UFO Analysis & Research Bulletin vol 1 no 3

Magazine Overview

Title: UFO ANALYSIS RESEARCH BULLETIN
Issue: Vol. 1, No. 3
Date: June 1969
Publisher: Patrick A. Huyghe
Country: USA
Price: $2.00 per year (five non-scheduled issues)

This issue of the UFO ANALYSIS RESEARCH BULLETIN is a relatively thin publication, focusing on specific aspects of UFO research and data collection. It presents a mix of theoretical articles, practical data management systems, and historical accounts.

Article: DO UFOs USE RADAR?

This article, authored by Patrick A. Huyghe, explores the intriguing possibility that UFOs might utilize radar technology. It begins by referencing experiments by Dr. Ingalls of Cornell University, who reportedly proved that people can 'hear' radar, suggesting that electromagnetic signals, rather than meteors, are responsible for such auditory experiences. Huyghe draws parallels between these findings and reported UFO characteristics:

1. Lack of 'windows': Many UFOs are reported without visible windows, suggesting a need for alternative sensory or operational systems like radar.
2. Silence at distance, noise at close range: Reports often describe silence from UFOs at medium to distant ranges, but low whines, hums, or buzzes are contingent on close approaches. This aligns with the idea that radar noise is only perceptible at close proximity.
3. Electromagnetic effects: The article posits that if UFOs use radar, then phenomena like cars stalling in close proximity might not be due to the primary propulsion system but rather the intense electromagnetic waves generated by the radar.

The author concludes that UFOs may indeed need and possess radar, using it in ways beyond conventional radar applications.

A note to future witnesses encourages them to test this hypothesis by covering their ears and then the forehead area above them to discern if sounds are blocked, and to report findings to the editor.

Article: DATA REDUCTION SYSTEM (DRS)

Reprinted from ANOMALY no. 1 (May 1969) by John A. Keel, this section introduces and explains the Data Reduction System (DRS) adopted by UFOARB for UFO data collection. The system aims to standardize the recording of sightings into a coded format. The procedure involves:

1. DATE: The year and the numerical date of the sighting within the year (e.g., April 16, 1969 = 69-106).
2. TIME: The exact time in military style (e.g., 10 p.m. = 2200).
3. LOCALE: The state and the quadrant on a given map (e.g., North Carolina in the G9 quadrant = N.C.-G9).
4. DIRECTION OF OBJECT: A set of code letters for movement and actions (e.g., N=North, H=hovered, M=maneuvered, C=circled, A=ascended, D=descended, E=Eastward, V=markings or debris, RK=witnesses physically effected, PL=object exploded, O=occupants seen, B=beeping heard, CG=color changes seen, LX=contact claimed).
5. TYPE OF OBJECT: Based on Dr. Vallee's classification system, categorizing objects into four types:
* I: Unusual aerial object, spherical, discoid, or complex form, maneuvering near the ground or landing.
* II: Cigars, cylinders, or strange cloud-type formations.
* III: Unusual object, spherical, discoid, or complex form, remaining stationary.
* IV: Unusual object or light pursuing a course across the sky without excessive maneuvers.

The article provides an example of a full DRS code for a hypothetical sighting: 69-106-2200-N.C.-G9-HN-M-E-III.

Following the explanation, the bulletin lists numerous recent sightings categorized using the DRS format, spanning various dates, locations (including Canada and Brazil), and object types.

Article: MYSTERIOUS MOON PHENOMENA

Authored by Kurt Glemser, this article compiles historical accounts of unusual sightings and phenomena observed on the moon. It highlights:

• 1611: The first known sighting of a strange object, a cross, on the moon.
• 19th Century: Sir John Herschel observed bright, strange lights on the moon during an eclipse.
• 1838: Meteorologist Edward J. Lowe documented four images flying near the moon, followed by mysterious lights.
• 1869: Investigations into mystery lights in the Mare Crisium, appearing in various patterns.
• 1876: Discovery of a perfect square, enclosed by walls, near the crater Fontnelle, described as artificial.
• Aristachus Crater: Noted for dark bands stretching from its center.
• 1954: Amateur astronomer John O'Neill discovered a bridge crossing a crater, later photographed.
• November 1966: NASA released images from Lunar Orbiter II showing shadows of domes on the Sea of Tranquility, with seven objects noted in a 750x500 feet area.

The article concludes with the bold statement: "Conclusion: the moon is not dead!"

UFO NOTES, COMMENTS & QUERIES

This section addresses several points:

• Condon Report and U.S. Air Force: The bulletin notes that over four months after the Condon Report's release, the U.S. Air Force had yet to endorse it. A letter from the Air Force dated May 7, 1969, stated they were studying the report and comments from the National Academy of Sciences, with any action to be announced later, while continuing their own investigations.
• National Academy of Sciences Experts: It lists the names of the 'self-named experts' from the National Academy of Sciences who reviewed the Condon Report, suggesting that interested parties could obtain this information by writing to the Project Blue Book SAFOI address.
• Loch Ness Monster: The editor expresses mild bewilderment as to why many UFO publications are concerned with the Loch Ness monster, questioning if there isn't enough UFO-related material to focus on.
• Saucer Passenger Dies: A reprinted item from PROBE (May-June 1964) recounts the case of Fred Reagan, who claimed to be a visitor aboard a flying saucer and died in a State Asylum for the insane, with the cause attributed to extreme atomic radiation.
• Letter from Fred Gething: A research assistant for 'FLYING SAUCERS ARE FACT' in England reports on the abundance of UFO sightings there, including a 'rather unusual fireball' that seemed to move in multiple directions simultaneously.
• Flying Cloud Report: An item from The Times Herald (December 31, 1968) describes reports of a 'flying cloud' resembling cotton, identified by the U.S. Department of Agriculture as aphid particles, which are harmful to plant life.

Staff and Advertisements

The editor thanks the new UFOARB staff for their acceptance of their positions. The issue also contains advertisements for:

• UFO CHRONICLE: A quarterly publication offering a factual look at the international UFO scene, costing $2.00 per year.
• SAUCER MAGAZINE: A monthly non-profit publication featuring UFO facts, Glomser Exclusives, Eyewitness in Ohio, and other UFO-related content, with subscriptions at $1.25 per year (10¢ for a sample copy).

Recurring Themes and Editorial Stance

The recurring themes in this issue revolve around the scientific investigation of UFO phenomena, the importance of standardized data collection (as exemplified by the DRS), and the exploration of unusual aerial phenomena, including those potentially related to radar technology and celestial bodies like the moon. The editorial stance appears to be one of open inquiry, encouraging witness participation and the systematic study of UFO reports, while also maintaining a critical perspective on tangential topics like the Loch Ness monster. The publication emphasizes its independence from official endorsements, as seen in the discussion of the Condon Report and the Air Force's response.