On the Habitability of Aquaplanets
Open Access
- 28 August 2014
- journal article
- research article
- Published by MDPI AG in Challenges
- Vol. 5 (2) , 284-293
Abstract
An Aquatic Habitability Index is proposed, based on Quantitative Habitability Theory, and considering a very general model for life. It is a primary habitability index, measuring habitability for phytoplankton in the first place. The index is applied to some case studies, such as the habitability changes in Earth due to environmental perturbations caused by asteroid impacts.Keywords
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