Chapter 660 - How to get rid of it?
“Your Excellency, President! I’m Steve Larson, the head of the Catalina Sky Survey System!” After a while, a scientist in a white coat was connected to the video conference from the big screen According to the information shown, this Mr. Steve Larson has multiple doctorate degrees and has been the head of the Catalina Sky Survey System for many years.
“It ’s nice to see you on this occasion and it seems inappropriate to see you, so let ’s get started! Excuse me, Dr. Larson! Can you tell us what kind of system the Catalina Sky Survey system is and why Didn’t you observe the meteorite until a few minutes before the disaster? “Trump asked leaning forward.
“The Catalina Sky Survey system originated from the Near Earth Object Observation Program delivered to the National Aeronautics and Space Administration by the National Congress of America in 1998. The main task of this program is to identify at least 90% of the near-Earth objects with a diameter greater than 1 km. One mission is the Catalina Sky Survey System. In order to accomplish this task, we have installed three Schmitt telescopes near the peaks of Mount Limmond and Mount Pigino in Arizona, and the Settin Spring Observatory in Australia! For some time, we have surpassed the Lincoln Research Group on Near-Earth Asteroids and become the most prolific near-Earth object and potential threat asteroid discoverer. “Dr. Steve Larson ’s overview of the Catalina Sky Survey System Introduced again.
“1998? I remember that year there seemed to be several Hollywood movies about meteorites hitting the earth?” Someone in the conference room whispered, maybe the Catlinna Sky Survey system was established after being influenced by these films, right?
“Very good, Mr. Doctor! I think we have understood the role of the Catalina Sky Survey System!” Trump punched **** the table and stared at Steve Larson, “but can you Tell me, why does the country still not have enough early warning time with such an organization? Are the taxpayers ’money wasted by you?”
“Your Excellency! If you could understand what I said just now, you wouldn’t have such a doubt.” Dr. Larson was not scared by him. “We only have three telescopes that are not so powerful. We want to monitor this. The vast starry sky is not realistic! And the taxpayers do n’t give us as much money as you think. In 2012, our observation center in Seting Spring, Australia, almost faced only because of the annual maintenance cost of $ 30,000. Close! I think that if Congress can extract a tiny amount of that huge military budget every year, no such tragedy will happen today! “
“The distance between the near-Earth asteroid and the Earth is not far away, which has caused great trouble to our early warning; on January 1, 2014, we discovered the small row 2014AA, and it was on January 2. It hit the earth and was burnt over the Atlantic Ocean! On February 15, 2013, a meteorite crashed in Chelyabinsk region of Lucia. This time, no observatory in the world could observe it in advance! “
“Furthermore, the main task of the Catalina Sky Survey System is to observe and monitor asteroids with a diameter of more than 1 kilometer, and this asteroid definitely does not meet this standard!” Dr. Larson’s words said that everyone was speechless In other words, because there is a dysfunctional institution that has a funding gap of $ 30,000, you ca n’t really ask for it too much.
“So, Dr .; was this meteorite not under your supervision before? And do you think this is a natural disaster or a man-made disaster?” Trump asked the last question.
“There are too many near-Earth asteroids! And we can only find hundreds of new ones every year, unfortunately this one is not in our observation range!” About the latter question, Dr. Larson hesitated It took a long time to answer slowly, “According to my shallow knowledge, I think that with the current level of human technology, there is absolutely no way to control the asteroid with such precision! And the United States is the world’s most vulnerable country to meteor impact! This event is natural The possibility of disaster is greater! “
“Okay, thank you very much, Dr. Larson! Now you can continue to do research! If you have any new findings, please contact the White House immediately!” Trump finished, and the image of Dr. Steve Larson from Disappeared on the screen!
“Now that the disaster has been preliminarily ruled out, the fear of the second attack can be put aside for the time being, and the focus of the meeting will be on how to deal with the aftermath!” Dr. Larson’s words made them a little loose In one breath, since it is not the work of a hostile country on earth, you don’t have to worry about the danger of war!
“The most important task right now is to make an emergency evacuation of the citizens of Norfolk! Avoid them from being damaged by nuclear radiation!” The Minister of Civil Affairs cannot imagine how they would face the anger of the people and Congress if they did not deal with it in a timely manner. Impeachment!
How strong is the radiation now? How much will it rise in the future? Will it really affect people’s health? Such words surged in everyone’s hearts, but no one dared to say such words! Because even if there is really no impact, the officials who ask such words will immediately be put on hats that ignore the safety of the people ’s lives by political enemies, and will completely knock down the dust.
“I suggest to immediately block the traffic routes near Norfolk ~ www.mtlnovel.com ~ except government rescuers, everyone is allowed to come out and not enter! And immediately mobilize all the nearby National Guard, police, firefighters, etc. Assist Norfolk City in the evacuation work! “A staff member suggested.
“Immediately notify the Norfolk local government to do a good job! And immediately conduct a paratrooper airdrop to maintain local order!”
“Draw a temporary camp in the surrounding urban area for rest of the evacuated residents! We need a lot of tents, mobile homes, food, water and other necessary materials! Should we contact Hua Guo? No country in the world is better at building than them Activity board room! “
“We have to prepare mobile phones and tablets for them! Chargers and WiFi signals are provided! Otherwise these people will definitely be noisy!”
“Our warship is still burning in the sea water! The soldiers are still wailing in Norfolk! What are they going to do?” Admiral Paul Selva asked with dissatisfaction after hearing that everyone was discussing the residents who were still in safety. , “If no one is in charge of them, you don’t need to think that the next conscription can recruit people!”
We are going to save people in areas where fires are burning, there are explosions from time to time, and there is huge nuclear radiation! God, you still let me die! Everyone wailed! (~ ^ ~)