be a construction “I” beam or type of strut, as the segments have a design configuration of thinner interlocking struts attaching the two thicker outer edges. All three segments (which do not consecutively fit together, indicating there are probably numerous other segments yet undiscovered) are of metallic construction, extremely light, and indicate the object beam (in toto) has a high degree of flexibility. Object prime appears to have been molded, not joined (i.e. not welded or fused). Departmental metallurgists have been unable to determine the composite material, though they are certain that object prime has a metallic base. AR-2 is approximately 47 cm in length, AR-3 is approximately 25 cm in length, AR-4 is approximately 11 cm in length. All three artifacts are exactly 19.48 cm in height, and are exactly 3.22 cm in thickness.
Artifacts No.5 through 11 (AR-5, AR-6, AR-7, AR-8, AR-9, AR-10, AR-11) are presently thought to be broken segments of a much larger object (see Attachments ‘I’ through ‘O’). It is believed the object prime is a large panel which may have been attached to the beam. Each segment seems to have the same degree of curvature, however slight. It can be construed from the physical features of the artifacts that the object prime is designed with a surface of straight bars in a grid of polygons, a common design utilized on geodesic domes. The construction is of a totally unknown complex composite material. The object prime is extremely light, extremely flexible, incredibly strong, and resistant to extreme and sudden changes in temperature. The largest segment measures approximately 66 cm in diameter, the smallest approximately 9 cm in diameter. All segments are exactly 1.97 cm in thickness at the thickest point.
Artifact No.12 (AR-12) is thought to be either: 1) an individual tool, or 2) an attachment to a much larger tool (see Attachment ‘P’). There is no speculation at this time as to what this artifact may be or what its intended use may have been. AR-12 physically resembles a double rail soldering arm attachment, though it is not thought to be for this purpose. “Wear” ridges are evident at what is designated to be the base end (visible only under magnification). It is of metallic construction, and has been the only artifact whose composition has been determined. AR-12 is composed of a titanium alloy heretofore unknown to exist. Research thus far has indicated that the exact combination (percentages) of the various components of the alloy do not meet any known engineering specifications. The Department has yet to locate any corporations which are presently producing this type of alloy in this combination.
The NSF has been officially relieved of all responsibility for the artifacts and has filed a grievance. NSF did not draw any official conclusions concerning the origin or the nature of the artifacts.
Further analysis of the artifacts after their delivery to Washington Headquarters revealed more information than what had been gathered in the NSF Antarctica laboratory, in particular AR-1. It was discovered that AR-1 was a device, the purpose of which remains unknown. By submitting the artifact to a strong electro-magnetic current, the “box” opened along the seam revealing that the device had a hinged lid. Inside the box was a strange array of what can only be surmised as electronic switches, relays, and gauges. Though the purpose remains unknown, the gauges do respond to high voltage electrical impulses. The most enigmatic feature about AR-1 is a series of strange symbols/inscriptions (lettering?) at various points on the inside face of the lid portion. To date, departmental linguistic specialists and archaeo-astronomers have been unable to decipher the symbols or to identify them with any known culture or civilization.
ADDITIONAL INFORMATION:
According to departmental glaciologists, loose rocks and debris are transported along glacial paths as if by conveyor
Artifacts No.5 through 11 (AR-5, AR-6, AR-7, AR-8, AR-9, AR-10, AR-11) are presently thought to be broken segments of a much larger object (see Attachments ‘I’ through ‘O’). It is believed the object prime is a large panel which may have been attached to the beam. Each segment seems to have the same degree of curvature, however slight. It can be construed from the physical features of the artifacts that the object prime is designed with a surface of straight bars in a grid of polygons, a common design utilized on geodesic domes. The construction is of a totally unknown complex composite material. The object prime is extremely light, extremely flexible, incredibly strong, and resistant to extreme and sudden changes in temperature. The largest segment measures approximately 66 cm in diameter, the smallest approximately 9 cm in diameter. All segments are exactly 1.97 cm in thickness at the thickest point.
Artifact No.12 (AR-12) is thought to be either: 1) an individual tool, or 2) an attachment to a much larger tool (see Attachment ‘P’). There is no speculation at this time as to what this artifact may be or what its intended use may have been. AR-12 physically resembles a double rail soldering arm attachment, though it is not thought to be for this purpose. “Wear” ridges are evident at what is designated to be the base end (visible only under magnification). It is of metallic construction, and has been the only artifact whose composition has been determined. AR-12 is composed of a titanium alloy heretofore unknown to exist. Research thus far has indicated that the exact combination (percentages) of the various components of the alloy do not meet any known engineering specifications. The Department has yet to locate any corporations which are presently producing this type of alloy in this combination.
The NSF has been officially relieved of all responsibility for the artifacts and has filed a grievance. NSF did not draw any official conclusions concerning the origin or the nature of the artifacts.
Further analysis of the artifacts after their delivery to Washington Headquarters revealed more information than what had been gathered in the NSF Antarctica laboratory, in particular AR-1. It was discovered that AR-1 was a device, the purpose of which remains unknown. By submitting the artifact to a strong electro-magnetic current, the “box” opened along the seam revealing that the device had a hinged lid. Inside the box was a strange array of what can only be surmised as electronic switches, relays, and gauges. Though the purpose remains unknown, the gauges do respond to high voltage electrical impulses. The most enigmatic feature about AR-1 is a series of strange symbols/inscriptions (lettering?) at various points on the inside face of the lid portion. To date, departmental linguistic specialists and archaeo-astronomers have been unable to decipher the symbols or to identify them with any known culture or civilization.
ADDITIONAL INFORMATION:
According to departmental glaciologists, loose rocks and debris are transported along glacial paths as if by conveyor
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