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Strategic considerations in SETI, and a microwave approachPlausible options in the search for extraterrestrial intelligence (SETI), and the need to reserve a suitable portion of the EM (microwave) spectrum for SETI research, are discussed. Reasons for selection of a portion of the spectrum, specifically the 'water hole' near 1.5 GHz in the terrestrial microwave window (1-25 GHz), are presented, and competition with various emitters for that band (existing satellite downlink transmissions) is discussed. SETI search policies and options are summarized in a table. Speculative considerations guiding initial phases of the SETI pursuit are discussed.
Document ID
19770068671
Acquisition Source
Legacy CDMS
Document Type
Conference Paper
Authors
Seeger, C. L.
(NASA Ames Research Center SETI Program Office, Moffett Field, Calif., United States)
Date Acquired
August 9, 2013
Publication Date
September 1, 1977
Subject Category
Space Sciences (General)
Report/Patent Number
IAF PAPER A-77-47
Accession Number
77A51523
Distribution Limits
Public
Copyright
Other

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