| ID | #1553865468 |
| Added | Fri, 29/03/2019 |
| Author | July N. |
| Sources | Project Blue Book
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| Phenomena | |
| Status | Hypothesis
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Initial data
The AESS security inspector saw 4 red-white-green lights fly slowly over a prohibited zone.
Evaluation of Blue book:
I. a description of the incident
The security guard at Los Alamos reported observing four flashing red, green, and white or yellowish lights. The lights seemed to be stationary or moved slowly to the North. They were observed continuously for 16 minutes and was first seen at 22:23 MST. The weather was CAVU (Ceiling And Visibility Unlimited - marking in weather reports meaning "clear, visibility unlimited"). The fighter was ready to fly, but that did not take place, as radar contact was not established.
II. The Discussion Of The Incident
Time 05:33 Z is two hours and 33 minutes after the planned launch of the balloon 03:00 Z in Albuquerque. This balloon drifted East and was probably already outside the area during the observation. It is possible that another weather balloon was in the area, although, as a rule, the lighting on these balloons only lasts about an hour. In addition, weather balloons carry only one light. The low speed, absence of radar contacts, as well as the fact that the district banned the flights, eliminating the possibility of observation of the aircraft. It is also possible that this area was a large research balloon type, although ATIC did not record such flights.
III. Conclusion: probably balloon.
Translated by «Yandex.Translator»
Original news
AESS security inspector saw 4 red-white-green lights fly slowly over a prohibited area. 15 mins.
Project Blue Book Assessment:
I. Description of Incident
A security guard at Los Alamos reported observing four, blinking, red, green, and white or yellowish lights. The lights appeared to be stationary or moving very slowly to the north. They were observed continuously for 16 minutes and first seen at 2223 MST. The weather was CAVU. A fighter aircraft was put in readiness to scramble, but was not scrambled since no radar contact was made.
II. Discussion of Incident
The time, 0533Z, is two hours and 33 minutes past the scheduled 0300Z weather balloon launch at Albuquerque. This balloon drifted east and was very probably out of the area at the time of the sighting. It is possible that another weather balloon drifted into the area, although in general lights on these balloons last only about one hour. In addition, weather balloons carry only one light. The low speed, absence of radar contacts. and the fact that the area is a prohibited flight area discount the possibility of an aircraft. It is also possible that a large research type balloon was in the area, although ATIC has no such flights recorded.
III. Conclusion: Possibly a balloon.
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