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Old 01-July-2009, 04:36 PM
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Originally Posted by Bolasanibk View Post
I was wondering how one would go about confirming that the signal is indeed generated by ET intelligence and not natural or human processes. Compare it with known satellite positions? Ask the military if they have an explanation for it? Is there a formal list of steps to be followed. Some kind of check list.
An ETI signal would leave some telltale signs, as location in a constrained region the sky, narrow bandwitdth, frequency variation due to planetary motion, modulation, etc.

I think this document discusses exactly what you´re looking for. Unfortunately, the full article is not readily available.
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