Prediction of observable quantities tracing the
process of planetesimal formation
This project aims at connecting the theoretical predictions
for planetesimal formation and evolution processes derived
in the various projects of the Forschergruppe with specific
existing observations. Moreover, predictions for future
observations will be investigated providing powerful tools
to verify the results of the Forschergruppe. This project
is split into two phases: In the first part of the project,
existing analytical and numerical models of protoplanetary
disks will be used to study the influence of the disk
evolution on observable quantities. As the project
proceeds, at latest in the second half of it, the new
results to be provided by the other teams of the
Forschergruppe will be considered. In particular, this
concerns new findings and constraints for the evolution of
the disk and the dust/planetesimals therein. Based on the
results of the radiative transfer simulations and the
comparison with existing observations, feedback to the
these teams (primarily A1/A2/B2/C1) will be provided
instantaneously. This will allow to optimize the strategy
of their investigations, by providing information about the
feasibility to verify their predictions.
Principle Investigators
Dr. Sebastian Wolf
Dr. Cornelis Dullemond
