UFO Potpourri No 358

Magazine Overview

Title: UFO POTPOURRI
Issue: 358
Date: Undetermined
Publisher: Not specified
Country: Not specified
Language: English

This issue of UFO Potpourri, dated by its editor's wish list for 1991, covers several topics related to UFO phenomena, technology, and research.

Editor's Wish List and Progress

The editor begins by reflecting on a wish list published at the end of 1990 for the year 1991. While acknowledging that many wishes required actions from other parties and progress was not always as expected, some advancements were noted:

• Laboratory Analysis Results on Implants from at Least Three Abductees: The editor reviewed data from the analysis of three artifacts alleged to be implants from human abductees. While the findings were exciting, they also raised more questions than answers.
• Information on Man-Made Implants: A significant amount of information regarding man-made implants was made public in 1991, including a report in the October 21 edition of the Electronic Engineering Times.
• UFO Researcher Specializing in Aircraft Gun Camera Films: The editor notes that thousands of films and videotapes, especially from government archives, are still being ignored.
• An End to Bickering Between UFO Researchers: The editor observes no improvement in this area, with a continued focus on individual egos rather than the UFO problem itself.
• Continued Expansion of Worldwide Cooperation in UFO Studies: This area was deemed very successful, particularly the release of air force and police data by the government of Belgium, which fostered a free flow of information from Russia, England, Italy, Australia, New Zealand, and South American countries.
• Public Release of All Government UFO Files: The editor expresses disappointment, stating that while governments possess the technology and data to resolve the UFO mystery, they do nothing. The article also touches upon claims that the U.S. Government has used crashed saucers to design exotic flying craft, but the available data in technical archives suggests otherwise.
• Justice for Vickie Landrum, Betty Cash, and Colby Landrum: The editor laments the 'uncaring neglect' for these victims, deeming it criminal.
• A Publishing Contract for My Book on Medical Injuries from UFO Encounters: The editor received three offers of help to publish the Cash-Landrum book, but it would be costly.
• A Personal UFO Close Encounter of the Third or Fourth Kind: The editor recounts witnessing the 'bizarre maneuvering of two bright lights' on October 24 at 7:38 pm. The sighting involved low-altitude lights that appeared to be two aircraft colliding and spinning out of control, for which the editor has no explanation.

Implanted IC Monitors Farm Animals

This article by Roger Woolnough details a novel application of custom CMOS technology developed by a research team at the Catholic University at Leuven, Belgium. The team, in collaboration with Eureka Co., a British firm, has created a technique to monitor the stress and body temperature of farm and herd animals by implanting an integrated circuit (IC) under their skin.

This research, part of a Common Market agricultural research program, is considered highly important for commercial animal husbandry. Patrick Wouters, a member of the Belgian team, presented the details of this biotelemetric CMOS chip at the European Solid-State Circuits Conference in Milan. The IC is activated by an antenna and transmits data on the animal's status and temperature up to a range of 1 meter. This information is then sent to a data-acquisition and control system.

The integrated circuit consists of two main parts: a custom-designed analog-to-digital device that converts temperature signals (ranging from 35°C to 41°C) into a 6-bit code with 0.1°C accuracy, and a digital part containing code memory (42 bits) and a transponder. When activated by a 132-kHz carrier, the IC transmits a 50-bit code, including temperature and identification data, to a nearby receiver at 66 kHz. Laboratory tests indicate that over 200,000 readings are possible using a small integrated lithium battery.

The IC measures 2.6 x 5.8 millimeters and is implemented using 3-micron CMOS n-well technology. Research is underway to encapsulate the electronics into an injectable cylinder, with the ultimate goal of creating a device measuring 40 mm long and 5 mm in diameter.

Cypher: A Rotary-Wing UAV

A photograph and description are provided for the 'Cypher,' a rotary-wing UAV developed by Sikorsky Aircraft. It is described as a flying donut with a 5.75-ft diameter, featuring a ducted airstream and a coaxial rotor system. The Cypher can cruise at over 90 mph and carry a 130 lb payload.

John F. Schuessler Address

The address for John F. Schuessler is provided: P. O. Box 58485, Houston, Texas 77258-8485.

Recurring Themes and Editorial Stance

The recurring themes in this issue revolve around the ongoing investigation into UFO phenomena, the potential for technological advancements in monitoring and data collection, and the persistent lack of transparency from governments regarding UFO information. The editor expresses a desire for greater cooperation among researchers and a focus on the core issues, while also highlighting personal experiences and the need for justice in specific cases. The editorial stance appears to be one of critical inquiry, advocating for more open access to information and acknowledging both the exciting possibilities and the frustrating limitations in the field of UFO research.