The re-observations will be done using the main receiver at Arecibo,
which has a smaller beam and greater sensitivity than
the antenna we normally use.
We'll record the re-observations on magnetic tape,
both in our usual format of 2 bits per sample,
and in a higher-resolution format with 8 bits per sample.
Then we'll analyze the recorded data in three ways:
- We'll do a fast analysis using computers at Arecibo;
this will guide us in choosing candidates on which to spend more time.
- We'll analyze the 2-bit data using the current SETI@home client;
this will take place during the week or two after the Arecibo visit.
- We'll analyze the 8-bit data using a new client program
based on BOINC (see below), yielding better sensitivity.
This will take place a month or two after the Arecibo visit.
