November 22, 2022๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ธProgram
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AIAA Establishes UAP Integration & Outreach Committee

The AIAA, the world largest aerospace professional society with 35,000+ members, launched its UAP Integration & Outreach Committee (UAPIOC) โ€” the first time a major aerospace engineering organization created a formal UAP research body.

Date
November 22, 2022
Location
Reston, Virginia๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ธ
Type
Program
Country
๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ธ United States
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Background

The American Institute of Aeronautics & Astronautics (AIAA), the world's largest aerospace professional society with 35,000+ members, officially launched its UAP Integration & Outreach Committee (UAPIOC). This marks the first time a major aerospace engineering organization has created a formal UAP research body.

Organization

The AIAA is the world's largest aerospace professional society.

It has 35,000+ members.

The Committee

The UAP Integration & Outreach Committee (UAPIOC) was officially launched by the AIAA.

Teams

The committee consists of three teams:

  • Hardware Factors (sensor integration)
  • Outreach (government and academic liaison)
  • Human Factors (pilot awareness and safety)

Significance

This represents the first time a major aerospace engineering organization has created a formal UAP research body.

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