GOOD QUESTION
Glenn,
the following question was sent to me as private email.
I am going to post it here for your consideration.
Here is the question (actually several questions) and then I will answer as best I can….but I really defer to Glenn on this one.
QUESTION: (copy of private email)
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I’ve noticed that the method the Guild uses is called SPONID. What is
most noticeable is that, in SPONID, you do not record the motion of the
ideogram. However, in TRV and SRV you do record the motion. I believe
that in TRV, the motion helps you to construct the Stage 3 sketch. In
that respect, recording the motion seems necessary.
In SRV, you record the motion as well. According to the manual, you do
not use the motion in the Phase 3 sketch. Apparently, you don’t use the
motion description for anything.
Questions: In SRV, is it necessary to record the motion? Also, do you
feel that SPONID is a superior way to decode an ideogram? Lastly, is
there a self-correction process in SPONID as there is in TRV and SRV? I
hope my questions are clear.
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Here is my answer:
I usually detect motion in the next phase of the protocols. If you look at my ROLLER COASTER session posted under sessions.. you will see that I picked up the motion under a portion of our protocols called PLAYFAIR.
As for what we probe for under SPONID…. there are two areas that I feel are superior to SRV or TRV.
One is PL: Is the target simplex or complex? (A tree in a field would be a simplex target. The space shuttle would be complex.)
The other area that gives you a good "feel" for the target right away is A: static or dynamic? Is the target sitting there, or is it moving. Is it off or in operation?
And now Glenn will clarify. :-)