Drake Equation

GPTKB entity

Properties (57)
Predicate Object
gptkbp:instanceOf equation
gptkbp:associated_with SETI_(Search_for_Extraterrestrial_Intelligence)
the_Great_Filter
gptkbp:criticism its assumptions
its speculative nature
gptkbp:curriculum astrophysics programs
gptkbp:description the number of active extraterrestrial civilizations
gptkbp:geographicalFeature discussions about extraterrestrial life
gptkbp:has_a uncertain
gptkbp:has_a_focus_on philosophers
gptkbp:has_implications_for the_search_for_life_beyond_Earth
https://www.w3.org/2000/01/rdf-schema#label Drake Equation
gptkbp:influenced science fiction literature
further research in astrobiology
gptkbp:introduced 1961
gptkbp:is_a the existence of intelligent life
for the existence of extraterrestrial civilizations
gptkbp:is_a_document_that combines several factors
gptkbp:is_a_model_for estimating extraterrestrial intelligence
gptkbp:is_a_platform_for the likelihood of extraterrestrial civilizations
gptkbp:is_a_route_for SETI_efforts
gptkbp:is_a_subject_of scientific conferences
scientific inquiry
exoplanet studies
the search for extraterrestrial intelligence
debate among scientists
evolved over time
the future of humanity in space
gptkbp:is_a_tool_for estimating the number of civilizations
the potential for life in the universe
gptkbp:is_a_way_to focus on key variables
gptkbp:is_designed_to gptkb:Frank_Drake
gptkbp:is_evaluated_by N = R* x fp x ne x fl x fi x fc x L
gptkbp:is_featured_in popular media
the_Drake_formula
gptkbp:is_part_of Fermi Paradox discussion
gptkbp:is_popular_among graphs and charts
gptkbp:is_used_in gptkb:the_SETI_Institute
philosophy of science
scientific literature
astrobiology
documentaries about space
the number of civilizations in the Milky Way
the age of the universe
the universe and life
gptkbp:modifications various researchers
gptkbp:previousName gptkb:Frank_Drake
gptkbp:related_to cosmology
exoplanet research
gptkbp:suitableFor framework for thinking about extraterrestrial life
gptkbp:taught astronomy courses
gptkbp:was_a_factor_in the number of planets that could potentially support life
the rate of star formation
the lifespan of technologically advanced civilizations
the fraction of planets that could support life that actually develop life
the fraction of stars with planets
the fraction of life that evolves into intelligent beings