Klipprunden - 1985 08 25

Magazine Overview

Title: UFO-Nyt
Issue Date: August 25, 1985
Publisher: UFO-Nyt
Country of Publication: Norway
Language: Norwegian

This issue of UFO-Nyt, dated August 25, 1985, features a mix of UFO reports from various locations and articles on technological advancements. The cover highlights a segment involving "NRK spriter opp med Gro og Kåre" and a cartoon by "Morten M.". The editorial content, signed by Odd-Gunnar, notes a quiet period for UFO reports but includes a clipping from The Guardian and mentions a potential issue with late payments from some readers.

UFO Sightings and Reports

China

A report from Fokets Dagblad, via NTB-AP, details an encounter where a Chinese jumbojet met a large, luminous unidentified object in the airspace over western China. The object's light extended over 50 kilometers, with a bright point at its center. UFOs are reportedly often sighted in China, with the magazine noting its own UFO magazine.

Norway

Several UFO sightings are reported from different parts of Norway:

• Lillehammer: A woman reported seeing a luminous sphere moving slowly from east to northwest, described as much larger than a star, with three strong beams of light. The sighting occurred between 1:00 and 2:00 AM on a Thursday.
• Varaldskogen: Jan H. Berg reported seeing a strange red light in the east between 10:44 PM and 11:00 PM on a Sunday. He observed a round object hovering silently about 200-300 meters above a ridge. The object was half-moon shaped and moved east at an incredibly high speed, disappearing in seconds. Berg noted its similarity to a previously reported sighting in Zimbabwe.
• Nord-Odal: Håkon Kirkemo and his daughter witnessed a very bright light moving at high speed across the sky at around 1:30 AM on a Thursday night. The object had no tail and appeared to be flying very high, disappearing towards Romedal. A smaller red object was also seen, which Kirkemo speculated might be a satellite.
• Fauske: A peculiar light phenomenon was observed over the Tuva transmitter mast around midnight on a Friday. The light hovered for a considerable time before shooting off at high speed and then stopping again over the Leivset farms. An observer noted that the light seemed to split and then rejoin. Local authorities at Reitan reported no such sightings.
• Finneid: A man observed a strange light that moved in various directions, stopped, and then moved again, leading him to believe it was a UFO.
• Ulefoss: A person on Berget reported seeing a luminous object near the Kiker ruins, which moved over Holla Gård.

International Sightings

• Italy: Reports of UFOs flooded in from central and northern Italy during the weekend, with sightings of a round object emitting intense green and orange light.
• Air Travel: The captain of an Olympic Airways flight en route from Zurich to Athens reported a near-collision with an unidentified flying object.

Technological Innovations

Exhaust System Revolution

An article by Tom Bakkeli profiles 77-year-old hobby inventor Karl Nordseth from Vestfossen, who claims to have developed a system for cleaning car exhaust that could revolutionize the automotive industry. His system is reportedly cheaper and more effective than German catalytic converters. Nordseth modified the air intake of his 15-year-old car, using colder air to increase exhaust. He installed a tank with a special liquid and a nozzle in the exhaust pipe. When sprayed, the liquid pulverizes the exhaust, resulting in only small water droplets exiting the exhaust pipe. Nordseth, a former mechanical engineer, is passionate about reducing vehicle emissions. He plans to contact car importers and patent his invention. Hans H. Gravdal, technical chief at Norges Automobil-Forbund, expressed skepticism, stating that while they are curious, they have yet to see remedies better than existing catalytic converters.

Inflatable Technology Advancements

An article titled "To change the shape of the world" by Anthony Tucker discusses the advancements in inflatable technology, particularly focusing on structures and aircraft. Keith Stewart, an ex-Kenyan farmer, has patented various inflatable inventions, including kite bird scarers praised by the Ministry of Agriculture. The article highlights Stewart's "inflatable, ribbed, contra-rotating flying saucer" developed at Stewkie Aerodynamics in Dorset. This technology allows for complex double curvatures and supportive ribbing, freeing designers from geometric limitations.

New seaming techniques enable the creation of inflatable structures of any size. Advances in synthetic materials and heat seaming have led to strong seams, ushering in a new era of inflatable structures. These technologies are seen as a confluence, similar to how rocketry advanced with aerodynamics, propulsion, and computing.

Stewart's flying saucer is described as having progenitors like a ribbed aerofoil machine tested by the Navy. These helium-filled, low-powered, transparent aerofoils are capable of stealthy movement and have characteristics of interest for aerial photography and surveillance, including disease detection in crops. The technology offers a low-cost route for various aerial applications.

The article also touches upon the potential for these technologies in large, enormous inflatable buildings, which could transform horticulture and provide weather protection for leisure industries. A key challenge for current inflatable buildings is the need for sealed entrances due to pressure differences. However, a shift towards buildings with pressurized double-skins providing structural strength could allow for more freedom in design and openings.

Examples of potential applications include proposals for a retractable roof for the Centre Court at Wimbledon, which could be an expensive sliding glass roof or a double-skinned inflatable cover. The article suggests that such technologies could also be used for industrial buildings, mobile hospitals, and temporary shelters in disaster areas.

Other Items

• Football Incident: A report from Laagendalsposten describes a football player in Kongsberg receiving a red card for hitting the referee and subsequently defecating in the referee's footwear.
• Cartoon Commentary: A cartoon by "Morten M." humorously interprets a news headline about fewer crimes being solved as a sign that criminals are finally paying their dues.
• Horoscope Anecdote: A personal anecdote about astrology and ascendants is shared.
• Personal Notes: Odd-Gunnar thanks readers for sending in clippings and mentions an upcoming committee meeting at Erling Strand's new house in Eidsvold on September 8th.

Recurring Themes and Editorial Stance

The magazine consistently reports on UFO sightings, indicating a strong interest in unexplained aerial phenomena. The inclusion of articles on new technological innovations, such as Nordseth's exhaust system and Stewart's inflatable technology, suggests an editorial stance that embraces and explores cutting-edge developments, particularly those with potential environmental or revolutionary applications. The magazine appears to serve as a platform for sharing both unusual observations and forward-thinking inventions within the Norwegian context and beyond.