Alejandro Rojas with Enigma Labs explains where things stand in the search for answers about unidentified anomalous phenomenon at an event in Norfolk. — The Virginian-Pilot/TNSIf you’ve ever seen a UFO — or UAP, for unidentified anomalous phenomena — in Hampton Roads, a new app wants to show you’re not alone.
“There is no really official data set that anybody is putting up. We’re hoping to be that,” Rojas said to an audience of about 30 at an event in downtown Norfolk this week. “Anecdotal information doesn’t prove anything, it points us in the right direction, it shows us where to look, but we need data,” Rojas said.uses artificial intelligence to vet UAP sightings, according to Rojas, employing research parameters to filter out fake reports and ones that have reasonable explanations.
Rojas said Hampton Roads is a good place to connect with people because of the large military presence — many sightings happen around military installations, and military aircraft are some of the best at documenting them. The region also boasts many anglers and outdoors enthusiasts, who are often the types to see something unusual in the skies or over the water.