The Helmholtz-Alliance ROBEX focus on major scientific themes that contribute to the scientific challenges identified by the Helmholtz Research Fields “Earth and Environment” and “Aeronautics, Space and Transport”:
Ocean related research topics:
- Methane hydrates as potential new energy resource and risk factor for climate change and natural hazards
- Hydrothermal vents and cold seeps as possible sites for exploiting minerals and as site for specific habitats
- Spread of hypoxia in the ocean affecting ecosystem services in the ocean and impact on the ecosystem
- Dynamics of under-ice environments
Space related research topics:
- Composition of the lunar interior and core
- Geodetic observations of the lunar surface
- Impact flash observation
- Selection of landing site of scientific interest
- Intelligent material systems and innovative structural designs
- Lunar concrete
- Soil mechanics on the Moon and in the deep sea
Topic 1000 comprises the work packages
Topic 1000 – Scientific Challenges