There is a higher education institution located in the ancient capital of Xi'an, Northwestern Polytechnical University, which is famous for its profound engineering background and cutting-edge scientific research strength. Although the university is far from the vast rivers and seas, it has miraculously given birth to majors such as marine engineering and underwater acoustic engineering, which seem to be incompatible with the regional environment.
When it comes to marine engineering, many people's first thoughts are often the magnificent coastline, busy harbor or advanced marine exploration technology. However, in the inland land of Northwestern Polytechnical University, the existence of the marine engineering major is particularly unique and eye-catching. Rather than shipbuilding, ship repair or navigation in the traditional sense, marine engineering here focuses on a more hidden and critical field - underwater warfare and detection technology.
When the misunderstanding of the marine engineering major of Xi'an University of Technology gradually surfaced, the students of Xi'an University of Technology always responded in a humorous and proud way: "Our navigation major is not rowing, but specializing in boating." Although this sentence is short, it breaks down the core mission of the profession - to research and develop underwater weapon systems to ensure the security of the country's coastal defense. Here, "shipbreaking" is not sabotage in the literal sense, but refers to the effective attack and defense of enemy ships through high-tech means.
As early as the nineties of the last century, when most people were still confused about the connection between inland cities and marine science and technology, Northwestern Polytechnical University had already established a deep cooperative relationship with the naval fleet. In the fleet base, you can often see the figure of the scientific researchers of the Western University of Technology, who are in full swing to try out various underwater weapons, which will become an indispensable force in future naval warfare. At that time, the chief engineer of the fleet, a wise man also from Shaanxi, was full of praise for the scientific research strength of Xi'an University of Technology, and the cooperation between the two sides became closer.
In addition to the research and development of underwater weapon systems, the marine engineering major of Xi'an University of Technology is also committed to the design and manufacture of unmanned underwater vehicles. These seemingly inconspicuous "deep sea dancers" actually have powerful reconnaissance, detection and even attack capabilities. They are able to move freely in complex and changing seabed environments, performing a variety of high-risk, high-precision tasks. Among them, the "Manta Ray" series of unmanned underwater vehicles have become the focus of attention in the industry with their unique bionic design and excellent performance. The successful research and development of these unmanned underwater vehicles has not only enhanced the mainland's strength in the field of underwater warfare and exploration, but also laid a solid foundation for the future maritime strategic layout
Complementing marine engineering is the major in underwater acoustic engineering. In this field, the teachers and students of Xi'an University of Technology are committed to the study of underwater sound wave propagation, reception and processing technology. They are like a group of "sea listeners", revealing the secrets of the depths of the ocean by capturing and analyzing underwater sound signals. Underwater acoustic engineering is not only related to ocean exploration and communication, but also plays a vital role in anti-submarine warfare and underwater target identification. The underwater acoustic engineering major of Xi'an University of Technology has contributed wisdom and strength to the cause of marine safety in the mainland through continuous technological innovation and practical application.
Looking back on the past, the achievements of Xi'an University of Technology in the field of marine engineering and underwater acoustic engineering are inseparable from the hard work and selfless dedication of generations of scientific researchers. They interpreted the noble spirit of "national interests above all else" with practical actions, and wrote a magnificent chapter of inland colleges and universities serving the national marine strategy with wisdom and sweat. Looking forward to the future, Xi'an University of Technology will continue to uphold the spirit of the school motto of "Honesty, Courage and Perseverance", continue to explore the unknown areas of marine science and technology, and contribute more "Xi'an University of Technology Wisdom" and "Xi'an University of Technology Program" to the construction of a maritime power in the mainland.
In this inland land without the convenience of rivers and seas, Northwestern Polytechnical University has shown the world the infinite possibilities of inland universities in the field of marine science and technology with its marine engineering and underwater acoustic engineering majors. This is not only a subversion of traditional cognition, but also a vivid interpretation of the concept of "serving the country with science and technology". Here, every dream is connected to the ocean, and every effort is contributing to the country's maritime security.