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Standards of Proof for the Detection of Extra-Terrestrial Intelligence

Standards of Proof for the Detection of Extra-Terrestrial Intelligence. Dr. H. Paul Shuch, Executive Director The SETI League, Inc. A New Paradigm. Hallmarks of Artificiality. Sidereal Motion Spectral Coherence Doppler Signature Frequency Selection Information Content.

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Standards of Proof for the Detection of Extra-Terrestrial Intelligence

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  1. Standards of Prooffor the Detection ofExtra-Terrestrial Intelligence Dr. H. Paul Shuch, Executive Director The SETI League, Inc.

  2. A New Paradigm

  3. Hallmarks of Artificiality • Sidereal Motion • Spectral Coherence • Doppler Signature • Frequency Selection • Information Content

  4. Project Argus Status • Non-professional observers • 1200 members • 60 countries • 100 active stations • Hundreds under construction

  5. Project Argus Worldwide

  6. Basic Verification Steps • Equipment Diagnosis • Self Diagnosis • Independent Confirmation • Open Communication

  7. Twelve Step Program • sound engineering practice • objective analysis • exact station location • verify proper operation • promptly report changes • time and frequency standards

  8. Twelve Step Program • calculate sidereal motion • test for terrestrial origin • record time, frequency, amplitude • report pertinent observations • attempt to verify signals • no premature announcements

  9. Remember Cold Fusion? • Pons and Fleischmann • Premature Announcement • Results Not Verified • Loss of Credibility

  10. Experimental Error • Type One: False Negatives • Type Two: False Positives

  11. The EQ Pegasi Hoax Signal detection claimed by an anonymous hacker who broke into a closed SETI League signal verification email list.

  12. 16 Argus dishes • 2000 sq ft • Test Bed • FUDD Array2K

  13. How To Reach Us www.setileague.org info@setileague.org 1 (800) TAU-SETI

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