Nereid,
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So if the experiment were conducted at a 1 degree angle, the speed differential at that angle would be only ~0.017 of the differential up vs. down, which works out as ~1 ppb (part per billion).
And if the angle were ~3.6" (arcseconds, 1/1000th of a degree), the difference would be ~1 ppt (part per trillion), or 1 part in ~10^12.
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Nereid, I think the laser shootings would have to be at least a 100 miles minimum, and an angle greater than lets say 15 degrees to be able to detect such a small difference with today's equipment -- and for the results to be decisive statistically. I'm hoping to shoot at least a 30 degree angle for a minimum of 100 miles. First I would shoot on the horizontal to confirm a null result. I would then switch the position of the instruments and test again. After confirming a null result I would then do the setup and shoot at an angle. After getting the results of many hours or days of countless shootings I would average the results one way vs. the other. After getting the results I would reverse instruments and repeat the testing.
After this completed testing if I got positive results at an angle I would do the same shootings in two other locations of the world. If all the results were consistently positive to the same extent I'd bring in a mainstream consultant. All considerations, methods, etc. following a positive result would be witnessed by a recognized mainstreamer. I would first publish the results in a prestigious journal probably in Germany, the proposed location of the third shooting. After the publication date was set I would write press releases in a number of languages and go public. If the results were all null I'd have no problem going to the local bar. Come to think of it, I'd definitely go if the results were positive!!
respectfully, forrest