SETI Institute Projects and Programs (Listed Chronologically)
Deep Water Microbialites in a Perennially Ice-covered Lake: a Key to Interpreting Ancient Microbialite Morphology
Monday, May 5, 2008 - 2:50pm
An interdisciplinary study of deep water microbialites in an Antarctic lake to further our knowledge of the limits at which life as we know it can exist.
A Coupled Thermal/Radiative Transfer Model Addressing the Infrared Emission of Saturn's Rings in Response to Radiative Forcing
Thursday, May 1, 2008 - 10:09am
A study to continue the development of a thermal/radiative transfer model of Saturn’s rings, accounting for orbital motion, spin, particle size distribution, and the vertical profile of the ring.
Investigation of Planetary Scale Atmospheric Dynamics Through Analysis of Data From Mars Global Surveyor
Wednesday, April 2, 2008 - 10:00am
Investigation into the large-scale dynamics of the Martian atmosphere and identification of seasonal variations.
Mars Polar Ice Grain Size Mapping Using CRISM
Tuesday, April 1, 2008 - 3:57pm
Mapping of the seasonal presence of H2O and CO2 at the Martian poles.
Experiments on Electrostatic Charging and Transport of Lunar Dust
Tuesday, March 4, 2008 - 2:14pm
Research to determine how to minimize the impact of lunar dust upon exploration of the moon.
Recent Climate Shifts Circulation Patterns, and Climate Driven Erosion Recorded in the Morphology of Southern Hemisphere Sand Dunes of Mars
Tuesday, February 26, 2008 - 4:48pm
A study of the impact of water during climate changes on Mars, erosion, and the formation of dunes.
Planetary Protection, Solar System Missions and Mars Sample Return: Research, Analysis and Issues Communication
Friday, February 1, 2008 - 2:00pm
Detailed analysis of potential planetary protection issues, risk communication, and public outreach and education regarding planetary protection policies and implementation plans.
The Stratospheric TeraHertz Observatory
Monday, January 28, 2008 - 10:02am
Study of the life cycle of interstellar medium using spectral line imaging by the Stratospheric TeraHertz Observatory, furthering our understanding of star formation.
Modeling the Origin and Early Evolution of Life
Monday, September 24, 2007 - 2:15pm
This study develops techniques for the analysis of astrobiological samples, including laboratory modeling of processes and characterization of known biogeological materials as a benchmark against which to compare field samples.
Hydrogen in the Rock Column
Saturday, September 1, 2007 - 4:33pm
A study of the amount of hydrogen contained in the rock column, how it is released, and its availability to deep microbial communities.