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Translator's Note

The above text is primarily based on the 65-page Technical Note No. 16 published by CNES on March 1st, 1983 (CNES, 1983). In view of the space limitations imposed by a Journal article, the structure of the presentation was simplified and only the most significant illustrations were retained. The section of the Technical Note describing the analysis of effects on vegetal samples, which is now the subject of a separate, updated publication by Dr. Bounias, was not included in the translation.

While the CNES report used fictitious names for the witness and for the town itself in accordance with French privacy laws, much of that information has become public knowledge in the intervening time. Therefore we have found it simpler to use the actual names throughout.

The translator had the opportunity to meet several times with Mr. Velasco, to review manuscript laboratory notes about the case, and to travel to Trans-en-Provence on November 19, 1988 to interview Mr. Nicolai and his wife and to visit the site with Dr. Bounias. Independent French and Belgian investigators who are still conducting their own analysis of the case were also consulted. They were kind enough to report on their work in progress. These interviews, which are gratefully acknowledged, highlighted the significance of specific items in the analysis and thus influenced the format of the final presentation.

References

CNES (1983). Enquete 81/0l: Analyse d'une Trace. Note Technique numero 16. Toulouse: Groupe d'Étude des Phénomenes Aérospatiaux Non-Identifies. March 1. 1983. CT/GEPAN-00013. ISSN: 0750-6694. No author given.

Bounias, M. (1990). Biochemical Traumatology as a potent tool for identifying actual stresses elicited by an unidentified source: evidence for plant metabolic disorders in correlation with a UFO landing. Submitted for publication to the Journal of Scientific Exploration.

 

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