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23857122-0457-180273-0387

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…ns and laws that govern such phenomena. Errors of observation may be classified as variable or constant. Variable errors are those in which a mmber of separate observations are found to differ from one another, The distribution of such errors often follows the normal probability curve. Constant errors are those in which observations are consistently biased i…
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23857122-0457-180273-0391

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…three flying saucers" ---etc, At a normal speaking speed. On the other hand it is not easy to count , seconds and at the same time make all the other desirable observations. It must be remembored that when a person is excited his estimates of time are apt to be rather inaccurate. d. Bstimation of the elevation angle of the object. Almost all persons will ove…
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333335963

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f AF FORM 1)2—PAQT Il APPROVED 1! JUNE 1948 FROM (Agency) REPORT NOL Headquarters, 3200th AU Wing IR=-1-93 Maxwell ArB, Alabama ~ oom - —-- —_ At 1705C, 11 January 1953, an unidentified flying object was sighted by approximately twenty(20) citizens of Gadsden, Alabama. Among the sighters wefe the and the ay ieee, 3% interviewee, sighted the object wnile er O…
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Parallax Paper PDF

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The document discusses the effects of forced perspective and parallax on UAP observations, explaining how these optical phenomena can lead to misinterpretations of size and speed in reports. It emphasizes the importance of understanding these effects for accurate UAP analysis.
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016 Parallax Paper

Foia Release Unclassified Released Jun 15, 2026 Credibility 70% Original ↗
All-domain Anomaly Resolution Office (AARO) An AARO Information Paper Effect of Forced Perspective and Parallax View on UAP Observations May 2024 Introduction While no single explanation or method of analysis can account for all unidentified anomalous phenomena (UAP) cases received by the All-domain Anomaly Resolution Office (AARO), the effects of forced per…
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733667-001-011-0022

Radar Report Unclassified Released — Credibility 80% Original ↗
The document discusses a radar observation of an unidentified target, detailing the characteristics of the radar return signal and the timing of the sighting.
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733667-001-011-0099

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…ghtings reported by flight crews in Alaska in January 1987. The first incident involved an Alaska Airlines Boeing 737 that detected a fast-moving target on its radar, while the second incident involved a Japan Airlines Boeing 747 pilot who reported unusual lights in front of his aircraft.
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733667-001-024-0003

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The FAA released documents regarding a reported UFO sighting by a Japan Air Lines flight crew over Alaska on November 17, 1986. The FAA could not confirm the sighting but investigated to ensure air traffic safety.
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733667-001-024-0004

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…incidents of unidentified air traffic sightings reported by flight crews of Alaska Airlines and Japan Airlines in January 1987. Both sightings involved unusual radar targets that could not be visually confirmed by the pilots.
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733667-001-031-0011

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The FAA released documents regarding a reported UFO sighting by a Japan Air Lines flight crew over Alaska on November 17, 1986. The FAA could not confirm the sighting but investigated to ensure no safety hazards existed in the air traffic control system.
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333336087

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RESTRICTED _-RESTRIGTED- Oo ati __ AF FORM 112—PART | . SSSR OEMAL ONS: TNFORMATION— \_! REPORT NO. (LEAVE BLANK) 9 “) ——, 2 (ASF, -{-$ Zt fie ¢ AIR INTELLIGENCE INFORMATION REPORT APPROVED 1 JUNE 1948 COUNTRY mae +--+ SUBJECT FLY OBRPT AREA REPORTED ON Dallas, Texas DATE OF REPORT "| FROM (Agency) | 17th AC&W Squadron, Duncanville, Texas DATE OF INFORMATION…
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23857122-1403-531545-0001

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…menon as he stood outside the rear entrance door to the building. The object appeared as a very bright reddish-white object approximately ten miles west of the radar site. The object passed behind a hill and reappeared apparently heading in a northerly direction at a very slow speed (est 10-15 MPH), Airman Dennis reported this sighting to his crew chief, A/l…
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23857122-1403-531545-0022

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SECRET RADAR OBSERVATION DATA SHEET I. QUESTIONS REGARDING DETECTING RADAR EQUIPMENT What type radar equipment is involved? AN/FPS~3 Has there been any recent maintenance difficulties? If so, describe. Negative What type modulator (i.e., spark gap, hard tube, etc.) is used in the radar equipment? Hard Tube Was the AFC (automatic frequency control) circuit of…
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733667-001-010

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An interview with JAL flight engineer Yoshie Tsukuba regarding a UFO sighting on November 17, 1986, conducted by FAA representative Pete Beckner.
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733667-001-020-0009

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This document discusses a series of radar sightings and reports related to a Japanese Airlines flight (JAL 1628) that encountered unusual lights while flying over Alaska. The FAA's investigation into the incident revealed conflicting accounts among air traffic controllers and raised questions about the nature of the sightings, leading to public interest and …
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733667-02-001-0015

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…shadowed by a large unidentified flying object (UFO) while flying over Alaska. The FAA investigated the incident but could not confirm the object's presence on radar recordings, leading to speculation about its origin.
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23857122-0457-180273-0107

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observations and analyses regarding unidentified aerial phenomena, with a focus on distinguishing between potential weather balloons and other objects based on radar data and visual sightings.
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333336491

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…one place. The object appeared to be red when first observed, changing to a reddish-orange as it appeared to move further away. The object was not picked up by radar at the 775th AC&W Squadron, The speed of the unidentified object was described only as "Excessive". No sounds were heard coming from the object. lb contrails or visible means of propulsion were …
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333335958

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id \ 2 RESTRICTED (CLASSIFICATION) Z AF FORM 112--PART | APPROVED 1 JUNE 1948 COUNTRY UNITED STATES eae 3- 1 AY b 4 () Mf & RT v4 AIR INTELLIGENCE INFORMATION REP ” REPORT OF UNIDENTIFIED FLYING OBJECT AREA REPORTED ON FROM (Agency) LARSON AFB, WASH INTEL OFF 62D TROOP CARRIER WING (H) DATE OF REPORT DATE OF INFORMATION EVALUATION 19 JAN 53 8 JAN 53 Be2 PREP…