UFODATA: New Group Collecting Scientific Data on the UFO Phenomena

http://www.ufodata.net/

For the past couple of years, a small team of scientists and professionals has been planning an innovative approach to the scientific study of UFOs. Our goal is simple: to build a network of automated stations with a variety of scientific instruments to capture comprehensive, scientifically valid data on the UFO phenomenon. We have named the organization UFO Detection and TrAcking (UFODATA for short), and several members of our team are well known to the UFO community as pioneers in the study of UFOs in the field, including Erling Strand, Massimo Teodorani, and David Akers. The project was conceived by and is led by Mark Rodeghier, scientific director of the Center for UFO Studies, and Alexander Wendt, a political scientist at Ohio State University.

Our website ( http://www.ufodata.net ) contains details on the technology we plan to use in our stations, a listing of team members (including silent advisers who because of their position do not wish to be identified), an FAQ answering many common questions we anticipate about our plans, and an extensive set of resources on the scientific study of UFOs and what we currently know about the phenomenon.

It has become clear that any breakthrough in our understanding of the UFO phenomenon will require a break from the past. Witness testimony, photos and videos, and government documents have taken us only so far; instead, we need to record and study UFOs directly, as other sciences do with their own specific objects. Of course, this is a daunting task, but it is made conceivable by advances in technology, software, communication capabilities, and power sources.

We believe that the current scientific, technical, and social environment is primed to support such an endeavor as UFODATA. We expect to build on the best work of the past and do what the scientific community as a whole has failed to do: take UFOs seriously and study them rigorously.

If you care to volunteer or donate, please check out the website.

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Rectangle over Eureka, CA

Note:  I received this today, under comments for the post listed at the end of this report.

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A few nights ago, on Sept. 3, 2015, my wife and I saw an object that looks almost identical to the picture above, fly directly over our house in Eureka, CA. It was low, maybe 500 ft, and flew very slowly. It made a very loud, deep rumbling noise, sort of like a jet, but without the high pitched whine that I associate with most jets I've heard before. It was rectangular like a cell phone, but the corners were cut off and had small round orange lights where the corners would've been, and one big red flashing light in the middle. I ran in and grabbed my binoculars and got a pretty good look at it. It seemed to be a light colored grey, and had curved lines that ran front to back from the front orange lights to the rear ones on each side. It flew with the long sides of the rectangle oriented as it's leading and rear edges, and the shorter sides as the left and right sides of the object...basically, it was longer side to side than it was from front to back. We watched it slowly fly in a straight line for about two and a half minutes, until it was too far away to see over the roof of our neighbors house across the street. It was really unbelievable. Nobody else in the area has reported seeing this thing except us, which is really amazing as it was so loud that it shook our house slightly, Initially, I thought it was an extremely low flying jet, which is why I went outside in the first place.

Original post: "Rectangle UFO over Austin, October 1, 2010"

Please Report:
If you have witnessed an unidentified flying object or anything strange, please contact me with your report.

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The Stephenville Encounters- Video, Documentary

Witnesses recount observing UFOs over Stephenville, Texas, on January 8, 2008.

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UFOs to USOs, Documentary

Lights in Sky Near Three Rivers - 8/6/2015

This is not an actual photo of the sighting. 
It is an artist's rendering. SW-LITS

Two witnesses in Three Rivers, Texas observed 3 lights at 9:3 PM, Thursday, August 6, 2015. 
[Three Rivers is located south of San Antonio.]
The first witness saw 2 lights, then the second witness also saw a 3rd light.
At first they appeared white, then the lights changed color and became orange before disappearing.
The lights were very close together and the whole display only lasted approximately 5 seconds.
The witnesses were listening to a scanner but never heard any mention of the sighting.
The lights were due west, possibly over Hwy 72.  They were lower than an airplane's flight path.
The witnesses estimated the distance at 4 miles.

If you saw this display of lights, please email us.  Thanks!

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UFO Sightings and Video From Dallas and Garland, TX, May 17, 2015

The are two of the latest UFO sightings, reported to MUFON from Texas residents.
Click on links below, for images and videos.

MUFON Case # 656208

Dallas, Texas

2015-05-17

10:15 PM

Unbelievable and an Unforgettable Experience to Witness
My dogs were going crazy barking at back door so I went outside and thats when I noticed what I thought a very bright Star. It started to move closer and then away and then turned red and then back to bright. I was also hearing a very strange sound, between a hum and maybe wind. (I have never heard this sound before) I first grabbed my IPAD to start recording; it was not even close to what I was witnessing so I ran inside and got my digital camera and started recording so I could the best view of this very odd object. After 2 min of recording; I stopped; to be honest because it scared me. About 10 min Later it went slowly north from its location.
http://www.mufoncms.com/files_jeud8334j/65620_submitter_file1__2015051721.38.50SkyLight.mov


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MUFON Case #65617
Garland, Texas
2015-05-17
11:20PM
Out walking dog and saw a light I thought was too big to be a star.
I went out to walk my dog and noticed a light too big to be star. I got back to my street and the light was still there. My uncle pulled up in his truck and I told showed him the light and he said he thought it looked to close to be a star. I ran and got my camera and took still pics and video to see what would turn up. During my last video the light completely vanished into thin air it seemed like. I took the camera away and it was gone. I was completely baffled. I didn't hear any noises and didn't see it hovering like a helicopter. I live near an aircraft light tower.


http://www.mufoncms.com/files_jeud8334j/65617_submitter_file1__013.AVI
http://www.mufoncms.com/files_jeud8334j/65617_submitter_file2__027.AVI
http://www.mufoncms.com/files_jeud8334j/65617_submitter_file3__UFOPics.doc


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Whooshing Sounds Reported Over Granbury, TX

I received these emails from a concerned witness in Granbury, Texas.:

Noise in sky over Granbury this morning May 17, 2015

Any idea what these repetitive whooshing sounds are?  Occur approx. every 4 seconds

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Repetitive whoosing sounds in sky over Granbury, Texas
May 17, 2015
"Sheriff's dept. and fire dept. investigating sounds in sky over Granbury, Texas.  Occurring approx. every 4 seconds.  Any other reports?


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So far no reports have come in, other than this.  If you heard the sounds or heard anything about it, please contact me.   Thanks!  ~Sunny

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Aliens Around Corpus Christi

I received an email from a witness, claiming to see aliens working in and around Martin shipping containers.   The location, North Beach, Corpus Christi. 


This witness says the "aliens" obscure the view when noticed, by "blurring" and with bushes and tree branches.


The witness added that I watch the old race track for activity and keep an eye on the "Martin tanks."



The witness did not wish for me to reply via email but through this blog.  I'll say this.:
Dear M, I cannot watch the tracks via binoculars, as I am hundreds of miles away.  Texas is big.  If you will contact me again, I will use other means to try and investigate this for you.  Thank you.


As for anyone else who may have information concerning this possible alien sighting, please contact me via email or through our LITS Facebook account.


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2015 Tyler Paranormal Conference

I will be speaking again at the
2015 Tyler Paranormal Conference.
Date of conference: April 25-26
Where: Tyler Civic Center.


There will be some fantastic folks that you will want to see and hear, plus there will be vendors and fun for all!  So come on out to Tyler, Texas, the "Rose City."




UPDATE!

The conference was great as usual and there were 2 days of speakers.
George Jones of Jericho's Tours of Tyler did an outstanding job, as always.

I enjoyed seeing old friends and meeting new ones. 

And me, I must have done OK, at least there was a lot of Q&A during my presentation, so here's to another conference and another day!

Thanks to everyone for showing up and ffor friends who came to see me.  You are very dear to my heart!

~ Sunny

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Sighting Over Three Rivers, Texas - February 10, 2015

A LITS investigator had a "Pheonix type" UFO sighting last night, along with quite a few other folks in the area of Three Rivers, Texas (South of San Antonio).
The sighting lasted at least 30 minutes and then, according to the main witness, Connie C. of LITS ( Lightsinthe Texassky), after hovering for 30 minutes or more, the lights moved off to the North and disappeared.
Some other witnesses saw the object/lights from Hwy 72 (east of sighting location), George West on 799 and from FM 889, along with other citixens in 3 Rivers.

Numerous lights in the sky were seen near the refinery in Three Rivers, Texas.
Time was just before 8:30 pm this evening, Tuesday, Feb. 10, 2015, lasting til about 9:00 pm.
These lights (orange in color with a number of tiny white lights), were seen by at least 3 groups of people and were reported to the local sheriff's department, and to me here at LITS.
According to one of the witnesses, the lights were the same orange as street lights but were 15 degrees above the horizon.
The main witnesses were 2 miles due North of the refinery.  Witnesses due east on Hwy 72 reported that they saw the lights about a mile north of the refinery.  Therefore, that puts the lights at about 1 mile from main witnesses and less than 1,000 feet AGL. 
Some witnesses reported seeing tiny white lights in addition to the orange lights. The orange lights appeared in rows and would last a a short while, then disappear.
One witness stated that he did not see a structure but there was an area around the lights that seemed hazy, perhaps even cloaked.


Similar, if not the same lights, were also seen over the Freer, Texas baseball field, about 45 minutes later.  Freer is located 45 miles West of Three Rivers.


If you witnessed this sighting, please contact me.  Be sure to include time, location of sighting and a description of what you witnessed.  Thank you.

~Sunny


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Hovering Lights Over Weatherford, Texas

This report submitted to MUFON and reposted here, as is.

MUFON Case #63223
Weatherford, TX
Feb. 10, 2015

Many hovering objects with planes flying around them like they were tracking them. For many nights in a row At least 10 tonight. They hover for long periods then move forward for miles then back.

This has happened in Weatherford for several nights in a row

Bright star-like objects too low to be stars and moving unlike stars. Tracked by planes that were obviously planes moving much faster than the objects.

Bright star-like objects that hover for long periods then move east and then back to the west.

Tried to get closer and follow them but they move every so often. I cannot get a photo they just turn out like orbs.

Some disappear into the sky and some turn their lights off and just disappear. Some float away very slowly.

Photo:

http://www.mufoncms.com/files_jeud8334j/63223_submitter_file1__image.jpg

I'm back, sort of... and No, I am not Big Brother.

Hi folks,
Sorry I've been negligent of this site but I am only 'human', after all.

I've had to take a hiatus from the work load, due to health issues.  I'm not 100% but am getting there.

I'm still taking reports, still investigating and researching but am depending more on my South Texas Lead Investigator, Connie.  She is my right hand gal!

Also, please note, there are some who still think this is a government site.  It isn't but then how am I supposed to have anyone believe that?  All I have is my word. 

When I take your reports and post them (or not), I guard your names and personal information,  No one will ever know, except me and/or my lead investigator, who you are or where you are, unless you want me to release that information.  Even then, I am reluctant to do so. 


We will protect your identity, to the utmost of our ability!  However, please be advised that as Edward Snowden warned us all, the government collects every email and can snoop on every phone call. 


Be safe, be aware and please, report any UFO or other paranormal sightings.


Thank you!


~Sunny Williams


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