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An Extensive Phase Space for the Potential Martian Biosphere

Date

Authors

Jones, Eriita

Clarke, Jonathon

Lineweaver, Charles

Publisher

Mary Ann Liebert Inc.

Abstract

We present a comprehensive model of martian pressure-temperature (P-T) phase space and compare it with that of Earth. Martian P-T conditions compatible with liquid water extend to a depth of ∼310km. We use our phase space model of Mars and of terrestria

Keywords

Keywords: water; article; astronomy; pressure; soil; temperature; theoretical model; Mars; Models, Theoretical; Pressure; Soil; Temperature; Water Biosphere; Extremophiles; Limits of life; Mars; Water

URI

http://hdl.handle.net/1885/50552

Collections

ANU Research Publications

Source

Astrobiology

Type

Journal article

DOI

10.1089/ast.2011.0660

Restricted until

2037-12-31

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