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Originally posted by davesidious
reply to post by EvolvedMinistry
Of COURSE the military spends billions on technology if it's not even going to be a weapon. Communication technology is required by the military to tie all its weaponry together. Remove all the communication technology from the US military and any country in the world could invade the US and the armed forces wouldn't even know about it, let alone be able to stop it.
HAARP was built to allow research into how the ionosphere can be used to improve communication and surveillance. It's common knowledge. It's no secret.
So please, continue banging on about how the US military doesn't invest heavily in non-weapons devices, on the internet, and see how seriously people take the rest of your "research". It's hilarious.
HAARP took almost two decades to build and has incurred
around US$250 million in construction and
operating costs.
Even though HAARPs budget allotment is miniscule compared to other DoD programs. It's been a continue struggle to keep it operating. It's a low priority and its future is uncertain.
deemed of little importance
Yet Haarp's future is unclear. Defense budgets are shrinking, and the facility costs $10 million a year to operate. Haarp's patron at Darpa, Tony Tether, has left his job. The project's godfather, Ted Stevens, was defeated in the 2008 Senate election by the mayor of Anchorage: Mark Begich, Nick's little brother. "I'll have his ear," Nick promises.
Originally posted by Phage
reply to post by EvolvedMinistry
The total cost of HAARP (including its construction) has not even been even close to $1 billion (much less "billions").
HAARP took almost two decades to build and has incurred
around US$250 million in construction and
operating costs.
sharonweinberger.com...
While HAARP never was classified, you yourself say it is a low priority:Even though HAARPs budget allotment is miniscule compared to other DoD programs. It's been a continue struggle to keep it operating. It's a low priority and its future is uncertain.
deemed of little importance
Yet Haarp's future is unclear. Defense budgets are shrinking, and the facility costs $10 million a year to operate. Haarp's patron at Darpa, Tony Tether, has left his job. The project's godfather, Ted Stevens, was defeated in the 2008 Senate election by the mayor of Anchorage: Mark Begich, Nick's little brother. "I'll have his ear," Nick promises.
mcham.org...
You have delivered no response about how HAARP can do what you claim it can do. You have only made those claims. Futhermore, the fact that you use terminology like "massive RF frequencies" forces me to question your technical understanding of what HAARP actually does or is capable of doing. What is a "massive frequency"? Frequencies are "high" or "low".
Originally posted by EvolvedMinistry
By the way, if its soooooo safe,...I dare any human to stand next to ANY known frequency when 3.6 megawatts is pumped into it. You'll be lucky if your brain doesn't bleed out from your ears whether high or low. I have a 50 watt amplifier that would make you wish you were dead if I cranked it next to your ear and started playing my guitar, let alone if it were cranking something as insane as what HAARP is equipped with. Anyone who has lived next to a practicing band can attest for that.
As I said before, I'll be here all week.
[edit on 24-1-2010 by EvolvedMinistry]
Originally posted by Phage
reply to post by nophun
Nor was HAARP even more than a gleam in the DoD's eye in 1980's.
Construction began in 1993. It was not until 2007 that HAARP reached its full capacity of 3.6 MW. You'd think with "billions" at their disposal things would have moved along a little more quickly.
[edit on 1/24/2010 by Phage]
Originally posted by -Thom-
Originally posted by EvolvedMinistry
By the way, if its soooooo safe,...I dare any human to stand next to ANY known frequency when 3.6 megawatts is pumped into it. You'll be lucky if your brain doesn't bleed out from your ears whether high or low. I have a 50 watt amplifier that would make you wish you were dead if I cranked it next to your ear and started playing my guitar, let alone if it were cranking something as insane as what HAARP is equipped with. Anyone who has lived next to a practicing band can attest for that.
As I said before, I'll be here all week.
[edit on 24-1-2010 by EvolvedMinistry]
Aah, Mesa Boogie?
Btw, despite the fact that I'm not a subject matter, it seems logical to me that HAARP doesn't work as a tube amplifier. I mean, it doesn't make any sound I presume. 3.6 megawatts are a lot if they amplify a sound, but HAARP doesn't do that. Still, I have no idea if such a great frequency is bad for your health. But then again, it's not built in a city.
[edit on 24-1-2010 by -Thom-]
WHAT BIOLOGICAL EFFECTS CAN BE CAUSED BY RF ENERGY?
Biological effects can result from exposure to RF energy. Biological effects that result from heating of tissue by RF energy are often referred to as "thermal" effects. It has been known for many years that exposure to very high levels of RF radiation can be harmful due to the ability of RF energy to heat biological tissue rapidly. This is the principle by which microwave ovens cook food. Exposure to very high RF intensities can result in heating of biological tissue and an increase in body temperature. Tissue damage in humans could occur during exposure to high RF levels because of the body's inability to cope with or dissipate the excessive heat that could be generated. Two areas of the body, the eyes and the testes, are particularly vulnerable to RF heating because of the relative lack of available blood flow to dissipate the excess heat load.
At relatively low levels of exposure to RF radiation, i.e., levels lower than those that would produce significant heating; the evidence for production of harmful biological effects is ambiguous and unproven. Such effects, if they exist, have been referred to as "non-thermal" effects. A number of reports have appeared in the scientific literature describing the observation of a range of biological effects resulting from exposure to low-levels of RF energy. However, in most cases, further experimental research has been unable to reproduce these effects. Furthermore, since much of the research is not done on whole bodies (in vivo), there has been no determination that such effects constitute a human health hazard. It is generally agreed that further research is needed to determine the generality of such effects and their possible relevance, if any, to human health. In the meantime, standards-setting organizations and government agencies continue to monitor the latest experimental findings to confirm their validity and determine whether changes in safety limits are needed to protect human health. (Back to Index)
In addition, the NCRP, IEEE and ICNIRP guidelines for maximum permissible exposure are different for different transmitting frequencies. This is due to the finding (discussed above) that whole-body human absorption of RF energy varies with the frequency of the RF signal. The most restrictive limits on whole-body exposure are in the frequency range of 30-300 MHz where the human body absorbs RF energy most efficiently when the whole body is exposed. For devices that only expose part of the body, such as mobile phones, different exposure limits are specified (see below).
Under the National Environmental Policy Act of 1969 (NEPA), all Federal agencies are required to implement procedures to make environmental consideration a necessary part of an agency's decision-making process. Therefore, FCC approval and licensing of transmitters and facilities must be evaluated for significant impact on the environment. Human exposure to RF radiation emitted by FCC-regulated transmitters is one of several factors that must be considered in such environmental evaluations. In 1996, the FCC revised its guidelines for RF exposure as a result of a multi-year proceeding and as required by the Telecommunications Act of 1996.
Facilities under the jurisdiction of the FCC having a high potential for creating significant RF exposure to humans, such as radio and television broadcast stations, satellite-earth stations, experimental radio stations and certain cellular, PCS and paging facilities are required to undergo routine evaluation for compliance with RF exposure guidelines whenever an application is submitted to the FCC for construction or modification of a transmitting facility or renewal of a license. Failure to show compliance with the FCC's RF exposure guidelines in the application process could lead to the preparation of a formal Environmental Assessment, possible Environmental Impact Statement and eventual rejection of an application. Technical guidelines for evaluating compliance with the FCC RF safety requirements can be found in the FCC's OET Bulletin 65 (see "OET Safety Bulletins" listing elsewhere at this Web site).
Originally posted by nophun
Use this Phage. tinyurl.com/yka6y8j
@EvolvedMinistry
The money is just 1 of many of your claims that is not right. You really think you have proved anything to anyone with a working brain ?
[edit on 24-1-2010 by nophun]
Originally posted by Phage
reply to post by EvolvedMinistry
From your source:
WHAT BIOLOGICAL EFFECTS CAN BE CAUSED BY RF ENERGY?
Biological effects can result from exposure to RF energy. Biological effects that result from heating of tissue by RF energy are often referred to as "thermal" effects. It has been known for many years that exposure to very high levels of RF radiation can be harmful due to the ability of RF energy to heat biological tissue rapidly. This is the principle by which microwave ovens cook food. Exposure to very high RF intensities can result in heating of biological tissue and an increase in body temperature. Tissue damage in humans could occur during exposure to high RF levels because of the body's inability to cope with or dissipate the excessive heat that could be generated. Two areas of the body, the eyes and the testes, are particularly vulnerable to RF heating because of the relative lack of available blood flow to dissipate the excess heat load.
At relatively low levels of exposure to RF radiation, i.e., levels lower than those that would produce significant heating; the evidence for production of harmful biological effects is ambiguous and unproven. Such effects, if they exist, have been referred to as "non-thermal" effects. A number of reports have appeared in the scientific literature describing the observation of a range of biological effects resulting from exposure to low-levels of RF energy. However, in most cases, further experimental research has been unable to reproduce these effects. Furthermore, since much of the research is not done on whole bodies (in vivo), there has been no determination that such effects constitute a human health hazard. It is generally agreed that further research is needed to determine the generality of such effects and their possible relevance, if any, to human health. In the meantime, standards-setting organizations and government agencies continue to monitor the latest experimental findings to confirm their validity and determine whether changes in safety limits are needed to protect human health. (Back to Index)
The power density of the HAARP heater array is not extreme. 3.6MW/141639 square meters = 25.4 watts/square meter. This does not include heat or other power loss in the system. The power of the ELF radiation produced in the ionosphere is not even measurable with very sensitive equipment.
In addition, the NCRP, IEEE and ICNIRP guidelines for maximum permissible exposure are different for different transmitting frequencies. This is due to the finding (discussed above) that whole-body human absorption of RF energy varies with the frequency of the RF signal. The most restrictive limits on whole-body exposure are in the frequency range of 30-300 MHz where the human body absorbs RF energy most efficiently when the whole body is exposed. For devices that only expose part of the body, such as mobile phones, different exposure limits are specified (see below).
HAARP does not operate at these frequencies.
Under the National Environmental Policy Act of 1969 (NEPA), all Federal agencies are required to implement procedures to make environmental consideration a necessary part of an agency's decision-making process. Therefore, FCC approval and licensing of transmitters and facilities must be evaluated for significant impact on the environment. Human exposure to RF radiation emitted by FCC-regulated transmitters is one of several factors that must be considered in such environmental evaluations. In 1996, the FCC revised its guidelines for RF exposure as a result of a multi-year proceeding and as required by the Telecommunications Act of 1996.
Facilities under the jurisdiction of the FCC having a high potential for creating significant RF exposure to humans, such as radio and television broadcast stations, satellite-earth stations, experimental radio stations and certain cellular, PCS and paging facilities are required to undergo routine evaluation for compliance with RF exposure guidelines whenever an application is submitted to the FCC for construction or modification of a transmitting facility or renewal of a license. Failure to show compliance with the FCC's RF exposure guidelines in the application process could lead to the preparation of a formal Environmental Assessment, possible Environmental Impact Statement and eventual rejection of an application. Technical guidelines for evaluating compliance with the FCC RF safety requirements can be found in the FCC's OET Bulletin 65 (see "OET Safety Bulletins" listing elsewhere at this Web site).
www.fcc.gov...
[edit on 1/24/2010 by Phage]
Originally posted by nophun
Donny, I think everyone is done arguing with you. You just keep coming back posting quotes from crazy people (or unknown people) at least EvolvedMinistry
has his father as a legitimate source ... errr ... .. .
I am leaving this thread because EvolvedMinistry has proven himself to be a unstable person like the rest.
P.S
1 billion in 1980 did not equal 20 billion+ today.
("tens of billions")
[edit on 24-1-2010 by nophun]
Originally posted by Phage
reply to post by EvolvedMinistry
No sources?
You'd better look again (or take your fingers out of your ears). Not only did I use sources you provided (and others), I also provided a quote from the original DoD proposal for the creation of HAARP (the executive summary). You have provided nothing about how the ionosphere "amplifies" the HAARP signal. You have provided nothing about how "extreme frequencies" can control weather. You have provided nothing about how RF radiation can cause earthquakes.
Sorry. I did not provide a link. Here:
www.viewzone.com...
[edit on 1/24/2010 by Phage]
Originally posted by nophun
Okay I am really leaving this thread, crazy people scare me.
Before I go can someone explain why anyone that disagrees with stupidity is instantly put into the category of Phage worshipers ?
Nothing against Phage, but I have only ever even acknowledged him in one thread. If I agree with someone does not make that person my hero.
P.S
Phage has completely destroyed you and your theories on this subject.
Yes I just used a stupid internet meme to show how serious I take you.
[edit on 24-1-2010 by nophun]