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UFO Briefing for Dr. Edward Condon, 5 May 1967

📅 5 May 1967 📍 Zanesville, Ohio 📄 Memorandum for the Record
UFOZanesvilleEdward CondonphotographyphotogrammetryNICAP

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TL;DR

A 1967 memorandum detailing a briefing for Dr. Edward Condon on the analysis of UFO photography from Zanesville, Ohio. The document highlights the use of photogrammetric techniques and discusses future collaboration between the University of Colorado and the U.S. Air Force.

This memorandum, dated 8 May 1967, documents a briefing held on 5 May 1967 regarding the analysis of UFO photography from Zanesville, Ohio. The briefing was attended by Dr. Edward Condon and representatives from the University of Colorado, the University of Arizona, the National Research Council, and the U.S. Air Force. The analysis, which utilized ground survey, mathematical, and photogrammetric techniques, was well-received by Dr. Condon and his colleagues. The document outlines preliminary arrangements to facilitate further analysis under the auspices of the University of Colorado with U.S. Air Force financing. Additionally, the attendees discussed strategies for engaging the public in UFO photography and the potential utility of providing Polaroid cameras to police officers and airline pilots for immediate documentation of sightings. The memorandum notes that a report on the Zanesville photography analysis was expected to be forwarded to Dr. Ratchford and Dr. Condon in the near future.

Dr. Condon stated he had for the first time a scientific analysis of a UFO that would stand up to investigation.

Official Assessment

The briefing covered the analysis of Zanesville, Ohio UFO photography. Dr. Condon and his group were impressed with the analysis techniques, which included ground survey, mathematical analysis, and photogrammetric techniques. Discussions were held regarding methods of involving the public in UFO photography and the potential for providing Polaroid cameras to police and airline pilots for instant use.

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