The Scientific Coalition for UAP Studies (SCU) is a nonprofit organization of scientists, engineers, and researchers who apply scientific methods to the study of unidentified anomalous phenomena.
What does the SCU do?
The SCU produces detailed technical analyses of UAP cases, frequently using data obtained through the Freedom of Information Act. Its members include physicists, engineers, and former military and intelligence professionals.
What notable analyses has the SCU published?
The SCU has published in-depth studies of the 2004 USS Nimitz (Tic Tac) encounter and the 2013 Aguadilla, Puerto Rico thermal video, estimating kinematics and assessing conventional explanations.
Why is the SCU important?
It provides independent, peer-style scientific scrutiny of high-profile cases, complementing government investigations.
Frequently Asked Questions
What cases has the SCU analyzed?
The SCU has published technical analyses of the 2004 Nimitz/Tic Tac encounter and the 2013 Aguadilla, Puerto Rico thermal video, among others.
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Tic Tac UAP (USS Nimitz Encounter)
A radar-confirmed UAP encountered by USS Nimitz carrier strike group pilots off California in November 2004, captured on FLIR footage.
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A 2013 infrared video of objects near Puerto Rico sparked competing scientific analyses and a 2025 government assessment.
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