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UAP Independent Study Team Final Report

NASA · 2023-09-14 · 36 pages · text from the file's own layer

This is the final report of NASA's Unidentified Anomalous Phenomena Independent Study Team, a 16-member external panel chaired by Dr. David Spergel, with a foreword by Dr. Nicola Fox. The report says it is not a review of past incidents. It concludes that UAP analysis is limited by poor data, calibration and metadata, and that NASA should support AARO's whole-of-government effort. It recommends using NASA satellites, commercial imagery, AI, crowdsourcing apps and the Aviation Safety Reporting System, and reducing stigma around reporting.

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  • p. 1 NASA UNIDENTIFIED ANOMALOUS PHENOMENA Independent Study Team Report
  • p. 2 Members of the NASA Unidentified Anomalous Phenomena Independent Study Team Dr. Anamaria Berea George Mason University…
  • p. 3 …Members of the NASA Unidentified Anomalous Phenomena Independent Study Team. 3 7 9 11 21 23…
  • p. 5 …Although NASA’s fleet of Earth-observing satellites typically lack the spatial resolution to detect relatively…
  • p. 6 …The scientific processes used by NASA encourage critical thinking; NASA can model for the public how…
  • p. 7 …panel recommends that NASA play an essential role within that framework. NASA should leverage its core…
  • p. 9 …NASA is appointing a Director of UAP Research to centralize communications and leverage NASA’s extensive…
  • p. 11 …A vital part of NASA’s mission is exploring the unknown using the rigorous process of…
  • p. 13 11 NASA has a variety of existing and planned Earth- and space-observing assets, together with…
  • p. 14 …Here, NASA – with its world-leading expertise in curation, archiving, and distribution of large volumes of…
  • p. 15 13 To improve our understanding of UAP, NASA should contribute to a compre- hensive approach to…
  • p. 16 FINDING NASA’s expertise should be comprehensively leveraged as part of a robust and systematic data…
  • p. 17 …These method- ologies, combined with NASA’s extensive experience and expertise, should be utilized to investigate…
  • p. 18 …A third potential avenue for scientific analysis is to cross-correlate NASA’s extensive databases with…
  • p. 19 …Here, once more, NASA can provide important assistance to the whole-of- government effort to understand…
  • p. 20 …Although the system resides at NASA Ames and involves NASA employees, the ASRS program is solely…
  • p. 21 19 NASA’s deep experience in researching and developing air traffic management tools, together with its…
  • p. 22 20 This NASA Space Shuttle STS-100 image captures naturally occuring von Karman vortices forming in…
  • p. 23 21 We recommend that NASA play a prominent role in the whole-of-government effort to…
  • p. 25 …At the forefront, our profound appreciation goes to NASA for their unwavering support and commitment. We…
  • p. 26 …UAP in a Scientific Context On June 9, 2022, NASA announced an independent study of unidentified…
  • p. 27 …What is NASA’s Role? NASA is a science-driven agency committed to exploring and understanding…
  • p. 28 …For example, the NASA Planetary Defense Coordination program is dedicated to leveraging NASA and partner astrophysical…
  • p. 29 …Prominent examples of NASA's involvement in public life include slogans like “NASA is with you…
  • p. 31 …Data on UAP Status of Existing Data NASA collects an enormous amount of data using highly…
  • p. 32 …Using open-source software is consistent with NASA’s commitment to transparency. From multiple near-simultaneous…
  • p. 33 …These repositories could include data from NASA assets that are suitable for the study of UAP…
  • p. 34 …Since NASA data are already public and offered to the world in well-curated repositories accessible…
  • p. 35 …These NASA-supported scientific communities have relevant experience in first determining and then communicating whether observations…
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ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS
The compilation of this report has been a significant task, made possible only
through the collective efforts of a dedicated team of professionals. We would
like to take a moment to acknowledge and express our gratitude to those who
have been instrumental in this endeavor.
At the forefront, our profound appreciation goes to NASA for their unwavering
support and commitment. We are deeply grateful to NASA Administrator
Sen. Bill Nelson for his visionary approach, recognizing the importance of
NASA's involvement in this initiative. Dr. Daniel Evans, our Designated Federal
Official, has provided exceptional leadership and guidance throughout this
study. Our gratitude extends to Science Mission Directorate Associate
Administrator Dr. Nicky Fox and her predecessor, Dr. Thomas Zurbuchen,
for their invaluable advice. Additionally, a special mention must be made of
NASA's Earth Science Division for graciously hosting this activity under the
Earth Science Advisory Committee.
Handling media inquiries with finesse and professionalism, Katherine Rohloff,
NASA's UAP Press Secretary, has been an essential pillar in our communication
strategy. Her dedication to ensuring accurate and effective communication
of our findings to the public has been commendable.
Our sincere thanks go to Dr. Sean Kirkpatrick, the Director of AARO. His
expertise and collaboration have been invaluable, enriching our understanding
and providing a solid foundation for our committee's work.
Last, but certainly not least, the staff of NASA Research and Education Support
Services (NRESS) have been the unsung heroes behind the scenes, ensuring
that every logistical detail was meticulously addressed. We would like to
extend our heartfelt gratitude to Renee Atkins and Sharon Smallwood for their
dedication and unwavering support.
To all mentioned and the countless others who have contributed behind the
scenes, we extend our deepest gratitude. Your commitment, expertise, and
passion have been the driving force behind this report, and we are profoundly
thankful for your contributions.

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