AP-FILE #201A: PROJECT "COPIAM"

[Tenacity]

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Source: Invicta Research Complex, Omicron Rho
Comm ID: Associate Damien Mekal
Encryption: APM Standard

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Establishing Feed

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Results from the Ingenuus Research Group and Deep Space Engineering have been received, and extrapolated into fine-tuning for the Variable Focus Mining Arrays. We would have preferred a larger test group, but Samura and Kishiro could not be reached for participation.

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Iridium tuning was relatively easy, as expected. Minor adjustments in beam dispersion and laser throttle were made to maximize collection efficiency and minimize unwanted burn off. It should be a relatively simple matter to adjust the arrays from this baseline for collection of any platinum-family transition metals. Other forms of ore will need more intensive study and fine tuning to effectively utilize the arrays, which we can accomplish on a case-by-case basis as contracts with mining firms are made.

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Azurite collection, again as expected, was more tedious to fine-tune. Azurite absorbs energy readily, so dispersion from its containment organisms must be done via accuracy as opposed to brute force. Siphoning of the gas, via the Azurite gas collector, is a simple matter once the gas is free-floating. Targeting systems were reprogrammed from the ground up to maximize efficiency here, with a new algorithm written to calculate precise motion of an Azurite cluster and relay information directly to the mining array.

Overall, a solid 25% increase in efficiency has been gained over traditional mining methods. The new systems are quicker, cleaner, and use less power than what is currently in widespread use. It's time we have APM take this system Sirius-wide, if we can convince the mining corporations to upgrade their equipment we could make a substantial profit from it.

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