THE UFOS AS A MATERIAL PHENOMENON and THE LUMINOUS PROPERTIES OF UFOS

This document consists of two research articles authored by V.J. Ballester Olmos and J.A. Fernández Peris, focusing on the investigation of UFO landing reports and the luminous properties of Unidentified Aerial Phenomena (UAP) in the Iberian Peninsula. The authors, supported by the U.S. Fund For UFO Research, detail their systematic study of approximately 600 cases. They argue that the phenomenon is not merely a matter of 'outer space' speculation but a material reality that leaves behind physical evidence, such as desiccated vegetation, soil indentations, and chemical traces. The text provides detailed accounts of specific sightings, including a November 1980 incident in San Martín de Tous where three cylindrical objects were observed, and a 1974 incident in San Clemente involving an oval object. The authors also analyze the luminous characteristics of these objects, noting their ability to emit intense light, sometimes equivalent to 500,000 lumens, and their tendency to cause physiological effects like temporary vision loss in witnesses. A notable case from 1975 at the Sierra Aitana radar installation is described, where military personnel observed an oval object with a 'nozzle' emitting white light. The authors conclude by advocating for a more rigorous, scientific approach to UFO research, suggesting that spectrographic analysis of light emissions and photogrammetric analysis of photographic evidence are essential for advancing the study of these phenomena. They emphasize that the UFO phenomenon is not exclusively an esoteric subject but one that warrants serious academic and scientific inquiry.