Drake Equation

GPTKB entity

Statements (57)
Predicate Object
gptkbp:instance_of gptkb:Mathematics
gptkbp:consists_of seven factors
gptkbp:developed_by gptkb:Frank_Drake
gptkbp:factors_include fraction of planets that could develop life
fraction of planets with intelligent life
fraction of stars with planets
length of time civilizations can communicate
number of planets that could support life
rate of star formation
fraction of civilizations that develop communication technologies
gptkbp:first_introduced gptkb:1961
gptkbp:has_implications_for gptkb:space_exploration
gptkbp:has_variations different formulations
https://www.w3.org/2000/01/rdf-schema#label Drake Equation
gptkbp:influenced_by Astrobiology
gptkbp:inspired_by gptkb:Fermi_Paradox
gptkbp:is_analyzed_in academic papers
gptkbp:is_applied_in exoplanet studies
gptkbp:is_associated_with gptkb:Carl_Sagan
the search for life beyond Earth
gptkbp:is_challenged_by new discoveries
gptkbp:is_cited_in research articles
gptkbp:is_connected_to the search for extraterrestrial intelligence
gptkbp:is_considered a thought experiment
a framework for understanding life in the universe
a probabilistic argument
gptkbp:is_criticized_for lack of empirical data
gptkbp:is_critiqued_by gptkb:philosopher
gptkbp:is_described_as scientific models
gptkbp:is_discussed_in popular science literature
scientists and philosophers
gptkbp:is_examined_in conferences
gptkbp:is_explored_in gptkb:documentaries
simulations
gptkbp:is_influential_in science policy
gptkbp:is_linked_to theoretical astrophysics
gptkbp:is_notable_for its simplicity
gptkbp:is_part_of gptkb:scientific_discourse
SETI research
Astrobiology field
theoretical discussions in science.
gptkbp:is_referenced_in gptkb:science_fiction
gptkbp:is_reflected_in public policy discussions
public interest in space
gptkbp:is_related_to gptkb:cosmology
gptkbp:is_subject_to gptkb:political_debates
gptkbp:is_taught_in astronomy courses
gptkbp:is_used_by gptkb:scientists
gptkbp:is_used_to frame research questions
guide funding decisions
gptkbp:is_utilized_in risk assessment
gptkbp:promotes_discussion_about gptkb:Alien
gptkbp:purpose estimate the number of active extraterrestrial civilizations
gptkbp:related_to gptkb:SETI
gptkbp:used_in gptkb:scientific_research
gptkbp:bfsParent gptkb:Alien
gptkbp:bfsLayer 4