TITLE:
The Problem of Identifying Possible Signals of Extra-Terrestrial Civilizations in the Framework of the Information-Based Method
AUTHORS:
Boris Menin
KEYWORDS:
Extra-Terrestrial Intelligence, Amount of Information, SETI, SI, Technosignature, Uncertainty
JOURNAL NAME:
Journal of Applied Mathematics and Physics,
Vol.7 No.10,
October
8,
2019
ABSTRACT: Aims: The purpose of this work is to formulate the requirements for future methods of searching for extra-terrestrial civilizations by use of the concepts of information theory and the theoretically grounded method. Methodology: To realize it, the number of dimensionless criteria contained in the International System of Units (SI) has been calculated. This value, without additional assumptions, allows us to present a formula for calculating the comparative uncertainty of the model of any physical phenomenon. Based on these formulas, the magnitude of the inevitable threshold of misunderstanding of two civilizations in the universe is determined. Results: New theoretical recommendations for choosing the most effective methods to search the techno signatures of extra-terrestrial civilizations are formulated. Conclusion: Using the calculated amount of information embedded in the model, we showed that the most promising methods for finding potential residents in the Universe should combine frequency radiation with thermal or electromagnetic quantities.