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Batalha, Natalie; Bean, Jacob; Stevenson, Kevin; Alam, M.; Batalha, N.; Benneke, B.; Berta-Thompson, Z.; Blecic, J.; Bruno, G.; Carter, A.; Chapman, J.; Crossfield, I.; Crouzet, N.; Decin, L.; Demory, B.; Desert, J.; Dragomir, D.; Evans, T.; Fortney, J.; Fraine, J.; Gao, P.; Garcia Munoz, A.; Gibson, N.; Goyal, J.; Harrington, J.; Heng, K.; Hu, R.; Kempton, E.; Kendrew, S.; Kilpatrick, B.; Knutson, H.; Kreidberg, L.; Krick, J.; Lagage, P.; Lendl, M.; Line, M.; Lopez-Morales, M.; Louden, T.; Madhusudhan, N.; Mandell, A.; Mansfield, M.; May, E.; Morello, G.; Morley, C.; Moses, J.; Nikolov, N.; Parmentier, V.; Redfield, S.; Roberts, J.; Schlawin, E.; Showman, A.; Sing, D.; Spake, J.; Swain, M.; Todorov, K.; Tsiaras, A.; Venot, O.; Waalkes, W.; Wakeford, H.; Wheatley, P.; Zellem, R.
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JWST Proposal ID 1366. Cycle 0 Early Release Science
Advertised on:
11
2017
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Description
JWST presents the opportunity to transform our understanding of planets
and the origins of life by revealing the atmospheric compositions,
structures, and dynamics of transiting exoplanets in unprecedented
detail. However, the high-precision, time-series observations required
for such investigations have unique technical challenges, and our prior
experience with HST, Spitzer, and Kepler indicates that there will be a
steep learning curve when JWST becomes operational. We propose an ERS
program to accelerate the acquisition and diffusion of technical
expertise for transiting exoplanet observations with JWST. This program
will also provide a compelling set of representative datasets, which
will enable immediate scientific breakthroughs. We will exercise the
time-series modes of all four instruments that have been identified as
the consensus highest priority by the community, observe the full suite
of transiting planet characterization geometries (transits, eclipses,
and phase curves), and target planets with host stars that span an
illustrative range of brightnesses. The proposed observations were
defined through an inclusive and transparent process that had
participation from JWST instrument experts and international leaders in
transiting exoplanet studies. The targets have been vetted with previous
measurements, will be observable early in the mission, and have
exceptional scientific merit. We will engage the community with a
two-phase Data Challenge that culminates with the delivery of planetary
spectra, time series instrument performance reports, and open-source
data analysis toolkits.