Chapter 49: Odds of Survival
"We've been in contact with the satellites before, but just now...... The scheduled time has passed, but we have never heard back from the satellite. We're not sure exactly what's going on yet, and we're trying to make a second communication request to the satellite......," the staff member muttered.
Launching a spacecraft is a very risky business. Because in the middle of nowhere, you can't know what's going to happen there. Not only is there a threat from the external environment, but a small glitch inside the instrument can cost off an entire expensive satellite. Because it's empty, there's no way you can fix it like you would a computer at home.
It's not uncommon for spacecraft to malfunction and lose contact temporarily, and there have been many such incidents in the history of human beings stepping into space. But this time, the loss of satellite contact has something unusual. Because it was timed at a coincidental time, just when people were predicting the imminent arrival of the yang wind, people lost contact with it.
This can't help but make Zhao Huasheng have some terrible associations in his heart. For example, the strength of the yang wind exceeds the upper limit of the satellite's tolerable design, so when it comes into contact with the yang wind, it is instantly reimbursed by the yang wind.
But...... The nearest satellite is still 60 million kilometers away from Yangshang, if the Yang Wind is strong enough to destroy a satellite in an instant above such a distance...... So, how powerful will the spaceship, which is only 10 million kilometers away from Yang, withstand?
"Continue to try to contact the satellite, and in the meantime, keep an eye on the status of the second satellite." Zhao Huasheng suppressed the uneasiness in his heart and gave instructions to the researcher.
The second solar detection satellite is 670,000 kilometers away from Yang, which is 70,000 kilometers longer than the first satellite. If the first satellite is indeed destroyed by the wind, then according to the estimate of the speed of the wind, the second satellite will also be affected by the wind for up to five hours.
Time is still waiting. The first satellite seemed to have evaporated, and no matter how hard the ground staff tried to contact it, no response was received. The second satellite has remained functional.
Fifty minutes later, the second satellite mysteriously disappeared. Ground crews never received any more information about the satellite.
And the time period of 50 minutes is exactly within the time range of 5 hours.
"Then we're pretty much sure." Zhao Huasheng muttered, "Even if it is 670,000 kilometers away, the strength of this Yang Wind Outbreak is still enough to destroy a satellite. ”
"In this direction of Yang, we still have our first satellite, and the distance from Yang is 690,000 kilometers." One researcher said: "According to previous calculations about the solar wind, the satellite will be affected by the yang wind about an hour later. The other satellites are on the side or back of the sun, so they will not be able to observe the eruption and will not be affected by the eruption. ”
Zhao Huasheng rubbed his forehead a little tiredly, and said, "Continue to try to contact the first and second satellites, and at the same time, pay close attention to the situation of the first satellite." And also...... I want you to immediately check the upper limit of the strength of the Yang Wind that the second satellite can withstand, and use this upper limit as the basis for the strength of the Yang Wind to calculate the impact it might have on the Crimson Heart spacecraft. ”
"Okay." Another researcher agreed, and immediately began the calculations.
There is a limit to the strength of the positive wind that a satellite can withstand, that is, when the strength of the positive wind reaches a certain limit, then the satellite will inevitably be destroyed. And now this satellite has been destroyed by Yang Feng. So let's assume that the strength of the yang wind is at this upper limit, and now, with the strength of the yang wind and the distance parameters, the staff can already start to calculate.
The results of the calculations were not long in coming. The researcher reported to Zhao, "If the strength of the solar wind in this eruption is calculated based on the upper limit of the yang wind that the second satellite can withstand, the chances of the Crimson Heart spacecraft surviving this event are ...... Twenty-sixth. This time the sun may or may not destroy the ship. Its strength lies between a serious threat and direct destruction. The situation can be affected by a number of other factors. ”
"Only twenty-six?" Zhao Huasheng said silently, his mood became heavy again.
Don't forget, the Yang Wind Strength value used by this researcher is only the upper limit of what the satellite can tolerate. Assuming that the strength of the satellite is one for yang, and more than one will be destroyed, then the possible range of the strength of the true yangfeng is large, and it may be any one from one to infinity. This means that the researcher is likely to underestimate the true strength of the yang wind, so in reality, the score of the Crimson Heart spacecraft is even lower than twenty-six. As for how low it is, it is impossible to estimate at this time.
Another hour passed in the midst of waiting. The researcher in charge of monitoring the condition of the first satellite suddenly exclaimed: "The first satellite detected its strong yang, and its electrical boards, computing modules, and some other components have been severely affected...... Oh no, the communication module has also been affected, and we can't maintain normal communication with it...... I'm starting up a backup communication system...... Okay, the backup communication system has been successfully activated, but the signal quality is very poor, and we still can't communicate properly......"
Zhao Huasheng immediately asked, "The first satellite detected the yang wind?" Is the strength measured? ”
"The strength has not been measured, and its related components seem to have been damaged, and I am still confirming the specific situation...... But it wasn't completely destroyed, and it barely managed to work. ”
"That's ...... Good. Zhao Huasheng nodded, "Then take the upper limit of the first satellite as the upper limit of the yang strength, and the second satellite's upper limit of the tolerance as the lower limit of the yang, and use this strong range to recalculate the possible impact of the Crimson Heart spacecraft." ”
With the second statistic, the calculation of Crimson Heart's chances of survival is much more accurate. The researcher quickly calculated the data: "Under the Yang invasion within this range, the chance of survival of the Crimson Heart spacecraft is between seventeen and twenty-six. ”
Zhao Huasheng exhaled softly. This number is already quite accurate, even if Yang comes to Earth, and then the relevant instruments on Earth accurately measure the strength of Yang Feng, the final calculation of the Crimson Heart's survival probability will inevitably fall within this value range. It doesn't mean much if this number is too precise, and it is enough to have the current essence.
"In about a day or so, the sun will reach the Earth and is expected to last for more than a few hours. Even if the Crimson Heart survives until the sun ends, there is no way we can make contact with the ship. It's just a big distraction. So...... Let's wait for the sun to pass, and whether the Crimson Heart spacecraft is dead or alive will be revealed at that time. ”
Zhao Huasheng rubbed his forehead and left the control hall. Standing outside the hall, letting the cold wind blow him, Zhao Huasheng felt that his brain was much cooler.
Zhao Huasheng raised his head and looked in the direction of Yang. Yang has returned to its bleakness, and it is the same as before. But only Zhao Huasheng and a limited number of people know what kind of thrilling stories have happened in and near Yang in the past few days.
"There should be light tomorrow." Zhao Huasheng muttered, "Since the solar radiation has decreased, there has never been light on the earth. Now, because of the arrival of the sun, this beauty will appear again on the earth. ”
The light is undoubtedly very beautiful and spectacular. Zhao Huasheng has always wanted to take a look, but he didn't see it last time he went to the north, and now, it is confirmed that there will be light tomorrow, but Zhao Huasheng is no longer in the mood to see it.
"Crimson Heart, and the astronauts...... I hope you are all well, I am still on the earth waiting for you to come back and drink with me......" Zhao Huasheng said this sentence silently in his heart, and then turned around and returned to his rest room. Zhao Huasheng, who had been mentally stressed for a long time, was really tired, and he needed to take a break.
A strong sun can affect many instruments on Earth, but fortunately it can be predicted. As early as yesterday, the government had received an early warning and was ready to respond, so although the sun was strong this time, it probably won't have any impact on the earth's mainland. Even if there is an impact, it is within the acceptable range.
Yang eventually came to Earth. In addition to bringing a burst of splendor, almost beautiful light shows to Earth, it also damaged a few satellites, damaged some power grid equipment, and other miscellaneous things before disappearing.
Yang regained his composure, and it was at this time that Control Base One began to attempt to call the Crimson Heart ship for the first time.
"This is the ground control base, the Crimson Heart, can you hear me? If you hear it, please answer, please answer......"
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