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Expo gives lessons on how to harness high-tech projects

CONSTRUCTIONS which put the solar energy system into walls, electric cars and 4G communication technology -- these high-tech technologies have already been put into use in every corner of the Expo site.

But how long will it take before these technologies really benefit our daily life? How will they influence related industries? Now Minhang District is trying to come up with a definitive answer.

Recently, the Science Commission of Minhang District invited and organized various experts in the science field to visit the Expo site. After a full visit, each expert was asked to recommend at least 10 innovation projects which are suitable for Minhang to develop.

All the chosen projects will be collected into a new book about high technology used in Expo 2010, which will be published this October.

In the experts' eyes, the Expo is definitely a feast of innovative technologies.

For example, thanks to the application of new energy technologies, the emission of carbon dioxide from buildings and lighting facilities inside the Expo site has been reduced by 30 percent. The use of 1,000 new energy automobiles almost creates zero emission in public transport and a solar energy system provides power supply to the entire site.

However, the experts' task was to solve the problem of how to put these high-tech solutions into practice in Minhang District.

To reach this goal, they will not only bring back high-tech information from the Expo but also fully consider of the market prospects and the exact condition and situation of Minhang.

Several experts have already presented their preliminary reports.

Two aerospace experts recommended developing the stratosphere airship seen in the Aerospace Pavilion.

"The stratosphere airship has a lower cost but a longer flight time than ordinary aircraft," the two experts wrote in their reports.

"It's stable, and much more flexible than satellite. And it also enjoys better accuracy and real-time effect."

Although the stratosphere airship is still in the experimental stage in China, the experts believe deeply that it will have a bright future.

But why is it recommended for Minhang? According to the experts, it's mainly because of the 5 square kilometers of Pujiang Aerospace Industry Zone, which is very suitable for establishing research and experimental bases for the stratosphere airship.

And as Shanghai has a complete and mature industry system, it will also provide the new industry with good supplies.

In fact, many innovative technologies in the Expo site originate from Minhang.

According to the information from the Minhang Science Commission, 57 enterprises of Minhang have offered their innovative technologies or products to the Expo.

After the six-month world fair ends in October, all the technologies and products will be collected in a special volume to ensure that people will still benefit from innovative projects in the post-Expo period.




 

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