Chapter 967 Ocean 1 Project, Upgrade!

This photo taken by Chang Haonan directly derailed the entire meeting and even the direction of the entire Ocean No. 1 project.

Before he could finish his speech, Luan Wenjie, director of the Space Administration, immediately stopped the lecture.

Originally, Ocean No. 1 was just a practical project involving both the military and local governments to verify basic technologies.

No one even expected it to perform any specific function.

The real highlight is the launch of the second batch of ocean series satellites after these verification technologies are implemented.

Therefore, although the topic of Ocean No. 1 has been brought up to the level of the Science and Technology Commission for discussion many times, the two vice-ministerial national bureaus, the State Oceanic Administration and the National Space Administration, have always been the real long-term leaders of the project.

But this point is enough to show that this project is a focus of attention but the specific level is not high.

The key is its potential.

However, no one expected that the potential that was originally planned to be realized in the next decade was suddenly prepaid today.

In other words, with the algorithm designed by Chang Haonan, if China currently has sufficient human, material and financial resources, it can directly launch more than 20 ocean remote sensing satellites to form a network, and immediately achieve the goal of locking the position of US aircraft carriers on a global scale.

But here's the thing.

It's a bit early.

Whether in terms of intention or ability, China has no intention of immediately breaking off relations with the Americans.

What would it matter if we could locate the position of the US aircraft carrier if we didn't have any suitable means of attack?

Besides, we have finally diverted the other party's attention to the Middle East through a huge black swan event. In the next period of time, we still have to focus on stealth development.

There is no need to put too much unnecessary provocation on Americans.

Therefore, the content of today's meeting, as well as the entire situation of Ocean One, must be kept confidential.

Refers to a higher degree of confidentiality.

In fact, Americans have always been wary of China's attempts to establish a space-based ocean remote sensing system.

The hardware difficulties that Ocean No. 1 had encountered before were caused by the other party.

Otherwise, it should have been launched half a year earlier.

But there is still a difference between being vigilant and being alert.

By analogy.

In the past, when we found out that China wanted to develop the Ocean No. 1 satellite, we probably just felt that "someone was secretly hoarding weapons and armor."

It's a matter that can be big or small.

Especially since China is not a soft persimmon, it is impossible for them to fall out over such a thing.

However, if the other side discovered this image segmentation and positioning technology, it would be like hearing that someone ate a piece of paper from a fish's belly, or dug out a one-eyed stone man from a river, or heard that someone wrote a poem "Suddenly a madman sharpened his knife at night, the imperial star was swaying, and Mars was high"...

In short, the nature is definitely completely different.

Of course, since Chang Haonan chose to speak about it today, he also saw that the occasion was not large in scale and the level of the participants was not low.

Most of them are internal personnel of the aerospace industry.

The others are only two naval leaders, and as for the State Oceanic Administration, there is only the person in charge, Wang Shuguang himself.

Therefore, the main changes lie in the follow-up work.

"Director Shuguang."

After Luan Wenjie hesitated for a moment, he looked at Wang Shuguang who was co-chairing the meeting with him:

"In the current situation... I think, should we tighten the scope of specific information about Ocean No. 1... including the subsequent models of the entire Ocean series of satellites?"

After all, on paper, the ownership of Ocean No. 1 belongs to the State Oceanic Administration, so any policy changes must be decided by the two of them together.

Wang Shuguang was not originally from a military-related unit, but was completely implicated this time.

Now that I was suddenly asked such a serious question, how could I possibly deny it? I naturally nodded at the speed of light:

"I agree with Director Wenjie's opinion."

In addition to being the head of the National Space Administration, Luan Wenjie is also one of the deputy directors of the Science and Technology Commission.

Although the two positions are of the same level, the latter obviously sounds better.

"I am the only person in the Ocean Administration who fully understands the specific situation of Ocean No. 1 involving ocean remote sensing."

After a brief pause, Wang Shuguang continued:

"In addition, I think that, judging from the current situation, the military value of Ocean No. 1 has far exceeded its value in marine scientific research. Can we consider transferring the ownership of the satellite to the Navy... or the Remote Sensing Center? Our Ocean Bureau only needs to share some of the non-sensitive data..."

As a department leader, this was the first time in his career that he took the initiative to push the resources at his disposal outward.

Because the Ocean No. 1 satellite has turned from a popular commodity to a hot potato for Wang Shuguang and even the entire Ocean Administration.

It's so scary.

How come it was identifying a few harmless little blocks one minute and aiming directly at an aircraft carrier the next?

Isn't this what we agreed before?

Is it not okay if I just stop serving you?

result……

It really doesn't work.

Luan Wenjie shook his head decisively:

"Director Shuguang, think about it. At this critical moment before the satellite is launched, the sudden change of ownership is like a cover-up, telling others that there is a big problem with the satellite, isn't it?"

"Moreover, not only this satellite, but also the subsequent ocean-series satellites will still be launched in the name of the Ocean Administration. After all, at least on the surface, our country is opposed to the militarization of space resources..."

The more he spoke, the paler Wang Shuguang's face became.

The latter also knew that he was on a pirate ship today.

If I think about it further, it might be difficult.

I could only sigh and nodded dejectedly.

"But... don't be too nervous."

Looking at Wang Shuguang who was a little lacking in confidence, Luan Wenjie said half comfortingly and half jokingly:

"The specific operation of the satellite will definitely be in the charge of the Remote Sensing Center. You just need to sign when necessary and do not disclose the relevant information to others..."

"Of course, of course."

Wang Shuguang wiped the non-existent sweat from his forehead:

"It's our duty to cooperate with other departments..."

……

"Comrade Haonan."

After barely calming Wang Shuguang down, Luan Wenjie finally turned to Chang Haonan, who had just returned to his seat from the podium:

"After I return, I will write a detailed report to my superiors. By then, the level of direct responsibility for the Ocean No. 1 project will likely be further increased."

"According to the original plan, your Torch Group should only be responsible for cooperating with the Fifth Academy to complete the design of the satellite-borne software program. The subsequent software injection, as well as the ground program design and maintenance work, will be completed by other departments."

"But the situation has changed. The Space Administration hopes to develop long-term cooperation with Torch Group in the ocean satellite series project. What do you think, Comrade Haonan?"

Although they were seeking Chang Haonan's opinion, in fact, the answer was clear to both of them.

Chang Haonan originally wanted to obtain more research resources through Ocean No. 1.

Even if these resources are not given to him directly, they will still bring many benefits to future plans.

For example, the simplest one -

Now that the ocean surveillance system has been established, isn't it a natural thing to develop a weapon that can accurately strike large enemy surface targets thousands of kilometers away?

This does not even include the role that contour segmentation and image recognition technology may play in other areas.

Therefore, there is absolutely no reason to refuse.

"no problem."

Chang Haonan replied almost without thinking:

"The algorithm and software parts can all be handed over to our group and the comrades at the Fifth Academy of Aerospace Science and Technology."

"but."

Before Luan Wenjie responded, Chang Haonan changed the subject:

"I have a small request, I hope Director Luan can agree to it."

The former had an expression that said "I knew you were holding back" and motioned for him to continue.

Chang Haonan was not polite and said immediately:

"As I mentioned earlier, the current contour segmentation algorithm is still at a relatively early stage and can only simply identify the background area and at most one target area."

"When it comes to multiple targets, and targets with less distinct characteristics, the effect will be discounted to a certain extent."

"So, we have already set up a pre-research team for the segmentation and recognition of multi-phase, or multi-target images, and have achieved some theoretical results."

"Do you think... can we take this opportunity to upgrade the project level of Ocean No. 1 and make this preliminary research project a regular project?"

Hearing this request, Luan Wenjie did not give an immediate answer, but stared at Chang Haonan for a while.

"Comrade Haonan, I have to tell you in advance."

He had long heard from Ding Gaoheng about Chang Haonan's "many tricks", so he did not dare to take it lightly:

"Even if the level of responsibility for Ocean No. 1 is raised, the funding is unlikely to increase sharply in a short period of time, so you can't assign a money-eating beast to come in for me... Even if you sell my old bones, I still can't afford to support him..."

"Director Luan, you know me well."

Chang Haonan acted frankly:

"In terms of fund utilization, if I say I'm second, I guess no one would dare to say they're first."

"As for this new project team... Actually, you don't need to allocate too much funds. Just give priority to providing supercomputing resources and give a little preference to satellite payloads..."