Astrophysicist of the Rochester University of US Adam Frank (ADAM FRANK), engaged in the SETI project (searching for extraterrestrial civilizations), said that recent statements about the observation of UFO cannot serve as evidence of the existence of aliens, and hasty conclusions about extraterrestrial life is stupid. The critical column of the researcher published Edition The New York Times.
According to a scientist, although in a public consciousness since 1947 the idea that UFOs and aliens are almost synonyms, there are no evidence that unidentified flying objects and atmospheric phenomena are somehow connected with the activities of the aliens. Although it may seem that the recent testimonies published by the US Navy testify in favor of technologies working on unknown physical principles, they do not provide enough information for empirical research.
The main problem is that according to the readings of the pilots, it is impossible to accurately determine the distance to the object or its speed. Published video also do not give scientists with the ability to estimate the characteristics of hypothetical aircraft. In addition, some moving objects, as shown by a number of specialists, may be the result of imperfection of optics and tracking systems.
Frank adheres to the opinion that the more likely explanation is that Russia and China create unmanned aerial vehicles to verify electronic intelligence systems. The United States just once used a similar strategy to test the sensitivity of Soviet radar systems.