Venus Research Team (ADIVAR)
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Team Name
- Venus Research Team (ADIVAR)
MoEP Advisor
- Ruha Uslu (MoEP Co-founder)
K12 Advisor
- Hanife Kılıç (Karabük BİLSEM, Science Teacher)
ADIVAR Leader
- Reyyan Çelik (Karabük BİLSEM)
ADIVAR Crew
- Esranur Karakuş (Turkish Aeronautical Association University, Astronautical Engineering)
- Elif Nur Şenyüz (Karabük BİLSEM, Responsible for the Venus Probes)
- Rana Karaoğlu (Karabük BİLSEM, Botany Unit Manager)
- Öykü Nida Danacı (Karabük BİLSEM, Security Officer)
- Yağız Ata Türk (Gelibolu, American Culture College, Engineering Officer)
About the ADIVAR
“ADIVAR” is the name of a meteor crater on the planet Venus. The crater was named after the Turkish educator and writer Halide Edip ADIVAR, and this name was adopted as the Venus Research Team.
Operating under the umbrella of MoEP, the Venus Research Team (ADIVAR) is Türkiye’s first scientific research team at the high school level, dedicated to studying the atmosphere, geology and surface of the planet Venus.
The team utilizes a variety of scientific instruments and techniques to explore the planet’s unique characteristics, including its extremely hot and acidic atmosphere, volcanic geology, and potential signs of life.
ADIVAR’s Mission
The mission of the ADIVAR is to advance scientific knowledge and understanding of the planet Venus. To achieve this goal, the team aims to:
- Investigate the Venusian orbit, atmospheric composition, structure, and dynamics,
- Conduct research on Venus’s magnetosphere and natural radio emissions,
- Examine the interaction of the Venusian ionosphere with the solar wind,
- Map and study the surface and geology of Venus using maps and satellite imagery,
- Explore potential sites for future manned and unmanned missions on Venus,
- Understand the similarities and differences between Venus and Earth,
- Analyze data from previously sent space probes, including their structures, communication and landing systems, and sensor designs,
- Monitor the activities of NASA’s Davinci+ and Veritas spacecrafts,
- Organize informational seminars on Venus within MoEP.
ADIVAR’s Research Areas
The ADIVAR focuses on the following research areas to investigate the atmosphere, geology, and surface of the planet Venus:
- Venusian Atmosphere: Employing techniques like spectroscopy, remote sensing, and modeling to examine the composition, structure, and dynamics of the Venusian atmosphere,
- Venusian Geology: Mapping and studying the surface and geology of Venus using techniques like radar, lidar, and geochemistry,
- Life on Venus: Searching for potential signs of life on Venus by looking for evidence such as biomolecules, isotopes, and geochemical data,
- Venus and Earth: Conducting comparative planetary science studies to understand the similarities and differences between Venus and Earth.
Importance of ADIVAR
The work of the ADIVAR is crucial for enhancing our understanding of the planet Venus and our solar system. The team’s research can aid us in understanding how Venus can adapt to its extreme conditions and in the search for potential signs of life that could provide clues about the origins of life on Earth.
The ADIVAR team is an integral part of MoEP and makes significant contributions to advancing scientific knowledge and understanding of the planet Venus.