Chapter 321: Tengyun 2, perfect? ​​If I had known this, why would I have studied it?
“You ordinary people?”

“You are also an ordinary person, just like us, there is no difference!”

“Director Yao is definitely not an ordinary person. How can he be an ordinary person? Look! He even has a tail…”

Xue Baikun, Wang Qiang and others sarcastically refuted it.

Yao Qiming was in a good mood.

They all had a good relationship and were just joking around.

However, others also agreed with what Yao Qiming said, that the research led by Zhang Shuo was indeed going smoothly.

This is most likely related to the understanding of the theory.

Of course, there is no point in exploring the root of the problem. Simply classifying Zhang Shuo as a genius can explain everything.

Ordinary people really cannot understand geniuses, as if they live in two different worlds.

The usual jokes do not affect the experimental work, and everyone in the base takes their work very seriously.

A month later, all the experimental preparations were completed.

The modified annular pipeline of Factory 397 was delivered to the base and has been installed on the equipment. The base has tested each individual small pipeline and has successfully produced a gravitational field. The intensity and range of the gravitational field have also been measured, and the data are all within the calculation range.

The next step is to start all the small pipelines at the same time and run them together to do the final experiment.

At the meeting before the experiment, Yao Qiming gave a technical summary report. “There are eight small pipes in the main pipe. We tested each pipe and found that they can generate a gravitational field independently. The strength value is 1.13.”

“When turned on together, the power consumption will increase eightfold, which is 1.7 times the original. Part of the power loss is in the design.”

“In this regard, 397 has provided a report. They believe that the main pipeline can be split into up to 33 small pipelines. Since this is just an experiment, it does not require such fine control.”

“Technically speaking, after being divided into 33 small pipes, the power loss can be controlled to 1.9 times the normal level.”

“That’s the perfect situation.”

“In our current experiment, part of the electricity consumption is due to design issues, but technically, it can be reduced to 1.3 times the normal electricity consumption…”

Power loss is a big problem.

If power losses reached twice the normal usage, a single hydrogen bomb battery would not be able to support it.

Less than 1.5 times is completely acceptable.

The ring pipe used now has 9 small pipes inside. The manufacturing and materials are not perfect, so the power loss is relatively high, and much of it is simply resistance loss.

This is like energy saving in electrical appliances. Most of the electricity is used for the main function, so the appliances are naturally energy-efficient.

Otherwise, a lot of electricity will be wasted.

The difficulty of technical control lies mainly in limiting the impact between small pipes, because the small pipes are adjacent to each other, and there must be a magnetic field inside the pipes to allow lithium ions to flow smoothly, which requires very high technology in materials and manufacturing.

The current manufacturing is for experiments and does not use such high-end technology and materials, otherwise it will take a long time and cost a lot of money.

After talking about the power problem, Yao Qiming continued to talk about the testing issues and reported detailed data.

After Zhang Shuo finished listening, he thought there was no problem and nodded immediately, “Let’s get ready for the experiment!”

After he finished speaking, he went to the main laboratory, checked various equipment, and then left the experimental base by car.

……

The direct person in charge of the experiment is Yao Qiming, and Xue Baikun is responsible for data and other control aspects.

They are the second and third in command of the base.

After Zhang Shuo left, the experiment was about to begin, and everyone involved was looking forward to the results.

Many people have discussed experimental issues before, believing that discoveries will be made after a single study.

Discoveries represent the success of research.

They are conducting experiments and verifying technical theories. If the experimental results are in line with expectations, it means that there is no problem with the technology and it can be put into use in the next step.

The previous experiment has developed technology to increase the strength of gravity.

If further research is conducted to develop technologies that increase the range of gravity, the two together would represent a qualitative breakthrough in gravity technology.

It’s like the ‘supercomputer’ of the 21s, which superseded the desktop computer of the st century. The improvement in technology and practicality is enormous, and it can even be said that the two are not on the same level at all.

In addition, the research is very ‘low-key’.

The research they conducted can be considered as “spur of the moment”.

According to the base construction plan, it is still in the “preparation stage” of the experiment, rather than entering the formal research stage.

The main research direction of the experimental base is to replace nuclear materials to study periodic gravitational fields, further analyze the impact of decay on gravitational fields, and analyze the role of fundamental force – weak force in new physics.

According to those who are familiar with the information, the experimental base is still in the early preparation stage and no real research has been carried out. The sign of formal research is the use of nuclear materials.

No nuclear material is being used now, and the research has received no attention from any higher authorities.

It is truly remarkable to think that such a significant technological achievement was accomplished under such circumstances.

“This can be considered a side effect of debugging the equipment, right?”

“We submitted a report, but we were still debugging the equipment and in the routine preparation stage. As a result, gravity technology achieved a qualitative breakthrough…”

“How amazing is this?!!”

“Our team still has to rely on gravity technology. Other teams can’t do it…”

“Get ready to start!”

“Everyone, be serious. The results will be out soon!”

……

Gravity aircraft research base.

After the test flight of Tengyun-1 was completed, they conducted two more test flights as planned. Some minor problems were found during the test flights, but Tengyun-1 was basically completed.

During the test flight of Tengyun-1, Liu Zhiwen’s team continued to consider the next research plan.

Previously, they planned to build a large gravity aircraft, but all the proposed plans were rejected by Zhang Shuo.

In a word, without technical support, any design is meaningless.

Under these circumstances, large aircraft research programs have been killed.

However, a plan for the next step must be put forward.

Liu Zhiwen and others hope to build a perfect gravity spacecraft. Although the large spacecraft plan was rejected, many people continue to consider new plans. However, because the application of gravity technology is limited and it is impossible to expand or superimpose field forces, no plan will work.

They could only turn their attention back to small gravity spacecraft and design the Tengyun-2 type with a separate gravity field.

Tengyun-2 is an upgraded version of Tengyun-1. The team hopes to improve its biggest shortcoming – flexibility.

To increase the flexibility of the spacecraft, the power system must be adjusted. The propeller power design is directly eliminated, but what should be used to replace it?
“Air compressor motor!”

A host of aviation experts share the same view.

If an air compressor motor is used, calculations show that the spacecraft can have a lateral acceleration of more than 3 meters/s. The figure of 3 meters/s is not high, but considering that the gravity aircraft weighs over tons, the power is already quite good.

The problem is that one hydrogen bomb battery cannot power both the gravity system and the air compressor engine at the same time.

Someone suggested installing two hydrogen bomb batteries.

From a design perspective, it can be done.

The gravitational field covers an ellipsoidal range, and hydrogen bomb batteries can be installed on the upper and lower parts respectively. From the coverage range point of view, it is possible to install two hydrogen bomb batteries at the bottom.

But if we add an air compressor engine, it will be a bit too crowded.

“Or, make a small hydrogen bomb battery?”

“Technical support?” “We can also build an ellipsoidal aircraft and place the cockpit and other equipment on the outer edge…”

“Isn’t this okay? The cockpit cannot be placed outside the hydrogen bomb battery. It’s too dangerous. It’s also best not to put any electronic equipment close to the hydrogen bomb battery.”

“What if the air compressor motor is placed in the center?”

“The air compressor motor has an inlet and an outlet. If it is placed in the center and moved horizontally, it will have to be turned around? By then, the cockpit will also be turned around, which is not worth the loss.”

A lot of people participated in the discussion and analysis.

In a fixed area, two more facilities that occupy a large volume need to be placed, and the mutual impact, cockpit safety, aerodynamics, etc. need to be considered…

and many more.

It’s not easy to figure out such a complex problem.

Liu Zhiwen found a large number of flight experts and brought together dozens of researchers from aircraft design institutes, mechanics, electricity, and aerodynamics. After a series of meetings and discussions, they finally came up with a barely feasible plan.

“Put a hydrogen bomb battery in the middle of the ring, another one at the bottom, and the air compressor motor on top.”

“The cockpit is located above the air compressor motor, at the highest point on the edge of the field force, and other equipment is piled on both sides of the motor…”

“We can reduce the space occupied by other equipment, and the hydrogen bomb battery in the center supports the air compressor motor.”

“But more calculations need to be done in the design to ensure that there are no problems in every position. Some equipment needs to be simplified in manufacturing, and the primary consideration is the volume occupied…”

“Including the radar, it should also be designed into a triangular plate shape so that it can be placed on the side of the field force.”

“In this way, the entire field is filled up, and it becomes an ellipsoidal aircraft, but with an air compressor motor, lateral movement will be more flexible…”

This design does not waste any air, and all kinds of equipment need to be specially manufactured.

Because the overall design is very complex, a large amount of calculations are required to make the plan feasible. The difficulty of subsequent spacecraft debugging will increase by more than dozens of times.

However, everyone in the team believed that the design was feasible and they could accept the complexity of the design and subsequent work.

“Aviation design is like this. Whether it’s engines or airplanes, every practical machine or aircraft is very complex in design.”

“Isn’t it normal for advanced fighter jets, such as fifth-generation and sixth-generation aircraft, to take several years to debug?”

“It is normal for the technology to be complex. Tengyun-1 is simple because it only has the main technology, and the rest is just put on, but it is not practical.”

“Tengyun-2 must be more advanced and more practical…”

After the design plan was finalized, Liu Zhiwen gave a summary and he was very satisfied with the plan.

At the same time, I also feel that the work of my team is very valuable.

It’s a sense of accomplishment.

It was difficult for them to find a sense of accomplishment on the Tengyun-1 model, because the main design was completed by Meng Zhilin’s team. They just took the results and added some practical equipment.

The test flight work of Tengyun-1 is the same.

After the spacecraft is manufactured, including the gravity technology and hydrogen bomb batteries, there are no major technical problems, so what’s the problem with having a few more propeller drives?
It feels like this work can be done as a team.

Now Liu Zhiwen also smiled. He talked about the design work with several aircraft experts. “Even a gravity spacecraft needs professional design.”

“Professor Zhang Shuo studies and provides technology, while we apply the technology.”

“Tengyun-2 is our achievement.”

“This design is perfect. When the time comes, an elliptical spacecraft will be very beautiful.”

“There is still a lot of follow-up work to be done. It will probably take several years for Tengyun-2 to come out, but it will all be worth it…”

“…”

Liu Zhiwen and others worked hard for several months and finally came up with a new plan.

The proposal was submitted quickly.

As long as the higher authorities approve it, we can start the preparation work for the research of Tengyun-2 spacecraft.

Many people in the base were talking about it, and they were also very much looking forward to the new model of spacecraft.

The proposal was submitted in three days.

The higher authorities called and went straight to Liu Zhiwen. Liu Zhiwen thought the plan had been approved and answered the phone happily. Then he heard the other end say, “Tengyun-2, the design direction has been determined, so you don’t need to study it anymore.”

“what?”

Liu Zhiwen was a little confused. He thought he had heard it wrong, so he immediately asked, “Did the plan pass?”

“You didn’t pass yours, so there’s no need to continue studying. It’s meaningless.”

“why?”

Liu Zhiwen was very unconvinced. “We have been researching for several months, constantly improving the plan, and doing a lot of work…”

He said a lot of things in a row, which silenced the teacher on the other side, and then asked, “What plan is better than ours?”

“Which team made this?”

The teacher on the other side organized his words and said, “Mr. Liu, I understand how you feel. Please don’t get excited.”

“The new plan I mentioned has not been finalized yet, but the main direction has been determined, which is to design a brand new spacecraft based on new technology.”

“new technology?”

“Correct.”

The teacher opposite said, “There is a team researching gravitational technology, which has increased the strength of gravity while expanding the coverage of the field force.”

“We will design Tengyun-2 based on new technologies.”

“…”

Now Liu Zhiwen understood.

The teacher on the other end said a few more words, and then he hung up the phone in a daze.

The person next to him immediately asked, “Has our plan been approved?”

“what’s the situation?”

“what did you say?”

Liu Zhiwen half opened his mouth and said bitterly for a long time, “It didn’t pass because there is a new technology.”

“what?”

“The intensity and range of the gravitational field have been enhanced, and it seems to be greatly enhanced.”

“Our design foundation is outdated, so how can we talk about passing the plan…”

He didn’t know what he was feeling after he finished speaking.

After several months of hard work, the gravity technology has been upgraded? And it has been significantly improved.

This doesn’t make sense!
If there are any problems in the design that cause the plan to fail, it is acceptable.

The fundamental technology has improved significantly, making design meaningless, which is a cross-dimensional blow.

He suddenly thought of what Zhang Shuo said when he left –

“Don’t worry about designing the next generation of spacecraft. Gravity technology will continue to improve.”

“I’ll study it when I get back…”

Research it!
It’s really worth researching!

It’s only been a few months now? Gravity technology has improved dramatically.

If I had known this, why would I have made any plans?
(End of this chapter)