China developed a 'magic eye' that clearly envisions every submarine in the sea

China is developing an entirely new type of laser satellite that can detect submarines at a depth of 500 meters under the sea, something that has never been done before.

According to Sputnik, laser devices have so far only detected objects at depths of 200 meters at the bottom of the sea. This record currently belongs to the US Advanced Defense Research Agency (DARPA).

Chinese Navy submarines.

This is the latest research project under Beijing's deep sea surveillance capacity building program. In addition to the ability to detect submarines, this satellite is also said to be able to collect ocean data in all waters of the world.

The actual project began in May, with 20 Chinese research institutes and universities participating in satellite design.

If successful, China's laser satellites could accurately locate submarines, including three-dimensional images and the speed of the target at that time. Laser beams can scan the area 100km wide and focus on the area only 1km.

However, clarifying the submarine underneath is clearly not a simple task. Objects such as clouds, mud, sea creatures can cause satellites to misrepresent or reduce their ability to detect underwater targets.

Simulate the mode of operation of laser satellites.

Researchers seem to believe in the project, because sunlight cannot penetrate the depth of more than 200 meters at the bottom of the sea. Meanwhile, an artificial laser can penetrate depths many times.

"If the satellite is developed according to plan, it will make the sea more or less transparent. Everything will change , " said a scientist involved in the project.

Some other leading Chinese scientists said that a laser beam reaching a depth of 500 meters is impossible.

'500 meters is impossible,' said an unnamed scientist in Shanghai. 'They will not be able to penetrate the thick black veil of Mother Nature'.

It is not clear when the first prototype will be completed. Zhang Tinglu, a researcher in the project, said: 'Of course there are some challenges we need to overcome.'