Declassified UFO / UAP Document
DIS Scientific & Technical Memorandum 55/2/00: Working Papers 19, 20, and 21
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This DIS memorandum provides scientific assessments of UAP, attributing many sightings to natural phenomena such as dusty plasmas, optical mirages, and ionospheric plasma. It argues that these atmospheric processes can account for reported UAP visual characteristics, radar reflections, and electromagnetic effects.
This document, a Defence Intelligence Staff (DIS) Scientific & Technical Memorandum dated January 26, 2000, comprises three distinct working papers (19, 20, and 21) focused on providing scientific explanations for Unidentified Aerial Phenomena (UAP). Working Paper 19 explores the hypothesis of 'charged dust aerosols' and 'dusty plasmas.' It suggests that UAP reports describing cigar, toroidal, or spherical objects with navigation lights may be attributed to atmospheric plasma formations. These plasmas, potentially triggered by electrical storms or industrial pollution, can exhibit complex behaviors, including rapid movement, radar reflectivity, and electromagnetic effects on aircraft and electronic systems. The paper references Russian research, specifically by L.A. Mukharev, to support the theory that these charged masses can interact with aircraft, sometimes appearing to follow them. Working Paper 20 addresses 'Optical Mirages' as a potential explanation for UAP sightings. It details how atmospheric gradients and temperature inversions can cause light refraction, leading to distorted, scintillating, or multiple images of distant objects. The paper notes that low grazing angles and long distances are key factors in these mirages, particularly at sea. Working Paper 21 examines 'Ionospheric Plasma' as a source for 'nocturnal lights' or 'airglow' UAP. It posits that electrical processes in the troposphere can lead to the ejection of electron streams from the ionosphere, creating visible manifestations at high altitudes. These phenomena, which can appear as bright spots of significant angular size, are described as having no physical mass, explaining their high angular velocity. The document concludes that these natural atmospheric and optical processes provide a framework for understanding a significant portion of reported UAP incidents, emphasizing the need for further research into these mechanisms to distinguish them from other potential phenomena.
It is suggested that Dusty Plasmas may well be closely related to at least some of the UAP reports; which frequently describe what appears to be a plasma (often with several ‘centres’ of turmoil), which are either attracted towards each other, held by some type of mutual repulsion field at a set distance from each other for long periods, or merge or collapse.
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Official Assessment
The document evaluates UAP reports through the lens of natural atmospheric phenomena, specifically dusty plasmas, optical mirages, and ionospheric plasma. It suggests that many UAP sightings can be explained by these physical processes, which can produce visual effects, radar reflections, and electromagnetic interference.
Key Persons
- Mukharev L.A.Researcher
- N. I. GaidukovResearcher
- Brovetto PResearcher
- Maxia V.Researcher