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Slide 6 - Doppler Radar Animation - January 9, 2008

Doppler Radar Animation on January 9, 2008 Showing Strong Returns to the Northeast of Dallas-Ft Worth.
- This Animation Was Used to Establish a "Control" to Compare Radar Map to Jan. 8 When UFO Activity Was Reported
- Radar Was in "Clear Air Mode"
Because No Rainfall Was in the Area
- Above Animation Was From 6:07 PM to 10:09 PM CST
- Radar is More Sensitive in "Clear Air" Mode.
- In "Clear Air Mode" Radar Can Pick Up Birds, Insects, & Atmospheric Particulates
- Radar Can Also Pick Up Objects (Aircraft, Balloons, etc)
- Animations Are Archived Every 10 Minutes so 6 Screens Cover About 1 Hour
- Animation Shows Less Returns in Stephenville-Dublin-Comanche Area Compared to January 8 Animation
- No Returns Were Detected in the Crawford, Texas Area
- Returns Detected Were Moving Rapidly NE
- These Returns Moved Over the Ft Worth NAS and Strengthened as They Moved Northeastward
- The Targets Were Probably Under 10,000 Feet in Altitude
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