AARO Reporting Process
The AARO reporting process is a secure, legally protected mechanism created by the Department of Defense’s All-domain Anomaly Resolution Office (AARO) to systematically collect firsthand information regarding Unidentified Anomalous Phenomena (UAP).
The Drake Equation
The Drake equation is a probabilistic argument used to estimate the number of active, communicative extraterrestrial civilizations currently existing in the Milky Way galaxy.
The London Scale
The London Scale is an analytical framework designed to quantify the scientific importance, validity, and potential consequences of any claimed discovery of extraterrestrial life.
SETI First Contact Protocol
The SETI First Contact Protocol is a set of guidelines designed to govern the scientific community’s response to the discovery of an alien signal.
The Hynek Classification System for Unidentified Flying Objects
Hynek’s framework became the standard in ufology for decades, influencing CUFOS, academic studies, and popular culture