Deciding Technosignature Search Strategies: Multi-Criteria Fuzzy Logic to Find Extraterrestrial Intelligence
This study presents the implementation of Multi-Criteria Decision-Making (MCDM) methodologies, particularly the fuzzy technique for order of preference by similarity to ideal solution (TOPSIS), in prioritizing technosignatures (TSs) for the search for extraterrestrial intelligence (SETI). By incorpo...
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| author | Juan Miguel Sánchez-Lozano Eloy Peña-Asensio Hector Socas-Navarro |
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| description | This study presents the implementation of Multi-Criteria Decision-Making (MCDM) methodologies, particularly the fuzzy technique for order of preference by similarity to ideal solution (TOPSIS), in prioritizing technosignatures (TSs) for the search for extraterrestrial intelligence (SETI). By incorporating expert opinions and weighted criteria based on the established Axes of Merit, our analysis offers insights into the relative importance of various TSs. Notably, radio and optical communications are emphasized, in contrast to dark side illumination and starshades in transit. We introduce a new axis, Scale Sensitivity, designed to assess the variability of TS metrics. A sensitivity analysis confirms the robustness of our approach. Our findings, especially the highlighted significance of artifacts orbiting Earth, the Moon, or the Sun, indicate a need to broaden evaluative criteria within SETI research. This suggests an enhancement of the Axes of Merit, with a focus on addressing the plausibility of TSs. As the quest to resolve the profound question of our solitude in the cosmos continues, SETI efforts would benefit from exploring innovative prioritization methodologies that effectively quantify TS search strategies. |
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| spelling | doaj.art-cd15e052665642bdafe00ee9bcbb60162024-01-26T14:14:04ZengMDPI AGAerospace2226-43102024-01-011118810.3390/aerospace11010088Deciding Technosignature Search Strategies: Multi-Criteria Fuzzy Logic to Find Extraterrestrial IntelligenceJuan Miguel Sánchez-Lozano0Eloy Peña-Asensio1Hector Socas-Navarro2Centro Universitario de la Defensa, Universidad Politécnica de Cartagena, C/ Coronel López Peña S/N, Base Aérea de San Javier, Santiago de La Ribera, 30720 Murcia, Murcia, SpainDepartament de Química, Universitat Autònoma de Barcelona, 08193 Bellaterra, Catalonia, SpainInstituto de Astrofísica de Canarias, Avda Vía Láctea S/N, 38205 La Laguna, Tenerife, SpainThis study presents the implementation of Multi-Criteria Decision-Making (MCDM) methodologies, particularly the fuzzy technique for order of preference by similarity to ideal solution (TOPSIS), in prioritizing technosignatures (TSs) for the search for extraterrestrial intelligence (SETI). By incorporating expert opinions and weighted criteria based on the established Axes of Merit, our analysis offers insights into the relative importance of various TSs. Notably, radio and optical communications are emphasized, in contrast to dark side illumination and starshades in transit. We introduce a new axis, Scale Sensitivity, designed to assess the variability of TS metrics. A sensitivity analysis confirms the robustness of our approach. Our findings, especially the highlighted significance of artifacts orbiting Earth, the Moon, or the Sun, indicate a need to broaden evaluative criteria within SETI research. This suggests an enhancement of the Axes of Merit, with a focus on addressing the plausibility of TSs. As the quest to resolve the profound question of our solitude in the cosmos continues, SETI efforts would benefit from exploring innovative prioritization methodologies that effectively quantify TS search strategies.https://www.mdpi.com/2226-4310/11/1/88technosignaturessearch for extraterrestrial intelligence (SETI)technique for order preference by similarity to ideal solution (TOPSIS)analytic hierarchy process (AHP)linguistic labelsalternatives |
| spellingShingle | Juan Miguel Sánchez-Lozano Eloy Peña-Asensio Hector Socas-Navarro Deciding Technosignature Search Strategies: Multi-Criteria Fuzzy Logic to Find Extraterrestrial Intelligence Aerospace technosignatures search for extraterrestrial intelligence (SETI) technique for order preference by similarity to ideal solution (TOPSIS) analytic hierarchy process (AHP) linguistic labels alternatives |
| title | Deciding Technosignature Search Strategies: Multi-Criteria Fuzzy Logic to Find Extraterrestrial Intelligence |
| title_full | Deciding Technosignature Search Strategies: Multi-Criteria Fuzzy Logic to Find Extraterrestrial Intelligence |
| title_fullStr | Deciding Technosignature Search Strategies: Multi-Criteria Fuzzy Logic to Find Extraterrestrial Intelligence |
| title_full_unstemmed | Deciding Technosignature Search Strategies: Multi-Criteria Fuzzy Logic to Find Extraterrestrial Intelligence |
| title_short | Deciding Technosignature Search Strategies: Multi-Criteria Fuzzy Logic to Find Extraterrestrial Intelligence |
| title_sort | deciding technosignature search strategies multi criteria fuzzy logic to find extraterrestrial intelligence |
| topic | technosignatures search for extraterrestrial intelligence (SETI) technique for order preference by similarity to ideal solution (TOPSIS) analytic hierarchy process (AHP) linguistic labels alternatives |
| url | https://www.mdpi.com/2226-4310/11/1/88 |
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