B Can Dark Flow Be measured, based on Special Relativity?

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Dark Flow, if real, could potentially be measured using two atomic clocks positioned to track Earth's rotation in opposite directions. One clock would measure time while moving slightly south, while the other measures time moving slightly north, allowing for a comparison of time dilation effects. The expected outcome is that the southern-moving clock would show slower time passage due to its motion relative to the northern-moving clock. The discussion also raises questions about the magnitude of this effect compared to other gravitational influences and the precision of atomic clocks. Overall, the relationship between Dark Flow and atomic clock readings remains a complex and speculative topic requiring further quantitative analysis.
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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.
 
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