AstroCorrect

Elevator Pitch: AstroCorrect revolutionizes the accuracy of space exploration and research with our cutting-edge software, enabling observatories and scientists to correct for nightly zero point variations in astronomical measurements with unprecedented precision. Unlock the full potential of your spectrographs and contribute to groundbreaking discoveries in the quest for new worlds.

Concept

Advanced data correction software for astronomical spectrographs

Objective

To enable high precision in radial-velocity measurements of celestial bodies by accurately modeling and correcting for nightly zero point (NZP) variations in spectrographs.

Solution

A software solution that utilizes Gaussian Processes and ancillary data (e.g., internal pressure and temperature variations) to model systematic NZP variations in radial-velocity time series, improving the precision of celestial measurements.

Revenue Model

Subscription-based for observatories and research institutions, with tiered pricing based on usage and the size of the facility.

Target Market

Astronomical observatories, space agencies, academic research institutions, and potentially private space research companies.

Expansion Plan

Initially target leading observatories and expand to smaller research facilities worldwide. Eventually, develop additional modules for broader applications in space exploration and satellite data analysis.

Potential Challenges

High initial development cost, ensuring software compatibility with various spectrograph models, and continuous updating of the model with new ancillary data.

Customer Problem

Existing methods do not fully account for NZP variations in spectrographs, affecting the accuracy of celestial measurements and potentially leading to false detections of exoplanets.

Regulatory and Ethical Issues

Compliance with international space research standards and data protection laws, especially regarding the sharing of sensitive astronomical data.

Disruptiveness

By offering a more accurate method for correcting NZP variations, AstroCorrect can significantly improve the false-alarm probability of exoplanet detections and enable the discovery of smaller, Earth-like exoplanets more efficiently.