Ghost
Detection? |
One of the questions I ask myself when I’m making
a new detection device is, "What am I scanning for with my equipment? Am
I scanning for a ghost or am I scanning for an environmental change?" The
components of a ghost are unknown, so obviously we can’t make an actual ghost
detector. The scanning devices used measure or detect environmental changes,
i.e. magnetic, infrared, RF, etc. The main theory is that ghosts affect the
environment. Looking at ghost stories, similarities are often seen - cold
spots, electrical disturbances, hairs standing on end, just to name a few.
What environmental changes could cause these events? What changes could be
detected? How can I detect the changes? What does it prove to detect these
events? When getting detection equipment or making it, ask yourself these
questions.
My preference for detection devices are those that scan
infrared. Infrared, or for the purposes of this article heat, is a great
indicator of paranormal events. When I enter a room with a detector and scan
it, I know if anything differs from the room’s background. For example, if
I enter a dark room with a flashlight I see the walls of the room; if someone
is standing in front of me I will see they are different from the walls of
the room. This actually brings up another important topic, know how to use
your detection equipment in the context of your search!
If you own equipment and plan to use it, it makes a
lot of sense to know a little about what it detects and how. Know the
limitations, know the specific handling, and above all what batteries it
takes. When making your own equipment all of the above goes double! I make
a fair amount of devices; some work, some don’t. The point is that if you
use an unknown device, your results are not as supported as someone who uses
a mainstream device. Be prepared to defend your creations abilities if need
be.
The goal is to be able to quantify the findings of an
investigation with scientific evidence that can be used as reference for
other investigations. Start with a simple premise, prove it, then move onto
the next premise.
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