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Projects
Below are the abstracts of proposals selected for funding in 2008 (from ROSES 07) for the Astrobiology Science and Technology Instrument Development and Mission Concept Studies, including Concept Studies for Small Payloads and Satellites program. 97 proposals were received in response to this opportunity, and 15 were selected for funding. Selected Principal Investigator (PI) name, institution, and proposal title are included below.PITitleMiniature Laser TOF-MS with Reversible Ion PolarityInfrared Spectroscopy for In-Situ Organic DetectionSubmillimeter Gas Analysis for Life DetectionAstrobiology Rotary-Percussive Automated Drill (ARPAD)VAPoR: A Miniature Pyrolysis Time-of-Flight Mass Spectrometer Prototype for In Situ Investigations in Planetary AstrobiologyA CRDS for Isotopic Measurement of Martian CH4Stereospecific sensors for amino acids and carbohydrates in extraterrestrial environmentsSpace-based Instrument for Measuring in situ Gene ExpressionIn situ Chemical Activation of Nanostructured Biosensor Arrays for Astrobiology ScienceGraviSat: A Nanosatellite-Compatible System to Generate Artificial Gravity using a Rotating CD Platform for Space Studies of Microorganisms and CellsA Compact Lidar for High Resolution Measurements of Trace GasesExposure of Organics On a Small Satellite (EOOSS)A Nanosatellite Concept Study to Find Transiting Earth Analogs Around the Brightest Sun-Like StarsIon Neutral 3D Mass Spectrometer to Determine Astrobiological Potential of EuropaA Search for Extra-Terrestrial Genomes (SETG): An In-situ Detector for Life on Mars Ancestrally Related to Life on EarthBelow are the abstracts of proposals selected for funding for the Astrobiology Science and Technology Instrument Development Program (ROSES04). Principal Investigator (PI) name, institution, and proposal title are also included.PITitleHigh-resolution X-ray Spectro-microscopy: Understanding Biological Fingerprints in the Geological Record (2)Deep UV Semiconductor Laser for In Situ Detection and Classification of Trace Amounts of Organic, Prebiotic and Biological Materials on Mars (2)A High Performance MEMS Time-of-Flight Mass Spectrometer for Investigations in Planetary Astrobiology (2)Miniature Iron Biomineral Detector for Martian Exobiology (2)Unambiguous Detection of Extraterrestrial Microbial Metabolic Activity Using Differential Electrochemical Detection (2)High Throughput Screening, Concentration, and Characterization of Biological Particles Entrained in Martian Water-Ice Matrices (2)Robust Biosensors for the Measurement of Biomarkers in Extraterrestrial Environments with Stereochemical Specificity (2)Chiral Temperature Gradient Focusing for Ultra-Sensitive In Situ Analysis of Biomarkers (2)Comprehensive Two Dimensional Gas Chromatography (GCxGC) Using Micro-Fabricated Columns (2)Current and Past ProjectsPITitleThe Development of Semiconducting Boron Carbide Neutron Detectors for Astrobiological ApplicationsMicrowave Enhanced Extraction of Organic Molecules from Soil and Rock SamplesCheMin: A Definitive Mineralogical Instrument for Mars Astrobiological InvestigationsSubtask xfer from ASTEP: Nanostructured Sensor Instruments for Astrobiology Exploration (w/Islam)Long Depth of Field Lens-less Miniature Reflective Microscope using Micro-Channel Plate and Active Pixel Sensor TechnologiesEnabling Astrobiology on SOFIA: A Mid-IR Spectroscopy PackageNanofluidic Size Exclusion Chromatograph for In Situ Macromolecular AnalysesChiral-Selective Planetary Chemistries as a Marker for LifeHigh-resolution X-ray spectro-microscopy: Understanding biological fingerprints in the geological record (1)Compact High-resolution 3-D Imaging spectrometer for Discovering Oases on MarsDetection and Characterization of Deep Groundwater on Mars Using a Time-Domain Electromagnetic SounderExperimental Assessment of the Use of Cryobots for Bio-Marker Detection in Subsurface IceDeep UV semiconductor laser for in situ detection and classification of trace amounts of organic, prebiotic and biological materials on Mars (1)xfer from ASTEP: Nanostructured Sensor Instruments for Astrobiology ExplorationAstrobiological Molecularly Imprinted Polymer SensorsSupercritical CO2 Extraction with Martian AtmosphereMiniature Iron Biomineral Detector for Martian Exobiology (1)Miniature Gas Chromatograph-Ion Mobility Spectrometer (GC-IMS) meeting Astrobiology science requirements for Exobiology flight experiments and terrestrial applicationsUnambiguous Detection of Extraterrestrial Microbial Metabolic Activity Using Differential Electrochemical Detection (1)High Throughput Screening, Concentration, and Characterization of Biological Particles Entrained in Martian Water-Ice Matrices (1)A High Performance MEMS Time-of-Flight Mass Spectrometer for Investigations in Planetary Astrobiology (1)A 2 Billion Channel, Multibeam SpectrometerA Microfabricated Bio-organic Laboratory for In Situ Extraterrestrial ExplorationSubtask: Miniature Iron Biomineral Detector for Martian Exobiology (w/Kim)Subtask: Unambiguous Detection of Extraterrestrial Microbial Metabolic Activity Using Differential Electrochemical Detection (w/Kounaves)Robust biosensors for the measurement of biomarkers in extraterrestrial environments with stereochemical specificity (1)Enhanced Raman, Fluorescence, and Absorption Analysis of Aqueous Solutions using an LCOFMars Endospore Viability Instrument DevelopmentSubaward: The Water-wheel IR (WIR): A Survey Instrument for Water and Carbonates on Mars (A. Wang)Chiral Temperature Gradient Focusing for Ultra-Sensitive in situ Analysis of Biomarkers (1)SETG, a Search for Extraterrestrial Genomes An in situ PCR Detector For Life on Mars Ancestrally Related to Life on EarthDesign and Development of a High Resolution Infrared Spectrometer for the AstroBiology Explorer (ABE) MissionPowder Handling System for In-situ Planetary InstrumentsComprehensive Two Dimensional Gas Chromatography (GCxGC) Using Micro-Fabricated Columns (1)An Instrument for Detecting Water, Brines and Signatures of Microbial Activity on Mars and EuropaVisible Nulling Coronagraph Instrument DevelopmentThe Genotype and Phenotype of Last Common Ancestors and the Evolution of Molecular Innovation (2)Gordon Conference on Origin of LifeDetection of Complex, Electromagnetic Markers of TechnologyMagneto-Optical Phase Enantiomeric Detector (MOPED)-A Novel Instrument for Detection of Chiral Biomarkers in Nonterrestrial EnvironmentsDevelopment of a Self-Contained, Subglacial, Native Fluorescence Detector for Measurement of Organic Molecules and Chemicals of LifeDevelopment of a Self-Contained, Subglacial, Native Fluorescence Detector for Measurement of Organic Molecules and Chemicals of Life (xfer)Flyable CT Scanner for Life Detection on MarsSubaward from: Distributed Spectroscopy for Mobile Science Laboratories (w/ Wilson)Development of an In Situ Hydrothermal Vent Probing and Sampling Device for Microbial AnalysisOrganic Analysis using Pyrolysis/Extraction and Gas ChromatographyThe Water-wheel IR (WIR): A Survey Instrument for Water and Carbonates on MarsDistributed Spectroscopy for Mobil Science LaboratoriesMulti-functional SERS-Sol-Gels for Lab-On-Chip Separation, Detection, and Raman Characterization of Organic CompoundsMeasurement of Total Organic and Total Inorganic Carbon on MarsNovember 23, 2009
