EEE teachers and students visited the Xue Long 2, the first Chinese-built polar research icebreaker, on 9 April 2024 to learn and understand the research works at the polar region. Dr. Wilton FOK said: “Those researches help to discover the impact of climate change, environmental pollution and global sustainability which is a perfect technical visit for our MSc students enrolled in the course EMEE6002 Climate Change and Sustainability”.
^ Group photo before onboard.
^ Visit the control panel in the control room. Students majoring in communication engineering and electronic engineering were inspired by the sophisticated control system.
^ The facility where scientists can collect underwater samples directly inside the vessel.
^ Dr. Wilton FOK explained the poster that introduced Xue Long 2.
^ Group photo at the helicopter podium.
^ Inside the laboratory where scientists conduct the test and research.
^ By the end of the visit, Dr. Wilton FOK and MSc student Justin Peng were interviewed by Radio Television Hong Kong and Commercial Radio Hong Kong.
The links to the news can be accessed here:
- 「雪龍2號」即日開放參觀 多間學校院校組團登船 (881903.com 商業電台)
- 雪龍2號開放公眾登船 市民冀參觀時間更長 (on.cc 東網)
- 雪龍2號免費開放已預約人士參觀 有大學生稱加深了解國家科研 (RTHK 香港電台)
