Prototype design and testing of a Venus long duration,high altitude balloon

This paper describes the design, fabrication and testing of a full scale prototype balloon intended for long duration flight in the upper atmosphere of Venus. The balloon is 5.5 m in diameter and is designed to carry a 45 kg payload at an altitude of 55 km. The balloon material is a 180 g/m² multi-component laminate comprised of the following layers bonded together from outside to inside: aluminized Teflon film, aluminized Mylar film, Vectran fabric and a polyurethane coating. This construction provides the required balloon functional characteristics of low gas permeability, sulfuric acid resistance and high strength for superpressure operation. The design burst superpressure is 39,200 Pa which is predicted to be 3.3 times the worst case value expected during flight at the highest solar irradiance in the mission profile. The prototype is constructed from 16 gores with bi-taped seams employing a sulfuric acid resistant adhesive on the outside. Material coupon tests were performed to evaluate the optical and mechanical characteristics of the laminate. These were followed by full prototype tests for inflation, leakage and sulfuric acid tolerance. The results confirmed the suitability of this balloon design for use at Venus in a long duration mission. The various data are presented and the implications for mission design and operation are discussed.     

Analytical study on the inflated shape of a super pressure balloon covered with a diamond-shaped net

In the last two decades, extensive efforts have been made to develop a large super pressure balloon (SPB) capable of carrying heavy payloads for scientific observations of long durations. Due to recent achievements by the NASA Balloon Program Office, practical operations of large-scale lobed-pumpkin SPB will be realized in the near future. Meanwhile, the research team initiated the development of a lightweight SPB with an alternative design concept, in which the entire balloon is covered by a diamond-shaped net. In this work, the static structural response of the proposed SPB is analyzed by establishing a mathematical model to predict its inflated shape. This model is validated by comparing the generated results with those obtained from nonlinear finite element analysis. Excellent agreement between the analytical solutions and the corresponding finite element results was obtained. On the basis of the mathematical model, the inflated shape of the SPB is investigated and unique structural characteristics are deduced, i.e., the balloon inflates into a cylinder-like shape for a certain geometry of the cover net. This structural feature can be explained by considering the equilibrium of forces applied to the cover net.     

Progress of super-pressure balloon development: A new “tawara” concept with improved stability

The super-pressure balloon (SPB) has been expected to be a flight vehicle that can provide a long flight duration to science. Since 1997, we have developed the SPB. Now we are at the phase of developing an SPB of a practical size. In 2009, we carried out a test flight of a pumpkin-shaped SPB with a 60,000 m³ volume. The undesirable result of this flight aroused us to resolve the deployment instability of the pumpkin-shaped SPB, which has been known as one of the most challenging issues confronting SPB development. To explore this deployment issue, in 2010, we carried out a series of ground tests. From results of these tests, we found that an SPB design modified from pumpkin, named “tawara”, can be a good candidate to greatly improve the deployment stability of the lobed SPB.     

The pGAPS experiment: An engineering balloon flight of prototype GAPS

The General Anti-Particle Spectrometer (GAPS) project is being carried out to search for primary cosmic-ray antiparticles especially for antideuterons produced by cold dark matter. GAPS plans to realize the science observation by Antarctic long duration balloon flights in the late 2010s. In preparation for the Antarctic science flights, an engineering balloon flight using a prototype of the GAPS instrument, “pGAPS”, was successfully carried out in June 2012 in Japan to verify the basic performance of each GAPS subsystem. The outline of the pGAPS flight campaign is briefly reported.     

The university of wyoming's small scientific balloon program

Over 500 small scientific balloons have been launched by the University of Wyoming's Atmospheric physics Group from 26 locations over the globe in a study of stratospheric aerosol physics and chemistry which began in 1971. These flights have led to a basic understanding of the evolution of sulfurous gases, injected into the stratosphere by major volcanic eruptions, into sulfuric acid aerosol droplets. The recent use of new, thin film balloon technology, to reduce cost and simplify launch techniques, has been a major advantage to the program.     

三坐标测量机的现状、发展与未来

叙述了三坐标测量机的基本构成、国内外上产现状、发展与未来。包括测量机的准确度、分类及丰富的软件。尤其对测量机的发展作了较详细的介绍。最后，预测厂测量机的未来。     

The observation of the galactic anticenter region by the balloon borne gamma-ray telescope Natalya-I

This paper presents the results of measurements of gamma radiation with energies above 5 MeV, from the galactic anticenter region. The balloon-borne gamma ray telescope “Natalya-I”, was launched on 6 November, 1980 from the Tata Institute of Fundamental Research's Balloon Facility (Hyderabad, India) and reached ceiling altitude of 35 km. The results on the accelerator calibration of the telescope, using a “tagged” gamma ray beam are also presented.     

论精大贵稀仪器仪表潜在功能的开发

精大贵稀仪器仪表潜在功能的开发,充分利用了现有资源,节省大量的更新经费,产生了巨大的技术、经济效益.在市场经济机制下,开展共用协作,极大地改善了精大贵稀仪器利用率低的状况,且有一定的推广应用前景,为培养、锻炼年轻的技术人员,以点带面地推动人员技术素质的全面提高起了积极的作用.     

Zonal mean temperature, pressure, zonal wind and geopotential height as functions of latitude

The new zonal mean COSPAR International Reference Atmosphere (CIRA-86) of temperature, zonal wind, and geopotential/geometric height is presented. This data can be used as a function of altitude or pressure and has nearly pole-to-pole coverage (80°S-80°N) extending from the ground to approximately 120 km. Data sources and methods of computation are described; in general, hydrostatic and thermal wind balance are maintained at all levels and latitudes. As shown by a series of cross sectional plots, the new CIRA accurately reproduces most of the characteristic features of the atmosphere such as the equatorial wind and the general structure of the tropopause, stratopause, and mesopause.     

The motion of an artificial satellite under the terrestrial radiation pressure

The terrestrial infrared radiation pressure effects on the motion of an artificial satellite are investigated. The radiative field is described by a series of spherical harmonics. The equations for the changes of the elements are found and numerical examples for the case of the satellite D-5-B (1975 39 B) are given.     

铠装标准铂电阻温度计的研制

铠装标准铂电阻温度计是将敏感元件、中间引线、绝缘粉料、不锈钢外保护管组装后,再经模具拉制成的坚实整体。它除具有石英外管标准铂电阻精度高和稳定性好的优点外,还具有抗振、可挠、耐用、使用方便等优点。该温度计的测温范围为-200～-450℃。根据抽样试验分析,可作一般或精密测试之用。     

Directional solidification of complex-forming eutectic melt of the PbCl2-AgCl dielectric system under conditions of zero, normal and increased gravity

First results in the area of studying the influence of gravity field on the degree of ordering of directionally solified eutectict are presented. As the model complex-forming melts, PbCl₂ and its eutectic with AgCl was chosen. Directional solidification of the mentioned eutectic was realised under conditions of zero, normal and increased gravity. It was shown that increasing level of gravity results in a marked improvement of the degree of spacial ordering of the lamelar structure.     

STS2111A模块式DC＼DC转换器测试仪的研制

介绍了主要适用于各种直流电源变换器的STSZllIA测试仪的硬件、软件组成以及系统测试的主要性能技术指标,并着重讨论了参数测试时的两个关键问题的解决。该测试仪性能优良、操作简单、使用方便、适用范围广,具有较好的准确度和稳定性,是保证DC／DC电路产品质量的重要检测手段。     

The development of focusing optics for the hard-X-ray region

Grazing-incidence optics has revolutionized soft-X-ray astronomy yet the scientifically important hard-X-ray region has gone relatively unexplored at high sensitivity and fine angular scales. This situation is now changing with several flight-ready balloon-borne focusing telescopes and planned satellite-borne observatories. This review discusses some of the developments in mirror and focal plane technologies that are making these payloads possible.     

The development of the European retrievable carrier "EURECA".

Having successfully completed its first flight on 1 July 1993 the design and operational concepts of EURECA are reviewed against the experience gained from the development and first mission of EURECA. Designed as a precursor to free flying and recoverable elements of a future space station scenario the cost-effectivity, flexibility and user friendliness of the EURECA as a multi-disciplinary research platform is substantiated.     

计算机网络的发展现状和问题

在全球信息技术革命的浪潮中，计算机网络起着重要作用。本文对该技术发展的现状和存在的问题作了分析，指出：尽管困难很多，我国仍须顺潮流而动，与国际上接轨，迎接新世纪的到来。     

The influence of gravity on the process of development of animal systems

The development of animal systems is described in terms of a series of overlapping phases: pattern specification; differentiation; growth; and aging. The extent to which altered (micro) gravity (g) affects those phases is briefly reviewed for several animal systems. As a model, amphibian egg/early embryo is described. Recent data derived from clinostat protocols indicates that microgravity simulation alters early pattern specification (dorsal/ventral polarity) but does not adversely influence subsequent morphogenesis. Possible explanations for the absence of catastrophic microgravity effects on amphibian embryogenesis are discussed.     

Embryogenesis, hatching and larval development of Artemia during orbital spaceflight.

Developmental biology studies, using gastrula-arrested cysts of the brine shrimp Artemia franciscana, were conducted during two flights of the space shuttle Atlantis (missions STS-37 and STS-43) in 1991. Dehydrated cysts were activated, on orbit, by addition of salt water to the cysts, and then development was terminated by the addition of fixative. Development took place in 5 ml syringes, connected by tubing to activation syringes, containing salt water, and termination syringes, containing fixative. Comparison of space results with simultaneous ground control experiments showed that equivalent percentages of naupliar larvae hatched in the syringes (40%). Thus, reactivation of development, completion of embryogenesis, emergence and hatching took place, during spaceflight, without recognizable alteration in numbers of larvae produced. Post-hatching larval development was studied in experiments where development was terminated, by introduction of fixative, 2 days, 4 days, and 8 days after reinitiation of development. During spaceflight, successive larval instars or stages, interrupted by molts, occurred, generating brine shrimp at appropriate larval instars. Naupliar larvae possessed the single naupliar eye, and development of the lateral pair of adult eyes also took place in space. Transmission electron microscopy revealed extensive differentiation, including skeletal muscle and gut endoderm, as well as the eye tissues. These studies demonstrate the potential value of Artemia for developmental biology studies during spaceflight, and show that extensive degrees of development can take place in this microgravity environment.     

The use of Earth resources satellites in the development of Latin America

Remote Sensing Technology has been used since 1972 by the governments of Latin America to promote national and regional development activities. Dedicated centers totally involved in remote sensing research and development were created. Major investment programs were also promoted by the Latin American countries to include satellite remote sensing technology in their national projects.     

高性能,柔性,低损耗电缆组件的研制设计

介绍了射频同轴电缆组件的种类及选择方法,着重讨论了自行研制的高性能、柔性、低损耗电缆组件的研制设计和主要技术指标,并给出了测试结果。在DC-18GHz频带范围内：VSWR≤13;插入损耗为12dB／m;在1GHz：射频泄漏为-110dB,降低了电缆组件的损耗,提高了电缆组件的性能和可靠性。