The LiDAR images of a cone/dome/bubble (I’ll refer to this as a “bubble” to be
consistent with SoSR terminology) at the Triangle are baffling. There are a few
possibilities that may explain the above ground anomalous return images but
explaining the subterranean images requires more radical hypotheses.
The aerial image of the bubble could possibly be a misrepresentation due to
refraction/reflection if the LiDAR encounters unusual atmospheric conditions such
as temperature gradients, humidity variations at altitude or even fine particulate
matter. While these are possibilities, it seems that the repeated acquisition of
bubble images at different times indicates that having such identical conditions at
different times is unlikely.
So … what are other possibilities for the anomalous images, particularly those
appearing below ground?
LiDAR relies on precise timing and positioning data. If there is interference with
GPS signals (which has been reported at Skinwalker Ranch), altitude calculations
could be skewed, causing the system to misplace returns below ground. Some
point cloud software may misinterpret data if there are unexpected delays in
signal returns. If the software assumes a standard speed of light travel time but
encounters an anomaly, it could incorrectly place the return in a lower elevation.
This aligns with conjectures that variations in the passage of time may be
involved. Since variations in time can be caused relativistic time dilation effects
due to the presence of a strong gravitational field, the anomaly (think “The Blob”)
may be generating such a field.
Let’s assume for the moment that such a gravitational anomaly is present above
the “Triangle”. How could this result in the crazy underground images? If there is
a gravitational anomaly above the Triangle, it could theoretically slow down the
LiDAR pulse’s return time. Since LiDAR calculates distance based on the time it
takes for light to return, a delay would make it appear as though the signal
traveled farther than it actually did—placing the return below ground
If the gravitational anomaly is strong enough to cause measurable time dilation, it
could distort the expected return time of the LiDAR pulses. This would mimic the
effect of a deep underground return, even though the signal never actually
penetrated the earth. Since GPS satellites (used in LiDAR) rely on precise atomic
clocks, any gravitational time dilation could disrupt synchronization, further
distorting the LiDAR’s altitude readings
On a few occasions Travis Taylor has speculated that Skinwalker Ranch may have
transient wormhole-like phenomena. If a LiDAR pulse interacts with such an
anomaly, it could theoretically be displaced in space-time, leading to bizarre scan
results. There are a few reasons that I think this hypothesis has a low probability.
The primary reason that I find this unlikely is that a wormhole would likely
generate such a huge gravitational field that it would have more severe effects on
the surrounding than just the effect on light in its vicinity. Be clear that I am not
eliminating this as a possibility because other circumstantial evidence such as
disappearing balloons and rockets have been speculated as interacting with such
a phenomenon. Perhaps there are other possibilities which also involve time
dilation without having an enormous gravitational field saturating the
surroundings.
Some interesting observations off the ranch might hint at another possibility.
There is a UAP investigative team on the east coast run by the Tedesco brothers,
John and Gerry. They have a vehicle they named the “Nightcrawler” outfitted
with numerous sensor systems, including RADAR which has produced some
strange datasets. When the Tedescos observed UAPs over the ocean with
millimeter-wave RADAR they have observed long-delay echoes in radar signals
when tracking UAPs and these delays seem to be beyond expected norms. In
addition to these RADAR anomalies, the Tedescos have seen anomalies in the
color spectra of UAPs. They have used hyperspectral cameras to detect chromatic
shifts in the light from distant ships behind the UAP. These results have prompted
the brothers to speculate that gravitational lensing (predicted by Einstein) may be
involved. This could explain both the delayed radar returns and color shifts in light
from distant objects. If a UAP is emitting a localized gravitational field, it could
slow down radar waves, causing them to return later than expected. Similarly,
light passing through this field could experience a gravitational Doppler shift,
leading to the observed color changes.
What has this to do with SWR? Maybe nothing … but it is fun to speculate. Let’s
propose that there is a gravitational anomaly above the Triangle. Rather than
being a wormhole let’s assume that the gravity field is the result of a physical
object. There are some theories which suggest that a gravitational field
generated by a UAP is comprised of both near and far fields similar to the near
and far fields observed in electromagnetic fields. Suppose that the object above
the Triangle is composed of a metamaterial hull. The theory proposes that it is
the near-field gravity field that is responsible for the spacetime manipulation
needed for a warp drive propulsion system. This field would be constrained within
the layered metamaterial, perhaps as a result of the exotic properties generated
by a moiré superlattice arising from twisted 2D lattices. This confinement of
curved spacetime to a near field would possibly display gravitational effects
similar to those observed by the Tedescos without having the huge disruptive
effects anticipated to result from a wormhole.
Is there any evidence of a physical object above the Triangle? Maybe. Some
clues suggest there are circumstantial but compelling evidence of such an object.
Here are a few of the observations presented in SoSR which come to mind.
When the laser canons were shot up through the anomaly (let’s call this “The
Blob”) Travis noted that the beam was stopped as if it was hitting something
invisible to the eye. A similar observation was made in an earlier episode when
Kaleb’s military-grade hand laser also seemed to hit something. When Kaleb
moved it around, it appeared to lengthen and shorten in length as if it was
following the contours of something invisible. Thomas noted in S6/E1 that radio
(walkie-talkie) communications with the helicopter were disrupted when the
helicopter was above the triangle yet simultaneous communications between the
helicopter and walkie-talkies at different locations outside the triangle were not
affected. This could indicate there was something between Thomas and the
helicopter interrupting the signal but is so localized that it did not affect the
transmissions occurring with other line-of-sight communications beyond the
Triangle. In an earlier season, the team was tracking a signal from the
International Space Station (ISS). This signal was received when the ISS was on
either horizon but disappeared when it was moving over the triangle. This could
indicate that there was something blocking the ISS signal in a localized area. One
other observation which could indicate the presence of a physical object is the
destruction of a rocket which appeared to explode at the 31 foot level as if it
struck something physical in The Blob. There is nothing conclusive in these
observations indicating a physical presence but the results are suggestive and
intriguing.
Let’s get back to the original premise that there is a gravitational anomaly above
the Triangle. If there really is something physical in the skies above the Triangle,
why can’t we see it? If the object (presuming it IS an object) is generating a local
gravitational field, the gravitational lensing proposed by the Tedescos might be
bending the light around the object to produce a cloaking effect rendering it
invisible. What about the anomalous LiDAR observations? If this object interacts
with the LiDAR similar to the way it behaved in the Tedesco RADAR which
produced long-delay echos, the LiDAR returns may also be delayed. This delay
would be interpreted by the post-processor as traveling a longer distance and
correspondingly offset the point cloud resulting to an image resolving
underground. Why would this image resolve into the shape of a torus? If we were
to assume that the object above the Triangle is spherical or a circular projection
of a saucer shape, a gravitational gradient in proximity of the object would
variably bend the LiDAR returns impinging on the object and this variable time
dilation in the field could be interpreted by the post-processor as a torus. Could
this effect also account for the similar point-cloud torus Jim Royston captured
above ground level? Perhaps. The Tedesco observations of a chromatic shift
contained both red shifted and blue shifted spectra. They interpreted this to be
the result of the rotation of the UAP where the edge of the UAP moving in the
direction of the observer is blue shifted and the edge receding from the observer
to be red shifted. If The Blob object is rotating, the LiDAR returns may be both
delayed AND advanced leading to positive and negative time differentials which in
turn may produce toroidal images above and below ground level.
Please understand that this is only a speculation in an attempt to connect some of
the dots. My hope is that it may prompt other perspectives as to the nature of
some of the ranch phenomena. Any of the information about research conducted
at Skinwalker Ranch is that which has been presented publicly on the History
Channel docuseries The Secret of Skinwalker Ranch.
