http://arxiv.org/abs/1803.03812
This whitepaper discusses the diversity of exoplanets that could be detected by future observations, so that comparative exoplanetology can be performed in the upcoming era of large space-based flagship missions. The primary focus will be on characterizing Earth-like worlds around Sun-like stars. However, we will also be able to characterize companion planets in the system simultaneously. This will not only provide a contextual picture with regards to our Solar system, but also presents a unique opportunity to observe size dependent planetary atmospheres at different orbital distances. We propose a preliminary scheme based on chemical behavior of gases and condensates in a planet’s atmosphere that classifies them with respect to planetary radius and incident stellar flux.
R. Kopparapu, E. Hebrard, R. Belikov et. al.
Tue, 13 Mar 2018
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Comments: A white paper submitted to the National Academy of Sciences Exoplanet Science Strategy
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