Tethers and debris mitigation

In recent years, the use of tethers has been proposed for reduction of space debris either through momentum transfer or use of electrodynamic effects. Tethers have been shown to at least theoretically allow for quick, elegant and cost-effective deorbit of defunct satellites or spent stages. On the other hand, the large risk that tethers themselves may pose to other satellites in orbit has been recognized as well. The large collision area of tethers, combined with operational hazards and meteoroid risk may result in a large orbital exposure. For example, in 1997, the ESA/Dutch 35-km tether deployment of YES from TEAMSAT was inhibited after an analysis of the collision risk for the case the tether operation would fail. The question rises how these two points of view compare to eachother. This paper intends to highlight a representative selection of the proposed tether applications while taking into account the added risks caused by the tethers themselves.Typical applications from recent literature will be briefly described, such as an Ariane 502 spent stage re-entry from GTO and the concept of deboost of defunct satellites by interaction of a conductive tether with the Earth magnetic field.Mass savings of the tethered sytems versus conventional equivalents will be evaluated.Based on a crude risk analysis, involving elements such as mission complexity, dynamic stability, meteoroid risk and orbital life time, a general outline of limiting factors can be given for the various applications. Special attention is reserved for implementation of mechanisms that help reduce this tether risk, such as the DUtether (Tether Degradable by Ultraviolet), utilization of airdrag and solar pressure, the effect of residual current in bare tethers, tether retrieval etc.It is proposed how a net tether-induced mitigation can be compared to that of conventional alternatives, i.e. deboost by rocket engine or a completely passive approach.This comparison is put in the perspective of an ever-increasing occupation of the space environment.It is concluded that tethers can in fact help mitigate the debris risk and that for each application a useful niche can be defined. It is argued that eliminating pollution directly after use of the precious resource of space is not only good custom, but also an important way to make the risk of debris controllable and independent of future trends. Although tethers may have large exposure in terms of area-time product, they deliver a quick cleaning service that may be appreciated by the future users of space.     

冰雪天气下基于MFOA-KELM残差修正的跑道温度混合预测

道面温度短时精准预测是跑道积冰预警的关键因素之一, 为了解决单一机理预测模型随预测时间延长而造成误差累积的问题, 提出了一种冰雪天气下跑道温度混合预测方法。将跑道温度机理预测模型与核极限学习机(KELM)相结合, 建立一种数据驱动修正残差的跑道温度机理预测模型。针对果蝇优化算法(FOA)收敛速度慢、易陷入局部最小值的问题, 引入权值更新函数和距离扩充因子, 调整果蝇的全局寻优效果, 避免陷入局部极小值。利用改进的果蝇优化算法(MFOA)对KELM的正则化参数与核参数联合优化, 以冰雪天气下跑道温度实际数据为例, 建立基于改进果蝇优化核极限学习机(MFOA-KELM)的跑道温度混合预测模型, 并在不同时间尺度下对该混合预测模型进行仿真测试。实验结果表明:与单一机理预测模型相比, 当预测时长为120 min时, MFOA-KELM混合预测模型的平均绝对误差至少减小了61.43%, 在残差阈值为±0.5℃时, 平均预测准确率为91.25%。可见, MFOA-KELM混合预测模型具有更高的预测准确性, 研究结论显示该混合预测方法能够为机场跑道温度短时精准预测提供新思路。      

增广误差模型算法在目标跟踪中的应用

针对目标机动运行过程中,滤波模型与机动状态模型失配的问题,提出了一种新的增广状态误差滤波模型。不同于现有增广方案,该模型从模型失配所致状态滤波误差的角度出发,将状态估计误差增广为一状态量,通过滤波估计后用其校正原状态量。算法分析表明,该增广滤波模型具有自适应调节多重渐消因子的等效特性,增强了对目标的跟踪能力。基于该增广状态误差滤波模型,给出了滤波算法设计并进行了仿真实验。实验结果表明,基于该模型的滤波算法在对机动目标进行跟踪时具有更强的鲁棒性。     

飞机液压系统柱塞泵热分析

随着飞机液压系统向高压化、大功率化方向发展，液压系统的发热及温升问题受到了广泛关注。柱塞泵作为液压系统中重要的能量转换装置，对液压系统的功率损失和温度有重大的影响，良好的柱塞泵的热分析对液压系统的热设计和温度控制有重要的意义。然而传统的柱塞泵热分析方法，如平均油温法、软件仿真法和热节点网络法，因不够准确、高效和简洁而不能满足现代飞机液压系统热分析和热设计的相关需求。本文针对飞机液压系统柱塞泵发热的相关问题，采用基于集总参数的热网络分析方法，建立了柱塞泵热网络模型，通过对柱塞泵不同工况下的仿真，验证了模型的有效性和准确性，为柱塞泵及液压系统的热分析提供了参考。     

带攻角约束的高超声速飞行器自适应反步控制器设计

针对带攻角(AOA)约束的高超声速飞行器控制问题，提出一种基于非对称时变障碍函数的非线性自适应反步控制方法。首先，将飞行器模型化为严反馈形式，以反步法为基础进行控制器设计。然后通过光滑饱和函数对名义攻角指令信号进行限幅，并保证限幅信号的可导性，限幅产生的误差通过设计辅助系统进行补偿。进而使用障碍函数对攻角指令跟踪误差进行非对称时变约束。针对不确定性和干扰，设计新型自适应律对集中干扰上界进行估计并补偿。最终通过Lyapunov理论证明了闭环系统状态量一致最终有界并且攻角始终满足时变约束。仿真结果表明，本文方法能够在满足攻角约束基础上保证良好跟踪性能。     

Modeling and analysis of mover gaps in tubular moving-magnet linear oscillating motors

A tubular moving-magnet linear oscillating motor (TMMLOM) has merits of high efficiency and excellent dynamic capability. To enhance the thrust performance, quasi-Halbach permanent magnet (PM) arrays are arranged on its mover in the application of a linear electro-hydrostatic actuator in more electric aircraft. The arrays are assembled by several individual segments, which lead to gaps between them inevitably. To investigate the effects of the gaps on the radial magnetic flux density and the machine thrust in this paper, an analytical model is built considering both axial and radial gaps. The model is validated by finite element simulations and experimental results. Distributions of the magnetic flux are described in condition of different sizes of radial and axial gaps. Besides, the output force is also discussed in normal and end windings. Finally, the model has demonstrated that both kinds of gaps have a negative effect on the thrust, and the linear motor is more sensitive to radial ones.     

基于落角约束的最优导引律

在对地精确制导武器的实际使用中,不仅要求脱靶量最小,而且希望能以一定的落角命中目标,从而可以充分发挥战斗部效能,取得最佳毁伤效果。传统的比例导引律不能满足该要求,为此本文建立了含有落角约束的最优控制模型,并依据施瓦兹不等式原理进行了推导,最终得到了含有落角约束的最优导引律的表达形式。仿真结果表明:该导引律可以使导弹以期望的落角命中目标,且具有实现简单、结果最优等特点。     

火星车转移坡道柔顺性优化设计及动力学分析

对一种抽展式火星车转移坡道开展柔顺性优化设计和动力学分析。首先，分析火星车与存在异面角的坡道的挤压几何原理。然后，设计坡道的间隙机构和限位机构，并计算出机构关键设计参数的最优值，以自适应调整两侧坡道的距离，〖JP2〗减小火星车与坡道护栏之间的相互作用力。最后，对坡道下落过程和火星车在坡道上的行驶过程进行动力学仿真，验证坡道柔顺性优化设计的效果。结果表明：优化后的坡道柔顺性大幅提高，坡道可以自适应调整两侧的距离；使用优化后的坡道，可以有效降低火星车与坡道护栏的作用力，实现火星车在坡道上的安全行驶。     

基于MFC的拉扭复合系统界面设计

为了方便对拉扭复合系统中2台伺服电机的控制,设计了基于MFC的上位机界面。通过串口通信,使用不同的按钮操作设置伺服驱动器相应参数,从而控制2台伺服电机的运行。上位机实时接收伺服驱动器监控数据绘制出转速、位移、转矩曲线。针对在数据接收过程中信息帧接收错误的情况,使用拼接两相邻错误信息帧的方法进行修复。结果表明:上位机界面实现了系统功能及对电机运行工况的监控。     

Experimental and numerical investigation on surface quality for two-point incremental sheet forming with interpolator

The unsatisfied surface quality seriously impedes the wide application of incremental sheet forming (ISF) in industrial field. As a novel approach, the interpolator method is a promising strategy to enhance the surface quality in ISF. However, the mechanism for the improvement of surface quality and the influence of interpolator properties on surface roughness are not well understood. In this paper, the influences of process variables (i.e. tool diameter, step size and thickness of interpolators) on the forming process (e.g. surface roughness, forming force and geometric error) are investigated through a systematic experimental approach of central composite design (CCD) in two-point incremental sheet forming (TPIF). It is obtained that the increase in thickness of interpolators decreases the surface roughness in direction vertical to the tool path while increases the surface roughness in direction horizontal to the tool path. Nevertheless, the combined influence between thickness of interpolators and process parameters (tool diameter and step size) is limited. Meanwhile, the placement of interpolator has little influence on the effective forming force of blank. In addition, the geometric error enlarges with the increase of step size and thickness of interpolator while decreases firstly and then increase with an increase in tool diameter. Finally, the influencing mechanism of the interpolator method on surface quality can be attributed to the decrease of the contact pressure due to the increase of contact area with the unchanged contact force. Meanwhile, the interpolator method eliminates the sliding friction on the surface of blank due to the stable relative position between the blank and the interpolator.