In-depth analysis
From data collection…
Flagship airline. Credits: GEIPAN.
In its first five years, Gepan developed scientific methods for collecting and analysing interdependent data.
Since the 1980s, a rigorous scientific approach has also been applied to UAP-related investigations. This approach is still used today.
Through agreements and conventions between Geipan and its partners (authorities, researchers, etc.), the unit has access to the information sources and observable data it needs to conduct investigations.
These data come from:
- Eyewitnesses interviewed to ascertain their physiological and psychological profiles
- Eyewitness accountsin the form of verbal and written reports to the authorities
- Psychosocial factors assessed by looking at the influence of social environments, i.e. what eyewitnesses read, their education, media influences, etc., as all these factors affect the way people perceive and interpret phenomena
- The physical environment in which the phenomenon occurred, including analysis of evidence on the ground, camcorder footage, photographs, atmospheric and astronomical conditions, etc.
…to conclusion
stimulus, psychosocial environment, eyewitness, physical environment, eyewitness report
Geipan also relies on partner research bodies and experts to perform analysis in different fields.
After analysis of all observable data, researchers attempt to determine the origin of the stimulus, i.e. the actual event the eyewitness saw and reported.
UAP A: conclusively identified
UAP B: probably identified
UAP C: unidentified due to insufficient data
UAP D: unidentified
