what is uap

UAP stands for "unidentified anomalous phenomena" or "unidentified aerial phenomenon". It is a term used to describe any perceived aerial phenomenon that cannot be immediately identified or explained. UAPs are objects detected in the air, sea, and space that defy easy explanation. They are generally spotted by pilots or detected by sensors and cannot be immediately explained. While most UAPs end up having innocent explanations, some remain shrouded in mystery. The term UAP is used by government agencies and officials to describe observations of the sky that cannot be identified as a known object or phenomenon. NASA has also adopted the term UAP to describe unidentified aerial phenomena. The term UAP is preferred by some ufologists and investigators over the term UFO, which is often associated with claims of alien spacecraft and past sensationalism.