Underwater acoustics pioneer recognized

Yang Shi'e, a pioneer of underwater acoustic engineering in China, has been posthumously awarded the title of "Role Model of the Time" by the Publicity Department of the Communist Party of China Central Committee. In 1960, Yang created China's first comprehensive underwater acoustics engineering department at the PLA Military Engineering Institute, combining science and engineering to serve national strategic interests. From 1970 to 1980, as the head of the underwater measurement system, Yang developed the impact underwater acoustic measurement system for the DF-5, China's first intercontinental nuclear-capable missile, providing valuable experience and making significant contributions to the development of national marine engineering technologies. As the head of the research team and chief scientist, Yang was extremely excited because it marked China's first strategically significant comprehensive underwater acoustics survey, as well as the first large-scale deep-sea acoustic survey independently commanded and implemented by Chinese scientists.