柔性印制膜在太阳电池阵的应用及热适应性试验研究

针对微小卫星太阳电池阵高体积比的功率需求,设计了带柔性印制电路（FPC）的太阳电池阵。该太阳电池阵将太阳电池、FPC与基板集成为一体,具有厚度薄、质量小等优点。通过热循环试验对其环境适应性进行考核,X射线检测结果表明,太阳电池阵上锡焊焊盘与覆铜层连接部位受热应力的影响较大,在长期高低温循环条件下存在锡焊焊盘与覆铜层断裂的风险。为此,给出提升太阳电池阵上FPC抗热形变能力的设计建议,以期为后续太阳电池阵设计提供参考。     

SIMULATION OF A THERMAL SOLAR POWER PLANT OPERATING ON MARS UNDER CLEAR SKY AND DUST STORM CONDITIONS

The power plant analyzed in this work consists of a selective solar collector–thermal engine combination. The paper focuses on solar power plant operation under various weather conditions during all seasons on Mars. Meteorological data measured at Viking Landers (VL) sites were used in computations. Two strategies to collect solar radiation were analyzed: a solar horizontal (H) collector and a solar collector whose tilt and orientation are continuously adjusted to keep the receiving surface perpendicular to Sun rays (P). Both a low and a high efficiency thermal engine were considered. All the computations were performed for a selective solar flat-plate collector similar in size to the Mars Pathfinder's Sojourner. Results show that generally the influence of latitude on performance is important. In some situations, the meteorological effects compensate the latitudinal effects and the output power is quite similar at both VL1 and VL2 sites. In case a low-efficiency engine is coupled to a horizontal collector, the solar efficiency does not exceed 0.13 at VL2 site. It is lower during summer and higher during winter dust storms. In case the low-efficiency engine is coupled to a P collector, the solar efficiency increases during summer. The solar efficiency is as high as 0.18 in case of a horizontal collector attached to a high-efficiency engine. If the high-efficiency thermal engine is connected to a P collector the solar efficiency increases significantly during summer and spring but does not exceed 0.18. The power provided by a system consisting of a horizontal collector and a low-efficiency engine does not exceed 7 W. Using a high engine coupled to a horizontal collector leads to a power output up to 13 W during spring, autumn and winter. The P collector is recommended mainly during summer and spring in combination with high-efficiency engines. In this case the solar efficiency could be as high as 25 W. The performance of PV cell power systems and properly designed dynamic solar power plants operating on Mars is comparable.     

Short-term variation of cosmic ray diurnal anisotropy and solar activity

A correlative analysis has been made between cosmic ray intensity and solar activity (sunspot numbers) during high amplitude days for the period 1991–1995. The high amplitude days with the time of maximum in the corotational/azimuthal direction do not indicate any significant correlation with solar activity. The diurnal amplitude significantly remains constant and high (0.5%) during the entire period. Our observations suggest that the direction of the anisotropy of high amplitude anisotropic wave train events contribute significantly to the short-term behavior of the cosmic ray diurnal anisotropy. The correlation coefficient is found to remain positive during solar activity maximum for all the high amplitude anisotropic wave train events.     

Probabilistic assessment of radiation risk for astronauts in space missions

Accurate estimations of the health risks to astronauts due to space radiation exposure are necessary for future lunar and Mars missions. Space radiation consists of solar particle events (SPEs), comprised largely of medium energy protons (less than several hundred MeV); and galactic cosmic rays (GCR), which include high-energy protons and heavy ions. While the frequency distribution of SPEs depends strongly upon the phase within the solar activity cycle, the individual SPE occurrences themselves are random in nature. A solar modulation model has been developed for the temporal characterization of the GCR environment, which is represented by the deceleration potential, ?. The risk of radiation exposure to astronauts as well as to hardware from SPEs during extra-vehicular activities (EVAs) or in lightly shielded vehicles is a major concern for radiation protection. To support the probabilistic risk assessment for EVAs, which could be up to 15% of crew time² on lunar missions, we estimated the probability of SPE occurrence as a function of solar cycle phase using a non-homogeneous Poisson model [1] to fit the historical database of measurements of protons with energy>30 MeV, Φ₃₀. The resultant organ doses and dose equivalents, as well as effective whole body doses, for acute and cancer risk estimations are analyzed for a conceptual habitat module and for a lunar rover during space missions of defined durations. This probabilistic approach to radiation risk assessment from SPE and GCR is in support of mission design and operational planning for future manned space exploration missions.     

Rapid assessment of radiobiological doses for terrestrial and interplanetary space missions

This paper presents the doses levels expected in orbits in chart form, covering the range 300-800 km of altitude and 0-90 degrees of inclination behind shieldings similar to the Hermes spacecraft and the EVA spacesuit matter distributions. These charts allow users to rapidly find the radiobiological dose received in the most critical organs of the human body either in normal situations or during a large solar event. Outside the magnetosphere, during interplanetary or lunar missions, when the dose received during crossing of the radiation belts become negligible, the dose is due to galactic cosmic rays (GCR) and solar flares. The correct radiobiological assessment of the components of this radiation field becomes a major problem. On the Moon a permanent ground-based station can be shielded by lunar materials against meteoroids and radiations. The radiobiological hazard, essentially linked to the solar flare risk during the transfer phase and the extra-station activities, may be solved by mission planning. For interplanetary flights the problem comes from both increased risk of solar events and from the continuous exposure to GCR. These energetic particles cannot be easily stopped by shieldings; cost considerations imply that more effective materials must be used. Impact on the vehicle design and the mission planning is important.     

Malfunction of satellite navigation systems GPS and GLONASS caused by powerful radio emission of the Sun during solar flares on December 6 and 13, 2006, and October 28, 2003

Poor quality of functioning of GPS during solar flares on December 6 and 13, 2006 is analyzed in this paper. These flares were accompanied by extremely high (unexampled) level of the solar radio emission flux. A comparison is made of these events with the solar flare on October 28, 2003. Statistically reliable experimental evidence is obtained that GPS positioning was partially paralyzed on the sunlit side of the Earth during the strongest bursts of solar radio emission. The obtained results give a serious ground to revise the role played by space weather factors in operation of modern satellite systems and to take these factors into account more carefully, when such systems are designed and exploited.     

Contribution of solar cosmic rays to the formation of the Earth’s proton radiation belt

The significance of the contribution of solar protons to fluxes of trapped radiation in the Earth’s outer radiation belt (L > 2) is estimated for various phases of solar activity. In periods of high solar activity, proton fluxes with the energy 1–5 MeV at L = 2–3 for the bulk of time have SCR as a source, during a minimum of solar activity, trapped proton fluxes are determined by the conventional diffusive mechanism under the action of sudden IMF impulses.     

Space solar arrays and concentrators

This paper presents some research activities conducted at the Centre Spatial de Liege (CSL) in the field of space solar arrays and concentration.With the new generation of high efficiency solar cells, solar concentration brings new insights for future high power spacecrafts. A trade-off study is presented in this paper. Two different trough concentrators, and a linear Fresnel lens concentrator are compared to rigid arrays. Thermal and optical behaviors are included in the analysis.Several technical aspects are discussed:

• Off-pointing with concentrators induces collection loss and illumination non uniformity, reducing the PV efficiency.

• Concentrator deployment increases the mission risk.

• Reflective trough concentrators are attractive and already proven. Coating is made of VDA (Aluminum). A comprehensive analysis of PV conversion increase with protected silver is presented.

• Solar concentration increases the heat load on solar cells, while the conversion efficiency is significantly decreasing at warm temperatures.

To conclude, this paper will point out the new trends and the key factors to be addressed for the next generation of solar generators.     

High-energy gamma radiation of solar flares as an indicator of acceleration of energetic protons

Using the SONG detector onboard the CORONAS-F satellite, gamma-ray emission of high energies (>100 MeV) was recorded during four solar flares. In the sequential spectra of gamma rays the peculiarity caused by generation and decay of neutral pions was isolated, which made it possible to determine with a high accuracy the moments of appearance in the solar atmosphere of protons accelerated up to energies above 300 MeV.     

太阳电池板热真空试验降温过程分析

为了得到太阳电池板在热真空试验降温时的正、背面温差和温度变化规律,文章建立了太阳电池板的热物理模型,根据太阳电池板厚度、背面发射率、纵向当量导热系数、高温平衡时的正面温度以及热沉温度,推算出电池板在高温平衡时的背面温度,进而得出电池板的正、背面温差;采用集总参数法进行分析,得出电池板降温时的降温时间表达式及电池板温度与时间的关系式;经过理论计算与试验数据的对照分析表明,降温时间理论表达式可以近似作为电池板降温时间的预测依据。研究结果可以为电池板热真空试验的热分析、电池板降温过程预测以及低温控制提供参考。     

KFTA太阳模拟器研制

KFTA太阳模拟器是一台光线水平入射的离轴准直型太阳模拟器,其离轴角为25?、辐照面的直径为600 mm。在太阳模拟器的研制中,采用了具有一定技术难度和风险的氙灯水平点燃技术方案。文章从方案设计、系统设计、关键技术及其调试试验等方面,介绍和分析了KFTA太阳模拟器的设计计算方法。KFTA太阳模拟器的成功研制对于建造大型太阳模拟器具有参考价值。     

MESSENGER's use of solar sailing for cost and risk reduction

The MErcury Surface, Space ENvironment, GEochemistry, and Ranging (MESSENGER) mission used six planetary gravity assists in order to enable capture into orbit about Mercury. A key element of MESSENGER's successful trajectory was achieving the proper gravity assist from each planetary flyby. The criticality of the MESSENGER gravity assists levied tight accuracy requirements on the planetary-flyby targeting. Major errors could have precluded Mercury orbit insertion or required modifications to the trajectory that increased mission complexity, cost, and risk by requiring additional Mercury flybys and extending mission duration. Throughout the mission, MESSENGER modified its strategy for achieving accurate planetary flybys. By using solar sailing, the MESSENGER team was able to eliminate all of the flyby approach maneuvers without sacrificing flyby accuracy, thereby saving mission ΔV margin. The elimination of these approach maneuvers also markedly reduced mission risk, as these approach maneuvers were nominally planned during a time of heightened sensitivity to errors and precluded unique flyby science opportunities. The paradigm shift used by MESSENGER may be useful for other interplanetary missions, particularly if their trajectories require gravity assists in the inner solar system.     

聚光式空间太阳能电源系统

介绍了聚光式太阳能电源系统的分类、原理及国外的研究与应用进展,分析了反射式与折射式空间太阳能聚光系统的优点与不足,指出了高精度太阳指向控制、耐环境薄膜材料、薄膜太阳电池、高密度热流热控等技术难点及需要解决的关键技术,对我国开展空间太阳能聚光系统技术研究提出了建议。     

Characteristics of high energy cosmic ray diurnal anisotropy on day-to-day basis

Diurnal variation of cosmic ray intensity for the period of 1989 to 2000 at Kiel, Haleakakla, Rome, Hermanus, Calgary, and Goose Bay neutron monitors has been studied. Frequency histograms are generated for each year by using the daily values of amplitudes and phases. In the present analysis we have derived the yearly mean amplitude and phase of the diurnal variation of cosmic ray intensity. It has been concluded from the analysis that the diurnal amplitude is mostly concentrated in between the amplitude values of 0.1% and 0.4%, whereas the phase of diurnal anisotropy is concentrated in the belt of 100 to 225 degrees. As such, the various characteristics of long-term diurnal variation of cosmic ray intensity for the maxima of solar activity cycle 22 to the next maxima of solar activity cycle 23 have been studied. The minimum amplitudes are apparent for the minimum solar activity periods starting from 1995 and up to 1997 at Kiel, Haleakakla, Rome, Hermanus, Calgary and Goose Bay stations. The diurnal amplitude has been found to have almost recovered to its values observed during 1989 to 1990. It is also seen that the diurnal amplitudes are much larger by a factor of two at high/middle latitude stations as compared to that for low latitude stations, where the amplitudes are even ～01% or less during 1996. The phase is significantly earlier during 1996 and 1997 with some significant change starting in 1995. As such, competitive is a continuous decreasing trend in the diurnal phase with smaller change at high/middle latitude and significantly much larger change at low latitudes.     

用于高精度太阳敏感器标定的模拟光源控制系统设计

为了精确模拟空间太阳辐照方向的变化,设计了一种以计算机控制为核心的、用于高精度太阳敏感器标定的模拟光源闭环控制系统。由计算机直接控制光电隔离输出卡,所输出的数字信号经过功率驱动电路和软启动电路后实现模拟光源的开启与关闭,采用软件方式控制步进电机的转速和转向,并通过高精度光电编码器实时获取当前的转动角度值,再经串口通信反馈给计算机,构成闭环控制系统。标定测量表明:系统的俯仰角和方位角转动误差均小于0.02°,均满足高精度太阳敏感器标定对模拟光源的要求。     

Using radiation risk for assessment of space radiation hazard

Radiation hazard caused by exposure during a spaceflight is characterized by radiobiological consequences at all levels of organism. These consequences have a stochastic nature. Even deterministic effects are basically random quantity having all attributes of such mathematical values. The radiation risk is defined in this case as an additional probability of health damage or as a death probability in extreme case. For the manned spaceflight additional peculiarity of a human’s exposure is added. A natural space radiation environment has a stochastic character because solar particle events and crew of a spacecraft can be exposed to dose from background level up to lethal one.The report presents a procedure of radiation risk assessment for quantitative expression of radiation hazard level during a flight and using this value for developing protection recommendations. It is emphasized that the risk value is connected specifically with the time interval of possible hazard’s existent. The form of risk representation must be chosen depending on a time scale of radiobiological processes induced by the exposure (expressing in fact the radiation hazard model). Surviving function specified for the crewmember mortality rate changed by the professional exposure must be used for risk calculation. Solar particle events determine a stochastic character of radiation environment in space that must be taken into account for a risk assessment. The reliability of radiation risk assessment can be used for this goal.     

太阳电池阵表面充电反向电位梯度的地面模拟

太阳电池阵等部件由于其表面介质的高二次电子发射及光电子发射特性,使得其在轨表面充电典型表现为反向电位梯度（inverted potential gradient, IPG）。为了评估航天器部组件在轨的表面充电风险,需要研究IPG的特点及在地面模拟IPG的方法。文章通过分析地球中高轨道与低轨道空间等离子体环境中表面充电的特点,提出了地面模拟IPG表面充电的方法,并给出典型试验结果。推荐中高轨道利用电子枪或紫外源、低轨道利用冷稠等离子体源模拟表面充电IPG;模拟过程中为了建立IPG,试样基底导电部位需要悬浮且有直流负偏压电源驱动;模拟IPG时需要针对试样尺度进行缩比补偿;文章给出的方法可用于一般太阳电池阵或其他在轨充电会产生IPG的试样开展地面模拟及静电放电防护性能评价试验。     

Estimation of radiation risk for astronauts on the Moon

The problem of estimating the risk of radiation for humans on the Moon is discussed, taking into account the probabilistic nature of occurrence of solar particle events. Calculations of the expected values of tissue-averaged equivalent dose rates, which are created by galactic and solar cosmic-ray particle fluxes on the lunar surface behind shielding, are made for different durations of lunar missions.     

小卫星平台的太阳电池阵设计及应用

分析了基于小卫星平台的太阳电池阵的设计指标要求,阐述了设计原则,并以我国的环境减灾-1A、1B卫星太阳电池阵为例,从模块化、高效化、轻型化、小型化、太阳电池电路布局优化、太阳电池阵空间环境适应性等方面,介绍了基于小卫星平台太阳电池阵的设计方案,还简要介绍了基于小卫星平台太阳电池阵的应用情况。     

月面巡视探测器太阳帆板热电耦合仿真计算

文章建立了月面巡视探测器太阳帆板热电耦合计算模型,制定了太阳帆板的对日定向方案和输出电能分配方案,通过数值模拟获得了月面白昼期间太阳帆板的温度及电能输出,分析了太阳帆板背面包覆隔热材料前后及帆板是否对日定向等方案的计算结果。计算表明,当帆板不对日定向时其背面包覆隔热材料对其温度场及电能输出无明显影响,对日定向时帆板温度随时间的分布规律发生了明显改变,此时帆板背面包覆隔热材料使其温度明显上升,但帆板顶面与背面的温差减小。