Chapter 387: Tianyan No. 1 Project

Li Mingyuan had long been prepared to address this question: "This is a conclusion I reached by synthesizing various theoretical materials and adding some of my own reflections. In fact, the principle is not complex; the key lies in the challenges of engineering implementation."

He turned to the blackboard and quickly drew several formulas: "The basic principles of orbital mechanics are actually very simple; as long as an object reaches this speed, it can maintain a stable orbit..."

The scientists present took out paper and pens to record, and although most were still confused, Li Mingyuan's confidence and detailed technical explanation made them begin to take this seemingly fantastical plan seriously.

"Alright," Li Mingyuan paused for a moment, "this is just an overview of the Space Project. Next, I would like to introduce the supporting 'Tianyan No. 1 Project'."

He took out the fourth blueprint, on which a strange radar device and a signal processing flowchart were drawn.

"This is a new type of reconnaissance equipment called 'Synthetic Aperture Radar', which can penetrate cloud cover under harsh weather conditions to obtain high-definition ground images."

The experts from the Academy of Sciences were once again plunged into shock.

"Penetrate cloud cover?" a radar expert asked incredulously, "Existing radar has extremely low resolution; how is it possible to obtain clear images?"

Li Mingyuan began to explain the working principle of Synthetic Aperture Radar: "Traditional radar relies on the physical size of the antenna to determine resolution, while Synthetic Aperture Radar utilizes platform movement to simulate the effect of a super-large aperture antenna through multi-point data collection and complex signal processing..."

His explanation became increasingly professional, using a large number of physics and mathematical terms; most people could no longer keep up with his train of thought, but everyone could feel one thing—if this technology were realized, it would completely change the battlefield situation.

"Wait," a Military Expert suddenly interjected, "if this radar were mounted on a satellite..."

"Exactly," Li Mingyuan nodded with a smile, "Synthetic Aperture Radar in space orbit can conduct all-weather, round-the-clock surveillance of the Earth's surface, and any military movements of the Star-Spangled Country will have nowhere to hide."

The conference room fell into dead silence again, with everyone struggling to digest this information.

"I haven't finished yet," Li Mingyuan continued, "the final item is the foundation supporting these two major systems—the 3 Micron Chip Production Line."

He took out the final set of blueprints, detailing the design principles, manufacturing processes, and application scenarios of the chips.

"With this type of microelectronic device, we can significantly reduce the size and weight of Missile Guidance Systems while improving accuracy; it can also provide powerful computing capabilities for satellites and radar, enabling real-time signal processing and transmission."

The electronics experts from the Academy of Sciences crowded forward, carefully studying the details on the blueprints; the expressions on their faces shifted from skepticism to shock, and then to excitement.

Li Mingyuan watched the crowd's reaction with satisfaction, knowing his goal had been achieved. He coughed lightly and summarized:

"Leaders, colleagues, the three plans I have proposed—the '3 Micron Chip Production Line', the 'Dragon Nation Space Program', and the 'Tianyan No. 1 Project'—may seem advanced, but they are all technically feasible. If we can start as soon as possible, we will see results within three years. By then, the Dragon Nation will be comprehensively ahead of the Star-Spangled Country in the fields of space, electronics, and reconnaissance, completely changing the world landscape."

The conference room fell into a long silence once more. Everyone was digesting this information, evaluating its feasibility and impact.

Minister Zhang took a deep breath and was the first to break the silence: "Chief Engineer Li, your plan... is very grand and also very advanced. Frankly speaking, if you hadn't already successfully developed the mushroom bomb, I would think these were all pipe dreams."

Dean He also came back to his senses: "Xiao Li, these ideas of yours... are too astonishing. I have been on the front lines of scientific research for decades and never imagined I would see these things in my lifetime."

The director of the Military Department pondered for a moment and asked: "Chief Engineer Li, according to your vision, how many resources and how much manpower would these plans require? What is the time cycle?"

Li Mingyuan had long been prepared: "In terms of manpower, we need to form three specialized teams, each with about 500-1000 people; in terms of resources, the initial investment is roughly equivalent to three times that of the mushroom bomb project; in terms of time, the chip production line is the fastest, with results visible in a year and a half; the Space Project will take about three years to achieve its first launch; and Tianyan No. 1 can complete its ground system within two years, forming a complete system once paired with the satellite."

Hearing these specific numbers, the conference room became restless again.

"Three times the investment of the mushroom bomb?"

"Launch a satellite within three years?"

"Build a chip production line in a year and a half?"

For the Dragon Nation, which had just experienced war and was waiting to be rebuilt, these numbers were simply astronomical.

But at the same time, the vision Li Mingyuan proposed was so enticing—imagine the Dragon Nation possessing the world's first satellite, capable of monitoring every move of the Star-Spangled Country from space; possessing world-leading chip technology to support a new generation of weapons and equipment; possessing all-weather, all-terrain reconnaissance capabilities, never to be caught off guard by the enemy again...

Doctor Liu suddenly stood up, his voice trembling slightly: "Chief Engineer Li, if these plans can be realized, then the Dragon Nation will leap to become a world scientific and technological power, completely changing history! I... I am willing to support this with all my might!"

His statement seemed to open the floodgates, and more and more scientists began to express their support; although most still harbored doubts, Li Mingyuan's detailed technical explanation and confident attitude gave them hope.

Minister Zhang raised his hand, signaling for everyone to be quiet: "Chief Engineer Li's report ends here. Considering the importance and complexity of these plans, we need to conduct further research and verification. I ask all experts to carefully study the materials provided by Chief Engineer Li, and three days later we will hold a special meeting to discuss the feasibility and implementation path of each plan in depth."

……

Meanwhile, in the capital of the Star-Spangled Country, Washington City, in the emergency conference room on the fourth underground level of the Black Palace, the atmosphere was as heavy as a powder keg ready to explode at any moment.

Three days had passed since the signing of the armistice agreement, but an unprecedented sense of frustration and anger permeated the entire conference room.

The large screen on the wall was playing real-time footage of major cities across the country—in the center of Niu City, tens of thousands of veterans held up signs saying "Give us back our jobs";

At the factory gates in Zhi City, laid-off workers toppled the leader's statue; on university campuses in De City, students held anti-war rallies, shouting "Cowardly government that surrendered to the Dragon Nation."

Leader Eisenhower's face was livid; he slammed his fist onto the conference table, causing the coffee cup to shake violently, splashing black liquid onto the classified documents.

"Damn it, if this continues, we'll be finished before the Dragon Nation even makes a move!"

The leader gritted his teeth, the wrinkles on his face deepening, "That reporter just now actually dared to ask me on national live broadcast if I should resign for my failures?"