An Independent Observational Proposal for 3I/ATLAS: Distinguishing Directed Propulsion from Natural Outgassing During the Jovian Transit

The recent passage of the interstellar object 3I/ATLAS through our inner solar systemhas revealed unexplained trajectory anomalies, specifically non-gravitational acceleration(NGA) and a ∼7.1-hour structural wobble [1]. While the chaotic environment of the upcom-ing March 16, 2026, Jovian transit presents a theoretical opportunity to test macroscopicquantum gravity (specifically the TU Wien “q-desic” framework [5]), the physical limits ofquantum decoherence [11] and the radio-quiet nature of cometary bodies [9] render suchobservations unfeasible. Consequently, this paper pivots to a highly grounded, yet equallyprofound empirical test. I propose a strict observational framework utilizing high-cadenceoptical astrometry and JWST thermodynamic data to definitively determine if the object’sanomalous acceleration is the result of natural cometary outgassing or directed artificialpropulsion[6].