"Why do plants grow against gravity and have you tried to answer that question yet by tests in outter space? Have any of those test failed? "
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Projects
Below are the abstracts of proposals selected for funding in 2008 (from ROSES 07) for the Astrobiology Science and Technology Instrument Development and Mission Concept Studies, including Concept Studies for Small Payloads and Satellites program. 97 proposals were received in response to this opportunity, and 15 were selected for funding. Selected Principal Investigator (PI) name, institution, and proposal title are included below.PITitleWilliam BrinckerhoffMiniature Laser TOF-MS with Reversible Ion PolarityNancy ChanoverInfrared Spectroscopy for In-Situ Organic DetectionBrian DrouinSubmillimeter Gas Analysis for Life DetectionBrian GlassAstrobiology Rotary-Percussive Automated Drill (ARPAD)Daniel GlavinVAPoR: A Miniature Pyrolysis Time-of-Flight Mass Spectrometer Prototype for In Situ Investigations in Planetary AstrobiologyTullis OnstottA CRDS for Isotopic Measurement of Martian CH4Chad PaavolaStereospecific sensors for amino acids and carbohydrates in extraterrestrial environmentsAndrew PohorilleSpace-based Instrument for Measuring in situ Gene ExpressionRichard QuinnIn situ Chemical Activation of Nanostructured Biosensor Arrays for Astrobiology ScienceAntonio RiccoGraviSat: A Nanosatellite-Compatible System to Generate Artificial Gravity using a Rotating CD Platform for Space Studies of Microorganisms and CellsHaris RirisA Compact Lidar for High Resolution Measurements of Trace GasesOrlando SantosExposure of Organics On a Small Satellite (EOOSS)Sara SeagerA Nanosatellite Concept Study to Find Transiting Earth Analogs Around the Brightest Sun-Like StarsEdward SittlerIon Neutral 3D Mass Spectrometer to Determine Astrobiological Potential of EuropaMaria ZuberA Search for Extra-Terrestrial Genomes (SETG): An In-situ Detector for Life on Mars Ancestrally Related to Life on EarthBelow are the abstracts of proposals selected for funding for the Astrobiology Science and Technology Instrument Development Program (ROSES04). Principal Investigator (PI) name, institution, and proposal title are also included.PITitleStephan FriedrichHigh-resolution X-ray Spectro-microscopy: Understanding Biological Fingerprints in the Geological RecordWilliam HugDeep UV Semiconductor Laser for In Situ Detection and Classification of Trace Amounts of Organic, Prebiotic and Biological Materials on MarsBrian JamiesonA High Performance MEMS Time-of-Flight Mass Spectrometer for Investigations in Planetary AstrobiologySoon Sam KimMiniature Iron Biomineral Detector for Martian ExobiologySamuel KounavesUnambiguous Detection of Extraterrestrial Microbial Metabolic Activity Using Differential Electrochemical DetectionJames LambertHigh Throughput Screening, Concentration, and Characterization of Biological Particles Entrained in Martian Water-Ice MatricesChad PaavolaRobust Biosensors for the Measurement of Biomarkers in Extraterrestrial Environments with Stereochemical SpecificityDavid RossChiral Temperature Gradient Focusing for Ultra-Sensitive In Situ Analysis of BiomarkersStefan SchererComprehensive Two Dimensional Gas Chromatography (GCxGC) Using Micro-Fabricated ColumnsCurrent and Past ProjectsPITitleAdenwalla, ShireenThe Development of Semiconducting Boron Carbide Neutron Detectors for Astrobiological ApplicationsBeegle, LutherMicrowave Enhanced Extraction of Organic Molecules from Soil and Rock SamplesBlake, DavidCheMin: A Definitive Mineralogical Instrument for Mars Astrobiological InvestigationsBradley, ArthurSubtask xfer from ASTEP: Nanostructured Sensor Instruments for Astrobiology Exploration (w/Islam)Douglas, SusanneLong Depth of Field Lens-less Miniature Reflective Microscope using Micro-Channel Plate and Active Pixel Sensor TechnologiesEnnico, KimberlyEnabling Astrobiology on SOFIA: A Mid-IR Spectroscopy PackageFeldman, SabrinaNanofluidic Size Exclusion Chromatograph for In Situ Macromolecular AnalysesFox, GeorgeChiral-Selective Planetary Chemistries as a Marker for LifeFriedrich, StephanHigh-resolution X-ray spectro-microscopy: Understanding biological fingerprints in the geological recordGe, JianCompact High-resolution 3-D Imaging spectrometer for Discovering Oases on MarsGrimm, RobertDetection and Characterization of Deep Groundwater on Mars Using a Time-Domain Electromagnetic SounderHecht, MichaelExperimental Assessment of the Use of Cryobots for Bio-Marker Detection in Subsurface IceHug, WilliamDeep UV semiconductor laser for in situ detection and classification of trace amounts of organic, prebiotic and biological materials on MarsIslam, Sayedxfer from ASTEP: Nanostructured Sensor Instruments for Astrobiology ExplorationIzenberg, NoamAstrobiological Molecularly Imprinted Polymer SensorsKanik, IsikSupercritical CO2 Extraction with Martian AtmosphereKim, Soon SamMiniature Iron Biomineral Detector for Martian ExobiologyKojiro, Daniel R.Miniature Gas Chromatograph-Ion Mobility Spectrometer (GC-IMS) meeting Astrobiology science requirements for Exobiology flight experiments and terrestrial applicationsKounaves, SamuelUnambiguous Detection of Extraterrestrial Microbial Metabolic Activity Using Differential Electrochemical DetectionLambert, JamesHigh Throughput Screening, Concentration, and Characterization of Biological Particles Entrained in Martian Water-Ice MatricesMahaffy, PaulA High Performance MEMS Time-of-Flight Mass Spectrometer for Investigations in Planetary AstrobiologyMarcy, GeoffA 2 Billion Channel, Multibeam SpectrometerMathies, RichardA Microfabricated Bio-organic Laboratory for In Situ Extraterrestrial ExplorationMcKay, ChristopherSubtask: Miniature Iron Biomineral Detector for Martian Exobiology (w/Kim)McKay, DavidSubtask: Unambiguous Detection of Extraterrestrial Microbial Metabolic Activity Using Differential Electrochemical Detection (w/Kounaves)Paavola, ChadRobust biosensors for the measurement of biomarkers in extraterrestrial environments with stereochemical specificityPelletier, MichaelEnhanced Raman, Fluorescence, and Absorption Analysis of Aqueous Solutions using an LCOFPonce, AdrianMars Endospore Viability Instrument DevelopmentRealmuto, VincentSubaward: The Water-wheel IR (WIR): A Survey Instrument for Water and Carbonates on Mars (A. Wang)Ross, DavidChiral Temperature Gradient Focusing for Ultra-Sensitive in situ Analysis of BiomarkersRuvkun, Gary (w/Zuber, Maria)SETG, a Search for Extraterrestrial Genomes An in situ PCR Detector For Life on Mars Ancestrally Related to Life on EarthSandford, ScottDesign and Development of a High Resolution Infrared Spectrometer for the AstroBiology Explorer (ABE) MissionSarrazin, PhilippePowder Handling System for In-situ Planetary InstrumentsScherer, StefanComprehensive Two Dimensional Gas Chromatography (GCxGC) Using Micro-Fabricated ColumnsSeshadri, SureshAn Instrument for Detecting Water, Brines and Signatures of Microbial Activity on Mars and EuropaShao, MichaelVisible Nulling Coronagraph Instrument DevelopmentSiefert, JanetThe Genotype and Phenotype of Last Common Ancestors and the Evolution of Molecular InnovationSiefert, JanetGordon Conference on Origin of LifeTarter, JillDetection of Complex, Electromagnetic Markers of TechnologyTrebino, RickMagneto-Optical Phase Enantiomeric Detector (MOPED)-A Novel Instrument for Detection of Chiral Biomarkers in Nonterrestrial EnvironmentsTsapin, AlexandreDevelopment of a Self-Contained, Subglacial, Native Fluorescence Detector for Measurement of Organic Molecules and Chemicals of LifeTsapin, AlexandreDevelopment of a Self-Contained, Subglacial, Native Fluorescence Detector for Measurement of Organic Molecules and Chemicals of Life (xfer)Tsapin, AlexandreFlyable CT Scanner for Life Detection on MarsTunstel, EddieSubaward from: Distributed Spectroscopy for Mobile Science Laboratories (w/ Wilson)Venkateswaran, KasthuriDevelopment of an In Situ Hydrothermal Vent Probing and Sampling Device for Microbial AnalysisWaite, JackOrganic Analysis using Pyrolysis/Extraction and Gas ChromatographyWang, AlianThe Water-wheel IR (WIR): A Survey Instrument for Water and Carbonates on MarsWilson, EdmondDistributed Spectroscopy for Mobil Science LaboratoriesWong, EricMulti-functional SERS-Sol-Gels for Lab-On-Chip Separation, Detection, and Raman Characterization of Organic CompoundsZent, AaronMeasurement of Total Organic and Total Inorganic Carbon on Mars
