Chapter 450: Good luck
The personnel at the console also noticed these huge metal objects on the seabed almost simultaneously.
Undersea rocks appeared for the first time in the Desolate Sea at a depth of 7400 meters. Although they have not yet reached the bottom of the sea, it is already a big breakthrough.
The huge metal object stayed quietly on the rock wall. Director Li and Technician Wang hurried over from the platform to talk about it. They were also pulled together to watch the unmanned detector conduct the inspection on the metal object. detection.
"The size may exceed the control limit of the unmanned detector, and it may not be possible to get it."
"Don't say such depressing words yet. Let the detector use its mechanical arm to see if it can move it."
The controller of the unmanned detector in front received the instruction and immediately switched to manual gear, controlling the unmanned detector to immediately adjust its direction and move towards the source of the abnormal signal.
The light of the unmanned detector penetrated the darkness of the seabed and illuminated the huge metal object. The huge metal object glowed with a black and cold light, and the special lines looked like spider webs.
The spider web patterns on the surface of the meteorite fragments were like some kind of mysterious patterns and symbols, flashing uninterpretable information under the light, and everyone at the scene held their breath involuntarily.
The unmanned probe slowly approached the meteorite fragments, and then slowly extended its robotic arm.
There are special cameras and sensors above the robotic arm to scan the huge meteorite fragment.
Ten seconds later, the preliminary detection data of this huge submarine meteorite metal was transmitted to the research ship console on the sea.
"...Ingredients unknown."
"...No radiation reaction."
"...The magnetism is normal, and the unknown metal makes up the main body."
A group of scientific researchers observed all this in the cabin console of the scientific research ship. Their faces were full of surprise and excitement. The unknown composition of this thing is expected. If the preliminary exploration of the equipment proves that it is just an ordinary metal composition, then If they could be found anywhere on the Origin Star or Earth, their trip would be somewhat worthless.
However, the size of the huge meteorite fragment in front of them far exceeded their expectations. According to the thoughts of these people at the scene, the size of the meteorite fragments after the collision should be only tens of centimeters or several meters, but what was found in front of them This huge meteorite fragment is obviously more than ten meters long. It is inserted diagonally into the rock wall. Anyone with a discerning eye can see at a glance that this thing is difficult to get out.
"Unknown ingredients... Do you think the discovery of this meteorite fragment might change mankind's understanding of the universe and itself?"
An old man standing in front squinted his eyes and said, "You can guess what the characteristics of this thing are."
"According to my guess, it is most likely a hard material like heterogeneous steel."
"We won't know what it is until we get it out. The problem right now is that we can't pull it up because it's too big."
"How about... putting in more unmanned detectors to pull it out?"
"You can use explosives. The next unmanned detector will be equipped with special explosives for positioning and blasting, and just blow this thing out of the rock wall."
"Isn't it on this unmanned detector?"
"Normally, no one would carry this kind of thing. Besides, the explosives used underwater also need special models. General explosives cannot be used at a depth of 7000 meters."
While everyone was talking, the unmanned detector moved slowly around the meteorite fragments. Its camera captured some fine details. There were some tiny holes on the surface of the meteorite fragments, which looked like they were eaten by some kind of small insects.
"Are these the traces caused by the Kara Zerg?"
"It is possible that the blood and body fluids of the bugs themselves are corrosive to a certain extent, and this type of cavities look like they have been corroded."
Everyone looked at the scene on the other side of the meteorite that appeared on the screen. The unmanned detector had basically inspected it in a circle. Except for the lower part which was stuck in the rock wall, most of the upper part of the entire meteorite fragment was exposed.
"The robotic arm will try to move it."
"receive."
The unmanned detectors immediately adjusted their postures. The two nearby unmanned detectors moved to both sides of the meteorite fragments, turned and stretched out their mechanical arms directly forward. They skillfully blocked the key positions, and with the control The staff said something to start, and the screen suddenly began to shake.
The engines of the unmanned detectors fired simultaneously, and the two unmanned detectors tried their best to get the huge meteorite fragment out of the rock wall. Unfortunately, it lasted for more than ten seconds, and the entire meteorite fragment was still there. It was stuck motionless in the rock wall.
"Dear leaders, it is obvious that the unmanned detector cannot be found."
"Then we have to think of another way."
"Follow what I said before, launch the unmanned detector again, install an underwater blasting device, and blow up the entire rock wall. This meteorite fragment can definitely be removed."
"This is the only way. I will apply to the Qinglong Base now... The Qinglong Base may not have the stuff, so I still need to contact the outpost base."
"Let's make a plan."
Everyone quickly determined the method, and a group of big guys began to sort out the solution. How many items and types of underwater blasting explosives were needed, and which of the two bases had which one did not have? The speed was so fast that Technician Wang was somewhat uncomfortable.
"It will take some time to send it over. Let the unmanned detector continue to go down."
“How deep can these deep-diving devices reach?”
"These two can reach almost 11000 meters."
"Yes, it's much better than the deep-sea detectors used on the Earth. Let them continue to go down. We only need to mark the position here."
The controller of the unmanned detector in front nodded. The two detectors slowly retracted their mechanical arms and continued to energize the descent devices of their respective deep diving devices. The thrusters of the unmanned detector also started working. The two detectors Slowly began to move downward. …
Three hours later, the specially modified underwater unmanned probe sent from the outpost was located on the platform of the Intrepid Discovery.
Several staff members who were temporarily transferred spent more than half an hour to transform the working platform and upgrade it into a giant lifting device.
At this time, the mobile operating platform on the Intrepid Discovery has turned into a huge crane, which ensures that it has enough power to lift heavy meteorite fragments.
There are several specially-made ropes hung on the crane, which are guaranteed to withstand huge pulling forces and can even drag huge meteorite fragments from a depth of 7000 meters without breaking.
However, under normal circumstances, the distance is less than 7000 meters. The length of the rope sent is about 4000 meters. It is a new product from Qinglong Base. This time it is used more like a test.
"What material are these ropes made of? They don't look like steel wire."
A staff member on the research ship looked at the ropes with a silvery white luster. These ropes were soft and could be coiled directly. They had the texture of metal and plastic at the same time, which made him feel particularly magical.
"It seems to be nanomaterials..."
A modifier from Qinglong Base responded subconsciously that he really didn't know what the material of these experimental models was.
Another staff member obviously knew and said directly: "It is a rope made of special carbon nanotubes made by the ACS platform. It seems to be different from ordinary carbon nanotubes. I don't know what is mixed in it." Yes, it’s still under laboratory testing.”
"I heard that you are going to lift things from the deep sea, and Qinglong Base has specially approved a section to come here to help."
"A section is several kilometers long. What is it used for? Could it be used for communication?"
"It can be used as a space elevator."
The man responded with a smile: "Qinglong Base now has a space elevator project team, which covers more than a dozen studios. This rope was obtained from a laboratory under the project team."
Several people looked at each other, and immediately there was a hint of disbelief on their faces.
Carbon nanotubes are a kind of nanomaterial formed by single or multi-layer carbon atoms arranged in a cylindrical shape. It has very high strength and elastic modulus. At the same time, carbon nanotubes also have good corrosion resistance and high temperature resistance. properties, which makes them an ideal material for making space elevator cables.
However, despite the huge potential of carbon nanotubes, the original technology was not yet able to produce carbon nanotube fibers long and strong enough in large quantities and at low cost to meet the needs of space elevators.
In addition, the construction and operation of space elevators also involve numerous technical, legal and ethical issues, such as the centrifugal force caused by the Earth's rotation, the threat of space debris and micrometeoroids, and the impact on the Earth's rotation speed. Many times on the Earth, They all regard the space elevator as a beautiful science fiction imagination.
But the current situation seems to be no longer like this. Some parts of the beautiful fantasy have begun to achieve breakthroughs. Among them, the most core space elevator cable material has actually achieved breakthroughs...
They were not among the people on Blue Sea Planet who knew about such engineering plans, and their jobs were all about running around doing scientific research. After the space elevator project was established, they were not allowed to join it. At this time, they learned about it from a person. This news seemed somewhat surprising.
What can be seen now is that the association's support for the space elevator is very strong. The carbon nanotube ropes used for this kind of experiment are several kilometers long, and four of them have been transferred, tens of thousands of meters of top-notch materials. Using it casually like this made them feel slightly envious.
The next operation was much simpler and cruder. Four unmanned detectors equipped with special explosive devices were launched into the water at the same time. The scientific research vessel No. 7000 carried out the launch, and the mobile platform took a few hours to deliver these gadgets again. In the + deep sea area, huge black meteorite fragments were seen again.
The location of blasting is also very particular. This is not a professional matter for the personnel on site. The Qinglong Base thoughtfully sent a person in charge of this type of business. After he took over, he quickly determined several blasting points. , the four unmanned detection devices each used mechanical arms to install explosives at these locations, and then quickly evacuated a certain distance.
Following the dull burst of explosive energy, the water below the sea surged and rolled wildly for a while, making several unmanned detectors unstable for a while.
However, they had already made a simple fix around the black meteorite before blasting. The energy from the blast exploded the rock wall. The black meteorite fragments were pulled together by the four unmanned detection devices that came back, and were easily Then he pulled it out from the rock wall.
The four deep-diving probes began to float upward simultaneously to ensure that they could bear the weight evenly, and then began to slowly drag the meteorite fragments up from the seabed.
As the meteorite fragments gradually rose, the hearts of the scientific researchers were in their throats. They nervously observed the condition of the fragments to ensure that no accidents occurred during their movement.
There is a special deep-diving device in the sea 4000 meters above to replace the traction rope. Other personnel on the scientific research ship are busy doing various tasks at this time. They are responsible for the status of the lifting equipment and adjusting the orientation of the carbon nanotube rope. , after the unmanned probe arrived at the predetermined location for several hours, several deep-diving devices quickly used carbon nanotubes to bind the entire meteorite fragments.
Immediately after the scientific research ship received the news, the crane suddenly started, and the huge black meteorite fragments were pulled up from the deep sea several kilometers away at extremely high speed.
This speed was much faster. As the crane quickly retracted, the huge black meteorite fragments were dragged out of the deep sea. When the meteorite fragments were finally dragged to the surface, everyone breathed a sigh of relief.
"Let the omnics bring the things up!"
"Don't use our people to come into close contact. Free up the warehouse space of ship No. 3, transfer all personnel to research ship No. 2, and let ship No. 3 turn on the automatic cruise mode and follow us."
"understand!"
The personnel who went out carefully moved the huge meteorite that was dragged to the sea to the position of the No. 3 ship. The crane device was not functioning at this time, but fortunately the helicopter on the scientific research ship could be used, and the intelligent machine went down and tied it up again. , several helicopters lifted huge black meteorite fragments straight up from the water.
Only then did everyone have the opportunity to see up close what the huge black meteorite fragment looked like.
This thing glowed with black luster, as if it were a whole piece of black and shiny metal coal!
At this time, the No. 3 ship had quickly evacuated its personnel, and the rear warehouse was also blocked from above. The helicopter hoisted the meteorite fragments and placed them in the No. 3 scientific research ship's warehouse. Then as the alarm sounded, The steel hatch above slowly closed.
All the scientific researchers on the ship breathed a small sigh of relief. Next, they will transport the meteorite fragments back to Qinglong Base and begin preliminary inspection and analysis of the fragments.
They will use various tools and instruments to study this mysterious meteorite fragment and figure out its composition and characteristics. If nothing unexpected happens, this thing will most likely be an alien meteorite with magical properties.
Not to mention that it is similar to photosynthetic ore, at least it is similar to meta-steel.
After all, just transporting it up from the deep sea took a lot of effort!
(End of this chapter)
