PROJECT HESSDALEN

Magazine Overview

Title: PROJECT HESSDALEN
Issue: No 3
Volume: 1983
Date: December 12, 1983
Publisher: Project Hessdalen
Country: Norway
Language: English

This bulletin from Project Hessdalen provides an update on the project's activities, meetings, scientific efforts, and reported sightings during the latter part of 1983. It highlights the involvement of both the local population and international committee members, alongside efforts to gather data and secure support.

Committee Meetings and Operations

The bulletin details a recent committee meeting held in Hessdalen, which was divided into two sessions. The first session, involving the local population, had approximately 44 attendees, as indicated by a statistic sheet. The second session, held late evening and early morning, included committee members Håkan Ekstrand (Sweden), Jan Fjellander (Sweden), Leif Havik (Norway), Erling Strand (Norway), Odd-Gunnar Røed (Norway), and Helping Hand Hans Kr. Moe (Norway).

Key outcomes from this meeting included the decision that all pictures and slides from Hessdalen/Arendal are copyrighted by Project Hessdalen. A Swedish bank account has been opened in the project's name, located at Gøtgatan 99, Stockholm.

Safety and Co-worker Information

A significant point addressed is the insurance status of individuals planning to work with the project in Hessdalen. The bulletin explicitly states that "NO such insurance given" and that "All personell MUST stay there at their own risk." It warns against arriving unprepared for the harsh winter conditions, mentioning "extremely low temperatures there in the wintertime. Down to 30 degrees Celsius, and sometimes even lower." The message emphasizes the need for appropriate clothing and warns that "Bermuda-shorts and an ideologic workingspirit only" are insufficient.

Local Support and Engagement

The local population's support for the project is noted positively. They are organizing "Bingo-nights" and donating the profits to Project Hessdalen, demonstrating a favorable attitude towards the initiative.

UFO Sightings and Data Collection

The bulletin includes reports of several UFO sightings in Hessdalen and the surrounding areas:

• November 7, 1983 (06:45 PM): Jon A. Aspås witnessed an aeroplane followed by a globe-looking object that stopped, enlarged, and then disappeared to the northwest.
• November 14, 1983 (07:08 PM): Asbjørn Furunes and his wife saw a red globe-looking object near Rognes, moving east then south near Budal, observed below clouds for over 20 seconds.
• November 19, 1983 (06:10 PM): Jon Johansen and three others reported seeing about 10 to 15 blinking lights (yellow/white and blue) south of FJELLBEKK-HØGDA while en route to a UFO meeting.

Additionally, a sighting report from near Hovin in 1975 was received, and reports of several sightings in Budal/Soknedal from the previous week will be detailed in the next bulletin.

During a UFO-Meeting in Hessdalen on November 19, 1983, three specific sighting reports were collected: Odd Jessen (Selbu 1971, Hessdalen 1982-83), May Jessen (Hessdalen 1982-83), and Rolf Tønset (an expert on "hauxes" in Hessdalen).

Scientific Instrumentation and Research

Efforts are underway to equip the project with scientific instruments. An instrumentation sheet was received from Erling Strand, and Leif Havik provided page three on-site. The project currently possesses a Tektronix spektrumanalyser (100 KHz - 1.8 GHz) and an older Hewlett Packard spektrumanalyser, though continuous use for 14 days is uncertain.

A seismograph, type MEQ-800, has been installed by a confidential person from the "Seismological Observatory" to register seismic activity.

Regarding electromagnetic radiation, Håkan Ekstrand and Janne are tasked with acquiring as many radioactive radiation meters as possible, with a list to be ready by Saturday, December 16.

Contacts and Media Relations

Research Manager Holme at FFI (Norwegian Defense Research Establishment) has confirmed receipt of an informative letter from Røed and will assign a geophysician to the case. Holme was briefed on the planned January activities, and instrumentation is a key topic for future discussions.

The newspaper "Arbeideravisa" in Trondheim published an article about Project Hessdalen that contained numerous errors. An informative letter has been sent to the journalist to request a correction and a new article, suggesting that an international press release might have prevented such inaccuracies.

Future Plans and Logistics

A committee meeting is scheduled for the upcoming weekend in Tønsberg to finalize timings and loose ends, with the project expected to officially start in mid-January.

Support and Logistics

Requests for financial support have been made to the Holtålen Community. Permission has been sought from the Sør-Trøndelag Skogforvaltning for using snow-scooters in the mountains. Photos of Hessdalen taken from a plane have been ordered from Fjellanger Widerøe, Oslo.

Letters concerning mining time in comparison to UFO-sighting times have been sent to Holtålen Vegvesen, Sør-Trøndelag Kraftselskap, A/S Jernbetong, and Killingdal Gruber.

Closing Remarks

The bulletin concludes with holiday wishes for a Merry Christmas and Happy New Year, stating that they will return after Christmas. The bulletin is signed by Odd-Gunnar Røed, Project Coordinator.

Recurring Themes and Editorial Stance

The recurring themes in this bulletin are the ongoing efforts to scientifically investigate UFO phenomena in Hessdalen, the importance of community and population involvement, the challenges of operating in a remote and harsh environment, and the need for accurate media reporting. The editorial stance is practical and cautionary, emphasizing safety and risk management for co-workers while actively seeking scientific data and public support. There is a clear focus on documenting sightings, acquiring instrumentation, and establishing contacts with research institutions.