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Standards of Proof for the Detection of Extra-Terrestrial Intelligence
Dr. H. Paul Shuch, Executive Director The SETI League, Inc.
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A New Paradigm
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Hallmarks of Artificiality
Sidereal Motion Spectral Coherence Doppler Signature Frequency Selection Information Content
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Project Argus Status Non-professional observers 1200 members
60 countries 100 active stations Hundreds under construction
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Project Argus Worldwide
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Basic Verification Steps
Equipment Diagnosis Self Diagnosis Independent Confirmation Open Communication
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Twelve Step Program sound engineering practice objective analysis
exact station location verify proper operation promptly report changes time and frequency standards
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Twelve Step Program calculate sidereal motion
test for terrestrial origin record time, frequency, amplitude report pertinent observations attempt to verify signals no premature announcements
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Remember Cold Fusion? Pons and Fleischmann Premature Announcement
Results Not Verified Loss of Credibility
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Experimental Error Type One: False Negatives Type Two: False Positives
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The EQ Pegasi Hoax Signal detection claimed by an anonymous hacker who broke into a closed SETI League signal verification list.
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16 Argus dishes 2000 sq ft Test Bed FUDD Array2K
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How To Reach Us www.setileague.org info@setileague.org
1 (800) TAU-SETI
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