Scientific Study of Unidentified Flying Objects

Scientific Study of Unidentified Flying Objects
The CONDON Report

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TABLE OF CONTENTS

Letter of Transmittal

Preface

SECTION I - Conclusions and Recommendations

SECTION II - Summary of the Study

SECTION III - The Work of the Colorado Project

• Chapter 1 Field Studies
• Chapter 2 Analysis of UFO Photographic Evidence
• Chapter 3 Direct Physical Evidence
• Chapter 4 Indirect Physical Evidence
• Chapter 5 Optical and Radar Analyses of Field Cases
• Chapter 6 Visual Observations Made by U. S. Astronauts
• Chapter 7 Public Attitudes Toward UFO Phenomena

Section IV - Case Studies

Chapter 1 - Cases Predating the Project

Chapter 2 - Cases During the Project

Chapter 3 - Photographic Cases

PHOTOGRAPHIC PLATES AND FIGURES

NON-PHOTOGRAPHIC FIGURES

Section V - Historical Aspects of UFO Phenomena

Chapter 1 - UFOs in History

Chapter 2 - UFOs, 1947-1968

Chapter 3 - Foreign UFO Study Programs

Section VI - The Scientific Context

Chapter 1 - Perceptual Problems

Chapter 2 - Processes of Perception Conception and Reporting

Chapter 3 - Psychological Aspects of the UFO Reports

Chapter 4 - Optics Optical Mirage

Chapter 5 - Radar and the Observation of UFOs

Chapter 6 - Sonic Boom

Chapter 7 - Atmospheric Electricity and Plasma Interpretations of UFOs

Chapter 8 - Balloons Types, Flight Profiles and Visibility

Chapter 9 - Instrumentation for UFO Searches

Chapter 10 - Statistical Analysis

Section VII - Appendices

Index