- At , XXXXXXXXXX presented a briefing covering his
analysis of the Zanesville, Ohio, UFO
photography. The briefing was given in the XXX conference room, and in attendance
were Dr. Edward U. Condon
, University of Colorado; Dr. Robert Low, University of Colorado; Dr. William Hartmann, University of Arizona, Dr. Charles Reed, National Research Council; Dr. Thomas
Ratchford, U.S. Air Force, and XXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXX briefing was
very well received by Dr. Condon and his colleagues, and they were most enthusiastic.
They were impressed with the scope of the analysis XXXXXXXXXX had conducted, which
included ground survey techniques, established and now mathematical analysis, and photogrammetric technique and
densitometric traces. Dr. Condon stated he had for the first time a scientific analysis
of a UFO that would stand up to investigation. Dr. Condon and members of his group
questionned XXXXXXXXXXX in detail during and after the analysis and were very impressed with the
quality of his work. - Preliminary arrangements were made to get XXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXX in contact with Dr.
Low, University of Colorado, so that contractual arrangements could be
made to carry on analysis by XXXXXXXXXXXX but under financing from U.S. Air
Force/University of Colorado. To start this procedure, XXXXXXXXXXX contacted XXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXX and suggested that he call Dr. Low to initiate the appropriate discussions. I understand this was
followed through later in the day. This would transfer most of the future analysis to the University of Colorado
control, but Dr. Condon indicated he wished to keep a channel open into our
organization. He was most appreciative of the unofficial role NPIC has played in assisting the development of this special photogrammetric
technique to analyze unscheduled photography.
- There was discussion held concerning methods of interesting the American public in participating in UFO photography. No specific conclusions were drawn, but it was suggested that it might be advisable to reivew all the photography NICAP holds, and conduct photogrammetic analyses on any that have the appropriate and necessary information available. This would put Dr. Condon in a position to say that he had reviewed and analyzed all the photography in NICAP files, and was now depending on the American public to furnish his new photography. Also discussed was the possibility of making available to police officers, on military posts, airline pilots, and such people, polaroid cameras for instance use. No conclusions were arrived at, but some interesting thoughts were tabled. It was, however, felt by all that more publicity was needed.
- XXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXX report on his analysis of the Zanesville photography will be forwarded to XXXXXXXXXXX in the near future for distribution to Dr. Ratchford and Dr. Condon.