Abstract: In a number of very exciting present and future astrophysical challenges, such as the detection of ExoEarths and the characterization of their atmosphere, high resolution infra-red spectroscopy provides an invaluable help. However, in this domain, the telluric contamination is a major limitation that needs to be addressed thoroughly. We need no less than a full, accurate and detailed knowledge of the earth atmosphere transmission at the time and location of the observations and in the direction of the target. In this talk, we will show the reasons why this is best done by modelling the earth atmosphere, and why this motivated us to develop the web based platform that will take the name of ULME.
Giancarlo Pace (IA - Porto)
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This seminar is supported by Portuguese Funds through the CIDMA - Centre for Research and Development in Mathematics and Applications, and the Portuguese Foundation for Science and Technology ("FCT" - Fundação para a Ciência e a Tecnologia), within the project UID/MAT/04106/2013.
