(Forwarded from Youth Daily reporter Sun Jianping / Kaohsiung report)

The Naval Academy and the College of Science and Engineering of the National Defense University jointly participated in the "2025 NODASS Marine Big Data Competition" organized by the National Ocean Research Institute. Yesterday (18th), they won the Outstanding Award in the junior college group in the finals. Continuing the success of their inter-institutional cooperation, the two schools, with their solid research capabilities and teamwork, have won the Outstanding Award for two consecutive years, demonstrating the military academies' continued dedication and outstanding performance in marine technology and cross-domain applications.

The Naval Academy and the College of Science and Engineering formed the team "Descendants of the Ocean" for this competition. Under the careful guidance of teachers Zhong Yuren and Chen Guanyu, the team consisted of Luo Junzhi from the 2017-2018 class of the Naval Academy, Zhang Yixiang, Xie Xiangyou, Hu Qinyu, and Wang Xiangyu from the 2018-2019 class, and Lin Liangui from the Department of Environmental Information Engineering of the College of Science and Engineering. Their research topic was "The Second Brain of Unmanned Ships: A Risk Estimation System Combining RAG Technology and Large Language Models."

Chung Yu-jen stated that the research primarily aims to create an intelligent system for unmanned surface vessel (USV) deployment decision-making. First, a dedicated user interface (UI) was established, and marine data was cleaned and segmented. The core technology utilizes AI time-series models for rapid sea state estimation and combines Large Language Modeling (LLM) and Relational Analysis (RAG) to build a dedicated knowledge base. This translates complex morphological data into intuitive risk assessment information, effectively addressing the issue of generated illusions while also considering cybersecurity needs.

Simultaneously, the system integrates with the Telegram platform, enabling two-way question-and-answer sessions and real-time push notifications. This allows on-site personnel to issue commands and receive decision-making suggestions simply through their mobile devices, significantly reducing the barrier to accessing cumbersome charts.

Chong Yu-jen pointed out that this research successfully improves data processing workflows, enabling on-site personnel to accurately grasp real-time risks. This not only significantly enhances the safety and efficiency of nearshore operations but also demonstrates the new potential of AI in national defense and maritime security, taking a crucial step towards achieving the goal of a "smart ocean."

Since May of this year, the NODASS Marine Big Data Competition has gone through preliminary rounds, semi-finals, and workshops. Amidst fierce competition among numerous colleges and universities, the joint team of the Naval Academy and the Polytechnic Institute stood out with its solid practical skills and teamwork, winning the Outstanding Award in the college group. This specifically demonstrates the continuous breakthroughs and performance of military academies in cross-domain applications such as marine technology, data science, artificial intelligence, and defense technology, as well as the outstanding achievements in cultivating future science and technology professionals for the national armed forces.