A strategy for investigation of the outer solar system

The requirements of systematic exploration of the outer solar system have been intensively studied by a Science Advisory Group (SAG) of consulting scientists for the National Aeronautics and Space Administration (NASA). Comets and Asteroids were excluded from this study, as a separate group is planning missions to these bodies. This paper and accompanying articles on specific related scientific subjects written by members of the SAG, summarize the findings and recommendations of this group. These recommendations should not be interpreted as official NASA policy. Following some general introductory remarks, a brief sketch is given of the development and current status of scientific missions to the inner planets by the U.S. and the U.S.S.R. With this perspective, the development of the U.S. program for investigation of the outer solar system is described. The scientific focus of outer solar system exploration has been studied in detail. The relationship of the outer planetary bodies to one another and to the inner planets, as parts in a unified solar system evolved from a primitive solar nebula, is emphasized. Deductions from outer solar system investigations regarding the conditions of the solar nebula at the time of planetary formation have been considered. Investigations have been proposed that are relevant to studies of the atmospheric structure and dynamics, internal structure of the planets, satellite composition and morphology, and planetary and interplanetary fields and energetic particles. The mission type and sequence required to conduct a systematic exploration of the outer solar system has been developed. Technological rationales for the suggested missions are discussed in general terms. The existing NASA program for outer solar system exploration is comprised of four missions:

1. Pioneer 10 fly-by mission to Jupiter and beyond, currently underway, with launch on 3 March 1972;
2. Pioneer G, intended for a similar mission with planned launch 2–22 April 1973; and
3. Two Mariner Jupiter/Saturn fly-bys in 1977, with experiment selection scheduled for late 1972 and detailed engineering design during 1972–74.

The Science Advisory Group advocates that detailed mission planning be undertaken on the following additional missions for launches during the late 1970's and early 1980's. Together with existing plans, these would provide a balanced, effective exploration program.

1. 1976 Pioneer Jupiter/Out-of-Ecliptic (One Mission)
2. 1979 Mariner Jupiter/Uranus Fly-bys (Two Missions)
3. 1979 Pioneer Entry Probe to Saturn 1980 Pioneer Entry Probe to Uranus via Saturn Fly-by (Three Missions)
4. 1981/1982 Mariner Jupiter Orbiter (Two Missions).

     

世界民航市场2009年将出现新变化

经过大刀阔斧的改革之后，北美各大航空公司在成本控制上已先行一步，尽管同样受到了金融危机的影响，曾经亏损严重的北美民航市场却有可能先于欧洲、亚太地区的同行，在2009年重见盈利的曙光。     

基于多核融合的目标大面积遮挡处理方法

提出了一种基于多核融合的目标遮挡处理方法,用于提高大面积遮挡情况下视觉目标跟踪算法的鲁棒性和准确性.与现有基于单个对称核加权直方图的mean shift跟踪算法不同,该方法以目标区域内的多个非中心位置为核函数中心,构建多个非对称核加权直方图.由于这些直方图对目标的不同区域赋予了不同的权重,使得在遮挡发生时总存在一些直方图受影响较小.依据各个直方图分别进行mean shift迭代获得一组目标位置估计后,利用D-S证据理论融合判定最终的目标位置.实验结果表明,该方法在目标被大面积遮挡时仍能够获得准确的跟踪.     

臭鼬工厂透露SR-71后继机计划

著名的臭鼬工厂最近披露了SR-71后继机计划，并确认己在组合循环发动机技术上取得突破，从而为全球出现首款实用的高超声速飞行器铺平了道路。     

自动识别技术正在走向实用

在经历了较为漫长的发展历程后，RFID标签的技术已经成熟，相关标准也已到位，空客和波音的供应商已准备好将无线射频识别（RFID）标签贴在飞机上。下一步要解决的问题是如何将RFID数据与信息技术系统联系在一起。     

正电子素络合形成研究(Ⅱ)

本文讨论了不同测量条件对正电子素络合反应速度常数测定值的影响。实验结果表明,在稀溶液的条件下,使用我们特殊设计的盛装溶液的匣式容器能大大提高放射源的使用率并能完全避免放射性废水。     

两种质量多元诊断理论(英文)

工厂中，多工序、多指标系统是常见的。在该系统中推行质量控制与诊断必须考虑下列两点：上工序对下工序的影响以及指标间的相关性。由于这两点是同时存在的，使得问题更加复杂。我们需要应用张公绪教授在１９９６年提出的两种质量多元诊断理论来解决此复杂问题。本文介绍了其基本原理和具体应用，实际应用结果与理论是一致的。     

工程塑料轴承用于物料处理

易格斯公司新近展示了其工程塑料制造的滑动、直线、关节轴承解决方案,通过这些新颖的方案,即使在极其恶劣的环境中,也可以大大降低维护频率,延长使用寿命.     

当代创新的五个社会特征

本文以当代世界科技创新活动为背景，分析了当代创新的社会性、效用性、时效性、持续性和系统性。