The value of CHONS isotopic measurements of major compounds as probes of planetary origin, evolution, and habitability
Whitepaper #243 submitted to the Planetary Science and Astrobiology Decadal Survey 2023-2032. Topics: life and prebiotic organics; solar system formation, dynamics processes, and chronology; technology development
by Kelly E. Miller, Bethany Theiling, Amy E. Hofmann, Julie Castillo-Rogez, Marc Neveu, Sona Hosseini, Jessica Barnes, Katherine de Kleer, Thomas J. Barrett, Heather B. Franz, Christopher R. Glein, Christopher H. House, Ryan C. Blase, Mark J. Libardoni, Linda J. Spilker, Mathieu Choukroun, and Brian J. Drouin
Published onMar 18, 2021
The value of CHONS isotopic measurements of major compounds as probes of planetary origin, evolution, and habitability
Isotopic ratios of CHONS elements address high priority science themes, including biosignature detection, solar system formation, atmospheric evolution, and the presence of water. Investment in technology development to enable such measurements and laboratory studies to provide context will advance planetary science in the coming decade.
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