Can Dark Flow Be measured, based on Special Relativity?

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This discussion centers on the measurement of Dark Flow using atomic clocks, specifically addressing the effects of Earth's rotation on time measurement. The proposed method involves two atomic clocks: one tracking time during a southerly movement and the other during a northerly movement. The discussion emphasizes the need for quantitative analysis of the time dilation effects caused by Dark Flow, estimated at a speed of 600 km/s, with additional adjustments for Earth's rotation. Key questions include the comparison of these effects with other gravitational influences and the precision of atomic clocks.

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Dark Flow and Speciel Relativity..
Let's assume Dark Flow is real.
If so can't we measure it based on 2 atomic clocks.
Dark Flow occurs presumely in a southerly direction.
One atomic clock must start at the time the earth's rotation begins to bring the first atomic clock in a slightly southerly direction, (due to the earth's 23.4 degree inclination) and stop when the southernmost point is reached.

The other atomic clock must do the opposite.
That is, start when the Earth's rotation brings it in a northern direction, and stop when the most northern point is reached.
These cycles can be repeated several times.

Should we then not expect that: - the clock that measures time when it moves towards a southern direction, will show that time has passed more slowly relative to the clock that measures time when the earth's rotation brings it towards a slightly northerly direction. ?
 
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Be quantitative. What is the approximate magnitude of the effect we’d measuring? How does it compare with other effects from the non-homogeneous distribution of mass in the vicinity of the Earth? How does it compare with the accuracy of of our best atomic clocks?
 
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Why would Dark Flow have anything to do wuth atomic clock readings?
 
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Vanadium 50 said:
Why would Dark Flow have anything to do wuth atomic clock readings?
Well, when I'm rushing to the bathroom because a dark flow is imminent, time sure seems to go faster. But it slows down after a big bang gets the flow going. :oldruck:
 
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strangerep said:
Well, when I'm rushing to the bathroom because a dark flow is imminent, time sure seems to go faster. But it slows down after a big bang gets the flow going. :oldruck:
I think that was more than we needed to know...
 
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Nugatory said:
Be quantitative. What is the approximate magnitude of the effect we’d measuring? How does it compare with other effects from the non-homogeneous distribution of mass in the vicinity of the Earth? How does it compare with the accuracy of of our best atomic clocks?
Let's say the speed of Dark Flow = 600 km/s, - add to tat 100m/s when rotating slightly towards south and reduct 100 m/s when moving slightly north.
 
Why would Dark Flow have anything to do with atomic clock readings?
 
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