On the Habitability of Aquaplanets

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 ch...

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Main Authors: Rolando Cardenas, Noel Perez, Jesus Martinez-Frias, Osmel Martin
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: MDPI AG 2014-08-01
Series:Challenges
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Online Access:http://www.mdpi.com/2078-1547/5/2/284