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    17
    Jan

    Presentation about the National Geographic Channel’ show “Chasing UFOs”

    Comments Off on Presentation about the National Geographic Channel’ show “Chasing UFOs”BlogJanuary 17th, 2014Philippe

    This is a presentation kindly provided by Ben McGee (National Geographic Channel’ show ” Chasing UFOs”). Obviously, in some instances the talk slides are very pictorial/general, (essentially apparently abstract images), was they were intended as guides for more detailed speech he delivered at the time.

    The analysis of the Campeche (Mexican) military infrared film is quite revealing and methodologically very instructive.

    Overall very interesting, but it is just a pity that no slide has really been provided regarding truly unexplained UAP sightings, and any potential constructive way forward…but this can surely be the object of another presentation by Mc Gee.

    McGee presentation 2013

     

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    21
    Jun

    Newly released UFO files from the UK government

    Comments Off on Newly released UFO files from the UK governmentBlogJune 21st, 2013Philippe

    The final tranche of UFO files released by The National Archives contain a wide range of UFO-related documents, drawings, letters, and photos and parliamentary questions covering the final two years of the Ministry of Defence’s UFO Desk (from late 2007 until November 2009). From June 2013 virtually all the surviving UFO files held by the British Ministry of Defence are in the public domain – in total 209 files and approximately 52,000 pages have been opened.

    Analysis and comments from Dr David Clarke at: http://drdavidclarke.co.uk/2013/06/20/the-end-of-the-ufo-files/

    The files can be downloaded from: http://ufos.nationalarchives.gov.uk/

    24
    Apr

    European Geosciences Union (EGU) General Assembly 2013: Hessdalen Phenomena research’ s abstract/poster

    Comments Off on European Geosciences Union (EGU) General Assembly 2013: Hessdalen Phenomena research’ s abstract/posterBlogApril 24th, 2013Philippe

    The EGU General Assembly 2013 (7-12 April 2013, Vienna, Austria) was again a great success with 4,684 oral, 8,207 poster, and, for the very first time, 452 PICO presentations. 448 unique scientific sessions together with 96 Poster Summaries & Discussions as well as 143 side events created an interesting programme. At the conference 11,167 scientists from 95 countries participated, of which 28% were students, 15,000 copies of EGU Today distributed, keen media presence and reporting, and thousands of visits to the webstreams as well as to the EGU blog GEOLOG.

    Similarly to last year, the scientists studying the Hessdalen phenomena attended the event, participating to a Poster session (abstract + poster here attached). These scientists can be contacted through the quoted emails.

    EGU2013-12725 abstract

    EGU2013 Poster Hessdalen

     

     

    18
    Dec

    Aviation Safety and Unidentified Aerial Phenomena (UAP): A Preliminary Study of 600 cases of UAP reported by Military and Civilian pilots

    Comments Off on Aviation Safety and Unidentified Aerial Phenomena (UAP): A Preliminary Study of 600 cases of UAP reported by Military and Civilian pilotsBlogDecember 18th, 2012Philippe

    Written by Dominique F. Weinstein (NARCAP International Technical Specialist and  France  GEIPAN/CNES expert), this 2012 report presents the findings of a comprehensive review of 600 cases, over a period of sixty-four years in which pilots have reported the presence of one or more unidentified aerial phenomena (UAP) during flight.

    The main purpose of this report is to show that these phenomena occur, that they could have an impact on flight safety and that they deserve a more in-depth scientific study.

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    18
    Dec

    Publication of the audit report SEPRA 2001: the founding document of GEIPAN

    Comments Off on Publication of the audit report SEPRA 2001: the founding document of GEIPANBlogDecember 18th, 2012Philippe

    The GEIPAN has published on-line a synthesis of the audit report conducted in 2001 on the activities of SEPRA, the service which preceded GEIPAN and succeeded GEPAN. This report clearly highlights the expectations of French society vis-à-vis a service in charge of studying UFOs and defines the mission of such organisation. It was on the recommendations of this report that GEIPAN was created in 2005, with its new mission of information to the general public. This is an important document that allows to understand the role of GEIPAN in French society.

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    10
    Nov

    National Geographic UFO Forensic investigations

    Comments Off on National Geographic UFO Forensic investigationsBlogNovember 10th, 2012Philippe

    In the summer 2012, the National Geographic Channel assembled a team of trained investigators to visit several sites where UFOs allegedly have been sighted. The Channel aired the results of its investigation in its program ”Chasing UFOs”.  The team used an instrument that combines advanced imaging with high-accuracy surveying capabilities (Topcon’s IS-3 imaging station) in attempting to unearth new evidence in New Mexico, Texas and Arizona.

    As mentioned in the attached illustrated article: ”The IS-3 basically combines the power, accuracy and speed of a total station with the auto-scanning capabilities of a laser scanner. It features dual digital imaging cameras that show a real-time color ~on the touch LCD display. A grid feature locks preset points to their exact position on the image, even when the instrument is rotated. The instrument has the longest scanning range in the industry at up to 6,500 feet_ It provides industry-best accuracy, automatic scanning speed and on-board features designed to provide quicker scanning definition, faster image collection and real-time preview of scanned data. It can utilize Topcon ImageMastcr software that produces “photography with dimension,” an alternative to laser scanning. The IS-3 has WLAN capability and can be controlled remotely”.

    The on-line article provides interesting information how this IS-3 modern tool has been used on different sites for finding physical evidence.

    Source: location of object at predicted reentry time

    Article with pictures: ChasingUFOs_Vol9No9

    27
    Oct

    UAP maneuvering over the [Minuteman] ICBM missile fields surrounding Minot Air Force Base – A comprehensive historical study about a remarkable UFO case.

    Comments Off on UAP maneuvering over the [Minuteman] ICBM missile fields surrounding Minot Air Force Base – A comprehensive historical study about a remarkable UFO case.BlogOctober 27th, 2012Philippe

    For over three hours in late 1968, numerous ground witnesses observed an unconventional aerial object maneuvering over the [Minuteman] ICBM missile fields surrounding Minot Air Force Base, North Dakota.  During this time, an unidentified object paced a B-52 and was recorded on radar.  Later, the crew of the B-52 overflew and observed a large glowing object on or near the ground.

     
    A comprehensive historical study, including primary documentation and interview transcripts has been completed in June 2011  by the Sign Historical Group and Thomas Tulien. This detailed study provides readers with an opportunity to examine all the available evidence of the October 1968 Minot Air Force Base event, and therefore determine for oneself whether it is convincing.

     

    The study can be consulted at: http://minotb52ufo.com/index.php

     

     

     

    12
    Sep

    CNES/GEIPAN UFO computer-database made available on line

    Comments Off on CNES/GEIPAN UFO computer-database made available on lineBlogSeptember 12th, 2012Philippe

    CNES/GEIPAN (GROUPE D’ ETUDE ET D’INFORMATION DES PHENOMENES AEROSPATIAUX NON IDENTIFIES) has made available yesterday on its website a CSV file of its database (limited to the cases published so far on line:1566 out of +/-2200) and some new statistics representing identified cases from 2007 to 2012 (393 cases).

    It should be stressed that it is the first time that a UAP statistical file is made available by a government.

    Whether the granularity and quality of the information is sufficient for a sound analysis by researchers will need to be assessed.

     

    The following CSV file can be downloaded from: http://www.cnes-geipan.fr/index.php?id=202:

     

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    11
    Aug

    TWAN – Mystery 6…

    Comments Off on TWAN – Mystery 6…BlogAugust 11th, 2012Philippe

    TWAN mystery page is returned with a new puzzle!
    What is the identity of this mysterious changing ray of light appeared in the night sky of northern Canada (Sep. 23, 2011)? A UFO?! Read all about it, see a timelapse motion of the scene, and write your comment or answer on http://twanight.org/mystery (Thanks to Babak A. Tafreshi !)

    TWAN Solve a Mystery

     

    26
    Jun

    Examples of bizarre clouds in the night sky…

    Comments Off on Examples of bizarre clouds in the night sky…BlogJune 26th, 2012Philippe

    Babak A. Tafreshi (TWAN, The World at night) has posted on the UAP Observations Reporting Scheme’s Facebook page a very nice illustration regarding different examples of unusual night phenomena captured on pictures around the world. Spectacular sightings but explained !
    Babak A. Tafreshi: ” The bizarre cloud of 2012 June 7 in the night sky above the Middle East amazed people and made a lot of news. For all the fans of UFOs, unfortunately I have to say these are known phenomena related to launch of rockets, nothing to do with alien spaceships! Rockets that launch to the space often create these clouds in stunning forms and appear over a large area, sometimes because of failure in the launch or dumping out the extra fuel that creates the cloud. This image illustrates some of rocket-related bizarre clouds that appeared around the world in the recent years. Its very strange sighting when you see it first time, like my experience in 2007: www.twanight.org?ID=3002823

     

    Reports of such sighting often appears on Spaceweather website. Here is one after the mysterious spiral-like cloud over northern Scandinavia in 2009 which turns out to be a failure missle rocket test from a Russian submarine: www.spaceweather.com/archive.php?view=1&day=10&month=12&year=2009 More about it: http://blogs.discovermagazine.com/badastronomy/2009/12/09/awesomely-bizarre-light-show-freaks-out-norway/
    The recent cloud over the Middle East was also related to a Russian rocket (now confirmed): www.huffingtonpost.com/2012/06/07/middle-east-ufo-video_n_1579251.html About it in Persian: http://pourianazemi.com/ and http://khabaronline.ir/detail/219097/science/astronomy
    These videos very well documented how these clouds are created by rockets: http://youtu.be/EQzja1WpZPc
    http://youtu.be/Zx8i5EfmYU4
    http://youtu.be/9IFLH8GzQh4
    http://youtu.be/OkT3I6RDPkw
    http://news.bbc.co.uk/2/hi/europe/8405481.stm
    این ابرهای مرموز در آسمان زمین چه هستند؟ آیا بیگانکان فضایی به ملاقات ما آمده‌اند؟! متاسفانه (یا شاید خوشبختانه) خیر! ابر مرموزی که در شب 18 خرداد در آسمان شب ایران و کشورهای خاورمیانه دیده شد مثل نمونه‌های دیگری که در این تصویر کنارهم گذاشته‌ام حاصل پرتاب موشک‌ها به فضاست. آنها گاهی بر اثر خطا در مراحل پرتاب و گاهی نیز در فرایند خروج سوخت اضافه از موشک در ارتفاعات بالا به وجود می‌آیند. وقتی در فضای بالای جو زمین رخ دهد با بازتاب نور خورشید از ابر در حال انبساط منطقه وسیعی روی زمین آن را می‌بینند. ابر اخیر نیز حاصل پرتاب موشکی از روسیه بود، حتی عجیب‌تر از آن در سال 2009 در شمال اسکاندیناوی با پرتاب موشک روسی دیگری دیده شد. برای اطلاعات بیشتر لینک‌های زیر حتما ببینید، ویدئوهای انتخاب شده نشان می‌دهند چگونه این ابرها در پی پرتاب یک موشک شکل می‌گیرند”

     

     

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