On this site, you will find a list of books and magazines about UFOs and related subjects that are part of my collection.
For each book and magazine, publication details and cover images are provided. For many books and magazines, the table of contents is also included. If a digital version of the publication exists, a link to download it is provided. (Digital versions are NOT downloadable from the site).
Usage of Computer Photographic EvaLuation Techniques As Applied, by GSW, to Purported UO Photographs
11-24
Abstract: Computer Image Enhancement (CIE) is a sophisticated method of electronically manipulating photographic images, vie the use of high speed digital computers, to obtain additional and significant information to analyze the phenomenon of UO - (unidentified object) photographs. Pictorial information of UO's exists in great quantity and low quality. These pictures have always created an interpretation problem for researchers.
Computer Image Enhancement of the serial phenomenon pictures is discussed and some of the major processing techniques utilized by GSW, INC are outlined, as well as examples of the benefits and limitations of this space-age electronic reprocessing technology. The goal is to reduce the subjectivity of conventional evaluation techniques. Graphic examples of the CIE methodology as applied to purported UO photographs, are illustrated
SECTION II - GATHERING AND PROCESSING OF DATA
Fernando FERNADES, Jose Mario FERREIRA
Time Distribution in Iberian UFO Activity
27-38
Abstract: This paper is an attempt to analyse the time distribution of the UFO phenomenon over the Iberian Peninsula. Data covering the period from 1950 to 1977 was used to explore the eventual periodicities of the reported UFO sightings. A method based on the autocorrelation function has shown several interesting features, revealing that the time structure of the Iberian data has striking similitudes with the global time structure represented by observations from all over the world.
SECTION IV - PSYCHOLOGICAL AND PERCEPTIVE ASPECTS
Alexander G. KEUL
The Austrian UFO Witness Project
41-44
Abstract: The paper reports methods and results of an officially funded research project on reality control of UFO witness reports in Austria. A battery of psychological tests was given to witnesses of ten unidentified cases, the results of which seemed to confirm the considerable role played by psychopathology in the examined cases. A continuation of the analysis is announced on a more representative sample and with a control group of non-UFO witnesses and on another sample of non Austrian witnesses.
Abstract: In various reports concerning unknown aerial phenomena or unidentified flying objects there are references to extraordinarily bright lights or rays. In some cases the witnesses are fully blinded, frequently there are also such physiological symptoms as eye irritation, skin inflammations, etc. The objective of this presentation is to numerically estimate the energies necessary to cause the reported symptoms. On the basis of these results it can be determined whether the reported incidents conform to known natural occurrences or can be attributed to technical apparatus, or whether the origin and mechanisms of these phenomena cannot satisfactorily interpreted.
Vicente-juan BALLESTER OLMOS, Miguel GUASP
UFOs, Sociability and ETI
35-40
Abstract: In order to study the feasibility of an eventual UFO-ETI correlation, the concept of sociability is introduced in the analysis of the probability of extraterrestrial visits to the Earth. The number of spacecraft launches per civilization and year in function of the rate of sociable planets in the Galaxy is calculated, resulting in a more optimistic assessment than previous estimates.
SECTION III - CE ASPECTS
Steuart CAMPBELL
Scientific Investigation of a CE-II Case
41-50
Abstract: A lone forester encountered a large hemispherical object in a clearing and was dragged towards it by two 'spiked' spheres. He collapsed and suffered temporary ill effects. The spheres tore his clothing, and all objects left strange marks in the ground. Local police investigated and recorded the ground marks, but found no conventional explanation or cause to reject the witness' account. Full medical details of the witness are available, and it is deduced that he suffered an isolated epileptic fit. Some scientific tests have been conducted, with little positive result. Evidence points to the cause being a rare natural phenomenon related to ball lightning.
SECTION V - EPISTEMOLOGY OF THE RESEARCH
Miguel GUASP
Criteria for a Rational Investigation of the UFO Phenomenon
53-60
Abstract: A critical study of the stages that must be followed in order to reach the knowledge about any fact or phenomenon is applied to the UFO phenomenon. Conclusions are positive and new criteria which permit the creation of a stable approach to the investigation of UFO phenomena are advanced.
READ IN THE LITERATURE
Walter BUCHER
Solid lights
61-64
Abstract: In many UFO-sightings peculiar beams of light have been observed. These special beams of light are called 'solid lights'. A solid light looks like a compact cylinder or cone radiating much more light to the sides than an ordinary light beam. Frequently a solid light has an abrupt end and the length of the beam can be varied.
The appearances and the effects of solid lights are described. Some possible conventional explanations are discussed and considered insufficient.
Collection: Libriufo
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