Photo Analysis from the Preliminary Investigation Report - Revision history

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Examination of the Edges

Jamesm: /* UFO Contact from the Pleiades A Preliminary Investigation Report */

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UFO Contact from the Pleiades A Preliminary Investigation Report

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Table of Contents

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Jamesm: /* Camera Data */

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Camera Data

Jamesm: /* Examination of the Negative */

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Examination of the Negative

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Examination of the Negative

Jamesm: /* Image Processing System */

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Image Processing System

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Image Processing System

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Image Processing System

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 The basic test to run first is to see if we can determine the angle of the sun on the object. This is done by building a false color contour based on the Z scale by filtering the different intensities of light from highest to lowest, until we find the "hot spot". This is where the light is brightest from the sun shining directly on the object. Conversely, we will then look to find any shadow either from the object or any other reference point on the ground. Matching angles means that both the object and the location were shot under the same conditions of illumination. This does not however eliminate a model.
-hi the process of looking for the hot spot, we built a contour based on the Z scale density. We now in fact have a topographical map of the UFO. This shows us the actual shape of the UFO in 3-D perspective. By performing band pass filtering in different wave lengths, we can look at the reflective and absorptive properties of the craft itself. Are any objects in the ground below being reflected in the bottom of the craft? Mere comparison of the false color scale will show this vividly. Also we can detect any light absorbing properties that most genuine craft appear to have. This will appear as a 0 to 30 on the Z scale.
+In the process of looking for the hot spot, we built a contour based on the Z scale density. We now in fact have a topographical map of the UFO. This shows us the actual shape of the UFO in 3-D perspective. By performing band pass filtering in different wave lengths, we can look at the reflective and absorptive properties of the craft itself. Are any objects in the ground below being reflected in the bottom of the craft? Mere comparison of the false color scale will show this vividly. Also we can detect any light absorbing properties that most genuine craft appear to have. This will appear as a 0 to 30 on the Z scale.
 The end result is that we can determine if the illumination is correct as well as get a good topographical look at the craft.
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 The use of computers puts this data at the fingertips of the researcher. Provided of course that the resources are available to access this technology. Since the Government does not sponsor any open research, the responsibility must be in the hands of those who have access to the technology and the knowledge of how to investigate and cross correlate the data
 Logically then, it seems that the true advances in research will come from a marriage of industry, the universities (who have the needed equipment) and experienced UFO researchers. Well, let's get started.
 ====Summary of Research Activities====

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 # How big are all objects in the picture?
 # How far away are all objects?
-# Are all distance/focus relationships proper? 43- Is there a string visible, holding up any object?
+# Are all distance/focus relationships proper?
 # Is object in question, a small or large object (model)?
 # Is the object actually 3 dimensional, or is it a 3d drawing?

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-. Introduction: Qualitative vs. Quantitative
+. Introduction: Qualitative vs. Quantitative<br />
--3. Questions concerning Photogrametric Analysis
+-3. Questions concerning Photogrametric Analysis <br />
-Diagram: System Approach
+Diagram: System Approach <br />
-Equipment list
+Equipment list <br />
-Image Processing System & Computer Programs
+Image Processing System & Computer Programs <br />
-Overview of Examination Criteria
+Overview of Examination Criteria <br />
-Examination of the Negative
+Examination of the Negative <br />
-Examination of the Edges
+Examination of the Edges <br />
-Light Properties
+Light Properties <br />
-Energy Fields, Magnetic Properties, Infrared Film
+Energy Fields, Magnetic Properties, Infrared Film <br />
-Composite and Enhanced Pictures
+Composite and Enhanced Pictures <br />
-Drawing Conclusions, Correlating Data
+Drawing Conclusions, Correlating Data <br />
-Dictionary of Terms
+Dictionary of Terms <br />
-Sample Photographs
+Sample Photographs<br />
 ====Introduction: Qualitative vs. Quantitative Analysis====

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 '''Copyrights 1982, 1982, 1980, 1979, 1978 Wendelle C. Stevens '''
-The following is a reprint of information contained on pages 266 –284 of ''UFO Contact from the Pleiades-A Preliminary Investigation Report'' by Lt. Col. Wendelle C. Stevens (USAF, Ret), with information from the lead photo investigator, Jim Dilettoso on pages380 - 400. Wendelle was the lead investigator in the original investigation of the Billy Meier case from the late 70's to the late 80's. His work was also published in ''UFO Contact from the Pleiades -A Supplementary Investigation Report. ''
+The following is a reprint of information contained on pages 266 –284 of ''UFO Contact from the Pleiades-A Preliminary Investigation Report'' by Lt. Col. Wendelle C. Stevens (USAF, Ret), with information from the lead photo investigator, Jim Dilettoso on pages 380 - 400. Wendelle was the lead investigator in the original investigation of the Billy Meier case from the late 70's to the late 80's. His work was also published in ''UFO Contact from the Pleiades -A Supplementary Investigation Report. ''
 ===Photographs of Spacecraft===
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 by Wendelle Stevens
-A selection of photographs of the spacecraft taken by Eduard Meier and his friends are shown here. Mr. Meier has taken over 800 color photographs of these spaceships. Hedoes not carry his camera on his later contacts unless instructed to do so. Representative pictures from each series are shown. There are often more pictures in each series than those shown here.
+A selection of photographs of the spacecraft taken by Eduard Meier and his friends are shown here. Mr. Meier has taken over 800 color photographs of these spaceships. He does not carry his camera on his later contacts unless instructed to do so. Representative pictures from each series are shown. There are often more pictures in each series than those shown here.
 ===Photographic Analysis===
-When we began to perceive that the large amount of evidence we were already aware ofwas only the tip of the iceberg we went to Switzerland to investigate the witnesses personally and to check out the sites of these remarkable UFO photographs. We had tosee how this could have been accomplished by a one-armed man alone. We had been advised by this time dial there were others who had also photographed the same spacecraft and we wanted to verify that and see their pictures.
+When we began to perceive that the large amount of evidence we were already aware of was only the tip of the iceberg we went to Switzerland to investigate the witnesses personally and to check out the sites of these remarkable UFO photographs. We had to see how this could have been accomplished by a one-armed man alone. We had been advised by this time dial there were others who had also photographed the same spacecraft and we wanted to verify that and see their pictures.
 On site we took the pictures and matched every one up with the scenes, and identified every point from which each photograph was made, observing sequence and order of the successive film frames. We measured identifiable distances in appropriate pictures and carefully recorded them. We had our own pictures made on she, from the distances estimated for the positions of the spacecraft, for later comparative reference.

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 Camera data on the photographs taken by Hans Koni Schutzbach, Guido Moosbrugger, Wolfgang Wotzer and Olga Walder is not available. Others, unidentified, have also taken pictures in connection with the contacts.
 ==Source==
 * http://www.theyfly.com/PDF/PhotoAnalysis3.pdf

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 {| style="text-align:center" align="center"
-| <u>Positive Results</u>
+| style="padding:0px 20px 0px 20px" | <u>Positive Results</u>
-| <u>Negative Results</u>
+| style="padding:0px 20px 0px 20px" | <u>Negative Results</u>
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-| EVEN film grain patterns
+| style="padding:0px 20px 0px 20px" | EVEN film grain patterns
-| uneven distribution of grain
+| style="padding:0px 20px 0px 20px" | uneven distribution of grain
 |-
-| Separate grains in area of given grey scale
+| style="padding:0px 20px 0px 20px" | Separate grains in area of given grey scale
-| overlapping grains in area of given grey scale
+| style="padding:0px 20px 0px 20px" | overlapping grains in area of given grey scale
 |}

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 In order to accurately conduct these tests, it is imperative that the original negative or transparency be examined. Since copy negatives will obscure the detail of the grain or film emulsion, we must examine the film itself that was in the camera. Manufacturers code each batch of film with numbers that are visible on the edge of the negative. By contacting the manufacturer, one can get information about the nature of the chemistry and grain characteristics of that batch. Give as much information as you can, including date of processing, and conditions of exposure. A local film processor may also be able to give you an accurate picture of what the grain should look like under normal conditions. Using a microscope, a minimum of 40X power, examine the negative and look for even distribution of film grain. These results are qualitative based on visual judgment.
-Positive Results Negative Results EVEN film grain patterns uneven distribution of grain Separate grains in area of given grey scale overlapping grains in area of given grey scale
+{| style="text-align:center" align="center"
 Using a microdensitometer, a minimum 1.6 micron scan, with a microscope; transfer the negative to a digitizer and into a computer. First perform a histogram function in 10 micron quadrants. The 10 X 10 micron histogram should be a 512 x 512 x,y. The Z scale or grey density, will be of the individual film grains. Perform period functions and look for even distribution of spatial slope, around areas of like Z values. Fluctuations of more than 10% indicate a negative result.
 This histogram now becomes a highly accurate digitized picture that can be examined further in the computer as a positive print.
 ====Examination of the Edges====

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 * General Data Base management
-[[File:Film-examination-process.jpg|thumb|600px|center]]
+[[File:Film-examination-process.jpg|600px|center]]
 ====Laboratory Equipment====