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Lidar Scanning and Anomalies at the Triangle

Lidar Scanning and Anomalies at the Triangle

Assessment

Interactive Video

1st Grade - University

Practice Problem

Hard

Created by

Lucas Foster

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The video documents an experiment at Skinwalker Ranch where technologist Pete Kelsey uses a handheld lidar device to scan for anomalies. The team, including Cameron Fugle, conducts the experiment from a helicopter. They detect an anomaly at 300 feet above ground, which is unusual as previous phenomena were detected much higher. The experiment also involves launching a rocket and broadcasting a 1.6 GHz signal. The team experiences unexpected forces affecting the helicopter, suggesting electromagnetic interference. The findings are analyzed, revealing a persistent anomaly, prompting further investigation.

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10 questions

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1.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What device did Pete Kelsey use for scanning during the experiment?

A drone

A thermal camera

A handheld lidar

A handheld radar

2.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What was the purpose of broadcasting a 1.6 gigahertz signal during the experiment?

To interfere with the lidar device

To communicate with the helicopter

To guide the rocket launch

To detect anomalies

3.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What unexpected phenomenon affected the helicopter during the initial lidar scan?

Strong winds

Electromagnetic interference

An invisible force

Mechanical failure

4.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

At what altitude did the lidar detect an anomaly during the initial scan?

500 feet

1000 feet

300 feet

100 feet

5.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What was the result of the helicopter's relaunch and further scanning?

The lidar device malfunctioned

No anomalies were detected

The same anomaly was detected again

A new anomaly was detected

6.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What did the team use to visually confirm the anomaly detected by the lidar?

A telescope

A camera

A radar

Binoculars

7.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What did the data analysis reveal about the anomaly's location?

It was a natural phenomenon

It was near a stone monument

It was at a higher altitude than detected

It was in a different area than expected

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