视频丨出发第42次南极考察！“雪龙2”号有备而来

Core Viewpoint - The 42nd Antarctic Expedition Team of China has set out for Antarctica, supported by the icebreaker "Xuelong 2," which is China's first independently built polar research vessel [1] Group 1: Vessel Specifications - "Xuelong 2" has a total length of approximately 122.5 meters, a displacement of nearly 14,000 tons, and a maximum width of 22.3 meters, accommodating 101 personnel [7] - The vessel can travel over 20,000 nautical miles at a speed of 12 knots, which is nearly double the distance from the South Pole to the North Pole [7] - It can break through ice thickness of 1.5 meters and 0.2 meters of snow at a speed of 2 to 3 knots [7] Group 2: Equipment and Innovations - Two new domestically developed devices will be used for the first time in polar applications during this expedition [7] - The "Xuelong 2" is equipped with a "Moon Pool Workshop," which enhances operational efficiency and safety by allowing work to be conducted even in poor sea conditions [5] - The "Snow Leopard" 6×6 wheeled vehicle is designed for extreme polar environments, serving as a key component in the development of multi-functional and sustainable polar land vehicles [10] - The THT550 tracked tractor is China's first high-power snow traction equipment, designed for optimal performance on rugged ice and snow terrain [14]