Alien starship detectability - Bursters and skidmarks
Abstract
All starships may utilize electromagnetic drag screens to decelerate to interplanetary velocities when approaching destination solar systems. Observable characteristics of exothermic starships and deceleration drag screens are reviewed. A preliminary theory for the detectability of ramjet or ram-augmented interstellar rocket or drag screen trails is developed. The applicability of planned astronomical telescopes to starship searches is briefly discussed.
- Publication:
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Bangalore International Astronautical Federation Congress
- Pub Date:
- October 1988
- Bibcode:
- 1988bang.iafcQ....M
- Keywords:
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- Interstellar Spacecraft;
- Project Seti;
- Signal Detection;
- Antimatter;
- Laser Propulsion;
- Nuclear Electric Propulsion;
- Space Sciences (General)