Viewing the UFO in MUFON case 53207

The Mutual UFO Network (MUFON) case 53207 includes a possibly-authentic video recording: Oregon witness videotapes fast moving UFO. This document summarizes my frame-by-frame analysis of that video. I've used open-source software to:

1. Select interesting frames from the UFO video.
2. Extract (crop and interpolate) UFO closeups (enlargements) from the frames.
3. Create an online slideshow of UFO closeups.
4. Examine the UFO's features, including its components and activities.

Note: To view this video in slow motion or frame-by-frame, you can use RowVid. For more information, please see How to analyze UFO videos.

UFO video

At approximately 10:05 PM on August 15, 2013, in LaGrande, Oregon, a witness made a video recording of a UFO as it moved quickly through the sky, rapidly changed shape and size, and then flew away suddenly. The witness and his wife reported their UFO sighting to MUFON. For more information, please see MUFON case 53207.

UFO closeups

I've extracted interpolated closeups from various frames of the MUFON case 53207 UFO video. I identify each closeup according to the time at which its frame had been recorded after the start of the video, at 00.00 seconds. For example, as I show in the caption for Figure 1, its frame had been recorded at 58.06 seconds after the start of the video.

Figure 1 - UFO at 58.06 seconds. Above its brightest light,
a dome seems visible. The witnesses reported that this UFO
seemed to be "disk-shaped and had windows and a dome."

Note: Each uninterpolated UFO closeup has relatively few pixels, typically between 200 and 2500. Therefore, we cannot see details as clearly as we prefer because each pixel appears as a relatively-large square. However, graphics software uses interpolation to calculate many new pixels among the uninterpolated pixels, which smooths out the squares. While not perfect, an interpolated closeup helps us see general shapes more clearly than would the patchwork of pixels in an uninterpolated closeup.

Figures 2 through 7 are six sequential closeups from the MUFON case 53207 video that show the UFO changing shape. Assuming that the video camera recorded at approximately 25 frames per second, this six-closeup sequence has five 0.04-second intervals that start at video time 51.78 seconds and end at 51.98 seconds. Therefore, these six closeups consist of images recorded for a total of 0.20 seconds (5 X 0.04 = 0.20).

Figure 2 - UFO at 51.78 seconds. At this instant, the object is relatively dim.

Figure 3 - UFO at 51.82 seconds. The object begins to brighten.

Figure 4 - UFO at 51.86 seconds. The object begins to grow.

Figure 5 - UFO at 51.90 seconds. Not much change in this interval.

Figure 6 - UFO at 51.94 seconds. The object becomes
more complex as it grows many columns vertically.

Figure 7 - UFO at 51.98 seconds. Components at the left begin to dim.

Important: For more sequential images, please see my slideshow, Closeups of the UFO in MUFON case 53207. To create the slideshow, I've extracted 25 sequential closeups from the MUFON case 53207 video. By scrolling through the slideshow, you can watch the UFO make multiple interesting changes to its shape and size.

UFO characteristics
In my opinion, if the MUFON case 53207 video is authentic, the UFO is an object of unknown origin. Although I know neither the size of the object nor the distance between it and the video camera, I think this UFO demonstrates unusual capabilities by rapidly changing shape, size, color, and brightness.

Viewing a UFO over Aguadilla

This document summarizes my frame-by-frame analysis of a possibly-authentic UFO video shown in the document, Leaked UFO recorded by Department of Homeland Security. I've used open-source software to:

1. Select interesting frames from the UFO video.
2. Extract (crop and interpolate) UFO closeups (enlargements) from the frames.
3. Create an online slideshow of UFO closeups.
4. Examine the UFO's features, including its components and activities.

Note: To view this video in slow motion or frame-by-frame, you can use RowVid. For more information, please see How to analyze UFO videos.

UFO video

At 9:20 PM on April 25, 2013, in Aguadilla, Puerto Rico, a U.S. Customs and Border Protection aircraft crew made an infrared video recording of a UFO as it approached from the Atlantic ocean, flew at low altitude across land, split into two objects, and then submerged into the ocean. Fortunately, an infrared video camera was available because the unlighted UFO was flying at night.

UFO closeups
I've extracted two sets of interpolated closeups from various frames of the Aguadilla UFO video:

• Sequential closeups for my slideshow, Closeups of a UFO over Aguadilla.
• Separate closeups that I present in this document.

Note: Each uninterpolated UFO closeup has relatively few pixels, typically between 200 and 2500. Therefore, we cannot see details as clearly as we prefer because each pixel appears as a relatively-large square. However, graphics software uses interpolation to calculate many new pixels among the uninterpolated pixels, which smooths out the squares. While not perfect, an interpolated closeup helps us see general shapes more clearly than would the patchwork of pixels in an uninterpolated closeup.

Sequential UFO closeups - For the slideshow, I've extracted 28 sequential closeups from near the beginning of the Aguadilla video, at time 0:44. The infrared video camera recorded at approximately 30 frames per second (0.033-second intervals). Therefore, the slideshow presents images recorded for a total of 0.93 seconds (28 X 0.033 = 0.93).

Separate UFO closeups - For this document, I've extracted the five closeups below from the Aguadilla video within times 2:02 through 2:46.  After splitting into two equal objects, each as large as the original, one object submerges, and then the other. Neither UFO resurfaces.

Figure 1 - Time 2:02 - The UFO is flying 
above the surface of the Atlantic ocean.

Figure 2 - Time 2:04 - At 90 mph, the UFO skims the surface and
submerges partially. It disturbs the water only slightly, if at all, and
doesn't leave a wake. Likewise, hitting the water doesn't slow the UFO.  

Figure 3 - Time 2:36 - After running fully submerged several times
(not shown in these closeups), the UFO splits into two objects,
each as large as the original. Both objects run partially submerged.

Figure 4 - Time 2:43 -  Both objects are still running partially submerged.

Figure 5 - Time 2:46 - Only one UFO
appears briefly before disappearing.

UFO characteristics
In my opinion, if the Aguadilla UFO video is authentic, its object is almost certainly an object of unknown origin. In the video, the UFO appears to be tumbling, and occasionally changing shape. It was a small object, approximately 3 to 5 feet long, and flying at speeds varying between 40 to 120 mph. Its physical construction, composite materials, source of power, and method of propulsion are unknown. Without lights, it avoided obstacles while flying in nighttime darkness. Thanks to the infrared video recording, researchers estimate that its exterior temperature was at least 105º Fahrenheit.

For more information, please see the 161-page detailed report about this UFO in Aguadilla, Puerto Rico, provided by the Scientific Coalition of UFOlogy (SCU). Thanks to the SCU, this Aguadilla UFO might be one of the most thoroughly-documented UFO incidents in history. Their report is a PDF file that you can view online, and download to view offline if you wish.

Viewing a UFO crossing the Moon

This document summarizes my frame-by-frame analysis of a possibly-authentic UFO video that shows an object crossing the Moon. I've used open-source software to:

1. Select interesting frames from the UFO video.
2. Extract (crop and interpolate) UFO closeups (enlargements) from the frames.
3. Create an online slideshow of UFO closeups.
4. Examine the UFO's features, including its components and activities.

Note: If you're curious, you too can analyze UFO videos, frame by frame. For more information, please see How to analyze UFO videos.

UFO video

While making a video of the Moon, Tom Dozier recorded a UFO crossing the Moon. On 02-21-2016, Tom posted the video on his Facebook page. He writes, "Satellite? Asteroid? Aliens? I was shooting some night video of the moon and caught this. What is it and how big is it to be seen crossing the moon?"

UFO closeups
I've extracted interpolated closeups from 35 sequential frames of the above Moon-crossing UFO video. I published these frames in a slideshow, Closeups of a UFO crossing the Moon. Figures 1 through 7 show seven sequential closeups that I've borrowed from my slideshow.

Notes:

• The typical video camera records approximately 25 frames per second. Therefore, within 35 sequential frames, the images occur at 0.04-second intervals, for a total of 1.4 seconds (35 X 0.04 = 1.4).
• Each uninterpolated UFO closeup has relatively few pixels, typically between 200 and 2500. Therefore, we cannot see details as clearly as we prefer because each pixel appears as a relatively-large square. However, graphics software uses interpolation to calculate many new pixels among the uninterpolated pixels, which smooths out the squares. While not perfect, an interpolated closeup helps us see general shapes more clearly than would the patchwork of pixels in an uninterpolated closeup.

Figure 1 - The UFO seems to have a complex structure.

Figure 2 - The lower section seems to have moved upward.

Figure 3 - The upper section grows complex, and the
dark middle section seems to be forming a triangle.

Figure 4 - The upper section continues changing.

Figure 5 - The lower section changes greatly.

Figure 6 - A triangle (similar to that in Figure 3) has reappeared. 

Figure 7 - The upper-left corner changes greatly,
which adds more complexity to the upper section.

UFO characteristics
In my opinion, if Tom Dozier's UFO video is authentic, the object is an object of unknown origin. There is no way to estimate its size because we do not know whether the UFO is close to the Moon, close to Earth, or somewhere between. Figures 1 through 7, and all the other slides show the UFO rapidly rotating and/or changing shape. Moreover, certain features of this UFO seem to change shape while its other features remain static.

Viewing a UFO over Rio de Janeiro

This document summarizes my frame-by-frame analysis of a possibly-authentic UFO video shown in UFO recorded during flight over Rio de Janeiro. I've used open-source software to:

1. Select interesting frames from the UFO video.
2. Extract (crop and interpolate) UFO closeups (enlargements) from the frames.
3. Create an online slideshow of UFO closeups. Important: My slideshow, Closeups of a UFO over Rio de Janeiro, shows many more images than I can include in this document.
4. Examine the UFO's features, including its components and activities.

Note: If you're curious, you too can analyze UFO videos, frame by frame. For more information, please see How to analyze UFO videos.

UFO video
Near Rio de Janeiro, on 10-12-2013, a UFO reportedly followed a private plane for approximately 25 minutes. There were three witnesses: the pilot, his copilot, and Rodrigo Andrade, a Brazilian singer and actor who recorded the UFO video. Concerned about possible repercussions, the witnesses did not report the UFO until 12-31-2015. For more information, please see Famous Actor Films UFO Chasing A Plane In Brazil.

UFO closeups
I've extracted interpolated closeups from from various frames of the above Rio UFO video. Figures 1 through 6 show closeups from six sequential frames. A video camera records approximately 25 frames per second. Therefore, within this sequence, the images occur at 0.04-second intervals (relative times 0.00 through 0.20).

Note: Each uninterpolated UFO closeup has relatively few pixels, typically between 200 and 2500. Therefore, we cannot see details as clearly as we prefer because each pixel appears as a relatively-large square. However, graphics software uses interpolation to calculate many new pixels among the uninterpolated pixels, which smooths out the squares. While not perfect, an interpolated closeup helps us see general shapes more clearly than would the patchwork of pixels in an uninterpolated closeup.

Figure 1 - Starting this sequence at time 0.00,
the object that seems to have a specific structure.

Figure 2 - At time 0.04, the object has morphed into an
interim shape. It seems to have stretched in two directions.

Figure 3 - At time 0.08, the object seems similar to its time-0.00 shape.

Figure 4 - At time 0.12, the object seems to change its lower
portion. Often, some features change while others remain static.

Figure 5 - At time 0.16, the object seems to
change shape, possibly while rotating clockwise.

Figure 6 - At time 0.20, the object is still changing shape.
(It continues doing so throughout the entire video.)

Note: For more closeups that I've extracted from the Rio UFO video, please see my slideshow, Closeups of a UFO over Rio de Janeiro.

UFO characteristics
In my opinion, if the Rio UFO video is not a hoax, it is an object of unknown origin. There is no way to estimate its size because we do not know the distance between the plane and the UFO. Its composition is unknown because its shape changes continuously throughout the video. It seems to be made of multiple parts that change shape and/or move at differing rates. Sometimes, components seem to dissolve into a gas that later solidifies into new components.