http://arxiv.org/abs/1706.08444
The main purpose of this paper is to identify an optimal list of targets observable by ARIEL (Atmospheric Remote-sensing Exoplanet Largesurvey), one of the three European Space Agency M4 mission candidates competing for a launch in 2026. Here we describe the assumptions made to estimate an optimal sample of exoplanets – including both the already known exoplanets and the “expected” ones yet to be discovered – observable by ARIEL and define a realistic mission scenario. The current ARIEL design enables the observation of ~1000 planets during its four year mission lifetime. This nominal list of planets is expected to evolve over the years depending on the new exoplanet discoveries.
T. Zingales, G. Tinetti, I. Pillitteri, et. al.
Tue, 27 Jun 17
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Comments: 31 pages, 32 figures, submitted to Experimental Astronomy, ARIEL special issue