Drake formula

GPTKB entity

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Predicate Object
gptkbp:instanceOf scientific formula
gptkbp:alsoKnownAs gptkb:Drake_equation
gptkbp:category extraterrestrial life
equations in astronomy
gptkbp:component L
N
N = R* × fp × ne × fl × fi × fc × L
R*
fc
fi
fl
fp
ne
gptkbp:fc fraction of civilizations that develop detectable communication
gptkbp:fi fraction of life sites where intelligent life evolves
gptkbp:field gptkb:astronomy
astrobiology
gptkbp:firstPresented gptkb:Green_Bank_meeting
gptkbp:fl fraction of planets where life actually appears
gptkbp:fp fraction of stars with planetary systems
https://www.w3.org/2000/01/rdf-schema#label Drake formula
gptkbp:influenced SETI research
gptkbp:influencedBy gptkb:Fermi_paradox
gptkbp:L length of time civilizations release detectable signals
gptkbp:name number of civilizations with which humans could communicate
gptkbp:ne number of planets per star that could support life
gptkbp:proposedBy gptkb:Frank_Drake
gptkbp:purpose estimate number of active, communicative extraterrestrial civilizations in the Milky Way
gptkbp:R* average rate of star formation in the galaxy
gptkbp:yearProposed 1961
gptkbp:bfsParent gptkb:Drake_equation_(1961)
gptkbp:bfsLayer 7