SUN STREAK INTERIM OPERATIONAL REPORT #1 - 8709

• Document Type: CREST
• Collection: STARGATE
• Document Number (FOIA) /ESDN (CREST): CIA-RDP96-00789R000300760003-3
• Release Decision: RIPPUB
• Original Classification: S
• Document Page Count: 3
• Document Creation Date: November 4, 2016
• Document Release Date: March 14, 2003
• Sequence Number: 3
• Publication Date: August 25, 1987
• Content Type: MF

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DEFENSE INTELLIGENCE AGENCY
WASHINGTON. D.C. 20301-6111
25 August 1987
MEMORANDUM FOR ASSISTANT DEPUTY DIRECTOR FOR SCIENTIFIC AND
TECHNICAL INTELLIGENCE
SUBJECT: SUN STREAK Interim Operational Report #1 - 8709 (U)
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1. (S/NF/SK) Project 8709 is being conducted in three separat
and distinct phases: Phase I -
rio ot August- 9987
co 17 ugus inclusively, four remote viewers conducted ten
sessions targeted against Phase I requirements. The following
information represents a consensus reached by the viewers against
Phase I tasking:
a. (S/NF/SK) The target program involves the research and
development of a sleek, modern-looking, silvery, powerful and
high-tech aircraft. Related research and development efforts are
taking place in a hot, arid, climate, and in a location
characterized by hard ground and a noticeable lack of vegetation.
While perceiving the aircraft, viewers were repeatedly distracted
by the presence of a device attached to the fuselage. The device
was described as a "dial-shaped, round, rotating device that made
clicking noises as it rotated." It was further perceived as "a
protuberance (like an armature) that made contact with another
object as it rotated" in the manner of an automotive distributor
cap. Its presence on the fuselage appeared to detract from the
aerodynamic lines of the aircraft. Strong considerations were
currently underway by the aircraft designers to mount the device
at a higher point along the fuselage to "smooth out the surface."
The aircraft carried sophisticated and advanced electronic gear
used to "scan wide areas, collect data, and process information
very rapidly." One such electronic component was described as a
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"flat, glassy sheet that made a low humming noise when in use."
This component was somehow automatically activated by a signal
described as a humming and "buzzing noise." Viewers perceived
this system as one of high sophistication having the ability to
scramble, mix and report with pinpoint accuracy via recorded
"dots and bleeps." This reporting procedure seemed associated
with principles related to the use of infrared light, and a
functional concept of beaming and expanding light. Another
viewer described a recently developed and highly sensitive
electronic gear used aboard the aircraft to mix and scramble
signals to "deal with energy by converting it into (and
producing) a convergence effect."
b. (S/NF/SK) The "aircraft skin" was described as having a
light, "plastic feel", "a soft feel" and, a "textured feel". It
was further described as an alloy identified spontaneously and
successively as "tungsten," a "ferro-silicate" and "titanium."
The aircraft skin was described by one viewer as being metallic
but apparently coated with a substance that reminded one of
"diamond dust." The aircraft was further perceived as being
"textured" but coated smooth in a "matte" finish. It was
described as dark, blackish green, shiny-smooth, remarkably
clean, as if coated with epoxy or acrylic paint. Even dust did
not seem to adhere to its surface. A second viewer described the
aircraft as being "encased and protected" by some sort of
protective "barrier." The front portion of the aircraft was
perceived as having a long thin, protruding structure used to
radiate light and scan (for information). See viewers conceptual
drawing at TAB A.
c. (S/NF/SK) The overall project seemed shrouded in
secrecy, yet some portions related to the project were generally
known to the public. The configurational aspects of the wings
appeared crucial to desired aircraft performance. Viewers
alternately used such descriptives as a "webbed configuration",
wings "shaped like a trapezoid with the narrow end attached to
the fuselage", and "wing tips that are upturned and rolled up."
One viewer described the presence of wings with "red tips"
(edges) having the ability of "emitting energy downward."
Because of the noted curvature, the wing tips seemed able to
"refract" energy. Another viewer described the nose of the
aircraft as one resembling that of an RF-101 reconnaissance
plane. The aerodynamics involved was considered unconventional
by current standards and dealt with extremes of speed, ultra fast
and ultra slow. There was a sense of "droopiness" a sense of
flexibility that enhanced performance and survivability. One
viewer described the aircraft as being diamond-shaped, elongated
much like the SR-71 or a space shuttle. The same viewer further
added, "the fuselage itself provides lift, thereby reducing the
amount of wing surface necessary (to provide lift)." The
aircraft bore red and black markings with "loops and hoops"
emanating from the rear of the aircraft. Conceptual drawings of
the aircraft are at TAB B.
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d. (S/NF/SK) Only one viewer addressed the issue of the
crew that appeared comprised of three personnel functionally
responsible to accomplish the following: command (control);
moving/lifting/working; and studying. The concept of a multi-
personnel crew was resurfaced by the same viewer in a subsequent
session.
e. (S/NF/SK) One viewer perceived the introduction of a
heavy gaseous substance used as a fuel-filtering that allows the
aircraft to "fly cleaner" by eliminating a major portion of dirty
exhaust gases and other residue from the aircraft's fuel system.
The substance used was both odorless tasteless, and yet caustic
and/or poisonous . Ground crews were observed wearing protective
clothing when handling the material. Exposure and inhalation of
the substance caused an irritation of the throat and aggravated
the pulmonary tract.
f. (S/NF/SK) The aircraft was virtually undetectable
because of the presence of a jamming system on board. It also
had the ability to "drop line of sight"; and, "its systems (were)
not showing at high altitudes." The aircraft flew illegally, "at
night, with different numbers on the flight schedule to make it
seem as if another aircraft is flying (rather than the target
aircraft)."
4. (S/NF/SK) COMMENTS: The ten sessions conducted to date have
produced more data than was originally anticipated. Suggest this
effort be held in temporary abeyance to allow for a quick review
of the information obtained to date and to determine areas of
.specific collection interest requiring emphasis or development.
This will be followed by a collection effort against targets
contained in Phase II and Phase III of this ongoing project.
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