Unidentified anomalous phenomena (UAP)

{
  "id": "MLC-T-AVN-001068",
  "term": "Unidentified anomalous phenomena (UAP)",
  "field": "Aviation and air traffic control",
  "definition": "For aviation reporting purposes, a UAP may be airborne objects or other detected/observed objects that are not immediately identifiable, such as balloons, aircraft, or natural known phenomena, that demonstrate behaviors that are not readily understood by sensors or observers. A UAP may consist of one or more unidentified anomalous objects and may persist over an extended period of time. The full definition of UAP may be found on the All-Domain Anomaly Resolution Office (AARO) website at https://www.aaro.mil.",
  "abbreviation": "UAP",
  "references": [
    "FAA Pilot/Controller Glossary"
  ],
  "url": "https://mlchart.com/terminology/aviation/unidentified-anomalous-phenomena-uap/"
}