Simple techniques for detection of Martian microorganisms

Details Simple techniques for detection of Martian microorganisms Simple techniques for detection of Martian microorganisms

Jul 1997

adsabs.harvard.edu/cgi-bin/nph-data_query?bibcode=1997spie.3111..164s&link_type=abstract

Proc. SPIE Vol. 3111, p. 164-174, Instruments, Methods, and Missions for the Investigation of Extraterrestrial Microorganisms, R

Computer Science

Scientific paper

Techniques for searching for life on Mars will be explored. Work on earth has shown that permafrost and evaporites contain large amounts of bacteria--when this is combined with knowledge of micro-organism hibernation this leads to obvious places in which to search for both extinct and extant life. Great emphasis has been placed on complicated experiments that can only be used at limited locations and in very limited numbers to search for life on Mars, but simple low volume experiments measuring pH, opacity and impedance/conductance could be developed. These would be used to identify potential areas of interest or samples of interest, as well as elucidate Martian geochemistry. The concepts behind these will be explored and examined. The development challenges and Earth based control experiments required will also be outlined. It should be possible to develop relatively cheap experiments that can be used to obtain and sample subsurface materials from a range of locations on Mars.

Affiliated with

Also associated with

No associations

Rating

Simple techniques for detection of Martian microorganisms does not yet have a rating. At this time, there are no reviews or comments for this scientific paper.

If you have personal experience with Simple techniques for detection of Martian microorganisms, we encourage you to share that experience with our LandOfFree.com community. Your opinion is very important and Simple techniques for detection of Martian microorganisms will most certainly appreciate the feedback.

Rate now

Comments { 0 }

Profile ID: LFWR-SCP-O-1417077