Vol 2 Chapter 942: Very low first flight success rate
took Erma to visit several base facilities, and then they came to the last stop of the tour, which was also the long-awaited rocket launch command and control center.
The exterior of the rocket launch command and control center looks very ordinary, just an ordinary office building. If it weren't for the various antennas and equipment all over the roof, I'm afraid I would have thought it was a wrong path.
When they walked into the launch command and control hall, everyone couldn't help but exclaim.
In the wide lobby, there are large screens on three walls, displaying various data and pictures. The office area is divided into Ruoge areas by the passage. The scientific researchers are busy at the moment, and the atmosphere in the entire command and control hall appears very tense.
After being notified, Yu Chengwu walked in at Wu Hao and the others.
Mr. Wu, good two horses
Ha ha, Wu Hao smiled and introduced to Erma, "This is Yu Chengwu, the head of our entire aerospace science and technology research laboratory, responsible for various technical research work in the company's aerospace field."
is another young talent. It seems that Mr. Wu is a Crouching Tiger, Hidden Dragon. Lao Ma agreed, then looked at the big screens on the three walls of the hall and said, "Yugong, can you tell us about the stage of this launch mission?"
Yu Chengwu nodded when he heard the words, "At present, it has reached the final preparation stage before the rocket launch, and it is less than three hours before the scheduled launch time.
If all goes well, in more than two hours, our company's first co-recoverable rocket will be launched from here. "
Everything is going well, Xiao Ma and Lao Ma couldn't help but wonder.
Seeing the puzzled expressions on everyone's faces, Yu Chengwu explained with a smile, "Yes, from now on until one second before the rocket launch, the rocket launch will be terminated.
There are many reasons for the termination of the rocket launch, such as problems with the rocket, weather problems, and various other problems, etc., each of which can affect whether the rocket launches normally.
The current rocket is in good condition. The only thing that affects the launch of the rocket is the weather.
Now the meteorological department is closely monitoring the weather conditions. Once the weather conditions permit, the rocket can be launched. "
Oh, I think today’s weather is pretty good, it’s sunny, and the wind isn’t strong, so why is it not working? Brother Xiao Ma puzzled.
Hearing what Xiao Ma said, Wu Hao smiled and replied, "The wind we can feel is only the wind on the ground, and the ground clearance is only ten meters away.
What the meteorological department wants to observe is the wind changes at various heights in the entire airspace, especially at mid-to-high altitudes. If the wind speed is fast, the entire launch mission may be terminated or delayed.
Especially because we are launching a retractable rocket this time, not only the launch must be considered, but also the landing and recovery of the first class rocket.
Especially when the first-level rocket body is landing, three parachutes are also used. This large parachute is more sensitive to the effects of wind.
The passing of cold currents in the past few days, coupled with the regional climate, has caused a lot of wind changes in the region. Therefore, the launch command center has always been worried that the weather will affect the normal launch. "
Hearing Wu Hao's explanation, Erma also nodded to express understanding. The so-called man is not as good as the sky, and sometimes this person has to succumb to God's temper.
It’s okay, don’t force it, even if it’s time-out and delayed launch, there is no problem. Xiao Ma said comfortingly.
Thank you Ma Zong Yu Chengwu with a bright smile.
Why? Look at everyone's appearance. The launch is under a lot of pressure. Lao Ma is keenly aware of the expressions of busy scientific researchers in the command and control center. Apart from anxiety, there is also a hint of tension.
Yu Chengwu nodded. "Before every launch, there will be more or less such a trace of anxiety and anxiety, which is normal.
Of course, because this time is the first commercial launch vehicle that can be recovered in the true sense in our country, so the pressure will naturally be there.
You must know this new type of rocket, its first flight success rate is only 50%. And this retractable launch vehicle has a more complicated structure, so the first flight success rate is very low. In addition, not only must the launch be successful, but it must also be recovered. With such a step, the first launch success rate will be even lower.
There is also Mr. Wu, your visit. To be honest, it is also a spur to us. "
Hahahaha, this is our fault, sorry, Ma smiled and apologized.
Hehehehe
Wu Hao waved his hand at Yu Chengwu on the side and said, "Okay, stop complaining here, go busy. I still said that, don't have too much burden, just do your best."
understand, thank you, Mr. Wu, we will go all out, Yu Chengwu, watching him earnestly respond, then nodded at Erma, and then returned to his post and got busy.
Wu Hao also smiled at Erma, "As the launch is approaching, he will inevitably have some emotions as the commander-in-chief, please don't mind."
Erma and everyone present shook their heads, and the old horse smiled and said, "Faced with such a difficult task, anyone in this position will feel a lot of pressure, so I can understand.
Okay, let's not bother them here, let them concentrate on the final preparations. "
Hearing what the old horse said, everyone nodded and then walked away.
noticed that Wu Hao and the others had left ~www.readwn.com~ The scientific researchers in the command and control hall could not help but breathe a sigh of relief, chat for a few moments, and then plunged into the intense work.
In addition to the rocket launch command and control center, Wu Hao smiled at Erma and said, "There is still a while, let's go to the base restaurant for a meal, take a break, and then go directly to the landing site and wait for the rocket to launch."
Aren't we going back here? Xiao Ma asked.
Wu Hao shook his head. "What is the difference between watching on the big screen and watching in front of TV? Since it's here, let's watch it immersively, so that the experience will be more profound.
The landing site is not far from the launch site, only about one or two kilometers. The observation station we are going to is located on a sand dune between the launch site and the landing site, and is arranged in a font with the launch site and the landing site. The field of view is wide, where we can see the launch site at the same time. "
Hearing Wu Hao's arrangement, Lao Ma and Xiao Ma nodded their heads and agreed with the arrangement. Being able to watch the launch and landing on the spot is also enough to prove Wu Hao's confidence in their retractable rocket and their openness and transparency.
Let them go to the observation station, just to let them see how the rocket was successfully launched and finally landed and recovered.
Of course, for Wu Hao, this was also deliberately arranged by him. When the rocket is launched, it is still inappropriate to let these people go to the command and control hall to influence the work of scientific researchers.
So, it is most suitable to go to this observation station with excellent vision.
