Wang Xiaomo (simplified Chinese: 王小谟; traditional Chinese: 王小謨; pinyin: Wāng Xiǎomó; 11 November 1938 – 6 March 2023)[1] was a Chinese radar engineer who has been hailed as the "Father of Airborne Warning and Control System in China".[2] Wang had been engaged in the research and design of radar systems for 50 years.[3][4]

Wang Xiaomo
王小谟
Born(1938-11-11)11 November 1938
Died6 March 2023(2023-03-06) (aged 84)
Alma materBeijing Institute of Technology
AwardsHighest Science and Technology Award (2012)
Scientific career
FieldsRadar

Wang was a delegate to the 9th and 10th National People's Congress.

Biography

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Wang was born in Jinshan District of Shanghai, on November 11, 1938. He graduated from the Beijing Institute of Technology.

In 1969, Wang went to Guizhou to form the No. 38 Research Institute, a research agency attached to the Ministry of Electronics Industry. Wang was elevated to president in 1986. In 1990, Wang served as chief engineer of the early warning airplane, to which he made great contributions.[citation needed] In 1995, Wang was elected a fellow of the Chinese Academy of Engineering.

Wang won China's top science award, the Highest Science and Technology Award, in 2012.[5]

Awards

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References

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  1. ^ “中国预警机之父”王小谟院士逝世,享年84岁 (in Chinese)
  2. ^ Luo Sha (2013-07-20). “中国预警机之父”王小谟:一辈子只做一件事. Sohu (in Chinese).
  3. ^ "Wang Xiaomo, father of Chinese AWACS". china.org.cn. 1 December 2014. Retrieved 8 May 2018.
  4. ^ 中国预警机之父王小谟:从事雷达研制已50余年. Sohu (in Chinese). 2013-01-18.
  5. ^ "Chinese scientists awarded top prize". Chinadaily. 18 January 2013. Retrieved 8 May 2018.