Core Points - The "Model Yellow River" project in Zhengzhou aims to address the challenges of managing the Yellow River by creating an 800-meter physical model that simulates the river's behavior and dynamics [1][3] - The project is part of a broader initiative by the Yellow River Water Conservancy Commission, which introduced the concept of "Three Yellow Rivers" in 2001, including "Prototype Yellow River," "Digital Yellow River," and "Model Yellow River" [3][5] - The model serves as a crucial tool for developing protection and management strategies for the Yellow River, providing necessary physical parameters for simulations and analyses [3][5] Technological Advancements - Starting in 2024, the Yellow River Water Conservancy Research Institute will upgrade the model using modern digital, intelligent, and sensing technologies, enhancing the model's capabilities [5] - Innovations include the first domestic embedded PLC automatic control sand addition system, which allows for automatic control of sediment concentration in the model [5] - The river flow monitoring system utilizes PIV velocity measurement algorithms for real-time monitoring and intelligent identification of river dynamics without tracer particles [5] - The institute has developed the first domestic AI terrain-making equipment for river models, significantly improving efficiency and precision in terrain creation [5] Infrastructure and Equipment - The "Model Yellow River" facility boasts the world's largest flood simulation testing platform and the largest artificial rainfall system [5] - The base is equipped with over 4,000 scientific testing instruments and technical equipment, with automated monitoring systems and artificial rainfall systems being internationally leading [5]