Today (February 7), my country’s fifth Antarctic research station, the Qinling Station, opened. What is the origin of the name Qinling Station? What does it mean? The reporter exclusively interviewed the relevant person in charge of the Polar Expedition Office of the State Oceanic Administration.
The naming of my country's Antarctic research stations has gone through a process of development and change. It has gradually changed from reflecting the characteristics of the times and using Chinese historical and cultural heritage and historical figures to mainly reflecting the characteristics of Antarctic terrain and using well-known domestic mountains containing Chinese cultural elements. Basically A rule of naming after domestic mountain systems has been formed. According to this rule and combined with the geographical characteristics of the location of the new station, it was named "China Antarctic Qinling Station".
Long Wei, deputy director of the Polar Expedition Office of the State Oceanic Administration, introduced that the Qinling Mountains are an ancient mountain range that traverses central my country. It is the north-south dividing line in my country's geography. It is also an important feature and symbol of the diversity of China's geography, history, and culture. It is respected as the Chinese civilization. The Dragon Vein is well-known and well-known. The area where the new station is located also has a transverse mountain range that serves as the geographical dividing line between east and west Antarctica.
In addition, Qinling Mountains has a well-developed water system and a large concentration of plants, which is a typical example of the harmonious coexistence between man and nature. This is consistent with the green, environmentally friendly and energy-saving design concept of the new station. Qinling Station adopts planning and design to reduce energy consumption. The summer dormitories on both wings can be closed in winter when there are few people, reducing energy consumption. In addition, solar and wind energy are fully utilized inside the building, with the proportion of new energy reaching 60%, which can not only reduce operation and maintenance costs, but also reduce the impact on the Antarctic environment.
(CCTV reporter Li Jie and Li Lin)