UFO BBS/1945

UFO BBS/1945

File Name:	1945.ufo
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Key Words:	UFO, Ufology, UAP

SUBJECT: CANADIAN WILBUR B. SMITH MEMO                       FILE: UFO1945


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	    D E P A R T M E N T   O F   T R A N S P O R T
		  Intra-departmental Correspondence


				     OTTAWA, Ontario, November 21, 1950
				      Place                        Date


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 |             |             Geo-Magnetics    |          |       (R.ST.)
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	MEMORANDUM TO THE CONTROLLER OF TELECOMMUNICATIONS:
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		     For the past several years we have been engaged in
	the study of various aspects of radio wave propagation.  The
	vagaries of this phenomenon have led us into the fields of aurora,
	cosmic radiation, atmospheric radio-activity and geo-magnetism.
	In the case of geo-magnetics our investigations have contributed
	little to our knowledge of radio wave propagation as yet, but
	nevertheless have indicated several avenues of investigation which
	may well be explored with profit.  For example, we are on the
	track of a means whereby the potential energy of the earth's
	magnetic field may be abstracted and used.

		     On the basis of theoretical considerations a small
	and very crude experimental unit was constructed approximately a
	year ago and tested in our Standards Laboratory.  The tests were
	essentially successful in that sufficient energy was abstracted
	from the earth's field to operate a voltmeter, approximately 50
	milliwatts.  Although this unit was far from being self-sustaining,
	it nevertheless demonstrated the soundness of the basic principles
	in a qualitative manner and provided useful data for the design of
	a better unit.

		     The design has now been completed for a unit which
	should be self-sustaining and in addition provide a small surplus
	of power.  Such a unit, in addition to functioning as a 'pilot
	power plant' should be large enough to permit the study of the
	various reaction forces which are expected to develop.

		     We believe that we are on the track of something
	which may well prove to be the introduction to a new technology.
	The existence of a different technology is borne out by the
	investigations which are being carried on at the present time in
	relation to flying saucers.

		    While in Washington attending the NARB Conference,
	two books were released one titled "Behind the Flying Saucer" by
	Frank Scully, and the other "The Flying Saucers are Real" by
	Donald Keyhoe.  Both books dealt mostly with the sightings of
	unidentified objects and both books claim that flying objects
	were of extra-terrestrial origin and might well be space ships



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	from another planet.  Scully claimed that the preliminary studies
	of one saucer which fell into the hands of the United States
	Government indicated that they operated on some hitherto unknown
	magnetic principles.  It appeared to me that our own work in geo-
	magnetics might well be the linkage between our technology and the
	technology by which the saucers are designed and operated.  If it
	is assumed that our geo-magnetic investigations are in the right
	direction, the theory of operation of the saucers becomes quite
	straightforward, with all observed features explained qualitatively
	and quantitatively.

		    I made discreet inquiries through the Canadian Embassy
	staff in Washington who were able to obtain for me the following
	information:

	a.  The matter is the most highly classified subject in the United
	    States Government, rating higher even than the H-bomb.

	b.  Flying saucers exist.

	c.  Their modus operandi is unknown but concentrated effort is
	    being made by a small group headed by Doctor Vannevar Bush.

	d.  The entire matter is considered by the United States authorities
	    to be of tremendous significance.


	I was further informed that the United States authorities are
	investigating along quite a number of lines which might possibly
	be related to the saucers such as mental phenomena and I gather
	that they are not doing too well since they indicated that if
	Canada is doing anything at all in geo-magnetics they would welcome
	a discussion with suitably accredited Canadians.

		    While I am not yet in a position to say that we have
	solved even the first problems in geo-magnetic energy release, I
	feel that the correlation between our basic theory and the available
	information on saucers checks too closely to be mere coincidence.
	It is my honest opinion that we are on the right track and are
	fairly close to at least some of the answers.

		    Mr. Wright, Defence Research Board liaison officer at
	the Canadian Embassy in Washington, was extremely anxious for me to
	get in touch with Doctor Solandt, Chairman of the Defense Research
	Board, to discuss with him future investigations along the line
	of geo-magnetic energy release.



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	I do not feel that we have as yet sufficient data to place before
	Defense Research Board which would enable a program to be initiated
	within that organization, but I do feel that further research is
	necessary and I would prefer to see it done within the frame work
	of our own organization with, of course, full co-operation and
	exchange of information with other interested bodies.

		    I discussed this matter fully with Doctor Solandt,
	Chairman of Defense Research Board, on November 20th and placed
	before him as much information as I have been able to gather to
	date.  Doctor Solandt agreed that work on geo-magnetic energy should
	go forward as rapidly as possible and offered full co-operation of
	his Board in providing laboratory facilities.  Acquisition of
	necessary items of equipment, and specialized personnel for
	incidental work in the project.  I indicated to Doctor Solandt that
	we would prefer to keep the project within the Department of
	Transport for the time being until we have obtained sufficient
	information to permit a complete assessment of the value of the
	work.

		    It is therefore recommended that a PROJECT be set up
	within the frame work of this Section to study this problem and
	that the work be carried on a part time basis until such time as
	sufficient tangible results can be seen to warrant more definitive
	action.  Cost of the program in its initial stages are expected to
	be less than a few hundred dollars and can be carried by our Radio
	Standards Lab appropriation.

		    Attached hereto is a draft of terms of reference for
	such a project which, if authorized, will enable us to proceed with
	this research work within our own organization.


				   (signed)  W B  S M I T H

					      (W.B. Smith)
					 Senior Radio Engineer


       WBS/CC





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