The Five "Observables"

The Advanced Aerospace Threat Identification Program (AATIP) identified five key "observables" that characterize the behaviors of Unidentified Aerial Phenomena (UAPs). These observables challenge our current understanding of physics and aeronautics.

1. Instantaneous Acceleration: This refers to the ability of UAPs to accelerate at a rapid pace, seemingly without any visible means of propulsion and far exceeding the known capabilities of human-engineered aircraft. For example, while the most advanced fighter jets can achieve significant speeds, UAPs have been observed to reach velocities thousands of miles per hour in mere seconds, defying known physical constraints and engineering principles.

2. Hypersonic Velocities without Signatures: UAPs have been recorded moving at hypersonic speeds—over Mach 5—without the signatures that typically accompany such speeds, like sonic booms or heat trails. This observable suggests that UAPs are able to operate under principles of aerodynamics and thermodynamics that are not yet understood, as current human-made hypersonic vehicles invariably produce such signatures.

3. Low Observability or Cloaking: Many UAPs exhibit the ability to remain undetected or become nearly invisible to radar and other detection methods. This low observability is akin to a cloaking mechanism, which raises questions about the materials and technologies that could enable such a feature, far surpassing current stealth capabilities.

4. Trans-Medium Travel: UAPs have been seen moving seamlessly between different environments, such as air, water, and possibly space, without apparent loss of control or performance. This capability implies a design that can withstand various pressures and temperatures, unlike conventional vehicles that are specialized for a single medium.

5. Positive Lift or Anti-Gravity Capabilities: The observed ability of UAPs to hover, ascend, or move in any direction with apparent ease, without the visible means of lift or propulsion, suggests a form of anti-gravity technology. This defies our current understanding of gravity and lift, which relies on aerodynamic forces and propulsion systems.

These five observables do not fit within the current scientific paradigm and suggest either an advanced technology beyond our current capabilities or a need to expand our understanding of physical laws.