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AN/TPS-1D
Tracks Object Three Times
Oct. 22, 1957
Wiesbaden, West Germany
Oct. 22, 1957
Wiesbaden, West Germany
| Brad
Sparks: Oct. 22, 1957; Wiesbaden, West Germany (BBU)
(McDonald list; FUFOR Index)
Dan Wilson: October 22, 1957; Wiesbaden AB, West Germany (BBU)
At 2:00 p.m. local time, a target was picked up on an AN/TPS-1D
radar at 286.5 degrees azimuth at 160 miles range. The blip was 2 to 3
times larger than any blip seen on radar set. The shape of the target
was that of a normal aircraft target as seen on a PPI scope. The speed
of the target was estimated at 6240 nmph. The target closed to a range
of about 45-50 nm, reversed direction and went outbound on same azimuth
without turning around or changing speed until disappearing at a range
of 160 nm (at the rim of the PPI scope). After a few seconds the
"blip" reappeared and followed path as mentioned above. This happened
again for a third time and then the
blip disappeared from view. The total length of the observation was 5-6
minutes.
Seems like classic radar interference, with some elements of strangeness. Martin Shough may have the answer below. See Analyses below. Detailed reports and documents reports/571022weisbaden_rep.htm (Dan Wilson) reports/571022weisbaden_rep2.htm Analysis (Brad Sparks) reports/571022weisbaden_rep3.htm Analysis (Martin Shough) |