Plausible 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.
Strategic considerations in SETI, and a microwave approach
International Astronautical Congress ; 1977 ; Prague, Czechoslovakia
1977-09-01
Conference paper
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English
Strategic considerations in SETI, and a microwave approach
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