Title :
Submillimeter wave spectroscopy and the search for life on planets
Author :
Drouin, Brian J. ; Cooper, Ken ; Stachnik, Robert A. ; Pearson, John C.
Author_Institution :
Jet Propulsion Lab., Califronia Inst. of Technol., Pasadena, CA
Abstract :
Absorption and emission of gases in the submillimeter wavelengths is currently exploited for laboratory spectroscopy as well as remote astronomy and limb sounding. We are developing a field-ready submillimeter spectrometer that will enable in-situ sensing with a goal for characterization of biogenic gases and life tracers.
Keywords :
astronomical spectra; remote sensing; submillimetre wave spectroscopy; biogenic gases; gases absorption; gases emission; life search; life tracers; limb sounding; planets; remote astronomy; submillimeter wave spectroscopy; Absorption; Detectors; Frequency; Helium; Instruments; Laboratories; Mass spectroscopy; Oscillators; Planets; Schottky diodes;
Conference_Titel :
Infrared, Millimeter and Terahertz Waves, 2008. IRMMW-THz 2008. 33rd International Conference on
Conference_Location :
Pasadena, CA
Print_ISBN :
978-1-4244-2119-0
Electronic_ISBN :
978-1-4244-2120-6
DOI :
10.1109/ICIMW.2008.4665613
