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Preface
P. A. STURROCK
In December 1996, Mr. Laurance S. Rockefeller, Chairman of the LSR
Fund, invited me to review with him the status of our understanding of the
problem posed by UFO reports.’ We agreed that the problem is in a very un-
satisfactory state of ignorance and confusion. I expressed the opinion that this
problem will be resolved only by extensive and open professional scientific
investigation, and that an essential prerequisite of such research is that more
scientists acquire an interest in this topic.
In searching for some way to encourage such interest, Rockefeller and his
colleague Mr. Henry Diamond and I conceived of a workshop at which promi-
nent investigators of UFO reports would meet with a panel of eight or nine sci-
entists with wide-ranging interests and expertise. We agreed that the work-
shop should focus on physical evidence associated with UFO reports, and I
agreed to serve as director.
This workshop should be regarded as a typical enterprise of sponsored sci-
entific research. With administrative support of the Society for Scientific Ex-
ploration, I submitted a proposal to the LSR Fund in February 1997. After
some negotiation, this proposal was accepted, and the necessary funds were
transferred from the Fund to the Society. The Society’s role has been strictly
administrative: the role of the Society is to encourage and support research,
not to control or direct research. Accordingly, as is normal in sponsored re-
search, responsibility for the conduct of the workshop and for the preparation
of this report was vested in the director.
This report contains the following material: a summary report prepared by
the scientific review panel; an introduction; eleven sections dealing with spe-
cific types of physical evidence; reflections on how the panel’s suggestions
might be implemented; a guide to supporting documentation to be found on
our web site;2 and eight appendices. Except for the appendices and those sec-
tions for which the authorship is specified, many participants contributed to
each section.
It is a pleasure to extend my thanks to Laurance Rockefeller for his interest
in and support of this project; to Henry Diamond and Charles Tolbert for their
administrative support; and to all the participants who first struggled valiantly
to present and to absorb complex information, and then worked for many
months to present their thoughts and advice in what is hopefully a readable
form.
In re-reading the Condon Report that has played such an important role in
the history of the UFO problem, I note that on October 3 1, 1968, University of
Colorado President Dr. J. R. Smiley wrote in his letter of transmittal of their
report to the Secretary of the Air Force, “We hope and believe that [this re-
port] will have the effect of placing the controversy- to the nature of unidentified
tified flying objects in a proper scientific perspective. We also trust that it will
stimulate scientific research along lines that may yield important new knowl-
edge.”
For a history of the UFO concept, see for instance Jacobs (1975).
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tified flying objects in a proper scientific perspective. We also trust that it will
stimulate scientific research along lines that may yield important new knowl-
edge.”
Of course, this unofficial workshop lasting only three days is a very modest
undertaking compared with the two-year-long Colorado Project that was sup-
ported by both the Air Force and the Central Intelligence Agency. Neverthe-
less, the intent and spirit of the workshop was such that all the participants
would join with me in echoing the same aspirations that Dr. Smiley articulated
in relation to the Condon Report almost thirty years ago.
1. Summary Report of the Scientific Review Panel
V. R. ESHLEMAN, T. E. HOLZER, R. JOKIPII, F. LOUANGE, H. J. MELOSH
J. J. PAPIKE, G . REITZ, C. TOLBERT, AND B. VEYRET
On September 30 – October 3, 1997, a workshop was convened at the
Pocantico Conference Center in Tarrytown, New York, in which this scientific
review panel met with the investigators. The panel and workshop director also
met in San Francisco on November 28 – 30, 1997. The participants addressed
the problem of understanding the cause or causes of UFO reports, which have
continued worldwide for at least 50 years. The investigators were asked to pre-
sent their strongest data to the review panel. The thrust of these presentations
was that at least some of the phenomena are not easily explainable. The panel
focused on incidents involving some form of physical evidence, with clear
recognition of the dangers of relying wholly on the testimony of witnesses and
of the importance of physical measurements for distinguishing among hy-
potheses.
It may be valuable to carefully evaluate UFO reports to extract information
about unusual phenomena currently unknown to science. However, to be cred-
ible to the scientific community, such evaluations must take place with a spirit
of objectivity and a willingness to evaluate rival hypotheses.
The history of earth science includes several examples of the final accep-
tance of phenomena originally dismissed as folk tales: two centuries ago,
meteorites (then regarded as stones falling from the sky) were in this category.
The reality of ephemeral phenomena such as ball lightning and sprites was
questioned until quite recently.
It was clear that at least a few reported incidents might have involved rare
but significant phenomena such as electrical activity high above thunder-
storms (e.g., sprites) or rare cases of radar ducting. On the other hand, the
review panel was not convinced that any of the evidence involved currently
unknown physical processes or pointed to the involvement of an extraterres-
trial intelligence. A few cases may have their origins in secret military activi-
ties.
It appears that most current UFO investigations are carried out at a level of
P. A. Sturrock et al.
rigor that is not consistent with prevailing standards of scientific research.
However, the panel acknowledged the initiative and dedication of those inves-
tigators who made presentations at this workshop, both for their efforts to
apply the tools of science to a complex problem long neglected by the acade-
mic community, and for their diligence in archiving and analyzing relevant ob-
servational data.
The panel concluded that further analysis of the evidence presented at the
workshop is unlikely to elucidate the cause or causes of the reports. However,
the panel considers that new data, scientifically acquired and analyzed (espe-
cially of well documented, recurrent events), could yield useful information.
In this case, physical scientists would have an opportunity to contribute to the
resolution of the UFO problem.
The panel made the following observations:
The UFO problem is not a simple one, and it is unlikely that there is any
simple universal answer.
Whenever there are unexplained observations, there is the possibility
that scientists will learn something new by studying those observations.
Studies should concentrate on cases which include as much independent
physical evidence as possible and strong witness testimony.
Some form of formal regular contact between the UFO community and
physical scientists could be productive.
It is desirable that there be institutional support for research in this area,
The GEPANISEPRA project of CNES (Centre National d ‘ ~ t u d e s
Spa-
tiales – the National Center for Space Research) in France (see Appen-
dix I) has since 1977 provided a valuable model for a modest but
effective organization for collecting and analyzing UFO observations
and related data.
Reflecting on evidence presented at the workshop that some witnesses of
UFO events have suffered radiation-type injuries, the panel draws the
attention of the medical community to a possible health risk associated
with UFO events.
The panel also reviewed some of the conclusions advanced in 1968 by Dr.
Edward U. Condon, director of the Colorado Project. He asserted that “noth-
ing has come from the study of UFOs in the past 21 years that has added to
scientific knowledge,” and that “further extensive study of UFOs probably
cannot be justified in the expectation that science will be advanced thereby.”
While agreeing with the first conclusion and its extension to the present, the
panel considers that there always exists the possibility that investigation of an
unexplained phenomenon may lead to an advance in scientific knowledge.
The panel considers that the chances of such an advance are greater now
than they were in 1967 because of the advances in scientific knowledge and
Physical Evidence Related to UFO Reports
technical capabilities, and in view of the GEPANISEPRA model for data ac-
quisition.
Physical Evidence Related to UFO Reports
tified flying objects in a proper scientific perspective. We also trust that it will
stimulate scientific research along lines that may yield important new knowl-
edge.”
Of course, this unofficial workshop lasting only three days is a very modest
undertaking compared with the two-year-long Colorado Project that was sup-
ported by both the Air Force and the Central Intelligence Agency. Neverthe-
less, the intent and spirit of the workshop was such that all the participants
would join with me in echoing the same aspirations that Dr. Smiley articulated
in relation to the Condon Report almost thirty years ago.
1. Summary Report of the Scientific Review Panel
V. R. ESHLEMAN, T. E. HOLZER, R. JOKIPII, F. LOUANGE, H. J. MELOSH
J. J. PAPIKE, G . REITZ, C. TOLBERT, AND B. VEYRET
On September 30 – October 3, 1997, a workshop was convened at the
Pocantico Conference Center in Tarrytown, New York, in which this scientific
review panel met with the investigators. The panel and workshop director also
met in San Francisco on November 28 – 30, 1997. The participants addressed
the problem of understanding the cause or causes of UFO reports, which have
continued worldwide for at least 50 years. The investigators were asked to pre-
sent their strongest data to the review panel. The thrust of these presentations
was that at least some of the phenomena are not easily explainable. The panel
focused on incidents involving some form of physical evidence, with clear
recognition of the dangers of relying wholly on the testimony of witnesses and
of the importance of physical measurements for distinguishing among hy-
potheses.
It may be valuable to carefully evaluate UFO reports to extract information
about unusual phenomena currently unknown to science. However, to be cred-
ible to the scientific community, such evaluations must take place with a spirit
of objectivity and a willingness to evaluate rival hypotheses.
The history of earth science includes several examples of the final accep-
tance of phenomena originally dismissed as folk tales: two centuries ago,
meteorites (then regarded as stones falling from the sky) were in this category.
The reality of ephemeral phenomena such as ball lightning and sprites was
questioned until quite recently.
It was clear that at least a few reported incidents might have involved rare
but significant phenomena such as electrical activity high above thunder-
storms (e.g., sprites) or rare cases of radar ducting. On the other hand, the
review panel was not convinced that any of the evidence involved currently
unknown physical processes or pointed to the involvement of an extraterres-
trial intelligence. A few cases may have their origins in secret military activi-
ties.
It appears that most current UFO investigations are carried out at a level of
P. A. Sturrock et al.
rigor that is not consistent with prevailing standards of scientific research.
However, the panel acknowledged the initiative and dedication of those inves-
tigators who made presentations at this workshop, both for their efforts to
apply the tools of science to a complex problem long neglected by the acade-
mic community, and for their diligence in archiving and analyzing relevant ob-
servational data.
The panel concluded that further analysis of the evidence presented at the
workshop is unlikely to elucidate the cause or causes of the reports. However,
the panel considers that new data, scientifically acquired and analyzed (espe-
cially of well documented, recurrent events), could yield useful information.
In this case, physical scientists would have an opportunity to contribute to the
resolution of the UFO problem.
The panel made the following observations:
The UFO problem is not a simple one, and it is unlikely that there is any
simple universal answer.
Whenever there are unexplained observations, there is the possibility
that scientists will learn something new by studying those observations.
Studies should concentrate on cases which include as much independent
physical evidence as possible and strong witness testimony.
Some form of formal regular contact between the UFO community and
physical scientists could be productive.
It is desirable that there be institutional support for research in this area,
The GEPANISEPRA project of CNES (Centre National d ‘ ~ t u d e s
Spa-
tiales – the National Center for Space Research) in France (see Appen-
dix I) has since 1977 provided a valuable model for a modest but
effective organization for collecting and analyzing UFO observations
and related data.
Reflecting on evidence presented at the workshop that some witnesses of
UFO events have suffered radiation-type injuries, the panel draws the
attention of the medical community to a possible health risk associated
with UFO events.
The panel also reviewed some of the conclusions advanced in 1968 by Dr.
Edward U. Condon, director of the Colorado Project. He asserted that “noth-
ing has come from the study of UFOs in the past 21 years that has added to
scientific knowledge,” and that “further extensive study of UFOs probably
cannot be justified in the expectation that science will be advanced thereby.”
While agreeing with the first conclusion and its extension to the present, the
panel considers that there always exists the possibility that investigation of an
unexplained phenomenon may lead to an advance in scientific knowledge.
The panel considers that the chances of such an advance are greater now
than they were in 1967 because of the advances in scientific knowledge and
Physical Evidence Related to UFO Reports
technical capabilities, and in view of the GEPANISEPRA model for data ac-
quisition.
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