SKYWATCH INTERNATIONAL INC.

SETV, SETA, and SETO Protocols

By

William F. Hamilton

Executive Director

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.

OBSERVATION LOG SHEET

Date of Observation:_____/______/______  Date of Report if Different: _____/______/______

Time of Observation:_______________ AM    PM    Your Time Zone:_______________

How long did you see the object:__________________________________________________

Place where Observation Occurred:
City: _______________________________ State: ___________________________________
County: _____________________________ Country: ________________________________

Observer’s Name & Address: ____________________ _____________________________________________________________________________ _____________________________________________________________________________

E-mail Address: __________________________________________________________

Type of Observation ( what did you see_) ____________________________________________

Were there any other Skywatch Observers present_ _____________________________________________________________________________ _____________________________________________________________________________ _____________________________________________________________________________

Describe the observation as best you remember it: (use additional paper if needed and attach)
_____________________________________________________________________________ _____________________________________________________________________________ _____________________________________________________________________________ _____________________________________________________________________________ _____________________________________________________________________________ _____________________________________________________________________________

Viewed From: (check all that apply to your sighting)
Outdoors      Indoors     Car      Aircraft      Boat      Other
(if other, please explain)_________________________________________________________ _____________________________________________________________________________

Viewed Through: (check all that apply to your sighting)
Glasses      Window    Binoculars     Movie Camera     Night Vision Equipment 
Radar        Screen      Telescope     Video Camera      Still Camera       Other
(if other, please explain)_________________________________________________________ _____________________________________________________________________________

Area/Location: (check all that apply to your sighting)
City      Suburban      Rural      Industrial      Other
(if other, please explain)_________________________________________________________ _____________________________________________________________________________

Area/Terrain: (check all that apply to your sighting)
Fields      Woods      Hills      Mountains      River      Pond      Lake      Other
(if other, please explain)_________________________________________________________ _____________________________________________________________________________

Area/Technical: (check all that apply to your sighting)
Airport      Powerlines Power Station      Railroad      Tracks      Other
(if other, please explain)_________________________________________________________ _____________________________________________________________________________


Sky Condition In The Area: (check all that apply to your sighting)
Clear      Partly Cloudy      Overcast      Foggy      Rain/Thunderstorm      Other
(if other, please explain)_________________________________________________________ _____________________________________________________________________________

Precipitation: (check all that apply to your sighting)
None      Rain      Fog      Sleet      Snow

Precipitation Amount:
Heavy      Medium      Light

Direction of Object Flight: ______________________________________________________ _____________________________________________________________________________ _____________________________________________________________________________

Elevation of Object when FIRST seen: ____________________________________________

Objects Elevation when LAST seen: ______________________________________________

Estimate the Distance when the Object was closest to you: ____________________________ _____________________________________________________________________________

Object's Altitude when Closest to ground:_________________________________________
_____________________________________________________________________________

Did you also see in Area: (check all that apply to your sighting)
Airplanes      Helicopters      Balloons      Searchlights      Military Convoys      Other
(if other, please explain)_________________________________________________________ _____________________________________________________________________________

What do you feel you Observed:
An Object      A light      Unknown

Describe Sound if any:__________________________________________________________ _____________________________________________________________________________

Describe Smell if any: __________________________________________________________ _____________________________________________________________________________

Did you notice any Animals in Area: (birds, widlife, etc.)______________________________
_____________________________________________________________________________

Describe the size of the object:
Was it larger, smaller or same size-as; Basketball Standard Car Large Aircraft (747, etc.) House
Please Explain: ______________________________________________________________
_____________________________________________________________________________
_____________________________________________________________________________

Was Object as Bright as:
Star      Moon      Aircraft Landing Lights
Please Explain: _________________________________________________________________
_____________________________________________________________________________

Did the Object Do Any Of The Following: (check all that apply to your sighting

Change Direction	Hover	Hover Over Powerlines	Eject Object
Affect Radio/TV	Flutter	Cast Shadow Land/Water	Affect Engine
Turn Abruptly	Descend	Affect Vegetation	Affect Animal
Affect Electricity	Spin	Fall like a leaf	Appear Solid
Affect Magnetism	Ascend	Carry Occupants	Change Shape
Absorb Object	Blink	Affect Ground	Affect Human
Communicate	Vibrate	Leave Residue	Wobble
Fuzzy Edges	Glow	Appear Transparent	Give Heat
Disintegrate	Pulsate	Affect Water	Have Outline
Reflect Light	Leave Trail	Cast Light

Please use this space to include any additional comments or remarks:
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Form Last Updated: 06/14/2002