Strategies of SETI
Abstract
A discussion of the various strategies employed in SETI. Includes a discussion of the principles of communication SETI, including the inverse square law, the benefits of time and frequency compression, and the uncertainty principle. Compares and contrasts many different approaches to SETI. Includes a discussion of the Cosmic Haystack and how to calculate it, and how to weigh the merits of various proposed technosignatures. Includes exercises for students.
Fields of Study & Subjects
Space Science and Extraterrestrial Life
Paranormal Experiences and Beliefs
Stellar
planetary
and galactic studies
Publication details
- Journal / source
- Institute of Physics eBooks
- Pages
- 11–1
- Publication date
- 1 January 2026
- Document type
- Book chapter