Determining authenticity of crop formations through
use of L-NEAT
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Thu, 31 Oct 2002 12:42:58 +0100
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URL: http://www.swirlednews.com/article.asp?artID=541
Original Date: Wed, 30 Oct 2002 20:16:38 +0100

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SCIENCE AND AUTHENTICATION - 28/10/2002

CHARLES N LIETZAU, Ph.D, has sent us the following intriguing and
informative paper entitled SCIENTIFICALLY DETERMINING THE AUTHENTICITY
OF A CROP FORMATION THROUGH USE OF THE L-NEAT PROCESS
In his book Vital Signs, author and crop circle researcher Andy Thomas
recognizes the importance of William Levengood's research on plant
changes in crops from within "authentic" formations when compared with
the appropriate controls. Previous authors including Linda Mouton
Howe, Nancy Talbott, and even Colin Andrews have also referred to this
work. However, its conclusive nature is still not widely appreciated.
In short, "statistically-valid node-elongation is the conclusive
fingerprint that represents the only scientifically definitive litmus
test for an authentic crop formation." In recognition of its
discoverer, I have named this the "L-NEAT" process for "Levengood Node
Elongation Analysis Test." The importance of this process was not
readily apparent in early work, as it was presented along with a host
of other changes, many of a technical nature. While I propose that
samples still be sent to established researchers for verification, I
believe that it is time that competent field investigators learn to
carry out the simple, straightforward procedures, and begin making
local determinations. This would eliminate much time wasted on
speculation about a formation's authenticity, allowing more focused
attention on its possible significance in the context of whether it is
authentic or not.

It is with some trepidation that I release this information, as it
would make it possible for truly unscrupulous persons to convincingly
"doctor" collected samples, though not entire formations in the field.
However, I can use the same solution elegantly presented by Dr Gerald
Hawkins for his excellent work on diatonic ratios. By terminating the
investigation period at the end of the current crop circle season
prior to the publication of this essay, I can establish an
unassailable closed file. Since all conclusions regarding this period
are based on experiments done during this time, and pronouncements
made by various authorities, including hoaxers during this time
period, once this essay is published, no new but previously
undiscovered evidence is admissible. To be sure, the proven scientific
principles which were made public knowledge during this time will
still be available for future analysis and will stand on their own
authority. However, should a new hoaxing technique be discovered which
was not claimed during this time, it will not be retroactively
applicable.

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