The KACST muon detector and its application to cosmic-ray variations studies

A single channel cosmic ray muon detector was constructed and installed in Riyadh, central Saudi Arabia, for studying the variations in the cosmic ray (CR) muon flux. The detector has been in operation since July 2002. The recorded data correspond to muons that primarily have energies between 10 and 20 GeV. The detector will be used to continuously measure the intensity of the muon components of the cosmic rays, exploring its variations and possible correlations with environment parameters. The technical aspects of this detector will be presented. Some results obtained by the detector so far will be given. These include the modulation of the CR flux on different time scales (diurnal, 27-day, and long-term variations). Additionally, the effect of a severe dust storm on the muon count rate was investigated.     

Response of a pentagonal PZT element as a component of a 4π-real-time detector

The detector characteristics of a pentagonal element were studied by colliding it with hypervelocity micro-particles. A charge-sensitive amplifier was developed for the element of its capacitance ∼10 nF. The output amplitudes were expressed as a linear function of the momentum at collision. Empirical formulas obtained from on-ground experiments could be used for the calibration of the detector. The pentagonal element was potential to measure the momentum during collision from the output amplitude. A set of electrodes on the surface was used to confirm the measurement of the coordinates at collision. A possible application of this pentagonal element on a real-time dust detector was discussed.     

基于Cubesat平台的874 GHz冰云探测仪设计

冰云探测对气候预测有重要价值,但因冰云粒子的影响,传统气象观测方法很难有效观测气候。太赫兹波的信号带宽较宽、波束较窄,在冰云探测上比使用微波毫米波更具优势。太赫兹冰云探测仪作为被动接收设备,具有体积小、功耗小的特点,与成本低、研发周期短、可以实现组网观测的Cubesat卫星平台有较高的契合度。以冰云探测为背景,分析太赫兹冰云探测仪系统指标,设计874GHz接收机系统的链路。在确保接收机系统性能的同时注重简化链路,减少体积功耗,以适应Cubesat平台,并结合工程经验在链路设计时采取预留增益余量、加入隔离器增强匹配等措施保证工程上的可实现性。最后对接收机链路进行ADS仿真,仿真结果能够满足冰云探测仪对接收机指标的需求。     

空间粒子辐射监测器用模拟信号源的实现

空间粒子辐射监测器需要有模拟信号源在其生产和测试、试验阶段对其进行电性能检测,并随其辗转于各测试场地。使用进口模拟信号源存在操作复杂、设备笨重及只有单路输出等问题,因此需要设计一种专用模拟信号源。根据空间粒子辐射监测器的要求自行研制的模拟信号源有多路模拟信号输出,且各路信号幅度可独立调节,并采用内部电源供电。经过测试验证,该模拟信号源可作为空间粒子辐射监测器的配套设备使用,性能优于原进口模拟信号源,其电路设计亦可为相关设备提供参考。     

光电池测光器在爆震波测量中的应用

爆震管内火焰的结构非常复杂且传播速度快,需要高精度、高响应时间的测试工具.本文在单爆震试验中采用光电池测光器和离子探针测量燃烧波.研究中以高频响压力传感器为参考依据,通过测量同一截面上压力传感器、光电池测光器和离子探针之间的触发顺序,以及光电池测光器与离子探针信号的持续时间,来验证光电池测光器在爆震波测量中的可行性与精度.结果表明:光电池测光器比离子探针更适合测量爆震管内火焰传播速度.      

基于磁信号逆变技术的航姿系统综合检查仪设计

描述了一种快速地检测飞机航姿系统全套及部件200多个信号的航姿综合检查仪.该检查仪采用斩波放大及逆变技术实现了微弱磁信号采集的数字化处理,系统航向、姿态检测精度从原模拟式检测设备的1°提高到现在的0.1°,与原模拟式检查仪相比,维护效率提高了5倍以上.应用小波去噪抗干扰技术,滤除交流电源产生的噪声,从而大大降低系统的漏检率和误警率,整套系统性能及可靠性大大增强.     

The high precision gamma-ray spectrometer for lunar polar orbiter SELENE

The high precision gamma-ray spectrometer (GRS) is scheduled to be launched on the lunar polar orbiter of the SELENE mission in 2007. The GRS consists of a large Ge crystal as a main detector and massive bismuth germanate crystals as an anticoincidence detector. A Stirling cryocooler was adopted in cooling the Ge detector. The flight model of SELENE GRS has been completed and an energy resolution of 3.0 keV (FWHM) at 1.332 MeV has been achieved. The spectrometer aims to observe nuclear line gamma rays emitted from the lunar surface in a wide energy range from 100 keV to 12 MeV for one year and more to obtain chemical composition on the entire lunar surface. The gamma-ray data enable us to study lunar geoscience problems including crust and mantle composition, and volatile reservoirs at polar regions.     

深空探测器定位在太阳系中特殊点上的有关问题

由于某些探测任务的需要,要将空间探测器定位在日-地空间的适当 位置上,日-地系统中的5个平动点就是首选的位置。因其平动点是否稳定关 系到探测任务能否完成,如果不稳定又如何采取轨控策略是任务的关键。鉴于 这一点,本文将阐明5个平动点的动力学特征,特别是对3个不稳定的共线平动 点Li(i=1,2,3),给出相应的轨控条件,并以仿真计算结果表明,采用一定的轨 控方式,可以使探测器保持在Li附近而不远离。     

末修姿控系统极性检测仪设计

为满足末修姿控动力系统与控制系统一致性和协调性检测而研制的末修姿控系统极性检测仪,能实时检测并显示末修姿控动力系统根据控制系统发出的控制指令按时序动作的情况,从而为控制系统提供可靠的判断数据,确保了末修姿控动力系统的正常工作。末修姿控系统极性检测仪使用方便,操作界面简单,可自动记录、保存检测数据,并可离线浏览、打印,自动化程度高;同时仪器内部嵌入控制信号模拟线路,可自动进行模拟自检测试,从而提高工作效率,减少设备投入,其便携式、小型化设计更适应了机动、灵活的使用需求。     

空间粉尘探测器研究进展

文章在系统地总结空间粉尘（微小空间碎片和微流星体）探测技术的基础上,重点分析了压电型探测器、半导体型探测器、电离型探测器、组合式探测器等的工作原理、技术特点及其应用,同时简要评述了空间粉尘探测技术的发展趋势。