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Projects
tbdPITitleRohit BhartiaGreen and UV Raman Imager with Laser-induced Autofluorescence (GURILA): Next Generation Instrument for Mineral-Organic MappingRobert HodyssFiber Optic Probe for Chemical Characterization of Titan's LakesDavid SummersMid-IR Spectroscopy for Small Satellites (MIRSSS)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.PITitleWilliam BrinckerhoffMiniature Laser TOF-MS with Reversible Ion PolarityNancy ChanoverInfrared Spectroscopy for In-Situ Organic DetectionBrian DrouinSubmillimeter Gas Analysis for Life DetectionBrian GlassAstrobiology Rotary-Percussive Automated Drill (ARPAD)Daniel GlavinVAPoR: A Miniature Pyrolysis Time-of-Flight Mass Spectrometer Prototype for In Situ Investigations in Planetary AstrobiologyTullis OnstottA CRDS for Isotopic Measurement of Martian CH4Chad PaavolaStereospecific sensors for amino acids and carbohydrates in extraterrestrial environmentsAndrew PohorilleSpace-based Instrument for Measuring in situ Gene ExpressionRichard QuinnIn situ Chemical Activation of Nanostructured Biosensor Arrays for Astrobiology ScienceAntonio RiccoGraviSat: A Nanosatellite-Compatible System to Generate Artificial Gravity using a Rotating CD Platform for Space Studies of Microorganisms and CellsHaris RirisA Compact Lidar for High Resolution Measurements of Trace GasesOrlando SantosExposure of Organics On a Small Satellite (EOOSS)Sara SeagerA Nanosatellite Concept Study to Find Transiting Earth Analogs Around the Brightest Sun-Like StarsEdward SittlerIon Neutral 3D Mass Spectrometer to Determine Astrobiological Potential of EuropaMaria ZuberA 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.PITitleStephan FriedrichHigh-resolution X-ray Spectro-microscopy: Understanding Biological Fingerprints in the Geological Record (2)William HugDeep UV Semiconductor Laser for In Situ Detection and Classification of Trace Amounts of Organic, Prebiotic and Biological Materials on Mars (2)Brian JamiesonA High Performance MEMS Time-of-Flight Mass Spectrometer for Investigations in Planetary Astrobiology (2)Soon Sam KimMiniature Iron Biomineral Detector for Martian Exobiology (2)Samuel KounavesUnambiguous Detection of Extraterrestrial Microbial Metabolic Activity Using Differential Electrochemical Detection (2)James LambertHigh Throughput Screening, Concentration, and Characterization of Biological Particles Entrained in Martian Water-Ice Matrices (2)Chad PaavolaRobust Biosensors for the Measurement of Biomarkers in Extraterrestrial Environments with Stereochemical Specificity (2)David RossChiral Temperature Gradient Focusing for Ultra-Sensitive In Situ Analysis of Biomarkers (2)Stefan SchererComprehensive Two Dimensional Gas Chromatography (GCxGC) Using Micro-Fabricated Columns (2)Current and Past ProjectsPITitleShireen AdenwallaThe Development of Semiconducting Boron Carbide Neutron Detectors for Astrobiological ApplicationsLuther BeegleMicrowave Enhanced Extraction of Organic Molecules from Soil and Rock SamplesDavid BlakeCheMin: A Definitive Mineralogical Instrument for Mars Astrobiological InvestigationsArthur BradleySubtask xfer from ASTEP: Nanostructured Sensor Instruments for Astrobiology Exploration (w/Islam)Susanne DouglasLong Depth of Field Lens-less Miniature Reflective Microscope using Micro-Channel Plate and Active Pixel Sensor TechnologiesKimberly EnnicoEnabling Astrobiology on SOFIA: A Mid-IR Spectroscopy PackageSabrina FeldmanNanofluidic Size Exclusion Chromatograph for In Situ Macromolecular AnalysesGeorge FoxChiral-Selective Planetary Chemistries as a Marker for LifeStephan FriedrichHigh-resolution X-ray spectro-microscopy: Understanding biological fingerprints in the geological record (1)Jian GeCompact High-resolution 3-D Imaging spectrometer for Discovering Oases on MarsRobert GrimmDetection and Characterization of Deep Groundwater on Mars Using a Time-Domain Electromagnetic SounderMichael HechtExperimental Assessment of the Use of Cryobots for Bio-Marker Detection in Subsurface IceWilliam HugDeep UV semiconductor laser for in situ detection and classification of trace amounts of organic, prebiotic and biological materials on Mars (1)Syed Islamxfer from ASTEP: Nanostructured Sensor Instruments for Astrobiology ExplorationNoam IzenbergAstrobiological Molecularly Imprinted Polymer SensorsIsik KanikSupercritical CO2 Extraction with Martian AtmosphereSoon Sam KimMiniature Iron Biomineral Detector for Martian Exobiology (1)Dan KojiroMiniature Gas Chromatograph-Ion Mobility Spectrometer (GC-IMS) meeting Astrobiology science requirements for Exobiology flight experiments and terrestrial applicationsSamuel KounavesUnambiguous Detection of Extraterrestrial Microbial Metabolic Activity Using Differential Electrochemical Detection (1)James LambertHigh Throughput Screening, Concentration, and Characterization of Biological Particles Entrained in Martian Water-Ice Matrices (1)Paul MahaffyA High Performance MEMS Time-of-Flight Mass Spectrometer for Investigations in Planetary Astrobiology (1)Geoff MarcyA 2 Billion Channel, Multibeam SpectrometerRichard MathiesA Microfabricated Bio-organic Laboratory for In Situ Extraterrestrial ExplorationChristopher McKaySubtask: Miniature Iron Biomineral Detector for Martian Exobiology (w/Kim)David McKaySubtask: Unambiguous Detection of Extraterrestrial Microbial Metabolic Activity Using Differential Electrochemical Detection (w/Kounaves)Chad PaavolaRobust biosensors for the measurement of biomarkers in extraterrestrial environments with stereochemical specificity (1)Michael PelletierEnhanced Raman, Fluorescence, and Absorption Analysis of Aqueous Solutions using an LCOFAdrian PonceMars Endospore Viability Instrument DevelopmentVincent RealmutoSubaward: The Water-wheel IR (WIR): A Survey Instrument for Water and Carbonates on Mars (A. Wang)David RossChiral Temperature Gradient Focusing for Ultra-Sensitive in situ Analysis of Biomarkers (1)Gary RuvkunSETG, a Search for Extraterrestrial Genomes An in situ PCR Detector For Life on Mars Ancestrally Related to Life on EarthScott SandfordDesign and Development of a High Resolution Infrared Spectrometer for the AstroBiology Explorer (ABE) MissionPhilippe SarrazinPowder Handling System for In-situ Planetary InstrumentsStefan SchererComprehensive Two Dimensional Gas Chromatography (GCxGC) Using Micro-Fabricated Columns (1)Suresh SeshadriAn Instrument for Detecting Water, Brines and Signatures of Microbial Activity on Mars and EuropaMichael ShaoVisible Nulling Coronagraph Instrument DevelopmentJanet SiefertThe Genotype and Phenotype of Last Common Ancestors and the Evolution of Molecular Innovation (2)Janet SiefertGordon Conference on Origin of LifeJill TarterDetection of Complex, Electromagnetic Markers of TechnologyRick TrebinoMagneto-Optical Phase Enantiomeric Detector (MOPED)-A Novel Instrument for Detection of Chiral Biomarkers in Nonterrestrial EnvironmentsAlexandre TsapinDevelopment of a Self-Contained, Subglacial, Native Fluorescence Detector for Measurement of Organic Molecules and Chemicals of LifeAlexandre TsapinDevelopment of a Self-Contained, Subglacial, Native Fluorescence Detector for Measurement of Organic Molecules and Chemicals of Life (xfer)Alexandre TsapinFlyable CT Scanner for Life Detection on MarsEddie TunstelSubaward from: Distributed Spectroscopy for Mobile Science Laboratories (w/ Wilson)Kasthuri VenkateswaranDevelopment of an In Situ Hydrothermal Vent Probing and Sampling Device for Microbial AnalysisJack WaiteOrganic Analysis using Pyrolysis/Extraction and Gas ChromatographyAlian WangThe Water-wheel IR (WIR): A Survey Instrument for Water and Carbonates on MarsEdmond WilsonDistributed Spectroscopy for Mobil Science LaboratoriesEric WongMulti-functional SERS-Sol-Gels for Lab-On-Chip Separation, Detection, and Raman Characterization of Organic CompoundsAaron ZentMeasurement of Total Organic and Total Inorganic Carbon on MarsFebruary 9, 2012
