unidentified anomalous phenomena
Defined in 2 places of the United States Code.
The term “unidentified anomalous phenomena” has the meaning given such term in section 3373(n) of this title.
Source
- 2022–present50 U.S.C. § 3373bWar and National Defense · Unidentified anomalous phenomena reporting procedures · in this section
The term "unidentified anomalous phenomena" means—
(A) airborne objects that are not immediately identifiable;
(B) transmedium objects or devices; and
(C) submerged objects or devices that are not immediately identifiable and that display behavior or performance characteristics suggesting that the objects or devices may be related to the objects described in subparagraph (A).
Source
- 2022–present50 U.S.C. § 3373War and National Defense · Establishment of All-domain Anomaly Resolution Office · in this section