Drake-like Calculations for the Frequency of Life in the Universe
This article is intended to provide a review of some modifications to the Drake equation, a 1961 concept presented by Frank Drake to determine the number of extra-terrestrial civilizations able to communicate. A reduced version of the Drake equation will then be presented. This can be used to estima...
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| Format: | Article |
| Language: | English |
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MDPI AG
2021-06-01
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| Series: | Philosophies |
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| Online Access: | https://www.mdpi.com/2409-9287/6/2/49 |
| Summary: | This article is intended to provide a review of some modifications to the Drake equation, a 1961 concept presented by Frank Drake to determine the number of extra-terrestrial civilizations able to communicate. A reduced version of the Drake equation will then be presented. This can be used to estimate an important question for astrobiology, the frequency with which planets are habitable. Finally, a concept is presented that can also integrate the habitability of moons into the reduced Drake equation. |
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| ISSN: | 2409-9287 |