CaféScientifique is a nationwide network of groups for the informal discussion of scientific issues
Daniel
Le Corre is a final year MPhys Astronomy, Space Science and Astrophysics
student at the University of Kent in Canterbury. During his time in Kent,
he has held a particular interest in planetary science and space exploration,
leading him to pursue a final year research project in simulating the
atmospheres of Titan and Pluto. Daniel is also a part-time Junior Data
Scientist with Deimos Space UK, where he works with deep learning and
python programming in various Earth observation contexts. Beyond his MPhys
studies, Daniel will be continuing his time at the University of Kent
as he has accepted the offer of a PhD to work on “Planetary surface feature
detection using AI”. The project is a collaboration between the University
of Kent and the company ACRI-ST in Grasse, France – where Daniel will
live and work during the project
Up until now, the Sun has provided the ideal conditions to allow life
on a planet such as Earth to form, evolve and thrive. However, as the
reserves of hydrogen in its core are gradually exhausted through nuclear
fusion, the Sun’s properties will change dramatically in a process known
as solar-reddening. While solar-reddening will be fatal for the inner-most
planets, as well as life on Earth, the increase in incident solar radiation
could present an opportunity for Saturn's moon Titan and the dwarf planet
Pluto. Dan’s talk will synthesise two undergraduate research projects:
the first by Dr Josef Borg (University of Malta) in 2015 and the most
recent his own in 2021. Through the use of computer simulations, these
projects investigated how Titan and Pluto's atmospheric and surface conditions
will change under a reddening Sun, from present-day to 7.6 billion years
in the future – and the implications this evolution may have on the future
potential for life forming on the two bodies.
Topic: CaféSci, Launceston June Meeting
Time: Jun 15, 2021 06:45 PM London
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