The Red Era, the Opening University Speech

Chapter 325 Mechatronics
Li Mu's words gave a shot of confidence to all the researchers in the Radar Research Institute.

Although previous new pulse Doppler radars have achieved leading positions, they have limited functions.

There are also opinions abroad that the results they achieved were the result of the efforts of the entire country and that they developed a "deformed" product.

Now they have to prove it to the world - not only the new pulse Doppler radar, but Xia's entire radar research has left all other countries far behind.

……

After the meeting, all the staff of the Radar Research Institute were divided into three groups.

The first group was led by Peng Shilu, who was responsible for battlefield surveillance radar; the second group was led by Bi Dexian, who was responsible for ground reconnaissance radar; and the third group was led by Jiang Nanying, who was responsible for ground penetrating radar.

Li Mu served as the chief consultant and was responsible for the specific research design of the three research projects.

Although the research plan has not been completed yet.

But he did not leave everyone idle. He took out information about phased array radar technology and let everyone discuss it.

Regarding phased array radar, it can be traced back to 35 years ago when Watson-Walter developed the world's first radar that could detect aircraft in the sky.

However, it was not until the mid-50s that the U.S. Empire developed two practical shipborne phased array radars.

In the 60s, Big Brother and the United States applied phased array radar to ballistic missile defense systems, such as AN/FPS-46, MAR, "chicken coop" and "doghouse".

Most of these early phased array radars were large fixed designs with large antenna size, high power and long range.

"But if we want to do it, we have to focus on high maneuverability, miniaturized antennas and diversified scanning methods." After the introduction, Li Mu directly proposed the research goals.

Should large-scale fixed designs be studied? Of course.

There's just no need to follow Big Brother's lead.

Otherwise, even if the one he created was stronger than the other two, in Li Mu's eyes, it would not be of great value.

After all - there's no way they can fight.

The purpose of armaments is to fight wars.

But he knew clearly that in the next few decades, although Xia Kingdom had frictions with Big Brother and Emperor M, they had never fought in the true sense.

Because once the war breaks out, it will likely evolve into the Third World War.

"Taking advantage of this information gap, Xia Country can definitely work hard towards selling arms." Li Mu thought secretly.

Why did Emperor M become rich? He made his fortune through war.

Although we can't fight now.

But the two superpowers, along with their respective minions, are actually engaged in an arms race.

This situation did not end until the early 90s, with the end of the Cold War.

In other words, the Xia Kingdom had nearly thirty years to sell arms to both sides.

As long as Big Brother buys it, Emperor M must also buy it with a pinch of his nose.

Of course, if you want to do this, you have to wait until the big mushrooms come out.

Otherwise, it would be like a child carrying gold through the market, and might even get beaten on both sides.

Only absolute force and deterrence can bring Big Brother and Emperor M to the negotiating table.

……

The work of the three research teams was quickly carried out in an orderly manner.

Li Mu didn't stay long either.

Soon, Guan Jianmin was asked to drive the car and continue to the Aviation Institute.

He was glad in his heart.

Fortunately, Qin Yun was promised and the research on high-horsepower diesel engine military trucks and drones was placed in the Radar Research Institute.

Otherwise, it would take a lot of time to come to the Aviation Institute every time.

……

Wait until you arrive at the Aviation Institute.

It's already 8pm.

Just arrived at the door.

Tang Yanjie and Wang Shicun, who had been waiting for an unknown period of time, came forward.

Guan Jianmin didn't make it this time.

Tang Yanjie personally stepped forward and opened the car door.

Seeing this, Wang Shicun on the side couldn't help but teased: "Advisor Li, you are finally here. Dean Tang thought you might not come today."

"Nonsense, when did I say that Consultant Li would not come? With his spirit, he would have to come at 8 o'clock, not to mention 12 o'clock." Tang Yanjie retorted immediately.

After saying that, he looked at Li Mu again and said, "Advisor Li, you must have been busy all day. Let's go have dinner first."

It takes at least 4 hours to get to the Aviation Institute from Kyoto.

He knew without thinking that Li Mu definitely hadn't had dinner yet.

"Don't be in a hurry, Dean Tang, I want to take a look at the research status of the Xuanniao-1 helicopter and double-base modified propellant first." Li Mu waved his hand.

Hearing this, Tang Yanjie looked at Wang Shicun.

Although he also knew the progress, it would undoubtedly be more professional for the latter to say it.

Wang Shicun immediately said:

"Consultant Li, don't worry, the current research is going smoothly overall."

"Especially with regard to double-base modified propellants, we have made significant breakthroughs in the injection, stretching and casting methods of the charge manufacturing process."

"I believe it won't be long before we can successfully develop solid fuel. Please come with us to eat first, and I will tell you while we eat."

As he spoke, he and Tang Yanjie carried Li Mu to the cafeteria on both sides.

Guan Jianmin and General Zhao hurried to catch up.

……

Come to the dining hall.

The food has been prepared long ago and can be eaten directly after heating.

Braised pork, scrambled eggs with green peppers, and stewed cabbage with tofu, with both meat and vegetables, is quite a sumptuous meal.

Li Mu did not delay and called Guan Jianmin and Zhao Canjun to finish dinner quickly.

Then he looked at Tang Yanjie and Wang Shicun who were waiting on the side and said, "Okay, now can you tell me what problems you encountered in the development of the Xuanniao-1 helicopter?"

"I still can't hide it from you." Wang Shicun smiled. Although they didn't want to hide this matter, they just wanted Li Mu to finish his meal first.

He continued:

"The problems of materials and processing accuracy have been basically solved after you developed a 3+2-axis CNC milling machine."

"But then new problems emerged. We still have a lot of shortcomings in mechatronic design."

"It includes the four-blade, twin-engine design of the transmission system; the autopilot, navigation system and various sensors of the control system; and the generator, battery and various electrical components of the electrical system..."

As he spoke, Wang Shicun couldn't help but sigh secretly.

A single part is actually not that difficult.

But when they were combined into a whole and integrated, many problems, big and small, arose.

"Leave this problem to me, you don't have to worry about it for now." Li Mu pondered for a moment, then said.

The mechatronics design used in the UH-60 helicopter requires a complete understanding of its working principles and detailed parameters before it can be replicated.

But the information he provided could not be detailed enough to mark out all the parameters.

After all, we don’t even have the physical object now, so it’s impossible to explain where the parameters come from.

So he had to do it himself.

Wang Shicun nodded immediately and said directly: "Okay, I'll leave it to you." They really had no better way, otherwise they would not easily ask Li Mu for help.

Of course, it doesn’t mean that it can’t be done without Li Mu.

It just takes time, a lot of time.

In the past, they would not have felt that one or two years, or three or four years were long.

But now that they have experienced the lightning-fast research speed under Li Mu's guidance, it is impossible for them to go back to the past.

It’s up to you to solve it yourself.

Li Mu still pulled Wang Shicun aside and talked to him about mechatronics technology:

“Mechatronic products can break through the limitations of single technology and single function of traditional mechatronic products and integrate multiple technologies into one.”

"It can also simplify the structure and reduce errors caused by transmission parts and mechanical wear, stress deformation, etc."

"Therefore, this technology is of great significance to the development of many of our future products and deserves our attention and development."

Although he can solve the current problem.

But it’s okay once or twice, but not more than that.

Only by allowing more people to master this technology can the research system enter a virtuous cycle.

"You mean, we should find a group of people to specialize in studying this technology?" Wang Shicun was stunned for a moment, then asked.

In the research proposal, mechatronics technology is only briefly described.

Therefore, he is not very clear about how effective this technology can be.

Now after hearing what Li Mu said, it seems that this technology can be applied not only to the Xuanniao-1 helicopter.

"We need to train a group of people. Mechatronics technology can be used not only in industrial automation, but also in aerospace, automotive and other fields. When the time is right in the future, we can also offer new professional courses in universities." Li Mu nodded slightly.

It turned out that he didn't think so much about it and just wanted to make the Xuanniao-1 helicopter first.

After all, the mechatronics technology of Emperor M's UH-60 helicopter can be said to be quite advanced, and even for the Xia Kingdom in later generations, it would be very difficult to imitate it.

Of course, it doesn’t necessarily mean it can’t be done.

The cost of simply reverse engineering and producing it is too high, even higher than the cost of developing a new helicopter.

But there is no doubt that mechatronics is definitely a good technology.

"Okay, then I'll pick a few young people for you and let them learn from you, how about that?" Wang Shicun said, and then quickly added: "But you can't kidnap them!"

"Where did you hear this information? How could I kidnap someone?" Li Mu couldn't help but widen his eyes after hearing this.

Wang Shicun was about to speak when Tang Yanjie beside him suddenly coughed twice.

He reacted and swallowed back the words that were about to come out of his throat. His eyes wandered as he said, "I don't remember this. I don't know where I heard it from."

"It's just a rumor. Don't take it seriously." Li Mu tried to restore his image at the Aviation Academy.

He could guess without any guessing that it must be the gossip spread by Tang Yanjie.

If he did it, he would admit it.

But he clearly hadn't had time to make a move yet!

Wang Shicun smiled and said:
"I also think this must be a rumor. How could you, Consultant Li, kidnap someone?"

"Besides, you don't have to ask for it. We will send someone to you later."

"I've heard from Dean Tang that the National Defense Equipment Committee is now selecting people from across the country to go to the Radar Research Institute to study a top-secret mission. If I hadn't been assigned the task of researching Xuanniao-1, I'd probably have gone with them."

When he finished speaking, a look of regret appeared on his face.

After all, you can participate in the research.

Those are technologies that can shock the world.

It would be a pity for any scientist not to be able to join in.

"Professor Wang, you don't have to worry about this. If you are interested, there will be opportunities in the future. Don't worry." Li Mu thought for a while and said cryptically.

Of course it is impossible to tell Wang Shicun directly what to research.

But there is no big problem in revealing a little bit of the research time.

Sure enough, after listening.

Wang Shicun's eyes widened, and he immediately understood: "It seems to be an incredible research project!"

Judging from the tone of voice, he estimated that the research required for this mysterious project would definitely take a lot of time.

You should know that even for such a major research project as the 3+2-axis CNC milling machine, Li Mu did not spend much time.

He was suddenly extremely curious.

But it is also clear that even if asked, Li Mu would most likely not tell.

Therefore, in the end, I held back and didn't speak.

……

The night is getting darker.

Li Mu originally wanted to continue talking to Wang Shicun about mechatronics.

Tang Yanjie suddenly stretched out his hand and inserted his hand between the two of them, reminding them: "Stop, stop, it's getting late, take a rest first, and it won't be too late to continue the research tomorrow."

"It's only... 11 o'clock?" Li Mu raised his wrist, looked at his watch, and couldn't help but exclaim in surprise.

Before I knew it, it was already so late.

"Yes, it's already this late, it's time to take a break. The deadline was originally 10:, but I've already allowed you to talk for another half an hour. We can talk about the rest tomorrow." Tang Yanjie said with an indifferent expression.

No matter where Li Mu is researching.

The superiors repeatedly warned and told them to keep a close eye on Li Mu and not let him stay up too late.

Today is a special day.

Seeing that the two were talking enthusiastically about mechatronics, he did not interrupt.

But if they start chatting later, you have to remind them.

……

Li Mu also felt that it was a little late, so he did not refuse and followed Tang Yanjie to the arranged dormitory.

The dormitories at the Aviation College are not that crowded.

In order to avoid being disturbed in his research, he lives alone.

It turned out that Li Mu was still a little worried that Tang Yanjie arranged Zhao Canjun and Guan Jianmin to be with him, so it would be inconvenient to study them secretly for a while.

Then he heard the latter say: "Comrade Zhao Canjun and Comrade Guan Jianmin will be arranged to stay in the dormitory next to you. A guard will bring you hot water later. Wash up and go to bed early."

After saying that, Tang Yanjie took General Zhao and Guan Jianmin to live in a dormitory nearby.

Li Mu was stunned by what he saw.

But it’s a good thing that I can continue to sleep alone.

After washing up.

He closed the door.

Then he sat down at his desk, took his notebook out of his briefcase, and turned on the desk lamp.

“Let’s solve the mechatronics problem first. But we still have to guide them to find the parameters. Don’t be in a hurry.” Li Muxian made a plan in his mind.

He can give a plan, but he can't just give outrageous data.

You still have to bring people to do the research and let others "find" the correct parameters.

Just when he had been writing for less than five or six minutes, the desk lamp beside him suddenly went out with a "click".

"Hey, there's a power outage?" Li Mu looked puzzled.

(End of this chapter)