Welcome back to the Merged Podcast! In this episode we dive into an intriguing exploration of scientific research, unidentified aerial phenomena, and the fascinating world of sound classification with Andy Mead, Co-Lead of the Galileo Project's Acoustics Division. The conversation takes us on a journey through the history of meteorite observation and the vital role of process in scientific projects. Delve into the development of a neural network model for sound classification, its applications in detecting different types of vehicles in our skies, and the team's vision to expand into real-time analysis.   Andy's involvement with the Galileo project sheds light on their scientific approach to unexplained phenomena, and we gain insights into the instrumentation and data collection methods, from windscreen foam to ultrasonic microphones.  As we uncover the challenges and aspirations of this groundbreaking project, we also get a glimpse into Andy's personal journey and how his father's influence sparked a lifelong passion for music and technology.  Don't miss this captivating episode filled with intriguing research, cutting-edge technology, and the pursuit of the sounds of Unidentified Aerial Phenomena (UAP, UFO's)    Based in Portland, ME, Andy Mead is a veteran audio engineer and a Partner at Novus Select, a production firm located in South Lake Tahoe, CA. His journey in the audio realm began with tinkering on his father’s Tascam PortaStudio 4-track recorder. From a mere hobby, it evolved into an unyielding passion, guiding him to pursue formal studies in audio engineering at Tufts University. Andy's professional audio repertoire includes recording, mixing, editing, and consultation services for notable clients like Apple, Google, Nikon, and Red Bull, among others. Additionally, Andy has been a core member of the Galileo Project Research Team since 2021, serving as the co-lead of the acoustics division. In this capacity, Andy oversees all acoustic instrumentation, computing, analysis, and system integration. He was lead author of “Multi-Band Acoustic Monitoring of Aerial Signatures,” published in the Journal of Astronomical instrumentation in May 2023.  === Check out the The Scientific Investigation of Unidentified Aerial Phenomena (UAP) Using Multimodal Ground-Based Observatories paper from the Galileo Project that Andy References here: https://www.worldscientific.com/doi/10.1142/S2251171723400068 ===  Ryan Graves: AIAA UAP: https://www.aiaauap.org Twitter: @uncertainvector Connect with Us: Website: http://www.mergedpodcast.com Merged Point: https://www.mergedpoint.com  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

This episode is a pilot to pilot discussion with Lieutenant Commander Alex Dietrich (US Navy, Ret.). Join Alex and Ryan in conversation about post pilot life, the impacts of their experiences after publicly discussing the UAP (UFO) topic, and their aspirations for a systematic reporting process for pilots who may be having similar experiences.  === Lieutenant Commander Alex Dietrich (US Navy, Ret.) served as one of the nation’s first female strike-fighter aviators as a F/A-18 pilot from 2001-2021. She flew in Operation Iraqi Freedom (OIF) and Operation Enduring Freedom (OEF). She has since taught leadership, ethics, and critical thinking at the George Washington University, U.S. Naval Academy, and now serves on the faculty of the University of Colorado School of Engineering in Boulder. Alex is an advocate for Legacy Flight Academy, a foundation that promotes diversity in aviation, and Wings for Val, supporting women in aviation. Alex is also currently part of the Aircrew Leadership Council for Americans for Safe Aerospace. === Ryan Graves: AIAA UAP: https://www.aiaauap.org Twitter: @uncertainvector Connect with Us: Website: http://www.mergedpodcast.com Merged Point: https://www.mergedpoint.com  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

In this episode, Dr. Michael Lembeck, discusses his role as the Co-Chair of the American Institute of Aeronautics & Astronautics (AIAA) Unidentified Anomalous Phenomena Integration & Outreach Committee (UAPIOC). The UAPIOC’s mission is to improve aerospace safety by enhancing scientific knowledge of, and mitigating barriers to the study of, Unidentified Anomalous Phenomena (UAP). [www.aiaauap.org](http://www.aiaaupa.org)   Michael F. Lembeck (B.S. '80, M.S. '81, Ph.D., '91 UIUC) is a Clinical Associate Professor in Aerospace Engineering. Dr. Lembeck has led or worked on multiple government and commercial spaceflight programs, including JPL's Galileo Jupiter Orbiter, Space Industries, Inc.'s Wake Shield Facility, Orbital Sciences' OrbView/Warfighter commercial remote sensing programs, and the Northrop/Boeing CEV and Boeing commercial crew programs. As the Requirements Division Director for the Exploration Systems Mission Directorate at NASA Headquarters, Dr. Lembeck participated in the formulation of President Bush's Vision for Space Exploration and managed the original development of requirements for the Constellation/Orion program. Dr. Lembeck is an Associate Fellow of the AIAA and the Director of the Laboratory for Advanced Space Systems at Illinois (LASSI). Ryan Graves: AIAA UAP: https://www.aiaauap.org Twitter: @uncertainvector Connect with Us: Website: http://www.mergedpodcast.com Merged Point: https://www.mergedpoint.com  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Join us for an in depth discussion of aviation safety practices and how they have come to be, the opportunities ahead for the study of UAP (UFO) experiences by pilots, and Dr. Whiteley's efforts to enhance safety training for aviators encountering UAP. Dr Iya Whiteley is a space psychologist and cognitive engineer with a focus on improvement of human behavioral and cognitive performance through information presentation on displays and design of training. Iya has 17 years of Human Space Flight research and longer in Aviation Cockpit design, along with designing astronaut's training. Iya is the Director of the Centre of Space Medicine, University College London and has advised the UK Government as the chair of Space Environment Working Group (SEWG) advising the UK Space Agency and as a member of the UK Space Exploration Advisory Committee. If you are a pilot who has had a UAP experience and would like to participate in the upcoming Dr Whiteley's study please visit her website below for more information. If you are interested to fund, to fundraise for this study or to contribute in your own way, please also follow the link below. https://taplink.cc/driyawhiteley/p/extraordinary-experiences/  Ryan Graves: AIAA UAP: https://www.aiaauap.org Twitter: @uncertainvector Connect with Us: Website: http://www.mergedpodcast.com Merged Point: https://www.mergedpoint.comSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Cmdr. David Fravor is a graduate of the TOPGUN naval flight program. He was a commander of the F/A-18F squadron on the USS Nimitz when he experienced an Unidentified Anomalous Phenomena (UAP, UFO) during a routine training flight over the Pacific ocean in 2004. Video of a similar encounter has been released by the Pentagon and has been widely reported on including by the New York Times and 60 Minutes.   === Ryan Graves: Americans for Safe Aerospace: https://www.safeaerospace.org AIAA UAP: https://www.aiaauap.org Twitter: @uncertainvector Connect with Us: Website: http://www.mergedpodcast.com Merged Point: https://www.mergedpoint.comSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.