Skycab Aerospace

Overview:

SETI, which is not new, is a program utilizing Arrayed Technology for Radio Astronomy. I will focus more on the technology than I will on the program which stands for Search for Extra Terrestrial Intelligence. The reason I put SETI under the science section is because the arrayed technology is broadly used and has many applications including Radio Astronomy. SETI was/is simply an effort to find logical and intelligent patterns in the radio noise of our "Universe". I will elaborate on the math and the technology that makes the search itself possible. I will not draw conclusions on the SETI program itself or any proclaimed results, but only highlight the wonderful technology.

Radio Astronomy:

As I describe Radio Astronomy, I will expand radio and spectrum theory to include imaging and mapping of not only radio spectra, but visible spectra, microwave spectra, and essentially all spectra in the electro-magnetic spectrum. Radio Astronomy as far as SETI is concerned, simply records amplitude and frequency modulations onto oscilloscope equipment. A read and interpretation of the peaks and valleys of both modulations can aid in the discovery of anything in our universe that emits patterned waves. Additionally, we can narrow searches to discover and map natural patterns and stable patterns from any system of body that emits radio signals. This can aid in determinations of behaviors of bodies and systems and help us in new discoveries. As I point out throughout this website, theory can be extended to multiple data sets for a clearer picture and better data interpretation. Radio Astronomy is one tool in general spectra astronomy.

ET:

So how does one search for intelligent patterns in radio or spectra astronomy. The tools available are tremendous. Throughout this website, I discuss calculus as the math that aids in data collection and interpretation. I devote a section to cryptology and I devote a section to computing technologies. All of these can play a role in deciphering signals, patterns, and more. As usual, I urge you visit the sections throughout this website to become familiar with some in depth ideas and fundamentals of technology, math, science, and engineering. But in a nutshell, the search for ET messages in radio astronomy could be possibly be visually identified. You would look for timed and patterned events in radio modulations. You could stretch your data over days, weeks, or whatever in a graphical representation, then eyeball it. You would want to have reference charts to exclude known patterns including your favorite FM radio station. In the calculus section, I discuss maxima, minima, inflections, and other interesting concepts that could aid in pattern determinations. With SETI, you would likely use trigonometry and calculus combined in an analysis.

Spectra Astronomy:

I think too many of us assume that messages would be sent via radio. Just look at some of the wifi technology today which is able to transmit meaningful data in the microwave range. You may also want to consult the FCC spectrum allocations and other charts. I believe RFID technologies could be used to cover a broad array of waves including light, and you could decipher this data in the same way that you would decipher radio data (RFID is covered under the AMBER section and elsewhere). So you could probably achieve the accumulation of spectra data in a similar dish array that the SETI program has taken advantage of. However, for pristine imaging, you will likely use more advanced telescope technologies - which can also be arrayed or have arrayed "mirrors".

Arrayed Technology:

I cover arrayed technology throughout this website because it is fundamental to so many areas including computing, engineering, chemistry, physics, and more. Modularization is also extensively covered and is closely related in many circumstances. I could offer many examples of this technology - and do so throughout these pages, but for the sake of brevity here, I won't mention too much. In general, when speaking of radio, telescopic, and dish technology as it relates to arrays, there are many similarities. Arrays are like having many eyeballs looking at the same area of target. This is essentially like having a giant telescope or dish. However, engineering to acceptable tolerances gets difficult as you upscale in size. In a telescope, a large mirror or lens may be difficult to perfect and may warp due to manufacturing hurdles or changes in temperature or other conditions. However, making small lenses, dishes, and mirrors can help you achieve pristine glimpses of your target area. Combined in large numbers, your telescopes, dishes, mirrors, and lenses can help you achieve reasonably pristine glimpses of the boundaries of our known universe.

Data Processing:

Since I have already covered this under radio astronomy, spectra astronomy, and throughout this website including the math section and the computing technology section, I will only direct you to these and other sections. Other noteworthy sections can be found throughout this website - just type in data in the search field on this page.

Summary:

If you have read through the preceding sections, you may be able to understand why I included SETI as a topic. The theories that the program utilizes covers some general and extensive engineering and science technologies in data collection, interpretation, computing, math, and more. As I have pointed out in the overview section, I will not draw conclusions on any ET programs, but will say one thing. The universe is very large and seemingly incomprehensive in shear size and numbers, and I have heard many experts say it is almost likely that life is abundant throughout. I would probably not be surprised if this is the case, but would still have a shock factor and surprise of any discovery of life. What would it look like? Would it behave in ways that we understand? So the discovery would no doubt yield many questions.