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AstRoMap European Astrobiology Roadmap
AstRoMap European Astrobiology Roadmap
- Source :
- Astrobiology, Astrobiology, Mary Ann Liebert, 2016, 16 (3), pp.201-243. ⟨10.1089/ast.2015.1441⟩, UVaDOC. Repositorio Documental de la Universidad de Valladolid, instname
- Publication Year :
- 2016
- Publisher :
- Mary Ann Liebert, Inc., 2016.
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Abstract
- The European AstRoMap project (supported by the European Commission Seventh Framework Programme) surveyed the state of the art of astrobiology in Europe and beyond and produced the first European roadmap for astrobiology research. In the context of this roadmap, astrobiology is understood as the study of the origin, evolution, and distribution of life in the context of cosmic evolution; this includes habitability in the Solar System and beyond. The AstRoMap Roadmap identifies five research topics, specifies several key scientific objectives for each topic, and suggests ways to achieve all the objectives. The five AstRoMap Research Topics are • Research Topic 1: Origin and Evolution of Planetary Systems• Research Topic 2: Origins of Organic Compounds in Space• Research Topic 3: Rock-Water-Carbon Interactions, Organic Synthesis on Earth, and Steps to Life• Research Topic 4: Life and Habitability• Research Topic 5: Biosignatures as Facilitating Life Detection It is strongly recommended that steps be taken towards the definition and implementation of a European Astrobiology Platform (or Institute) to streamline and optimize the scientific return by using a coordinated infrastructure and funding system. Key Words: Astrobiology roadmap—Europe—Origin and evolution of life—Habitability—Life detection—Life in extreme environments. Astrobiology 16, 201–243.<br />Table of Contents 1. Introduction 1.1. The project AstRoMap within the Framework Programme for Research and Innovation (FP7) of the European Union 1.2. The European astrobiology environment and landscape in Europe 1.3. Setting the scene: timeline and astrobiology concepts 2. The Astrobiology Roadmap for Europe 3. Research Topic 1: Origin and Evolution of Planetary Systems 3.1. State of the art 3.2. Key objectives 3.3. Approach to achieve the key objectives 3.4. European strengths and needs 4. Research Topic 2: Origins of Organic Compounds in Space 4.1. State of the art 4.2. Key objectives 4.3. Approach to achieve the key objectives 4.4. European strengths and needs 5. Research Topic 3: Rock-Water-Carbon Interactions, Organic Synthesis on Earth, and Steps to Life 5.1. State of the art 5.2. Key objectives 5.3. Approach to achieve the key objectives 5.4. European strengths and needs 6. Research Topic 4: Life and Habitability 6.1. State of the art 6.2. Key objectives 6.3. Approach to achieve the key objectives 6.4. European strengths and needs 7. Research Topic 5: Biosignatures as Facilitating Life Detection 7.1. State of the art 7.2. Key objectives 7.3. Approach to achieve the key objectives 7.4. European strengths and needs 8. Conclusions and Recommendations 8.1. Cross-cutting issues of relevance 8.2. Towards a better coordination of astrobiology research in Europe—the need for a pan-European platform Acknowledgments References Abbreviations Used
- Subjects :
- Life in extreme environments
010504 meteorology & atmospheric sciences
Extraterrestrial Environment
Habitability
Origin of Life
Planets
Context (language use)
Origin and evolution of life
Special IssueFocus Article
01 natural sciences
Astrobiology
Astronomi, astrofysik och kosmologi
Galactic habitable zone
0103 physical sciences
Exobiology
Astronomy, Astrophysics and Cosmology
European commission
Biologiska vetenskaper
Organic Chemicals
010303 astronomy & astrophysics
Life detection
Biological sciences
0105 earth and related environmental sciences
Physics
Organic chemicals
Geovetenskap och miljövetenskap
Biological Sciences
Agricultural and Biological Sciences (miscellaneous)
Europe
Roadmap
13. Climate action
Space and Planetary Science
[SDU]Sciences of the Universe [physics]
Earth and Related Environmental Sciences
Astrobiology roadmap
Subjects
Details
- Language :
- English
- ISSN :
- 15578070 and 15311074
- Volume :
- 16
- Issue :
- 3
- Database :
- OpenAIRE
- Journal :
- Astrobiology
- Accession number :
- edsair.doi.dedup.....6f0f7ad27eea857fcb009bed71b934c2
- Full Text :
- https://doi.org/10.1089/ast.2015.1441⟩