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U.S. Navy reports infrared encounter with unidentified object in Gulf of Aden

DOW-UAP-D44, Range Fouler Reporting Form, Gulf of Aden, October 2020

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This document is a Range Fouler Reporting Form detailing a U.S. military operator's observation of a UAP in the Gulf of Aden. The report describes a 'round, cold object' exhibiting abrupt directional changes while being tracked by an infrared sensor. The report emphasizes that descriptions reflect the observer's subjective interpretation at the time.

— Editorial

The document is a standardized Range Fouler Reporting Form used by the U.S. Navy to record incidents involving unauthorized intrusions into controlled airspace. In this specific instance, a military operator reported detecting a 'round, cold object' using an infrared sensor while operating over the Gulf of Aden. The observation occurred on October 15, 2020, at approximately 14:18:39 UTC.

During the encounter, the object was traveling at a heading of 319 degrees and at an estimated speed of 20 mph. The operator noted that the object exhibited 'abrupt directional changes' within the span of approximately one minute. The infrared sensor settings indicated that the object appeared bright white against a black hot display.

Details regarding the operational parameters of the sensor, such as altitude, distance, and tracking capabilities, were also recorded in the form. The accompanying instructions highlight the importance of preserving display tapes during the observation period for further analysis. The report reinforces that the language used reflects the subjective nature of the observer's interpretation at the time of the incident.

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uap military navy gulf of aden infrared sensor range fouler

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