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Cumbrian UFOs and nuclear power station claims
Is there any connection?
North West UFO Research employed expert advice to help solve this mystery
March 2009 update
Since the start of 2009 North West UFO Research has reported on several
fascinating eye-witness accounts concerning balls of unidentified light in the
Cumbrian skies. Whether these strange Lake District UFO sightings give evidence
of misunderstood natural phenomena or something of an altogether more
extraterrestrial origin is not yet known.
A Whitehaven-based UFO investigator has been quoted in the Cumbrian press
saying:
“Some theories suggest the large amount of water in the
lakes is useful to craft which may need it for propulsion systems. Another
theory is that they are monitoring our use of nuclear power.”
Other Cumbrian papers have reported:
“Strange shapes and lights have been
reported in several areas including locations near to sensitive military sites
and nuclear power stations.”
Is it justifiable that
nuclear power stations are giving some people cause for concern – are some
sources actually suggesting that UFOs are somehow connected to alleged leaks at
such facilities?
NWUR put this particular theory to the test via seeking the expert advice of Mr
H Douglas Lightfoot.
A retired Mechanical Engineer, H. Douglas Lightfoot graduated from UBC in
Applied Science in 1952, and received an MBA from Concordia University in 1976.
He spent eighteen years with Domtar Inc. at the Research Centre in Senneville,
Quebec, working on research, engineering and economic studies of alternate
energies as well as a wide variety of projects for the pulp and paper, chemicals
and construction materials businesses. Prior to joining Domtar, he spent five
years designing, building and starting up chemical plants at Dupont of Canada,
and 12 years of project engineering at Standard Chemical Limited. He is a
retired member of the Order of Engineers of Quebec and the Professional
Engineers of Ontario, and a Life Member of the American Society of Mechanical
Engineers. He continues to have an active interest in energy and energy related
subjects and is a member of the Global Environmental and Climate Change Centre
(GEC3) at McGill University.
Doug, with the assistance of
his son Brian Lightfoot, is the creator of the educational DVD -
'Nobody's Fuel'
Check this
link for more details
http://www.nobodysfuel.com
Pat Regan, NWUR founder, asked Doug Lightfoot the following:
“Can I ask if you have any idea if
nuclear energy has any connection with the balls of light we are currently
finding in this region (Cumbria)? Things such as Ball lightning are often quoted
for such sightings.”
Pat also asked:
“Can there be any link, as some have claimed, between power stations regarding such phenomena? I hear plenty of speculation from naïve anti- nuclear sceptics (the ones who want to inflict every roof top with little wind turbines) and conspiracy theorists but it would be fascinating to heard the views of experts in this field.”
Doug responded:
“About the UFOs, I do not know what they
are. I do not believe they can come from a nuclear power plant. Nothing leaves a
nuclear power plant but electricity over wires. This is no different than
electricity from a hydro generating station or a coal or natural gas fired
station. The electricity from a wind farm would be similar - when the wind is
blowing.”
Doug explained:
“Nuclear, coal and natural gas fired
stations all have cooling towers to minimize the consumption of cooling water
for the condensers. The steam seen rising from a cooling tower is distilled
water and is more pure than the water in a cloud (the cloud droplets form on
particulate matter). I would not expect this to generate a UFO. To speculate. If
someone were to shine a strong light, possibly a laser beam, onto the steam
cloud above the cooling tower it would show up at night. The point of light
could be made to move rapidly in any direction. Such a beam would also show up
on clouds. The anti-nukes will be disappointed to know that the radioactive
material in a nuclear plant is contained in metal tubes and shielded by concrete
walls. Nothing can get at it and nothing escapes.”
Doug Lightfoot’s expert explanation would then seem to alleviate any fanciful
claims that balls of unexplained light in the Cumbrian region could have any
feasible link to nuclear power stations in any negative way.
NWUR have had many first-hand witness reports that unidentified orbs of light have acted in bizarre ways.
The alleged military link to UFO sightings however is another matter entirely.
Pat Regan added:
"So far some of
the Cumbrian org sightings of late have displayed characteristics akin to ball
lightening phenomena. However, the way that some of these objects have whisked
away at great speed when approached suggests an intelligent behavioural pattern,
unlike any known electrical phenomena. Freezing or very cold weather conditions
also place doubt on the possibility of ball lightening, which is usually
associated with humid and thundery weather conditions. Maritime flares, Chinese
balloons and aircraft lights have also been ruled out as potential causes in
many instances. NWUR salute the Cumbrian press for having the insight to print
our reports on these strange sightings. The public have a right to know what is
happening in their skies and we believe the the MOD should be doing more to
investigate these unknown objects in our air space. "
The Workington UFO recently photographed by mechanical engineer, Lee Stamper which moved 'against' the wind - what was it?
http://www.ssgb.bravehost.com/workington_ufo.htm
NWUR welcome public reports of any further UFO sightings in the Cumbrian or any
other region.
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