Earth as an Exoplanet - Using Remote Sensing Data to Find Habitable Worlds

Explore groundbreaking research in this 29-minute SETI Institute talk where co-author Björn S. Konrad and senior planetary astronomer Franck Marchis discuss how the proposed Large Interferometer for Exoplanets (LIFE) space mission could identify habitable worlds. Learn about their recent study, published in The Astrophysical Journal, which demonstrates LIFE's capability to detect crucial atmospheric signatures and temperate climates conducive to liquid water on distant terrestrial planets. Delve into the methodology of using Earth as a test subject for remote sensing techniques, understand the significance of biosignatures, and discover how this research advances the search for extraterrestrial life. Gain insights into the technical aspects of the LIFE telescope, the importance of surface temperature measurements, and the broader implications of this research for future space exploration and our understanding of habitable worlds beyond Earth.