Extraterrestrial intelligence - an observational approach

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Feb 1978

adsabs.harvard.edu/cgi-bin/nph-data_query?bibcode=1978sci...199..485m&link_type=abstract

Science, vol. 199, Feb. 3, 1978, p. 485-492.

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Extraterrestrial Communication, Microwave Transmission, Project Seti, Radio Communication, Frequency Ranges, Microwave Antennas, Radar Transmitters, Spectrum Analysis

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The article surveys present and proposed search techniques for extraterrestrial intelligence in terms of technological requirements. It is proposed that computer systems used along with existing antennas may be utilized to search for radio signals over a broad frequency range. A general search within the electromagnetic spectrum would explore frequency, received power flux, spatial locations, and modulation. Previous SETI projects (beginning in 1960) are briefly described. An observation project is proposed in which the earth's rotational motion would scan the antenna beam along one declination circle in 24 hours. The 15 degree beam width would yield a mapping of 75% of the sky in an 8-day period if the beam were shifted 15 degrees per day. With the proposed instrument parameters, a sensitivity of about 10 to the -21 watt/sq m is achieved at a 0 degree declination and 1.5 GHz. In a second phase, a 26 m antenna would yield an HPBW of 0.8 degrees at 1 GHz and 0.03 degrees at 25 GHz. It is noted that the described technology would provide secondary benefits for radio astronomy, radio communications, and other fields.

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