Research starts with PhD students

Chapter 301 133-ton giant, flight test!
"Lao Zhang, is this wrong? How could this be? This is the first test..."

"Everything is in line with the results. There are no problems at all?"

"how can that be possible?"

Meng Zhilin was so surprised that he couldn't believe the result, because what he saw was really contrary to common sense and his personal understanding of research.

Even if I led the team to complete the design of the power output, I wouldn’t normally get such good data.

Generally, there will be instability in a certain port, or there will still be deviations in a certain port, so further design modifications will have to be made, or even some power or function will have to be sacrificed, etc.

Sometimes, technical research is just like that.

To put it more difficultly, it's like the research of aircraft engines. After the overall design and manufacturing are completed, various problems are bound to be discovered during testing.

To put it simply, when doing statistics for a complex report, the probability of small errors is extremely high.

One-time, all ok?
Meng Zhilin just felt that his research common sense had been overturned. His reason told him that this was the case, but he was still full of surprise.

After he said this, some people who understood the difficulty of the technology also began to doubt it.

But he immediately realized, "It is impossible for Academician Zhang Shuo to cheat, and there is no need for him to do so."

"Moreover, all of this is based on research, so at least internally, all aspects of the work are transparent."

"So, there's no problem."

Zhang Shicheng stepped forward with a wry smile. He patted Meng Zhilin on the shoulder and said, "Meng, calm down. Don't be so excited."

Meng Zhilin took a deep breath and realized that he had lost his composure.

Teacher Zhao said, "If you think there is a problem, find it. Don't jump to conclusions so easily."

"I believe in Academician Zhang."

He was a little angry about Meng Zhilin's statement, but he could understand it to a certain extent. "There should be no problem with the research. This is ability!"

He looked at everyone around him and continued, "Academician Zhang Shuo is a miracle worker."

"Think about his various studies. Which one is not a miracle?"

Others nodded.

Some followed suit, "Academician Zhang Shuo is like this. I have done research with him. There is no need to think too much. Just listen to him."

"I know about the gravity experiment. It was successful after two or three attempts. Such a complicated and totally unexpected experiment..."

"Yes, Professor Zhang Shuo has always been like this. Academician Zhang and I have done research on hydrogen bomb batteries. We followed the design and it was a success!"

"This is normal. Academician Zhang Shuo has always been like this!"

"After more contact with Academician Zhang Shuo, I realized that it was no big deal."

"If you ask me, what's power design? To Academician Zhang, it's just a small research, nothing big at all."

Many people who have done research with Zhang Shuo nodded in agreement, while some pointed the finger at Meng Zhilin, "Chief Engineer Meng, your doubts are totally unreasonable. Is Academician Zhang Shuo still cheating?"

"Besides, we all did it together, how come others don't know?"

"You are questioning Academician Zhang Shuo, and you definitely don't have any bad intentions. We also know that. All we can say is that you are far from being as capable as Academician Zhang Shuo, and you can't understand his level."

"The realm of genius! Can ordinary people understand genius?"

"Mathematics and physics are both recognized as the best. New physics directions, origin theory, and various technical research, at least you have to be close to his level to understand them."

"That makes sense. Compared to Zhang Shuo, we are just mortals..."

Meng Zhilin felt a little ashamed of what was said.

He really had no bad intentions, he was simply too surprised and felt that the research was going so smoothly that it was beyond his understanding.

After calming down, I thought it was really a bit too much to question Academician Zhang Shuo...

Most importantly, question openly!

It is true that he is the project leader, but everyone trusts Zhang Shuo more. Gravity technology and hydrogen bomb batteries are also high-end technologies developed by Zhang Shuo.

Power Systems?

layman?

"Maybe it's just like they say, ordinary people can't understand genius!"

"Compared to Zhang Shuo, I am just an ordinary person. I shouldn't have any doubts at the beginning. I should just do what Academician Zhang Shuo told me..."

"Oh~~~"

……

The test fire of the hydrogen bomb battery power output system was successful.

Test, passed in one go.

The design has been finalized and no changes are needed in any part.

The next step is to connect the hydrogen bomb battery to the gravity manufacturing equipment and then install other equipment. Zhang Shuo’s main job at the base is to study whether there will be any conflict between the two.

Theoretically, the gravitational field does not affect the operation of the hydrogen bomb battery.

Actually, there may be some impact.

After the gravitational field is released, the forces acting on the particles inside the hydrogen bomb battery, including the various circuits and electronic components, will suddenly change. And it is not a one-sided force, but a force that penetrates deep into the composition of the particles.

This is an unprecedented situation that can only occur with experimental gravity technology.

The internal reaction of the hydrogen bomb battery is strong, including the nuclear power conversion components and power output, which are more "fragile" than the gravitational equipment itself, especially the vacuum reactor, which may be impacted by the sudden change of the gravitational field.

"We can use the regulating material control to appropriately reduce the power before the gravity device is activated."

"As the power decreases, the reaction rate decreases, and the impact on the outer wall becomes smaller."

"After a period of adaptation, we will slowly increase the power and allow the gravity aircraft to take off smoothly..."

“That way the impact will be minimal.”

Zhang Shuo proposed a solution, and others also proposed other solutions.

The research team took notes and some feasible plans were adopted. Just as Meng Zhilin understood, the research on gravity aircraft was very important, and the first aircraft must focus on stability.

In addition to the influence of the gravitational field, the research team's main task is to connect the gravity manufacturing equipment and the hydrogen bomb battery together, and also install other facilities.

For example, electronic control systems.

The first gravity-driven aircraft was unmanned and was electronically controlled from the ground. Its flight not only relied on the gravitational field, but also required an electric motor to generate thrust.

The installation of the motor is relatively rough.

The entire aircraft is equipped with six electric motors, four of which are installed in the middle of the aircraft, facing four directions.

The other two, one is above and one is below.

The acceleration and flight control of the first gravity-driven aircraft will be achieved by electric motors driving the air to generate thrust.

It feels like a paddle-driven submarine swimming in the sea. A gravity aircraft uses an electric motor to wander in the air. It has a faster relative speed and greater flexibility, but it is also somewhat out of control.

It is driven by an electric motor, and its design and technology are still relatively crude.

The docking of gravity manufacturing equipment and hydrogen bomb batteries is relatively much more complicated. Each part needs to be extremely precise, and the gravity equipment is constantly tested to ensure that the field force can cover all parts.

The person in charge of this part of the work is still Meng Zhilin. Apart from the doubts about Zhang Shuo's ability to complete the work of the power output system, Meng Zhilin is indeed very capable and has experience in leading a team to complete high-end research.

For example, high-end fighter jets.

For example, a gravity flight device.

He is very experienced and capable in this field.

After the last incident, Meng Zhilin could be said to be "wholeheartedly convinced" by Zhang Shuo. For many research works, he had to consult Zhang Shuo before he could finalize them.

Zhang Shuo also knew about what happened last time, but he didn't care at all because the result was already in front of him and there was no problem with the system design.

So what if you question it? So what if you don’t question it?
This actually convinced more people.

Zhang Shuo does not need to get involved in all aspects of the work. Meng Zhilin can do many research matters very well. He is mainly responsible for overall control.

As long as there is no problem overall, it doesn't matter if there is a small problem in the details.

When Mr. Zhao and his team came to the base again, Meng Zhilin and Zhang Shuo gave the time for the first test flight, "About half a month."

"In two weeks, all tests will be completed. As long as no major problems are found, we can proceed with the test flight."

Teacher Zhao was immediately very excited, but he still said, "No problems are the most important thing, and stability is the most important thing!"

"It doesn't matter if the time is delayed a little. The most important thing is that we can take off normally and meet the test expectations overall..."

"Ula Ula~~~"

He said a lot of things in a row, basically emphasizing that speed is not important, stability and safety are more important than anything else.

Meng Zhilin kept pulling the corners of his mouth.

Zhang Shuo scratched his scalp with his hand and seemed to have no patience left.

The research on gravity aircraft has attracted the attention of so many senior teachers, and every teacher is looking forward to the first test flight.

This is a flying vehicle made by combining hydrogen bomb batteries and gravity technology.

The first test flight is of great significance and will definitely attract a lot of attention, so they feel a lot of pressure.

Time pressure, attention pressure.

What does it mean that 'it doesn't matter how long it takes'?
joke!

Teacher Zhao emphasized the work and went to the laboratory with Zhang Shuo. Meng Zhilin also accompanied them and kept talking about various testing work.

Includes testing of gravity equipment.

Including the testing of supporting technologies for each part and electronic control systems.

and many more.

Another very important point is the "contingency emergency system" test.

The "contingency emergency system" means that if any sudden situation occurs, the aircraft will be forced to land in an emergency.

Emergency descent does not mean complete descent.

The aircraft is so heavy that the parachute cannot drag it at all. The heaviest part is the gravity equipment, especially the large ring that is filled with medium materials and is also the main body of gravity. The total weight exceeds 60 tons.

When an emergency problem occurs, the ground can control the detachment of the gravity device and the hydrogen bomb battery.

The hydrogen bomb battery is the core. After separation, it will be driven far away from the gravity device by the thrust of the motor blades.

The electric motor underneath then unleashes maximum performance to push upwards.

A huge parachute will be deployed above to allow the hydrogen bomb battery to fall to the ground relatively smoothly.

If the occasional problem is caused by the hydrogen bomb battery and there is a problem with the energy power location, there is no good solution.

The 'contingency emergency system' will still operate normally, but whether the motor will continue to operate and what effect the emergency system will have depends on the situation.

……

After Teacher Zhao left, the project team's work became busier.

Meng Zhilin and Zhang Shuo both stay in the laboratory for a long time.

They watched each test on site, even took notes on key tests themselves, and strictly controlled every step of the work.

At this time, the role of personal prestige is reflected.

When Zhang Shuo stood by and watched the test, everyone else felt relaxed because they were not worried about any problems.

If there is a problem, Professor Zhang Shuo will most likely point it out first and a solution will be found soon.

Aircraft testing work is progressing steadily.

The time estimated by Meng Zhilin and Zhang Shuo was very accurate. The subsequent testing took about ten days.

After all the tests were completed, the gravity aircraft was pulled to the open space.

There are eight large stands in the center of the open space. The aircraft is placed on the stands with a thick cushion underneath to provide support in case the stands are unsafe and fall.

At this time, the shape of the gravity aircraft can be seen.

The main body of the aircraft is a large ring with a diameter of about 20 meters. A large hemispherical facility is lowered and towed in the center, with several huge fan blades at the bottom.

Eight support bodies connected to the brackets extend downward from the sides of the large hemispherical facility.

Standing on the ground far away, you can see that there are devices above the big ring, and there is a radar signal receiver at the highest point.

It doesn't look very aesthetically pleasing from above, and all the equipment and facilities are installed for practical purposes.

Zhang Shuo, Meng Zhilin, Lu Ling and others watched from afar.

He joked, "It looks like an inverted octopus, but with its claws on its head..."

"I haven't really considered the aesthetic design yet." Meng Zhilin shook his head. "The most important thing is to make it take off normally."

Lu Ling sighed, "This big guy can actually fly and stay suspended in the air. It's incredible to think about it."

Others also sighed, "In the past, I couldn't even think about it."

"It's too big, with a total weight of 133 tons. It has gravity technology support, but the weight was not considered at all during the research."

"Weight is not a factor. Once the prototype is officially manufactured and has the function of manning people, the weight will exceed 300 tons."

"That's a really big guy..."

Zhang Shuo also began to look forward to it.

Now we are conducting technical testing of the gravity aircraft, which means testing the hydrogen bomb battery and gravity technology together.

If the test is passed, it can be used as a basis for designing the first generation of aviation gravity aircraft.

By then, various technologies will be applied, and we will consider increasing the driving position, and having the functions of carrying passengers and cargo, and even equipping it with weapon systems, etc.

The beauty of the appearance must also be paid attention to. Adding a semicircular shell on the top and bottom will really be very similar to a "flying saucer". The only difference is that there is a thick large ring in the middle instead of a flat disc.

That kind of flying machine with a strong sense of science fiction...

In the not too distant future!

(End of this chapter)