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Evolution of the atmosphereTheories on the origin of the Earth atmosphere and chemical composition are presented. The role of oxygenic photosynthesis on the determination of the Earth's origin is discussed. The research suggests that further analysis of the geologic record is needed to more accurately estimate the history of atmospheric oxygen.
Document ID
19850024412
Acquisition Source
Legacy CDMS
Document Type
Conference Paper
Authors
Kasting, J. F.
(NASA Ames Research Center Moffett Field, CA, United States)
Date Acquired
August 12, 2013
Publication Date
July 1, 1985
Publication Information
Publication: NASA, Washington The Global Sulfur Cycle
Subject Category
Meteorology And Climatology
Accession Number
85N32725
Distribution Limits
Public
Copyright
Work of the US Gov. Public Use Permitted.
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