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Originally posted by davesidious
reply to post by cronotrigger30
They say that because there are a bunch of "enthusiasts" out there with little to no understanding of the ionosphere (or EM radiation), and claim that HAARP can manipulate the weather. As the section is called "Frequently asked questions", and that is a frequently asked question, the reason why they have that on their site is self-explanatory. They are trying to quell the conspiracy theorists who claim, without any evidence, that HAARP is anything other than it claims to be.
It's more of a reflection on the pathetic state of baseless conspiracy theories than HAARP itself. HAARP is completely transparent in its operation - it simply has to be, as it is a broadcasting site, and as such can interfere with other broadcast transmissions from other equipment. There is no way HAARP can be engaging in anything strange as claimed without thousands of amateur radio operators and scientists noticing. It's one of the more absurd conspiracies out there, as it would be incredibly easy to prove, if the believers could be bothered, or even knew what they were looking for. Which they don't.
Hi Phage,
Originally posted by Phage
reply to post by smurfy
Dr. Bertell has a doctorate in something called "biometrics". While she has done many fine things it does not make her an expert in electromagnetic physics.
The ionospheric heater does not "cut the ionosphere open" it heats a small portion of it. It does not make it "bulge", it heats a small portion of it. I would like to know what scientists have made that warning about HAARP which she mentions.
ELF radio waves many times more powerful than those produced in the ionosphere by HAARP are produced naturally. I have yet to see an explanation of how ELF radio waves can cause any physical effects in the Earth.
Since the EIS was granted for HAARP it doesn't make sense that it poses the dangers she speaks about. It sounds like she is quoting out of context.
Originally posted by freeradical1
if and how this energy can be focused, i dont know.
Originally posted by ToHoldaPigeon
Can't or Won't.....for now?
Originally posted by cronotrigger30
Is HAARP capable of affecting the weather?
The HAARP facility will not affect the weather.
Originally posted by Phage
reply to post by Logarock
The higher the frequency used the tighter the beam but it is not "focused" it, still spreads out quite a bit by the time it reaches the ionosphere.
The beam can be depressed up to 30º from vertical so at an altitude of 200km the affected region might be 115km away from Gakona.
Originally posted by davesidious
reply to post by smurfy
That link is absolute nonsense. It is physically impossible to do what it says. You have to replace physical components of an antennae array if you are to increase the power.
The military interest in the site is due to it researching communications, surveillance, and communications jamming.
It is not, and never has been, and no-one is trying to make it, an actual weapon. That is why HAARP has to have that message on its page, because people keep slandering it in such a way.
reply to post by drew hempel
All without evidence. As usual.
reply to post by cronotrigger30
It's just a research station. Its capabilities are well-known to the scientific world (but not to the amateur "enthusiasts" who claim it can change the weather). Its broadcasting schedule is public. You can even tour the site. It's not even being run by the US government any more.
But this is pointless - those who believe HAARP to be something scary will always think so, as they're doing so through wilful ignorance.