The case record
What was reported?
Infrared targeting-pod footage shows an object while aircrew discuss its appearance and apparent rotation.
- Reported date
- 21 Jan 2015
- Witnesses
- US Navy aircrew · Multiple
- Investigation
- US Navy / DoD / AARO
Evidence in the record
Infrared video; pilot audio
Competing explanations
Official and research context
Video authentic; object identity not publicly resolved
Conventional explanations
Optical/sensor rotation effects and distant-object interpretations
Arguments that remain contested
Underlying range and target data are incomplete publicly
Locations & timeline
Coordinates are representative. Area and route labels do not imply exact paths or object positions.
- Primary reference location
US Navy training area / W-72 region
US East Coast
Reported event location · Approximate area radius: 120 km
36.500°, -74.500° · area · Medium
Record notes
Map broad training area and mark location approximate.
Imported starting record; individual claims and source links await editorial verification.
Original dataset status: Unresolved / disputed