Department of Physics and Astrophysics, 110007, Dr. Satish Kumar Dube, Indian Institute of Technology(IIT) Delhi, New Delhi, 110016, Dr. Sonali Sachdeva, Raman Research Institute, Bengaluru, Karnataka, 560080

Total Budget (INR):

42,89,660

Organizations involved