These are fairly solid scientific articles, written within a space limit so they are terse and may be difficult to read. Files are in pdf format so you will need Adobe's pdf reader either integrated with your browser or as a stand-alone application.
 

The Introduction to each one gives an overview of the topic.
 

• 1    Item 1505 - White Mars

A summary of the White Mars concept, presented for the benefit of the Astrobiology community.

• 2    Item 1509 - The Moon and Plate Tectonics

An idea I had, based on Bill Hartmann's collisonal origin of the Moon, trying to use this as an explanation for why SETI has drawn a blank so far.

Subsequent to this meeting, I presented these ideas to several people who have specialised in this area. they pointed out a number of problems with what I was trying to do, and I'm working to fix it up in the light of their comments. I still think there is a useful core to this idea, but it certainly needs more work, so don't take it as gospel!

      Created: May 2002
      Last modified: May 2002
      Authorised by:  Head, Earth Sciences

      Maintained by: Nick Hoffman