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Disambiguation
A generic aeronautical term with specific significance in U.S. government UFO/UAP investigations. Distinct from specific aircraft types (e.g., 'flying saucer'), conceptual frameworks (e.g., 'aerial phenomena'), and individual sightings.
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Concept
Any physical object capable of sustained motion through Earth's atmosphere; in U.S. government UFO/UAP contexts (1947–present), specifically an airborne object that cannot be readily identified as a known aircraft, natural phenomenon, or familiar object.
Qualquer objeto físico capaz de movimento sustentado através da atmosfera terrestre; em contextos governamentais dos EUA sobre UFO/UAP (1947–presente), especificamente um objeto aéreo que não pode ser prontamente identificado como uma aeronave conhecida, fenômeno natural ou objeto familiar.
Enrichment
- Unidentified Flying ObjectWikipedia▎ high· 2026-05-14
- UFO defined as object or phenomenon seen in sky but not yet identified or explained
- Term 'UFO' established by USAF Capt. Edward J. Ruppelt in 1950s
- Kenneth Arnold's 1947 Mount Rainier sighting sparked widespread cultural phenomenon
- Project Blue Book (1951–1970) investigated 12,618 sightings; 701 unidentified
- CIA and DoD now prefer 'Unidentified Aerial Phenomena (UAP)' to avoid sensationalism
- Unidentified Flying Object (UFO) | History, Sightings, & FactsBritannica▎ high· 2026-05-14
- UFO defined as any airborne object or optical phenomenon observer cannot readily identify
- Air Force Regulation 200-2 provided formal government definition (1953–1954)
- Robertson Panel (1953) concluded 90% of sightings attributable to astronomy, weather, or aircraft
- CIA declassification (2014) revealed U-2/A-12 spy planes caused >50% of UFO reports (late 1950s–1960s)
- Condon Report (1968) found no scientific evidence supporting extraterrestrial origins
FLYING OBJECT
Description (EN)
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Descrição (PT-BR)
Stub gerado pela deduplicação de entidades. Será enriquecido na Fase 6.
<!-- enrichment:start -->Enrichment (EN)
Disambiguation: A generic aeronautical term with specific significance in U.S. government UFO/UAP investigations. Distinct from specific aircraft types (e.g., 'flying saucer'), conceptual frameworks (e.g., 'aerial phenomena'), and individual sightings.
Flying object is a generic term in aeronautics and government documentation referring to any physical entity capable of sustained motion through the Earth's atmosphere. In U.S. military and intelligence contexts, particularly UFO/UAP investigations (1947–present), the term acquired specialized meaning: per Air Force Regulation 200-2 (1953–1954), an unidentified flying object (UFO) is 'any airborne object which by performance, aerodynamic characteristics, or unusual features, does not conform to any presently known aircraft or missile type.' Modern government agencies (DoD, FAA) now use the neutral terms 'Unidentified Aerial Phenomena' (UAP) or 'Unidentified Anomalous Phenomena' to refer to airborne objects not readily identifiable, replacing the culturally-charged 'flying saucer' terminology. The concept remains foundational to formal government investigations including Project Blue Book (1951–1970), which documented 12,618 sightings.
Enriquecimento (PT-BR)
Desambiguação: A generic aeronautical term with specific significance in U.S. government UFO/UAP investigations. Distinct from specific aircraft types (e.g., 'flying saucer'), conceptual frameworks (e.g., 'aerial phenomena'), and individual sightings.
Objeto voador é um termo genérico em aeronáutica e documentação governamental que se refere a qualquer entidade física capaz de movimento sustentado através da atmosfera terrestre. Em contextos militares e de inteligência dos EUA, particularmente em investigações sobre UFOs/UAP (1947–presente), o termo adquiriu significado especializado: conforme a Regulação do Exército de Ar 200-2 (1953–1954), um objeto voador não identificado (UFO) é 'qualquer objeto aéreo que, por desempenho, características aerodinâmicas ou características incomuns, não está em conformidade com nenhum tipo de aeronave ou míssil presentemente conhecido.' Agências governamentais modernas (DoD, FAA) agora utilizam os termos neutros 'Fenômenos Aéreos Não Identificados' (UAP) ou 'Fenômenos Anômalos Não Identificados' para se referir a objetos aéreos não prontamente identificáveis, substituindo a terminologia culturalmente carregada de 'disco voador.' O conceito permanece fundamental para investigações governamentais formais, incluindo o Projeto Blue Book (1951–1970), que documentou 12.618 avistamentos.
External Sources
- Unidentified Flying Object · Wikipedia · reliability:
high— UFO defined as object or phenomenon seen in sky but not yet identified or explained; Term 'UFO' established by USAF Capt. Edward J. Ruppelt in 1950s; Kenneth Arnold's 1947 Mount Rainier sighting sparked widespread cultural phenomenon; Project Blue Book (1951–1970) investigated 12,618 sightings; 701 unidentified; CIA and DoD now prefer 'Unidentified Aerial Phenomena (UAP)' to avoid sensationalism - Unidentified Flying Object (UFO) | History, Sightings, & Facts · Britannica · reliability:
high— UFO defined as any airborne object or optical phenomenon observer cannot readily identify; Air Force Regulation 200-2 provided formal government definition (1953–1954); Robertson Panel (1953) concluded 90% of sightings attributable to astronomy, weather, or aircraft; CIA declassification (2014) revealed U-2/A-12 spy planes caused >50% of UFO reports (late 1950s–1960s); Condon Report (1968) found no scientific evidence supporting extraterrestrial origins