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This document is not a magazine issue but a 'Report Analysis Card' from the British UFO Research Association. The card is a structured form designed for collecting detailed information about UFO sightings. It appears to be from the 1940s, with '1942' being the most legible year…
Magazine Overview
This document is not a magazine issue but a 'Report Analysis Card' from the British UFO Research Association. The card is a structured form designed for collecting detailed information about UFO sightings. It appears to be from the 1940s, with '1942' being the most legible year indicated.
Data Collection Form
The 'Report Analysis Card' is divided into several key sections:
Sighting Type and Evaluation This section allows for the classification of the sighting's nature and its evaluation. It includes categories like 'FAMILY', 'SOCIAL', and numerical ratings.
Witness Details This area focuses on the witness, with options for 'MALE', 'FEMALE', 'MINOR-15', and 'JOB CLASS'.
Effects This section details the observed effects associated with the sighting, including 'PHYSIO', 'MAGNET.', 'SONIC', 'RADIOACT.', 'PHYSICAL ANIMALS', 'COMMUNICAT.', and 'COLOURS'.
Object Characteristics Here, specific attributes of the observed object are recorded, such as 'DURATION', 'ANGULAR SIZE AT ARMS LENGTH', and 'SHAPE'.
Description of Event A free-text area for a detailed narrative of the sighting.
Reporting and Analysis Information This part of the card captures administrative details: * Source of Report: Indicates where the report originated. * Illustration With: Notes if an illustration accompanies the report. * Location: Details of the sighting location, including 'COR.', 'COUNTY', 'STATE', and 'COUNTRY'. * Date and Time: Fields for 'YEAR', 'SERIAL NUMBER', 'REPORT REFERENCE NUMBER', 'MONTH', 'DAY', 'HOUR', and 'MINUTE'. The raw date information is a string of numbers that is difficult to fully decipher but includes '1942'. * Investigative Analysis: Sections for who 'RECEIVED', 'INVESTIGATED', 'EVALUATED', and 'ANALYSED' the report.
Themes and Editorial Stance
The document's primary theme is the systematic collection and analysis of UFO/UAP data. The British UFO Research Association's stance, as indicated by this form, is one of rigorous data gathering and investigation. The card suggests a methodical approach to understanding reported phenomena, aiming to categorize and analyze various aspects of sightings to potentially identify patterns or explanations.