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A Model for Estimating the Numbers of Stars for Which Terrestrial Planets Can Be DetectedBorucki and Summers (1984) have suggested that extrasolar terrestrial planets can be detected by looking for transits. A discussion is presented of a model used to estimate the number of stars for which planets can be detected as a function of spectral type and luminosity, stellar brightness, planet size and realistic noise sources that must be considered. A choice for an optimum location of the field to search is described given the realistic constraints of a space mission and the desire to maximize the number of available stars.
Document ID
20020054309
Acquisition Source
Ames Research Center
Document Type
Abstract
Authors
Koch, David (NASA Ames Research Center Moffett Field, CA United States)
DeVincenzi, Donald
Date Acquired
August 20, 2013
Publication Date
January 1, 2001
Subject Category
Astronomy
Meeting Information
Meeting: IAU Symposium 213, Bioastronomy 2002: Life Among Stars
Location: Great Barrier Reef
Country: Australia
Start Date: July 8, 2002
End Date: July 12, 2002
Sponsors: International Astronomical Union
Funding Number(s)
PROJECT: RTOP 853-10-01
Distribution Limits
Public
Copyright
Work of the US Gov. Public Use Permitted.

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