Jiaolong, a deep-sea manned submersible independently developed and designed by China, has attracted widespread attention around the world for its excellent deep-sea exploration capabilities. However, behind this, it is its mother ship, the "Xiangyanghong 09" marine science comprehensive research vessel, that silently supports, provides a stable platform and ensures the smooth progress of the mission. This article will delve into the important role of "Xiangyanghong 09" as the mother ship of Jiaolong and the scientific and technological mission it carries.
Jiaolong is a major scientific and technological achievement in China's implementation of the National 863 Program, and its maximum diving depth has reached 7062 meters, marking that China's deep-sea exploration technology has entered the international leading ranks. However, deep-sea exploration is not a one-man submersible, but a systematic project, in which the role of the mother ship is crucial. "Xiangyanghong 09" is such a core carrier that undertakes to carry, command and support Jiaolong to carry out deep-sea scientific research missions.
The "Xiangyanghong 09" marine science comprehensive research vessel was designed by the 78th Research Institute of China State Shipbuilding Corporation and built by Shanghai Jiangnan Shipbuilding (Group) Co., Ltd. The total length of the ship is 1246 meters, 19 meters wide, full load displacement of 4,500 tons, endurance of 15,000 nautical miles, self-sustaining power of 60 days, is a collection of deep-sea operations, ocean surveys, marine science experiments and other functions in one of the large-scale comprehensive research ship.
As the mother ship of Jiaolong, "Xiangyanghong 09" has advanced power system and navigation equipment, which can maintain a stable navigation state in complex sea conditions, providing a strong guarantee for Jiaolong's safe diving and floating. The ship is equipped with a large-tonnage A frame and a special submersible deployment system, which enables Jiaolong to carry out underwater operations accurately and efficiently. At the same time, the ship's scientific research laboratory is fully equipped, which can receive and process the data and information transmitted back from the deep sea by Jiaolong in real time, so as to realize scientific research on the deep-sea environment and biological resources.
More importantly, the "Xiangyanghong 09" also plays the role of a maritime mobile command center. When Jiaolong carried out the deep-sea exploration mission, the expert team on board formulated and adjusted the diving plan of the submersible through the analysis and judgment of various monitoring data to ensure that Jiaolong successfully completed the scheduled scientific objectives.
In general, "Xiangyanghong 09" is not only a strong backing for Jiaolong's deep-sea exploration, but also an important platform for China's marine science and technology innovation and development. With its excellent performance and strong scientific research capabilities, it has successfully supported a series of deep-sea scientific research activities carried out by Jiaolong in the deepest waters in the world, and has contributed an indispensable force to deep-sea scientific research in China and even the world. Through such a strong alliance, we have not only witnessed the progress of China's deep-sea exploration technology, but also seen China's determination and strength to gradually rise in the field of marine science and technology and move towards deep blue.