This is a statement describing the protocol to follow for the search and detection of Extraterrestrial Vehicles, Extraterrestrial Artifacts, and Extraterrestrial Organisms by Skywatch investigators and observers.
Definitions:
SETV – In the context of UFO research we will name this the Search for Extraterrestrial Vehicles. In the context of SETI, this acronym is used to mean the Search for Extraterrestrial Visitation.
SETA – In the context of UFO research we will name this by the same name as the SETI enterprise, the Search for Extraterrestrial Artifacts. In the UFO context, this will mean any artifact found on earth as well as in space or other planetary or satellite bodies that indicate extraterrestrial origin.
SETO – This is a new term indicating the Search for Extraterrestrial Organisms. This is one of the objectives of the new science of Astrobiology. In the context of UFO research we will mean any biotic material of an extraterrestrial origin as proven by techniques of DNA analysis and microbiology in a range of organisms from microbes to intelligent biological entities.
SETV PROTOCOL:
1. Establish a location for an observation post that provides a clear view of the sky in all directions.
2. The Observer should be equipped with instruments to aid his/her search. Instruments may be binoculars, telescope, night vision scope, camera, video camera, and magnetic field detector. A more detailed list will be given.
3. The Observer should have at least one other Observer to back-up observations and record these observations most ideally using a tape recorder. Time, Date, and Location should be recorded. Standard use of language to describe events should be used. This will also be added.
4. All recorded observations and photos or videos should be compiled together with a precise report following standard guidelines and passed on to the Skywatch Director of SETV for entering into a database for later study and analysis.
SETA PROTOCOL:
To be determined
SETO PROTOCOL
To be determined
OBSERVER’S LOG:
This log Observation Log Sheet (OLS) is adapted from the Sighting Report Form and can be modified.