Robust algorithm for combating look direction error problems

A simple and fast zero tracking algorithm for adaptive arrays with large look direction errors is presented and investigated. Basically, the algorithm is based on adjusting the complex zeroes of a power inversion array in a time-multiplexed manner to track all the sources in the environment. To preserve the desired signal which is supposed to be closest to the look direction of 0°, the algorithm removes the zero with the shortest distance to e^j0 so that the directional response consists of only nulls steered at the jammers. When compared with the least mean square (LMS) algorithm employing zeroth and first-order look direction constraints, the new algorithm has about the same implementation complexity, is considerably faster, and possesses a much better signal-to-noise ratio (SNR) performance when the look direction is erroneous     

Moving clocks, reference frames and the twin paradox

It is the act of moving a clock out of one inertial frame of reference (IFR) and into another IFR which causes the clock to slow. But what of identical clocks constructed and calibrated in different IFRs? This paper takes a look at such a scenario, demonstrating that two such clocks would tick synchronously and concludes with a new look at the famous “twin-paradox” of special relativity     

Into the future

A look into some future developments is presented. These are: the concept of an air vehicle that can stay aloft for days, weeks, even months; free flight; satellite navigation; intelligent transportation systems; automobile autopilot; personal airmobile; STAP; systems of systems; nanotechnology and MEMS     

一种适于机载SAR系统的高效快视成像方法

提出了一种适于机载ＳＡＲ成像处理的快视方法（ＱＬＦＭ）及其实现。该方法的高效、实用性主要表现在以下几个方面：①成像处理流程中的运算单元较少,即二维去调频之后,一次二维的逆付立叶变换即可以完成快视功能;②该算法的全息特性使得成像积累不必满足一个合成孔径时间的要求,采用少量有限的回波数据即可获得较大测绘区域内的图像;③ＱＬＦＭ可对被测区域中心进行灵活地选择,且测绘中心处可获得高分辨率完全聚焦的图象;④该算法实现的主要功能模块为复乘和ＦＦＴ,可通过灵活地旁路控制完成其在传统条带ＳＡＲ处理机中的嵌入。计算机仿真及原始数据成像结果验证了ＱＬＦＭ算法的快视功能。     

Challenges for unconventional transport aircraft configurations

If we look at transport aircraft which are flying today and are responsible for safe and economical air transport, they all look fairly similar. But this need not always be the case. In this paper a new approach to the problem of Unconventional Configurations (UcC) versus Conventional Configurations will be tried by looking from the market side, for which market segments and niches, new possibilities for UcC, will be reasonable and may lead to viable concepts.     

Robot System to Search for Signs of Life on Mars

This describes a robot system that can be used to look for the tell-tale signs of life on Mars. Currently, NASA has satellites in orbit that can identify broad regions to explore in its search for life. NASA also has instruments that can examine samples of Martian soil to see if they contain any indications of biological activity. This leaves the problem of deciding specifically where to look for suitable samples in the large area around a landing site. This also describes a robot system that can rapidly search thousands of square meters around the landing position to find sources of biogenic gas samples that may harbor important clues in the search for extra-terrestrial life.     

可行域为有限集的多目标规划的一种解法

本文对可行域为有限集的多目标规划，给出了求其ｐａｒｅｔｏ有效解和弱ｐｅｒｅｔｏ有效解的一种解法。     

测试性验证方法研究

对系统和设备测试性验证的主要内容、参数和验证方法进行了研究,依据数理统计理论提出了用简单实用的查表方法来估计故障检测与隔离能力、设计试验方案及判定合格与否的准则。     

The All-Electric Aircraft: A Systems View and Proposed NASA Research Programs

The previous papers have offered the distant vision of an all-electric aircraft?one which fully exploits the intrinsic features of electric power and electronic controls. This paper examines the path to that vision and the barriers along the way?some of which appear relatively easy to overcome while others are more formidable. It is interesting to conjecture what an all-electric aircraft will look like. The all-electric technologies may offer many design options and this paper suggests some tantalizing possibilities. The National Aeronautics and Space Administration (NASA) has sponsored or conducted a number of activities to foster the development of an all-electric airplane. The results of these activities are presented. Finally, in a look to the future, two NASA new initiatives are briefly discussed.     

Integrated guidance and control for damping augmented system via convex optimization

In this paper, an integrated guidance and control approach is presented to improve the performance of the missile interception. The approach includes damping augmented system with attitude rate feedback to decrease the oscillation during the homing phase for missiles with low damping. In addition, physical constraints, which can affect the performance of the missile interception, such as acceleration limit, seeker’s look angle, and look angle rate constraints are considered.The integrated guidan...     

当前我国严峻的就业形势和对策

对当前我国的就业现状及存在的问题进行全面分析 ,结合实际提出解决的对策。     

The IBEX Background Monitor

The IBEX Background Monitor (IBaM) provides a small and lightweight method for independently measuring IBEX’s high-energy proton background by integrating the flux of >～14 keV protons over a ～7° conical FOV. The IBaM is part of the IBEX-Hi sensor and has a co-aligned look direction. This paper describes the principle of the IBaM and details its design and responses. In particular, we show the response of major components to both ions and ultraviolet (UV) light background. We also provide the geometric factor and calculate expected count rates.     

复杂壳体激光去毛刺技术的研究

结合多年研究工作,讨论了利用脉冲YAG激光去毛刺的技术;并对其前景进行了展望。     

一种先进复合材料件无损检测的探讨

一种先进复合材料受力件的制品,如何检测内部是否有分层脱胶,曾遇到很大的困难。本文阐述如何结合实际解决这一难题,从而免受重大损失。     

Reflections on Muddied Waters

One morning I awoke with the disquieting feeling that I had been here before; confronted with a war, a sagging economy, the prospect of a cut in research funds, and a generation gap. A look at past Anglo-American wars and recessions over a 300-year period shows that they occur every 25 years on the average, i. e., about every generation. There are signs that the rising generation will bail us out.     

The start of the laboratory: the beginnings of the MITInstrumentation Laboratory

The author takes a look at the very early days of the MIT Instruments Laboratory and its successor, the MIT Instrumentation Laboratory. The discussion ranges over some of the incidents and events as these early instrument developers groped with problems that others had already failed to solve, and for which current solutions were declared adequate     

On combining adaptive nullsteering with high resolution angleestimation under main lobe interference conditions

When adaptive nullsteering is applied to attenuate interfering signals which are received via the main lobe, two limitations manifest themselves: the sidelobe level increases and the peak of the main beam shifts away from the desired look direction (squinted main beam). A two-step method is described which maintains angular accuracy even under main lobe interference conditions. In the first step, adaptive nullsteering is performed to enable the detection of targets; the distortion of the main beam is allowed. In the second step, high-resolution angle estimation techniques are used to obtain the angles of the target and the interference sources. The procedure requires prior knowledge of the number of interfering signals; an interference map can be used to provide this information     

多干扰机InSAR欺骗干扰方法

单航过的干涉合成孔径雷达（InSAR）有很强的抗干扰能力,单部干扰机所发射干扰信号的干涉相位在不同快时间是完全相同的,不同慢时间也近似相等,不能产生具有高程信息的干扰图像。基于此,提出了一种利用双（多）干扰机产生InSAR三维图像欺骗干扰的方法,分析了InSAR的成像机理,给出了假目标模板设置方法,讨论了聚焦后复图像和干涉相位要求的干扰信号调制参数以及干涉相位的估计方法。产生的干扰信号在雷达接收机中可独立实现SAR二维像干扰,经干涉后能生成虚假高程信息,理论分析和仿真结果表明,该方法能实现对SAR二维成像和InSAR三维成像的有效干扰。     

失速尾旋试飞动力装置可靠性分析

失速尾旋试飞是高难度、极危险的特技飞行科目,飞机动力装置的工作特性和可靠程度显得非常重要。本文通过对动力装置可靠性分析,对飞机失速尾旋飞行试验提供了可靠性结论。     

The ATLAS language-panacea or pariah? Does it only specify the taskor does it really drive the tester?

ATLAS is a language intended to be used for the specification of test equipment with independent and transportable test programs. Despite significant effort put into revising and updating the ATLAS standards over the last 25 years, the language is still only used when mandated and is not the automatic choice of engineers. In this article, we discuss the reasons for this and look at the future development of ATLAS