Abstract
The comparative examination of the different regions of the “Solar Ecosphere” [1] allows the classification of the planets of the Solar System in three groups, as concerns the presence of life:
-
1)
Biosphere improbable (Mercury, Moon, Pluto);
-
2)
Possibility of formation of a biosphere (Giant planets);
-
3)
Biosphere probable (Venus, Earth, Mars).
This is a preview of subscription content, log in via an institution to check access.
Access this chapter
Tax calculation will be finalised at checkout
Purchases are for personal use only
References
H. Strughold, Ecological Aspects of Planetary Atmospheres. J. Aviat. Med. 23, 130 (1952).
S. L. Miller, Production of Amino Acids under Possible Primitive Earth Conditions. Science 117, 3046 (1953).
J. Dommanget, La Recherche de Systèmes Planétaires Inconnus. Ciel et Terre 9–10, 229 (1953).
Author information
Authors and Affiliations
Editor information
Rights and permissions
Copyright information
© 1958 Springer-Verlag Wien
About this chapter
Cite this chapter
Bún, T.P., Pereira, F.A. (1958). “Biospheric Index”, a Contribution to the Problem of Determination of the Existence of Extra-Solar Planetary Biospheres. In: Hecht, F. (eds) VIIIth International Astronautical Congress Barcelona 1957 / VIII. Internationaler Astronautischer Kongress / VIIIe Congrès International D’Astronautique. Springer, Berlin, Heidelberg. https://doi.org/10.1007/978-3-662-39990-3_6
Download citation
DOI: https://doi.org/10.1007/978-3-662-39990-3_6
Publisher Name: Springer, Berlin, Heidelberg
Print ISBN: 978-3-662-39020-7
Online ISBN: 978-3-662-39990-3
eBook Packages: Springer Book Archive