2011 to Spring 2014: 

Understanding Vector Directions, Time and the Vertical Plane

I. Horizontal Plane

A large-scale Imperial-sized plan of the local site was created in 2011. It was an over ambitious attempt to give fixed positions to the three harmonic 'pulse-dip' zones and simultaneously define the path of all the vector directions found on site (see Fig. 2.5 below). Surveying using this plan continued throughout 2012 and 2013, with an array of positions gradually accumulating on it using a series of detailed measurements.

Adding to the picture revealed by the earlier drawing, this new plan's layout succeeded in marking out a fourth vector and established that the overall arrangement across the whole site amounted to a 'Grid & Lattice' pattern consisting of two pairs of vectors, each intersecting at close to 90°: one pair aligned approximately N-S & E-W; and a second pair arranged in a NW-SE & NE-SW 'diagonal' orientation. Unfortunately, the discovery of this pattern did nothing to help identify the possible source of stimulation – its form bore little if any resemblance to anything that could be found in the current field of science. Furthermore, the plan could not pinpoint with any certainty the relationships between the three zonal groups making up the pattern. There was a dawning realization that it was impossible to capture in detail the complexity of the 'whole' pattern across the 'full' site in the time required (many weeks) because during that time, the point locations appeared to be in a constant state of change. Such apparent 'inaccuracies' did not seem to be entirely Subjective as had been at first suspected (i.e., they were not due to variable physiological reactions inconsistently perceived). Instead, the variations seemed to be due to movements that were an intrinsic feature of the external stimulus bringing about the reactions. It became essential to employ a method which could test this postulate.

The only way to capture detailed measurements of the relationship between the various harmonic elements of one vector's group of parallels was to mark out small sections in a single day, over a period of 2 -3 hours. The drawing shown in Figure 2.6 is a sample of one such attempt, where the recording of the response pattern at small scale (range: 0.05-12.0 m) revealed eight discretely spaced 'pulse-dips' - each separated by a neutral gap (see Figs.2.7 & 2.8). However, it should be noted, at this stage of the investigation there was still uncertainty as to which aspects of such an arrangement were Physiological and/or Psychological, and which were attributable to an external stimulus.

These eight 'Dip Zones' appeared to consist of a sequence of three different band widths, (shown by different thicknesses of red, green, and blue arrows in fig.2.8). They were categorized into three subgroups as follows:

GROUP ONE (i) [RED] The Single Pulse: A strong, narrow reaction usually less than 5 cm in width and separated from a neighbouring group by a gap of ≥ 1 metre.

GROUP TWO (ii - ii) [GREEN] A pair of Double Pulses: Each of the pair approx. 7.5 - 10 cm wide, separated by a gap (≥ 1.0 m), and given the alternative group name 'Track Lines' because of their apparent preference by animals and humans as chosen pathways (as shown earlier in photo plate 2.1). These Double pulses accompanied the single pulse on each side of it - in what appeared to be a 'harmonic' 2 ~ 1 ~ 2 arrangement.

GROUP THREE (iii – iii - iii) [BLUE] A triad of Triple pulses in the mid-section of the pattern. Each triplet approx. 15.0 – 20 cm. wide, and again each triplet separated by a gap (≥ 1.0 m).

From this central triad the sequence reverted back to another pair of Double pulses, and then finally to another strong Single pulse, in a mirror image arrangement; the whole harmonic pattern taking the form 1~2~3~2~1 in an ever-repeating vector pattern.

Measurements were made in order to explore whether the three groups were resonations of one 'external' stimulus, or were three separate stimuli, or alternatively, were part of the character of the observer's 'internal' sensory system. Thus, during the Autumn of 2013 to Spring 2014, 174 samples were collected; and a further 333 samples were taken from a slightly enlarged area around the site between June 2014 and February 2015. These were later supplemented by yet more samples in June 2016 (with all data eventually transferred to excel spreadsheets and analysed - see table 2.9 below).

 Although a dramatic doubling of the perceived total width of the pattern occurred in midsummer 2014, which persisted throughout the rest of the study, yet within the pattern there seemed to be no outstanding difference in the ratio of spacing between the three zonal groups and importantly, their overall vector direction remained constant (see Figs. 2.11 & 2.12 below) This suggested that the groups were interdependent and all could perhaps be regarded as part of a single element - possibly somewhat like secondary and tertiary harmonics resonating within a larger pattern. Working with this in mind allowed the establishment of the tenet that: 'observations concentrating on locating only the "single" pulse could be used to infer the relative position of all the other parts of the 8-pulse harmonic pattern'. By devoting all of the available observation time to only this one group, the amount of survey data required to create a snap-shot of the broad pattern existing at any one moment of time could be greatly reduced.

With regard to the dramatic doubling of the perceived total width of the pattern, it was concluded that physiologically the number of reactions per metre in the horizontal plane was high if the instrument was held with strong muscle tension (as was the case in the early period up to the winter of 2013/14). However, from Midsummer 2014 onwards, as perceptive skills developed and the amplifying instrument began to be held with a much more relaxed level of muscular tension, the new norm resulted in the number of reactions per metre being halved - to approximately eight per 12 metres. In other words, the total width of the pattern doubled to a mean of 11.35 m (with a range 10m – 13m when account is taken of the aggregate width of all eight pulses [+0.75m]). This produced a mean 'pulse-zone' separation gap of approximately 1.30 m (± 0.30 m). However, it should be noted that the selected areas for observation tended to be level, and no account was taken for the slope of the underlying bedrock, and more than 50% of these pulse-zone measurements were made indoors - a majority on the 1st floor of the house. These facts were unconsidered at the time, but later analysis suggested that using such a method produced an underestimate of the average 'pulse-zone' separation gap and also an underestimate of the overall width of the pattern.

But importantly, the halving of the perceived 'pulse density per metre' that took place had no bearing on the direction of the pulse groups within one vector - those contours or directions remain unaltered - as can be seen in the accompanying figures below. Thus it was concluded that 'density of reactions' was a function of the sensitivity of the observer's internal perceptive system (and importantly therefore, could be consciously manipulated - if so desired). On the other hand, the direction in which a 'connected series of reactions' took place i.e., their 'orientation in space' - was a characteristic of the 'external' stimulus.

II. Time

While continuing with the primary aim of establishing the 'spatial distribution' of the groups in the horizontal plane, a second line of enquiry was initiated - to establish what sort of time period was involved with the apparent 'side-to-side' movement of the group. Early measurements, such as those made in the 1st Quarter phase, around the 14th Sept., when compared with the last Quarter phase, around 26th Sept., 2013 (i.e., either side of the Full Moon on 19th Sept.) suggested that a small shift of position had occurred (see fig. 2.11 below). Further attempts to confirm what sort of time period was involved continued over the winter and into the early part of 2014.

Working mainly indoors over the winter of 2013/14, an enlarged (1:25) plan of Bedroom No.3 was drawn up so that observations could be made on an hourly basis, spanning several days either side of New and Full Moons, in an attempt to establish whether there was a sudden or a gradual lunar movement (see Fig. 2.13; below). However, because of interference stemming from short term memory retention (i.e., awareness of the exact spot where the last reaction had taken place, together with a desire to produce a result which confirmed a hypothesis) these hourly observations were unsatisfactory and were unreliable as records. Nonetheless, pursuing the possibility that there might be a shift about a central axis (with maximum swings to either side at New and Full Moons) these hourly efforts to test the hypothesis were extended 'outdoors' as the weather improved in the Spring of 2014 - but again, they were inconclusive.

Fig. 2.13 (Feb., 2014)

Observations made on a daily basis (rather than hourly) proved to be more reliable and less prone to memory bias. In certain key outdoor locations, swings > 1.0 m were recorded in just a few days around the time of New and Full Moons; but this degree of movement was not consistent across the whole site. Such a lack of uniformity was puzzling thus, no firm conclusion regarding links to the monthly lunar cycle could be reached at this point in the investigation.

III. Vertical Plane

Architectural elevations of the house formed the initial basis for some new drawings in 2013 which attempted to sketch the form of vectors in the vertical plane. On the North Elevation of the house shown in Fig. 2.14 (below Left) it was possible to trace reaction lines down from the Front Door across the steps, over the embankment and terrace wall down to the drive below. While on the NE Elevation, shown in Fig. 2.15 (below Right) a 'Strong' single Pulse (marked in Red) was traced upwards from the Terrace across the Embankment, through the Ground Floor and up into the First Floor. Its curved form gave the first hint that each vector might actually be a vertical wave of some sort. 

In a further series of sectional drawings carried out in Late Sept./Early Oct., 2013, reaction locations on the ground floor of the house were plotted and then connected to those occurring on the 1st floor - 2.54 m above. These provided more detail regarding what was happening in the vertical plane over time (see section CC fig. 2.16 - below). They showed that the connecting lines between reaction points at different heights tended to not be vertical. Further, if three or more intervening points were introduced, the form often displayed a slightly curve (such as those that had been seen in the NE elevation, in fig. 2.15 - above). These initial results suggested that the stimulus producing the reactions was coming from a wave which was flowing with a vertical orientation in or out of the ground mass, but to test this hypothesis more rigorous investigation was required. 

                                                                                Fig. 2.16