Recently, Li Chengxin, a postgraduate student enrolled in 2020 at the School of Environment, Hangzhou Institute for AdvancedStudy(HIAS), UCAS, returned with China's 38th Antarctic expedition, successfully completing the half-year Antarctic expedition mission. He is the first HIAS student who participated in and completed the national scientific expedition mission. Next, let's explore the mysterious Antarctic according to him!
On November 20, 1984, the Chinese Antarctic expedition team set foot on the Antarctic continent for the first time, leaving China's first scientific exploration footprint here. Later, China successively established five Antarctic research stations, namely Great Wall Station, Zhongshan Station, Kunlun Station, Taishan Station, and Ross Sea New Station, and has gradually unveiled the mystery of the Antarctic through in-depth exploration and research. Li Chengxin lived in Great Wall Station this time.
On his way to the South Pole by ship, Li Chengxin saw many unforgettable scenes. For example, in the fishing ground, he could see blue ripples come with the waves, just like the aurora in the ocean.
Just an ancient Chinese saying goes, "The starry sky meets the clouds and the fog as if a thousand sails billow in it". When raising his head, he could enjoy the vast starry sky.
The Antarctic ground is mostly covered with thick ice and snow. The sunlight can reveal its vastness and mystery, which is only the tip of the iceberg. The mysterious land attracts countless researchers to conduct field visits and take samples there every year.
Li Chengxin still remembers this special journey. "I'm surprised and impressed a lot by the expedition. What I have seen and heard this time is very special and impressive, no matter if it is the endless sea, the sunrise on the ocean, the starry sky on the Pacific Ocean, the scene of whales splashing around ships and rolling over, and the Antarctic animals such as penguins, terns, and gulls."
The Antarctic Dream
"When I was very young, I readMoby Dick, in which the hero's spirit of exploring the unknown had a profound impact on me.Since then, I've been looking forward to exploring the sea and the Antarctic, the southernmost tip of the earth and the sea," said Li Chengxin.
At that time, there was a seed buried in his mind. He hoped that if there was a chance, he would explore the Antarctic.
When he was an undergraduate, Li Chengxin, who majored in geophysics at the University of Science and Technology of China, listened to Sun Liguang, a teacher majoring in environmental science, who talked about his Antarctic research trip. Suddenly, his childhood dream came to his mind. This time, he decided to set sail to realize his dream.
He began to study environmental knowledge by himself and spent his spare time attending environmental courses. Under the pressure of studying two majors, he finished his first hard year at university. After accumulating environmental knowledge for one academic year, Li Chengxin finally successfully transferred to the environmental major for further study in his sophomore year. At the same time, he also focused on working out and closely paid attention to the development of Antarctic research.
When determining which university he would apply to for his postgraduate study, Li Chengxin learned that the Research Center for Eco-Environmental Sciences of the Chinese Academy of Sciences had been allowed to participate in the Antarctic expedition every year since China's 28th Antarctic expedition in 2012. More importantly, he learned that Professor Zhang Qinghua from HIAS had been engaged in the research on regional pollution of persistent organic pollutants for a long time, and had made excellent research results, especially in polar-related fields. Thus, he contacted Professor Zhang Qinghua without hesitation. Through his endless efforts, he finally joined Zhang Qinghua's research group and became a reserve for the Antarctic expedition. After being enrolled in HIAS, Li Chengxin learned that he got a place to participate in China's 38th Antarctic expedition. He was so excited that he decided to sign up without hesitation. After experiencing rounds of tests, Li Chengxin finally seized the opportunity and took the "Xuelong" to the south to realize his dream in the Antarctic.
Ongoing Scientific Research
During this expedition, Li Chengxin mainly carried out the Comparative Study on the Environmental Behavior of Atmospheric POPs in Polar Regions and Qinghai-Tibet Plateau Based on CSIA-Cl Analysis, the project research task assigned by Zhang Qinghua. During the voyage, he was mainly responsible for the collection of surface seawater samples, while during his stay at the station, he was mainly responsible for the collection of atmospheric samples in the Antarctic region. The research group hoped to explore the changes of pollutants in the process of long-distance atmospheric transmission, find out their indicative significance, and analyze the impact of regional characteristics (meteorology, altitude, vegetation, etc.) on pollutant migration changes through the sampling during the expedition, so as to provide a direct scientific basis for revealing the long-distance atmospheric transmission mechanism of POPs in different remote areas, contributing to the globally leading research on the polar regions.
In the first five days after arriving at the Great Wall Station, Li Chengxin is responsible for routine unloading and oil transportation. Due to the heavy task, Li Chengxin did not sleep once for five consecutive nights and even kept working outdoors after staying up for 22 hours. During this period, he needed to climb the vertical ladder to the container every day to unmoor and moor, and also from time to time worked as an accompanying safety officer on the rubber boat in the South Pacific Ocean. Wandering in the South Pacific Ocean, Li Chengxin not only had to overcome his cowardice in the deep sea but also had to withstand the cold. Since he used to work out, he was so strong. He was happy to struggle with nature. The excitement and satisfaction of achieving his Antarctic dream had supported him to overcome all hardships and difficulties.
This Antarctic expedition undoubtedly left an indelible impression on Li Chengxin. "What I've experienced is invaluable. I developed a deep friendship with the rest of the team during my work and in the field. At the same time, I have successfully collected enough valuable samples to support the scientific research in the group. I walked all over theFildes Peninsula where the Great Wall Station is located, visited Adelai Island (also known as Penguin Island, where a large number of penguins are densely distributed), stepped onto the Collins Ice Cap, and saw all kinds of Antarctic creatures along the way. All in all, I've enjoyed the unforgettable scenery all my life," said Li Chengxin.
Back from the Antarctic! The Journey to Pursuing Dreams Is So Exciting for Postgraduates from HIAS in Hangzhou!
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Qianjiang Evening News · Hourly News Reporter: Zheng Lin Correspondent: Wang Zhe and Yao Tingji
Recently, Li Chengxin, a postgraduate student enrolled in 2020 at the School of Environment, Hangzhou Institute for Advanced Studies (HIAS), UCAS, returned with China's 38th Antarctic expedition, successfully completing the half-year Antarctic expedition mission. He is the first HIAS student who participated in and completed the national scientific expedition mission. Next, let's explore the mysterious Antarctic according to him!
On November 20, 1984, the Chinese Antarctic expedition team set foot on the Antarctic continent for the first time, leaving China's first scientific exploration footprint here. Later, China successively established five Antarctic research stations, namely Great Wall Station, Zhongshan Station, Kunlun Station, Taishan Station, and Ross Sea New Station, and has gradually unveiled the mystery of the Antarctic through in-depth exploration and research. Li Chengxin lived in Great Wall Station this time.
On his way to the South Pole by ship, Li Chengxin saw many unforgettable scenes. For example, in the fishing ground, he could see blue ripples come with the waves, just like the aurora in the ocean.
Just an ancient Chinese saying goes, "The starry sky meets the clouds and the fog as if a thousand sails billow in it". When raising his head, he could enjoy the vast starry sky.
The Antarctic ground is mostly covered with thick ice and snow. The sunlight can reveal its vastness and mystery, which is only the tip of the iceberg. The mysterious land attracts countless researchers to conduct field visits and take samples there every year.
Li Chengxin still remembers this special journey. "I'm surprised and impressed a lot by the expedition. What I have seen and heard this time is very special and impressive, no matter if it is the endless sea, the sunrise on the ocean, the starry sky on the Pacific Ocean, the scene of whales splashing around ships and rolling over, and the Antarctic animals such as penguins, terns, and gulls."
The Antarctic Dream
"When I was very young, I readMoby Dick, in which the hero's spirit of exploring the unknown had a profound impact on me.Since then, I've been looking forward to exploring the sea and the Antarctic, the southernmost tip of the earth and the sea," said Li Chengxin.
At that time, there was a seed buried in his mind. He hoped that if there was a chance, he would explore the Antarctic.
When he was an undergraduate, Li Chengxin, who majored in geophysics at the University of Science and Technology of China, listened to Sun Liguang, a teacher majoring in environmental science, who talked about his Antarctic research trip. Suddenly, his childhood dream came to his mind. This time, he decided to set sail to realize his dream.
He began to study environmental knowledge by himself and spent his spare time attending environmental courses. Under the pressure of studying two majors, he finished his first hard year at university. After accumulating environmental knowledge for one academic year, Li Chengxin finally successfully transferred to the environmental major for further study in his sophomore year. At the same time, he also focused on working out and closely paid attention to the development of Antarctic research.
When determining which university he would apply to for his postgraduate study, Li Chengxin learned that the Research Center for Eco-Environmental Sciences of the Chinese Academy of Sciences had been allowed to participate in the Antarctic expedition every year since China's 28th Antarctic expedition in 2012. More importantly, he learned that Professor Zhang Qinghua from HIAS had been engaged in the research on regional pollution of persistent organic pollutants for a long time, and had made excellent research results, especially in polar-related fields. Thus, he contacted Professor Zhang Qinghua without hesitation. Through his endless efforts, he finally joined Zhang Qinghua's research group and became a reserve for the Antarctic expedition. After being enrolled in HIAS, Li Chengxin learned that he got a place to participate in China's 38th Antarctic expedition. He was so excited that he decided to sign up without hesitation. After experiencing rounds of tests, Li Chengxin finally seized the opportunity and took the "Xuelong" to the south to realize his dream in the Antarctic.
Ongoing Scientific Research
During this expedition, Li Chengxin mainly carried out the Comparative Study on the Environmental Behavior of Atmospheric POPs in Polar Regions and Qinghai-Tibet Plateau Based on CSIA-Cl Analysis, the project research task assigned by Zhang Qinghua. During the voyage, he was mainly responsible for the collection of surface seawater samples, while during his stay at the station, he was mainly responsible for the collection of atmospheric samples in the Antarctic region. The research group hoped to explore the changes of pollutants in the process of long-distance atmospheric transmission, find out their indicative significance, and analyze the impact of regional characteristics (meteorology, altitude, vegetation, etc.) on pollutant migration changes through the sampling during the expedition, so as to provide a direct scientific basis for revealing the long-distance atmospheric transmission mechanism of POPs in different remote areas, contributing to the globally leading research on the polar regions.
In the first five days after arriving at the Great Wall Station, Li Chengxin is responsible for routine unloading and oil transportation. Due to the heavy task, Li Chengxin did not sleep once for five consecutive nights and even kept working outdoors after staying up for 22 hours. During this period, he needed to climb the vertical ladder to the container every day to unmoor and moor, and also from time to time worked as an accompanying safety officer on the rubber boat in the South Pacific Ocean. Wandering in the South Pacific Ocean, Li Chengxin not only had to overcome his cowardice in the deep sea but also had to withstand the cold. Since he used to work out, he was so strong. He was happy to struggle with nature. The excitement and satisfaction of achieving his Antarctic dream had supported him to overcome all hardships and difficulties.
This Antarctic expedition undoubtedly left an indelible impression on Li Chengxin. "What I've experienced is invaluable. I developed a deep friendship with the rest of the team during my work and in the field. At the same time, I have successfully collected enough valuable samples to support the scientific research in the group. I walked all over theFildes Peninsula where the Great Wall Station is located, visited Adelai Island (also known as Penguin Island, where a large number of penguins are densely distributed), stepped onto the Collins Ice Cap, and saw all kinds of Antarctic creatures along the way. All in all, I've enjoyed the unforgettable scenery all my life," said Li Chengxin.
