The IPERCOOL project combines the expertise of Torino Observatory (INAF-OATo), the Center for Astrophysical Research at the University of Hertfordshire (CAR-UH), the National Brazilian Observatory (ON/MCT) and the Shanghai Astronomical Observatory (SHAO) to the observation and scientific interpretation of low mass star and brown dwarfs. We pursue active observational and compilational programs that measure the distance, colors and spectra of these objects to find their physical parameters, test atmospheric models, determine parameters of the Galaxy and the history of brown dwarf formation.

The heart of the project is a International Research Staff Exchange Scheme funded by the European Union via the IPERCOOL # 247593 grant within the Marie Curie 7th European Community Framework Programme.

The logo illustrates the overall structure: exchanges are made only between the European and Non-European partners and all of the cosortium can share data via a central mysql DB with web and direct interfaces.