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Comparison of 2D numerical models for the simulation of river-flooding in a semi-urban area
Water Qualit
Dynamic fragmentation of planetary materials: Sub-hypervelocity ejecta measurements and velocity scaling
The Study of Microbial Survival in Extraterrestrial Environments Using Low Earth Orbit and Ground-Based Experiments
Microorganisms can be used as model systems for studying the biological responses to extraterrestrial conditions. Understanding how cells degrade under such conditions is important for identifying potential biosignatures for future life detection missions. The facilities used to study such responses are extremely challenging and expensive. Therefore, these studies depend on a combination of ground-based simulation and real space experiments. This chapter gives an overview of facilities that are used in space, for example, the EXPOSE facility onboard, the International Space Station, and ground-based simulation facilities. It will also discuss the importance of this research in the context on future life detection missions