The “Five Observables” is a classification framework developed by Luis Elizondo and the To The Stars Academy to identify potentially anomalous UAP that exhibit capabilities beyond known technology.
The Five Observables
1. Anti-Gravity Lift
Characteristic: Objects demonstrating lift without apparent propulsion systems
- No visible wings, rotors, or exhaust
- Hovering without downward thrust
- Silent operation despite massive energy requirements
Notable Examples:
- Tic Tac object maintaining altitude without wings
- Belgian triangle UFOs hovering over cities
2. Sudden and Instantaneous Acceleration
Characteristic: Acceleration that would destroy conventional aircraft
- 0 to hypersonic speeds instantly
- No sonic booms despite breaking sound barrier
- G-forces that would kill human pilots (100+ Gs)
Physics Violation:
- Inertia seemingly doesn’t apply
- No observable acceleration curve
- Energy requirements exceed known propulsion
3. Hypersonic Velocities Without Signatures
Characteristic: Extreme speeds without expected effects
- Mach 5+ without heat signatures
- No vapor cones or plasma formation
- Absence of sonic booms
Typical Observations:
- Objects traveling 10,000+ mph
- No atmospheric friction effects
- Silent transit at impossible speeds
4. Low Observability/Cloaking
Characteristic: Ability to become invisible or nearly invisible
- Vanishing from visual sight
- Disappearing from radar while visible
- Selective visibility to sensors
Manifestations:
- Objects “blinking out” instantly
- Radar jamming without electronic warfare pods
- Visual distortion or “fuzzy” appearance
5. Trans-Medium Travel
Characteristic: Seamless movement between different environments
- Air to water without splash or slowdown
- Water to air without visible propulsion change
- Potential space to atmosphere transitions
Documented Cases:
- USS Omaha sphere entering ocean
- Puerto Rico Aguadilla airport object
- Multiple submarine USO reports
Significance of Multiple Observables
When objects display multiple observables simultaneously, they represent:
- Technology beyond current human capability
- Potential non-human origin
- Priority targets for investigation
Scientific Implications
Each observable challenges fundamental physics:
- Conservation of momentum
- Thermodynamic laws
- Material science limits
- Propulsion physics
Application in Analysis
Investigators use this framework to:
- Quickly assess anomalous potential
- Prioritize cases for deep investigation
- Communicate capabilities consistently
- Guide sensor development
Criticism and Limitations
Skeptics note:
- Sensor errors could explain some observables
- Atmospheric effects might create illusions
- Classification doesn’t prove origin
However, multiple-sensor confirmation and expert witness testimony often corroborate these characteristics, making conventional explanations increasingly untenable for select cases.