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EMF Detectors
There are three kinds of instruments which are generally used to detect electro-magnetic fields (EMF). They are the electric field, magnetic field, and radio frequency (RF) meters. Most paranormal researchers prefer the Multi-Field Meters as these are capable of measuring two to three of these fields simultaneously. They are designed with a fast reacting needle gauge and at least two sensitivity scales. Another reason they are favoured is because they are simple to use. Other meters monitor the combined magnetic and electric field strength. These are known as Gaussmeters (or Teslameters). The ELF (Extremely Low Frequency) models are the best to use for paranormal research. Paranormal researchers also use RF (Radio Frequency) meters as they monitor microwave and radio frequencies. RF meters can also help detect hidden sound or spy equipment. One should note that all gauss meters, electric field meters, RF/microwave meters, etc. can only measure the strength of the field where the meter is placed. The meters can be used in two ways.
They can be placed in a stationary position or used like mobile probes. Using them like mobile probes means they can be used while walking around during an investigation. Meter’s can be distinguished from each other based on the smallest field strength the meter’s can detect (sensitivity). For instance, a gauss meter with a sensitivity of 0.1 mG (milligauss) is ten times more sensitive than a meter that can only detect down to 1.0 mG. While a more sensitive meter can be used further away from the source of the field, one should remember that it’s still only measuring the weaker field at the location of the meter. When looking for a more sensitive meter you should compare the minimum sensitivity rating of one meter to another. The effectiveness of a meter and the field it can detect depends on the strength of the field at the source, the pattern of radiation from the source, and the rate that the field decreases with distance (1/d, 1/d², 1/d³, etc.). EMF sources sometimes have symmetrical field patterns and sometimes they may not. A single-axis detector is sensitive to the field directly in front of the probe. It must be rotated during use to find the proper orientation to the source field being measured. This is to ensure accurate readings are measured. A three-axis detector is sensitive all around the probe and is omni directional.
RF DETECTORS
Radio frequency meters measure in the range of 1-4500 MHz (or 4.5 GHz). This a range of the electromagnetic spectrum used for communications. RF detectors can be used to check for a variety of devices such as mobile phone activity, concealed bugging devices and remote cameras amongst others. Sometimes paranormal phenomena have been associated with the lower range of RF signals as well as short bursts of high energy microwaves. Microwave energy has also been detected in association with UFO close encounters. Human cells generate low RF frequencies although there is no proven scientific explanation for why it occurs.
RADIATION MONITORS
Radioactive objects sometimes emit a greenish light as well as white sparks that are visible only in complete darkness. On more than one occasion these have been responsible for alleged “hauntings.” However, spontaneous radioactive events have been associated with genuine anomalous activity of all kinds. Some researchers have found that fluctuations in background radiation indicate a disturbance in spirit energy. Radiation is also associated with UFO close encounters.
TEMPERATURE SENSORS
Cold spots are another manifestation of the depletion of energy by paranormal events. Cold spots are short-lived and tend to move about. This means that conventional thermometers are not fast enough to record the phenomenon. For this reason instant-reading infrared digital thermometers are used. The laser pointers with these meters are useful for good aim. All the investigator has to do is point and shoot to get instant temperature readings of surfaces 10 to 50 or more feet away. For ambient or background temperature readings, a common thermometer or thermocouple device is all that’s needed.
STATIC ELECTRICITY AND IONIZATION DETECTORS
Paranormal activity can ionize the air to produce negatively charged particles called ions. This is easy to measure with an air ion counter. Static electricity and ionization emit light when the source field discharges into the air. High ionization levels sometimes indicate the presence of radioactivity. A Geiger counter survey might be indicated in these instances. MOTION DETECTORS
Motion detectors are a very useful tool for paranormal research. They can be used to trigger recording equipment. Using invisible infrared beams or vibration sensors, a motion detector can be used to remotely detect moving objects, opening doors and windows, and even the appearance of hot spots.
EVP & LISTENING DEVICES
It is possible to actually listen to EMF energy levels and patterns. Sometimes this proves a very effective means of investigation of paranormal events. Although it is less quantitative, it provides immediate and very personal feedback. If you are a keen paranormal investigator, you will already have some knowledge of EVP (Electronic Voice Phenomena). For those who are not familiar with the topic EVP is the communication with spirits using recording devices such as tape recorders. This is a very interesting subject which should not be dismissed. EVP is what you are looking to find by performing an audio recording during your investigation. Audio recording can sometimes pick up disembodied sounds and voices which may be present. Just as still cameras are capable of detecting things that our human eyes cannot see; audio recordings can detect things that human ears cannot hear. Audio recording also enables us to rewind and listen to sounds which we hear time and time again and can help us explain what we hear. The technology available today can make the reviewing of recordings taken during n EVP investigation very easy and very interesting. By transferring recordings to a personal computer one has the ability to adjust the speed of the playback and perhaps even reverse the recording so that it plays backwards. Often slowing down the recording provides some interesting listening. EVP have been picked up on many common recording devices such as radios, tape recorders and televisions. Digital recorders are the best to use for paranormal research as the information can be uploaded directly into a personal computer for analysis.
MISCELLANEOUS INSTRUMENTS
A variety of instruments are used to record and enhance data collected during a paranormal investigation. These instruments include pocket field viewers, portable oscilloscopes, data loggers and computer programs. One thing to note, AC and power adapters that can be plugged into a car will be necessary when using battery powered meters during lengthy investigations
There are three kinds of instruments which are generally used to detect electro-magnetic fields (EMF). They are the electric field, magnetic field, and radio frequency (RF) meters. Most paranormal researchers prefer the Multi-Field Meters as these are capable of measuring two to three of these fields simultaneously. They are designed with a fast reacting needle gauge and at least two sensitivity scales. Another reason they are favoured is because they are simple to use. Other meters monitor the combined magnetic and electric field strength. These are known as Gaussmeters (or Teslameters). The ELF (Extremely Low Frequency) models are the best to use for paranormal research. Paranormal researchers also use RF (Radio Frequency) meters as they monitor microwave and radio frequencies. RF meters can also help detect hidden sound or spy equipment. One should note that all gauss meters, electric field meters, RF/microwave meters, etc. can only measure the strength of the field where the meter is placed. The meters can be used in two ways.
They can be placed in a stationary position or used like mobile probes. Using them like mobile probes means they can be used while walking around during an investigation. Meter’s can be distinguished from each other based on the smallest field strength the meter’s can detect (sensitivity). For instance, a gauss meter with a sensitivity of 0.1 mG (milligauss) is ten times more sensitive than a meter that can only detect down to 1.0 mG. While a more sensitive meter can be used further away from the source of the field, one should remember that it’s still only measuring the weaker field at the location of the meter. When looking for a more sensitive meter you should compare the minimum sensitivity rating of one meter to another. The effectiveness of a meter and the field it can detect depends on the strength of the field at the source, the pattern of radiation from the source, and the rate that the field decreases with distance (1/d, 1/d², 1/d³, etc.). EMF sources sometimes have symmetrical field patterns and sometimes they may not. A single-axis detector is sensitive to the field directly in front of the probe. It must be rotated during use to find the proper orientation to the source field being measured. This is to ensure accurate readings are measured. A three-axis detector is sensitive all around the probe and is omni directional.
RF DETECTORS
Radio frequency meters measure in the range of 1-4500 MHz (or 4.5 GHz). This a range of the electromagnetic spectrum used for communications. RF detectors can be used to check for a variety of devices such as mobile phone activity, concealed bugging devices and remote cameras amongst others. Sometimes paranormal phenomena have been associated with the lower range of RF signals as well as short bursts of high energy microwaves. Microwave energy has also been detected in association with UFO close encounters. Human cells generate low RF frequencies although there is no proven scientific explanation for why it occurs.
RADIATION MONITORS
Radioactive objects sometimes emit a greenish light as well as white sparks that are visible only in complete darkness. On more than one occasion these have been responsible for alleged “hauntings.” However, spontaneous radioactive events have been associated with genuine anomalous activity of all kinds. Some researchers have found that fluctuations in background radiation indicate a disturbance in spirit energy. Radiation is also associated with UFO close encounters.
TEMPERATURE SENSORS
Cold spots are another manifestation of the depletion of energy by paranormal events. Cold spots are short-lived and tend to move about. This means that conventional thermometers are not fast enough to record the phenomenon. For this reason instant-reading infrared digital thermometers are used. The laser pointers with these meters are useful for good aim. All the investigator has to do is point and shoot to get instant temperature readings of surfaces 10 to 50 or more feet away. For ambient or background temperature readings, a common thermometer or thermocouple device is all that’s needed.
STATIC ELECTRICITY AND IONIZATION DETECTORS
Paranormal activity can ionize the air to produce negatively charged particles called ions. This is easy to measure with an air ion counter. Static electricity and ionization emit light when the source field discharges into the air. High ionization levels sometimes indicate the presence of radioactivity. A Geiger counter survey might be indicated in these instances. MOTION DETECTORS
Motion detectors are a very useful tool for paranormal research. They can be used to trigger recording equipment. Using invisible infrared beams or vibration sensors, a motion detector can be used to remotely detect moving objects, opening doors and windows, and even the appearance of hot spots.
EVP & LISTENING DEVICES
It is possible to actually listen to EMF energy levels and patterns. Sometimes this proves a very effective means of investigation of paranormal events. Although it is less quantitative, it provides immediate and very personal feedback. If you are a keen paranormal investigator, you will already have some knowledge of EVP (Electronic Voice Phenomena). For those who are not familiar with the topic EVP is the communication with spirits using recording devices such as tape recorders. This is a very interesting subject which should not be dismissed. EVP is what you are looking to find by performing an audio recording during your investigation. Audio recording can sometimes pick up disembodied sounds and voices which may be present. Just as still cameras are capable of detecting things that our human eyes cannot see; audio recordings can detect things that human ears cannot hear. Audio recording also enables us to rewind and listen to sounds which we hear time and time again and can help us explain what we hear. The technology available today can make the reviewing of recordings taken during n EVP investigation very easy and very interesting. By transferring recordings to a personal computer one has the ability to adjust the speed of the playback and perhaps even reverse the recording so that it plays backwards. Often slowing down the recording provides some interesting listening. EVP have been picked up on many common recording devices such as radios, tape recorders and televisions. Digital recorders are the best to use for paranormal research as the information can be uploaded directly into a personal computer for analysis.
MISCELLANEOUS INSTRUMENTS
A variety of instruments are used to record and enhance data collected during a paranormal investigation. These instruments include pocket field viewers, portable oscilloscopes, data loggers and computer programs. One thing to note, AC and power adapters that can be plugged into a car will be necessary when using battery powered meters during lengthy investigations
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