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Chinese researchers map South China Sea seabed with unprecedented accuracy

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A Chinese research team has created highly detailed maps of the South China Sea seabed, achieving twice the resolution and up to five times the accuracy of existing global models. This effort, spanning over two decades, aims to provide crucial topographic data for various applications, including military operations, resource development, and scientific research. The project's significance was highlighted by a 2021 incident where the USS Connecticut submarine struck an uncharted seamount in the region, underscoring the need for more precise navigational charts. AI

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Chinese researchers map South China Sea seabed with unprecedented accuracy

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  1. SCMP — Tech TIER_1 English(EN) · Zhang Tong ·

    Chinese team maps South China Sea floor with ‘twice the resolution’ of Western models

    China has mapped the seabed of its claimed waters including the South China Sea, with twice the resolution and up to five times the accuracy of methods used by other countries after more than two decades of effort, according to scientists involved in the project. The importance o…

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