bookbashuk Chapter 334 More Satellites Needed
Chapter 334 More Satellites Needed
"This is the effect of a multispectral imaging system," Li Yang explained. "It can observe in multiple bands at the same time, helping us identify various features on the surface. For example, this color represents vegetation, that color represents water, and that color represents urban buildings."
The leaders listened attentively. Many of them might never have thought that a small satellite could provide such rich information.
Next, Li Yang began testing the satellite's communication system.
He punched a series of commands into the console and turned to a device at the other end of the room.
"Now, we will transmit a message via satellite," he said, pressing the send button.
A few seconds later, the device beeped and a message appeared on the screen.
"Information transmission successful!" an engineer shouted excitedly.
The leaders exchanged surprised looks again. An old man couldn't help but ask: "Does this mean that we can use this satellite for long-distance communication?"
Li Yang nodded: "That's right, and our communication system uses advanced encryption technology to ensure the security of information."
This news seemed to make the leaders even more excited. They began to discuss in low voices the various applications that this technology might bring.
Just then, Li Yang noticed that an indicator light on the console began to flash. He immediately focused his attention and carefully checked the data.
"Is there something wrong?" A leader keenly noticed the change in Li Yang's expression.
Li Yang shook his head and smiled: "No problem, on the contrary, this is good news. Our satellite has just detected an abnormal atmospheric phenomenon, which may be an important meteorological discovery."
He quickly operated the console to transmit the satellite's observation data to the ground station. Soon, a set of complex data and charts appeared on the big screen.
"What do these mean?" asked a leader, obviously confused by the professional data.
Li Yang patiently explained: "These data show that in a certain area of the Southern Hemisphere, there is an abnormal temperature distribution in the atmosphere. This may indicate a large-scale weather change. If our analysis is correct, this discovery will have a significant impact on global weather forecasts."
The leaders were stunned. Many of them probably never thought that a satellite could not only observe the earth, but also make such important scientific discoveries.
At this time, Li Yang noticed that the data of the satellite's thermal control system had slightly fluctuated. He immediately adjusted the satellite's attitude so that it could dissipate heat better. This episode once again made the leaders realize how complicated and delicate it is to operate a satellite.
Next, Li Yang began to test the satellite's navigation function. He entered a set of coordinates on the console and waited for the results.
"The navigation system has successfully located the position!" an engineer excitedly reported, "The accuracy error is within 10 meters!"
The test is still going on. Li Yang demonstrated some other functions of the satellite, including earth resource detection and ionosphere observation. Each demonstration of the function caused a burst of amazement and discussion.
Throughout the process, Li Yang's operation was as smooth as flowing water, showing his deep understanding and mastery of the system. Every move he made was so precise, and every decision he made was so decisive, as if he had done it thousands of times.
The leaders looked at Li Yang's skillful operation with admiration in their eyes.
Just as the test was in its final stages, an unexpected event occurred: a minor malfunction occurred in one of the satellite's secondary systems, causing a brief interruption in data transmission.
The room suddenly became quiet, and everyone held their breath, looking at Li Yang nervously.
However, Li Yang appeared to be unusually calm. He quickly analyzed the cause of the failure and then typed a series of complex instructions on the keyboard at an extremely fast speed.
"Don't worry," he said calmly, "it's just a minor problem and we have backup systems."
Sure enough, a few seconds later, data transmission returned to normal. The whole process was so smooth that some people who didn't know much about the situation didn't even realize what had just happened.
This incident not only did not affect the progress of the test, but also highlighted Li Yang's professional ability and his ability to remain calm in the face of danger. The leaders looked at Li Yang with not only praise but also respect.
As the test was coming to an end, Li Yang began the last important test - satellite orbit adjustment. This is an extremely precise operation, and the slightest mistake may cause the satellite to deviate from the predetermined orbit.
Li Yang took a deep breath and began to input commands. The real-time orbit data of the satellite was displayed on the big screen, and everyone stared at the constantly changing numbers nervously.
As Li Yang operated, the satellite began to slowly and accurately change its orbit. The whole process lasted for several minutes, and the room was so quiet that you could hear a pin drop.
Finally, the satellite stabilized in its new orbit.
"The track adjustment was successful!" an engineer shouted excitedly, "The error is within the expected range!"
The entire control room burst into warm applause again. This meant that all the main functions of the satellite had passed the test and achieved the expected goals.
The leaders all showed pleased smiles on their faces. One of them came forward and patted Li Yang on the shoulder: "Well done, Xiao Li. You have made great contributions to the motherland!"
Li Yang smiled modestly: "This is the credit of the whole team. We still have a long way to go."
Just then, a young engineer hurried in with a stack of freshly printed photos in his hand.
"Mr. Li, look at this!" he said excitedly, "This is a photo our satellite just took, and it has been preliminarily processed."
Li Yang took the photo and looked at it carefully. The photo clearly showed the details of the earth's surface, and even the outlines of some large buildings could be seen.
The leaders also came over and praised the photos.
"This is amazing!" one leader exclaimed, "Can we really see so many details from space?"
Li Yang nodded: "Yes, and this is just the beginning. As our technology improves, we will be able to see more and understand more."
The photos sparked another round of heated discussions, with leaders imagining the various applications the technology could bring, from agriculture to urban planning, from environmental protection to national defense.
During the discussion, Li Yang quietly walked aside and looked at the night sky outside the window. Although he couldn't see it with his naked eyes, he knew that in the distant space, there was a satellite belonging to Yan Country working silently.
Taking a deep breath, Li Yang turned to face the leaders who were still discussing heatedly. His eyes flashed with determination and a confident smile hung on the corners of his mouth.
"Dear leaders," Li Yang said in a calm but convincing voice, "Although our first satellite has achieved great success, it is far from enough."
As soon as the words fell, the whole room fell silent. Everyone's eyes were focused on Li Yang, waiting for his next words.
Li Yang walked slowly to the center of the room, looked around, and then began to talk: "Our next satellite plan needs to be specialized and diversified. We need to build a complete satellite system, including military satellites, navigation satellites, agricultural satellites, meteorological satellites, etc."
As Li Yang spoke, the expressions of the leaders present gradually changed from surprise to shock.
Most of them have never even heard of these concepts, let alone understand their significance.
An older leader couldn't help but interrupt and said, "Comrade Xiao Li, what you said...we have never heard of it. Can you explain it in detail?"
Li Yang nodded, a look of understanding on his face.
He knows that in this day and age, these concepts are new to most people.
"Okay, let me explain it in detail." Li Yang said, walked to the whiteboard beside him and picked up a marker.
"First, there are military satellites," he said, drawing a simple satellite image on the whiteboard. "This type of satellite can be used to scout the enemy and monitor its movements. It is equipped with a high-resolution camera that can clearly capture military facilities and troop movements on the ground from space."
When the military representatives present heard this, their eyes suddenly lit up.
A general in uniform couldn't help asking, "You mean, we can use this kind of satellite to monitor the enemy's every move?"
Li Yang nodded in confirmation: "Yes, and not only that. Military satellites can also be used for communications to ensure that our military command system can remain open under any circumstances."
The generals exchanged looks of surprise, apparently already beginning to imagine the huge strategic advantages that this technology would bring.
"Next is the navigation satellite," Li Yang continued, drawing another pattern on the whiteboard. "This satellite can provide us with precise location information. Whether we are at sea, on land or in the air, as long as we have a receiving device, we can know our exact location."
An official from the transportation department exclaimed: "This is amazing! This will be a revolution in our transportation industry!"
Li Yang smiled and nodded: "Yes, it is not only useful for transportation, but also for agriculture, surveying and mapping, geological exploration and other fields."
Then, Li Yang drew a new pattern: "This is an agricultural satellite. It can observe the growth of crops, soil moisture, pests and diseases, etc. from space. Farmers can plant and manage crops more scientifically based on the information provided by the satellite."
An official from the Ministry of Agriculture stood up excitedly: "This... This is simply a fantasy! Can we really do this?"
Li Yang confidently replied: "We can and must do it. This will completely change our agricultural production methods and greatly increase food production."
Finally, Li Yang drew a picture of a weather satellite: "Weather satellites can observe global weather changes from space. They can help us forecast the weather more accurately and are of great help in disaster prevention and reduction."
After hearing this, a representative from the Meteorological Bureau had a twinkle in his eyes: "This is so exciting! We have always dreamed of having such technology!"
Li Yang looked around and saw that everyone's face was filled with shock and expectation. He knew that his words had planted a seed in the hearts of these leaders, a seed for the future.
At this time, a rocket expert suddenly asked a question: "Comrade Li, do all the satellites you mentioned need to be launched separately? If so, will the launch cost be too high?"
Li Yang smiled mysteriously: "Good question. In fact, I have an even bolder idea."
His words immediately caught everyone's attention. The room fell silent again, and everyone held their breath, waiting for Li Yang's next words.
Li Yang took a deep breath and said slowly: "We can use the method of launching multiple satellites with one rocket."
"Multiple satellites with one rocket?" The rocket expert frowned, obviously not understanding the concept.
Li Yang explained: "It means using one rocket to launch multiple satellites at the same time. This can not only greatly reduce the launch cost, but also improve the launch efficiency."
As soon as this idea came out, the whole room became excited again.
Rocket experts whispered to each other and discussed this unprecedented idea enthusiastically.
An elderly rocket expert stood up, his voice trembling with excitement: "Comrade Li, do you know what you are talking about? This... this is a revolutionary idea! But is it technically feasible?"