ID | #1720356093 |
Added | Sun, 07/07/2024 |
Author | July N. |
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Phenomena | |
Status | Investigation
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Initial data
2 pilots of the Basel airline, Alabama noticed a large dark cigar-shaped body, the contours are well outlined against the background of the evening sky, almost collided, swerved past, did not catch up with C = 175 ml (aircraft). He disappeared after 4 minutes. It looks like a C-54 aircraft, but without wings, without motors and visible engines. The surface is smooth and streamlined.
Hypotheses
Mirage
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Optical phenomenon in which the air in the result of the refraction of light rays in addition to items in their true position, see their virtual images in the direct, inverted or severely distorted.
Distinguish mirages:
- lower
- top
- side
Inferior Mirage occurs when a large vertical temperature gradient (drop it with the height) over a superheated flat surface, often desert or paved road. Usually this "puddle" on asphalte or sand.
Investigation
In the book by D. Menzel, to which the text refers, it is indicated that this is a mirage.
Resume
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