With the expansion of Liuma's detection area, more information about the giant continent has gradually emerged. At present, it can be basically determined that the entire continent is wrapped by a transparent "cover", which is completely consistent with the undulations of the terrain. If the following is

If it is a mountain range, then the cover will be the shape of the mountain range; if it is a deep valley, then the cover will be sunken to form a transparent deep valley.

The previous drastic changes in the altimeter were caused by changes in the terrain. The Liuma flew from the plains into the mountainous area, causing the height of this cover to rise. If there is deformation, there will be an angle, and the signal will be directionally strengthened in the area of ​​the angle. This

Only then did the altimeter become alert. In other respects, the signal used by the detector would directly penetrate the cover, making it impossible to detect it.

"We can't know the nature of this protective shield, but there is an atmosphere above it, right?" Ming Ming raised a finger and said, "Can we track the flow of this atmosphere to help understand the status of the protective shield?

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"There is no equipment with this function on the Liuma." Alex sighed: "Unless it is a specialized colony or exploration ship, for a starship that can fly at warp speed, airflow activities below the speed of sound will

They can be directly offset by the power of the engine, and I don’t even bother to install a wind speed detector. Even if I can make one temporarily, what are we doing to measure the wind speed?”

"Padame once said before that air is also a material, so how can it be on this side of the protective barrier? Although the giant continent cannot be measured using conventional physical knowledge, since we are all still alive and well, and the equipment of the Flowing Horse is

If it can operate normally, then it is certain that the rules of physics are still in effect, and giant continents are still a special case." Ming Ming explained: "The gravity of the continent's surface can only support the atmosphere at the thousand-kilometer level, and any higher will slowly escape outward.

Falling off. I think there is a near-vacuum area between the barrier and the atmosphere below."

Ming Ming walked among the crowd, turned off the virtual projected portrait on the face, used the pixel head completely as a display screen, and drew a diagram on the ellipsoid head. "The cover prohibits the passage of matter - assuming it is a two-way prohibition - the escaping

The material molecules should not be able to get out. But now there is nearly a thousand kilometers of atmosphere near the cover, which means there is a leak somewhere. Since the thousands of kilometers of atmosphere accumulated here have density stratification, this will only happen in a gravity environment.

So it can be considered that this cover provides gravity to the atmosphere. If most of the physical rules here work normally and only the cover itself is a special case, then its reasonable model is approximately like this..."

A schematic diagram with many formulas and complex analysis appeared on the ellipsoid's head. Amy and Alex could understand it. Padme had only a half-understanding. Xiaoxiao obviously couldn't keep up, so she could only sit upright and pretend to be a good student.

Ming Ming continued: "At such a height, the cover must be consistent with the terrain of the surface, showing an undulating shape. I think it has something to do with the gravity design. If it wants to remain relatively invisible in the detector, it must consider the ground

The gravitational force of the cover. Therefore, the distribution and flow direction of the air on its outer surface can tell us two things: the gravity properties of the cover and the direction of the loopholes for internal and external passage."

"Okay, you convinced me. Since there is no better way now, I will see if I can create an air flow detection system."

"It doesn't have to be so troublesome, just an anemometer is all you need!"

It was Xiaoxiao who said this, and everyone's eyes immediately focused on her. Xiaoxiao swallowed, as if to encourage herself, and then said: "Several long hard poles with anemometers are installed.

Using a very sensitive anemometer, subtracting the movement of the flow horse, and using an algorithm to eliminate interference, we can measure the state of the air. We don’t need to measure it so accurately, right?”

Mingming nodded: "Yes. The giant continent is too big, we only need rough results. This is not a weather forecast, it is just looking for possible entrances and exits."

"Then this method will work. I took it in the environmental statistics class, and my grades were excellent." Xiaoxiao said: "The wind speed and direction meter is easy to make, and a printer can complete it. In addition, a highly sensitive laser probe can be used to illuminate it.

When the wind speed turns around, the rest of the calculation work can be handled with a tablet. I can write the algorithm, and Boss Ming may be able to further optimize it."

"Okay, that's it, I'll leave this matter to you two. Do you have any other ideas?" Alex asked.

Padme gently shook Alex's arm and said: "I want to make a parachute to slowly lower the environmental probe instead of smashing it into pieces. We still don't know the characteristics of the barrier itself, such as

Is it destructive? If it is like the ground, can the Flowing Horse land on it?"

"This is indeed a good idea." Amy nodded rarely: "I can help you modify the detector so that it can not only communicate with the environmental circulation system, but also receive the signal of the mine cannon. In the case of physical contact,

Perhaps we can use the shock wave of the mine cannon for detection. The barrier can block the air, so will it react to sound waves?"

Sound waves are vibrations that propagate in the air. This kind of vibration is at the molecular level and is material. Is the invisible barrier against sound waves a special case or a rule? Amy and Padme are interested in this aspect, so they cooperate

Now, the duo whose names are overlapping words went to print wind measuring equipment.

When they are busy, Alex's job is to be on duty on the bridge and reset the alarm system on the console. At least he cannot be frightened by sudden and sharp alarms all the time, otherwise he will not be able to fly the starship normally.

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It is relatively simple to change the alarm sound of the system, but no matter how pleasant the sound is, it is unbearable if it keeps repeating. After a long time of effort, Alex finally taught the gravitational wave radar not to be so sensitive. For a giant continent like this

Just ignore the "error" of volume. He modified the working method of gravitational wave radar and paid more attention to small objects with high speed and super-light gravitational wave phenomena such as warp speed. Relatively stationary super-mass, unless the astronomical scale is relatively small.

- For example, a black hole - Otherwise, it will be regarded as a system failure, and only an error will be reported but no sound will be made.

After that, he modified the display effect of the console and no longer displayed the same error message repeatedly. He only added a bracket after this type of prompt, which contained the cumulative number. He roughly calculated that the gravitational wave radar would generate five times every day.

There are about 10,000 warning messages, but if they are classified, there are only four types, which occupy four lines on the console, which is no longer an eyesore. As long as you don’t see unread messages, click on them to clear the number.

"Mysophobia", then just reset the number once a day.

After he finished the settings, the ladies were basically done. Xiaoxiao and Mingming printed and made five telescopic omnidirectional wind measuring poles, which can be up to thirty meters long and need to be installed on the Liuma.

Bottom. So Alex turned the spacecraft upside down, used the artificial gravity system of the floor to "suck" the cargo, put on his spacesuit, climbed to the bottom of the spacecraft using magnetic boots, and installed the poles in place.

Liuma is still at a high altitude, and the distance to the ground is about the same as the distance between the earth and the moon. Originally, when looking at the earth from the moon, the shrunken blue "crystal ball" would make people feel distant, small and lonely. But the size of the giant continent is too large

It is so large that it is basically at the current position of the Liuma, and it is difficult to see the scenery at the end of the horizon. Therefore, when Alex stood outside the spacecraft, he did not feel that he was in space, but rather as if he was on a mountain top.

, looking at the vast expanse of land, I feel a very close connection with this continent.

This illusion made him want to take off his mask and try to breathe the mountain air. He also wanted to get down to earth earlier and feel the grass, soil and the wind mixed with the fragrance of flowers. "Why install such a cover? And there are no entrances and exits marked.

Fortunately, I didn't let down my guard, otherwise there would be a bang and there would be no story behind it!"

He muttered, but the work at hand was not delayed. Soon, five long poles with telescopic functions were installed on the bottom of the Liuma. They used standard data lines to connect to the environmental monitors on the outer armor. Officially

Become a non-staff member of the system. Shen Ming will extract the signals of the five of them individually in the environmental system, and then obtain a series of data such as speed and altitude from the flight control of the starship. The remaining work is to perform a lot of repetitions

The data calculation is done to reduce interference and errors as much as possible, and then use the environmental statistics method of the Raccoon Stars to obtain a series of air flow data and establish a rough "atmospheric fluid diagram outside the cover."

This part of the calculation was beyond Alex's control. He relied on magnetic boots and short-term basic force thrusters to fly back to the cargo bay, and then turned the Flowing Horse half a circle to align the floor with the direction of the outside world's gravity.

Consistent.

"Finally turned around, it's still so comfortable." Mr. Jin turned over on the branch, yawning and waving to Alex.

"You can still distinguish the changes in artificial gravity while sleeping?" Alex was stunned for a moment and said, "That's not right. Now the artificial gravity has been turned off and it relies entirely on the gravity of the continent below. But the continent itself has violated physics.

, it’s more artificial than artificial, but you think that one is better?”

Mr. Jin waved his hand, indicating that the problem was not important, then scratched the base of his tail and continued to sleep.

"I'll find a way to get down there as soon as possible. The continent below is lush and full of vitality, and the natural environment is very good. It should help you recuperate and recover."

"You took the trouble." Mr. Jin replied, then closed his eyes and stopped talking.

The telescopic pole for measuring wind direction has been installed, but the detection cannot be started directly now. We have to wait for Padme and Amy's parachutes. If you want to measure the air, you must descend into the atmosphere. After all, the length of the pole is limited. But this

The jury is still out on whether it is safe or unsafe, especially the gravitational surge zone near the cover. The Liuma can easily withstand three times the acceleration of gravity, but who can guarantee that it will be stable at three times the acceleration?

Due to the use of a parachute, it will take longer for the probe to reach the cover this time. Everyone has time to have a good meal to relieve their tense emotions. Padme is already a very good boatswain.

, she not only figured out everyone's tastes and knew what kind of recipes can effectively improve morale, but also learned the music forms that everyone liked and recorded beautiful background music to accompany the meal.

Facts have once again proved that when the stomach is satisfied, the operating efficiency of the brain can be improved, and everyone has many new ideas and new theories about the giant continent under them. Amy and Ming Ming have begun to think about gravitational wave radar

In the improvement work, I want to use the anti-camouflage and electronic warfare methods of the composite evolved human fleet on the radar, maybe it can be restored to normal working condition.

So the grouping changed again. Xiaoxiao and Padme went to stare at the parachute signal, while Amy and Mingming checked the information to prepare for the gravitational wave radar. But the grouping did not change, and Alex was still alone. The one on his left

Take a look at the group, and walk around the group on the right. Neither side needs me very much. So I just went to meditate and chatted with Mr. Ke on the way.

The progress of the computing power grinding has reached 33, whether there are new abilities is secondary, and getting together with Mr. Ke is the main thing. Alex found that Mr. Ke less and less mentioned that his personality will disappear when the running-in reaches 100.

Even if he took the initiative to bring it up, he showed little concern and lacked emotional fluctuations. This should be the change caused by the improvement of computing power, and Alex could not stop it. He asked specifically, even if he did not train specifically, just relying on daily

The use of will also increase the running-in of computing power, so the result of 100% fusion is inevitable.

Mr. Ke was not worried about his future. He paid more and more attention to Alex before himself. "It was very dangerous before," he began to educate Alex again: "In the case of the gravity catapult, it was very dangerous."

When the Composite Evolutionary is talking, Mingming thinks that the chance of you being discovered has exceeded the dangerous limit. You should not talk to the Composite Evolutionary in such an emotional way. The zero-order world can easily analyze the anomalies. After that,

, out of concern for composite evolved humans, it will focus on tracking you, and then you will be discovered. Fortunately, you left in time to avoid the most serious consequences."

"If the hyperspace gravity engine hadn't been started in advance, I wouldn't have said a word to it. Of course, you're right, I don't need to say a word. This is the safest thing." Alex lay on his back.

On the black marble floor, he could completely relax here and express his opinions without any pressure: "As an earthling, I just can't understand many things about composite evolved humans. My reason tells me that the choice of composite evolved humans is due to their

It’s formed by one’s own history and choices, and it has its own reasons. But I still need to say a few words, so that I can enjoy it.”

"Then you should use text signals instead of audio." Mr. Ke could still find something to complain about.

"If you are so leisurely, do me a favor and try to read the data of more complex starships." Alex said: "Since my brain-controlled body stores the data of those starships, there should be a way to read it out.

.The one below us is probably Shanhe Sheji. Even if we can only read a small part of the information, it will be of great help. At least we will know how to get down instead of being blocked by the barrier."

"Then you should save some computing power recently, including computing sticks and the like." Mr. Ke said: "Once you start this kind of attempt, it will definitely take up a lot of computing power, and it will be difficult for me to release the computing power immediately when you need it.

Force. You need to be a stupid human being for a while, and you can only let go of the convenience of composite evolved humans."

"About how long will it take?"
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