Representing space in a PDP network: Coarse allocentric coding can mediate metric and nonmetric spatial judgements

In one simulation, an artificial neural networkwas trained to rate the distances between pairsof cities on the map of Alberta, given onlyplace names as input. Distance ratings rangedfrom 0 (when the network rated the distancebetween a city and itself) to 10. The questionof interest was the nature of therepresentations developed by the network's sixhidden units after it successfully learned tomake the desired responses. Analyses indicatedthat the network used coarse allocentric codingto solve this problem. Each hidden unit couldbe described as occupying a position on the mapof Alberta, and each connection weight feedinginto a hidden unit was related to the distanceon the map between the hidden unit and one ofthe stimulus cities. On its own, a singlehidden unit's response was a relativelyinaccurate distance measure. However, bycombining all six hidden unit responses in acoarse coding scheme, accurate responses weregenerated by the network. In a secondsimulation, a second network was trained tomake similar judgements, but was trained toviolate the minimality constraint on metricspace when trained to judge the distancebetween a city and itself. An analysis of thisnetwork indicated that it too was using coarseallocentric coding.     

一种基于遗传RBF神经网络的智能容错滤波算法

针对组合导航中标准卡尔曼滤波容错性能不足的问题,提出一种基于遗传RBF神经网络的智能容错滤波算法,其基本思想是通过RBF网络自动调节滤波增益来控制不确定性噪声的影响,进而提高滤波容错性。在RBF神经网络中,隐层单元与核函数宽度的选取对网络的性能具有重要影响,进而利用自适应遗传算法对其隐层单元数及核函数宽度进行了优化,隐层单元中心和输出层连接权值分别由K-均值聚类和最小二乘算法确定,最后得到精度较高且结构优化的RBF网络。为检验方法的应用效果,以SINS/GPS组合导航系统为例进行了仿真验证,实验结果表明遗传RBF网络容错滤波算法能在满足导航精度和计算量增加较小的前提下,比标准卡尔曼滤波具有更强的容错能力,由此也说明了方法的有效性。     

Optical thomograph of the Universe

The concept of astrometric supervision of the Universe on the basis of using the extralong base for angular measurements realized by launching 3–4 spacecrafts in different directions from the Earth upto the distance of 500 AU is proposed. Under various variants of scientific and service payload of spacecrafts it will allow to execute direct measurement of distances upto stars at the distance of 1 ÷ 10 light-years. Within this distance ours and Domestic Group galaxies, including Andromeda Nebula are located. In perspective variants based on multiaperture optical systems the direct measurement at the distances upto boundary objects of the Universe, that is, quasars located on distance upto 10 billion light-years may be executed. The problems of sensor, and system of communication design also the concept of a spacecraft are considered.     

弱全局信息下月面超远距离保通行性移动规划

针对月面超远距离移动规划任务因缺乏精确全局信息而导致的规划路径可通行性不足问题，提出了月面道路拓扑网的构建设想及相应路径规划技术，凭借复杂道路网络的连通能力确保巡视器超远距离规划路径的可通行性。首先进行月面道路拓扑网的设计方法研究，分别提出了基于滑动最优泊松采样算法的网络节点设计方法和基于均匀领邻网络拓扑模型网络结构设计方法，使月面道路网网络节点分布均匀、密度适中且覆盖完整，网络连接合理且各路径尽量远离障碍区域。然后进行基于月面道路拓扑网的超远距离移动规划研究，分析了基于月面道路拓扑网路径规划技术的概率完备性和整体可通行概率，并提出了基于月面道路拓扑网的K优路径规划方法，通过道路网的连通性来提高超远距离移动探测任务的整体可通行概率。最后以阿波罗两次登月任务的着陆点之间进行超远距离转移任务为仿真场景，验证了本方法的有效性。     

Rats in a transparent morris water maze use elemental and configural geometry of landmarks as well as distance to the pool wall

The aim of this study is to evaluate whatare the dimensions of a panorama of discretelandmarks that a rodent will store in order toreturn to a previously visited target. Ratswere trained to locate a hidden platform in acircular pool of clouded water set within aquasi-spherical enclosure. In order to find theplatform, they had to learn the geometricrelations between the platform and asurrounding set of three discrete landmarks,highly visible through the transparent wall ofthe pool. In test trials without a platform,the array of landmarks was so manipulated as todissociate the effect of actual distance to thelandmarks, of their angular separation, and oftheir apparent dimension. Animals were shown torely equally on angular separation and apparentdimension. The role of actual distance couldnot be definitely ascertained, as animals wereshown to additionally rely on the distance tothe pool wall in order to locate theplatform.     

低轨卫星缺失时序数据的模式识别方法

在航天应用中，低轨卫星经常会由于原始数据缺失而影响卫星时序数据模式识别结果，降低准确率。针对该问题提出了一种新型MR-GRU模型，可有效处理缺失时序数据，并获得较好的模式识别准确率。区别于传统模型的补全缺失数据的方法，MR-GRU模型直接在缺失时序数据上运用循环神经网络进行训练，对传统门控循环单元结构进行了改进，增加了两个新变量：掩蔽项和衰减项。掩蔽项作用于输入，衰减项作用于输入和隐层单元输出。MR-GRU模型不仅能够保持时序数据固有的时间特性，还能有效提高模式识别精度。在卫星时序数据上的模式识别试验表明，MR-GRU模型准确率优于传统模型。     

基于自适应差分进化和BP网络的罗盘误差补偿

To improve the acuuracy of heading angle measured by electronic compass, a new error compensation method is proposed based on adaptive differential evolution algorithm and BP neural network. In the method, the 3 layer BP neural network is used to model heading angle error, and adaptive differential evolution algorithm is adopted to train the weights of network, thus obtaining a more exact error model, and compensating the heading angle error measured by electronic compass. Compared with other compensation methods such as 8 position least squares, BP neural network, differential evolution algorithm for optimizing BP neural network, and so on, its error compensation accuracy is significantly improved, the method has strong global optimization ability, great convergence rate, good stability, and so on. The experimental results show that after compensation, the error range of heading angle is decreased from -16°~30.7° to -0.22° ~0.2°, which satisfies the needs of higher accuracy navigation systems.     

The gravitational lenses of alpha centauri a, b, c and of barnard''s star

The gravitational lenses of the three nearest stars, Alpha Centauri A, B and C (Proxima Centauri), are studied in this paper. For each star, the minimal focal distance is found, and turns out to equal 679.263, 563.485 and 112.138 AU, respectively, plus or minus the (large) uncertainties deriving from the uncertainties in the estimates of the star masses and radii. A comparison of these three minimal focal distances against the corresponding value for the Sun (550 AU, or, more correctly, 548.230 AU) is then made, but it is clearly pointed out that all these minimal focal distances are just the theoretical values given by Einstein's deflection formula for the corresponding “naked star”, i.e. the star as if it had no corona around! The study of the true focal distances that follow from taking the corona into account is much more difficult and uncertain, and has to be delayed to further research. For the naked stars, we study the deflection of radio waves for five different frequencies: the hydrogen line at 1.420 GHz, the water maser at 22 GHz, NASA's Interstellar Probe (ISP) telecommunication frequency at 32 GHz (K_a band), the Cosmic Microwave Background peak frequency at 160.378 GHz and finally the positronium frequency at 203.385 GHz. For each frequency the antenna patterns of the three naked stars gravitational lenses are given. Finally, all the above data are derived also for the fourth star in increasing distance from the Sun, Barnard's star.     

基于映射矩阵的单平台射向快速估计算法

针对基于弹道切割模型的单平台仅测角射向估计效率低的问题,提出了一种基于映射矩阵的射向快速估计算法.首先,介绍了基于弹道切割模型的射向估计的基本原理,分析了该算法的不足.其次,以一个切割平面为基准,研究了其它切割平面与该基准平面的映射关系,进一步建立了映射矩阵.接下来,基于映射矩阵提出了射向估计的快速算法.蒙特卡罗仿真结果表明,该算法的射向估计精度与原算法基本相当,但计算效率提高了近6倍.     

A simple analytic method for the evaluation of the performance of a radiolocation system

The problem is, knowing the distribution over the world of a set of radiolocation beacons, and the individual performance of any beacon, to evaluate the performance of the global system so obtained for the localization of a satellite on a particular orbit.Under some very realistic assumptions on the orbit, the author gives an analytical formulation of the covariance of the computation of the satellite position.The formulation is illustrated in one particular case: localization of a GEO with a ground network (distance and angular measurements), but may be used in much different situations.The results take into account the “white” measurement noise and the “colored” modelization noise.The method can be very helpful in mission analysis for the optimal dimensioning of a radiolocation system.     

S波段定向高增益圆极化微带天线阵的研制

文章论述了定向高增益圆极化微带天线阵的设计方法。以工作频率为2．45GHz的32单元圆极化微带天线阵为研究对象,设计出了与馈电网络为一体、圆极化特性良好且具有定向高增益的微带天线阵,从而解决了圆极化微带天线阵馈电网络较为复杂、工程实现较为困难这一问题。实验结果表明该天线阵具有良好的定向性和圆极化特性,达到了20．5dB的增益,进而说明了该方法是有效可行的。     

Model-based spacecraft pose estimation and motion prediction using a photonic mixer device camera

Determination of relative distances and orientations, as well as motion identification is essential in rendezvous and docking and formation flying tasks. A 3D-image generated by a PMD (photonic mixer device) camera, which employs a phase shift measurement of emitted modulated light to derive distance and color information on each pixel, provides in this contribution the basis for near range motion detection and prediction. A novel algorithm based on rotation- and scale-invariant features commonly used for scan matching in high-resolution images is presented. The performance of the PMD camera and of the proposed data processing is characterized in scenarios, considering factors like relative velocities, rotation dynamics, illumination and optical properties of target surface materials, which are major effects for disturbances in this context.     

基于神经网络的潜在通路分析

针对传统潜在通路分析过程复杂、劳动量大的缺陷，提出了基于神经网络的潜在通路分析。神经网络的输入为系统元件的定性状态组合，输出为预测实现功能组合。利用元件与设计功能之间的关系，形成神经网络训练样本。经过训练后，神经网络预测所有元件状态组合实现的功能，然后通过与设计功能的比较，确定电路的潜在通路。经仿真验证，此方法进行潜在通路分析时的正确率达到了92％，而且分析的工作量比较小。     

Interactivity in map learning: The effect of cognitive load

The hypothesis that active learning is beneficial relative to passive observation was assessed in the context of spatial knowledge derived from maps. Active and passive participants studied a map either while performing a simultaneous spatial tapping task (high cognitive load) or in the absence of this task (low cognitive load). Active participants controlled how the map was learned, with passive participants observing map learning without exercising control. Spatial recall was assessed in two tests, directional judgements and map drawing. Map drawing and directional judgments showed a similar pattern of results, with performance detrimentally affected by a high load for active participants, but not for passive participants. The results indicate that activity and cognitive load interact, suggesting that active learning can be detrimental to spatial learning in cognitively demanding tasks.     

非线性飞行混沌运动的修正RBF神经网络控制

如何求神经网络控制使非线性空间飞行混沌运动不会发生。该法是在输出层用回归权代替常数权再用EM算法来估计回归权的参数 ,这样修正的RBF的神经网络控制就可使非线性空间飞行不会出现混沌现象。这种算法R Langari,L Wang&J Yen (1997) [1] 在研究径向基函数网络时提出过。其突出的优点是把复杂的多参数的最优化问题分离为N个小型最优化问题 ,这里N是隐藏层单元数。     

Radio interferometry for international study of the earthquake mechanism

The radio astronomy technique of Very Long Baseline Interferometry (VLBI) offers significant promise for high accuracy, long distance, three-dimensional surveying of continental plate tectonics and its resultant earth crustal deformations that are intimately related to earthquakes. The methods of VLBI lend themselves to crustal deformation monitoring with possible applications to earthquake prediction on local and global scales. It is proposed to establish a network of independently operated radio receiving stations at arbitrary separations using extragalactic radio sources as a frame of time invariant reference. Systems analysis and initial feasibility demonstrations indicate that calibrations can be developed to make possible a transportable radio interferometry system. Using a 9 m diameter dish antenna operated in combination with a 64 m antenna receiving at X-band wavelengths (4 cm) it will be possible to measure the three-dimensional separation between antennas with a few cm accuracy for baselines up to 1000 km. With simultaneous band reception for charged-particle effect calibration, the transportable antenna can be operated at intercontinental distances with 10 cm accuracy. Earth platform parameters of universal time and polar motion can be calibrated to 0.25 msec and 10 cm, respectively, and radio source positions established to 0.005 arc sec accuracy by reception using large antennas at intercontinental distances.     

具有最小航向误差的变结构导引规律设计

研究了具有最小航向误差的变结构最优制导问题，选择滑动面函数是航向误差和视线角速度的函数，得到的变结构制导规律由变增益比例导引项、航向误差项以及补偿项组成，弹道收敛性好。在拦截点以前，制导进入滑动模态，在滑动面上，变结构制导规律呈现平行接近法导引性质，具有最小的脱靶量和最低的控制能量要求，仿真结果证实了该结论。     

X波段波导端头裂缝的互耦分析

用矩量法(MOM)导出求解X波段波导端头裂缝单元间互耦等效磁流的模型。在此基础上给出了等效磁流在激励和未激励单元内部产生的场、反射系数、驻波系数和两单元间耦合系数等的计算公式。分别在共E、H面条件下分析了两X波段波导端头裂缝互耦的影响,并对单元间不同相对距离和工作频率时的互耦影响规律进行了讨论。研究结果表明,该算法简单,计算值与测试结果吻合较好。     

再入制导和弹道跟踪误差分析

新一代可重复使用运载器对再入制导提出了更高地要求。目前的空间运输系统证明基于阻力加速度的制导方法是行之有效的。其基本概念是跟踪基准阻力加速度包线，在飞行过程中可根据需要更新这个包线。跟踪适当的阻力加速度包线保证了飞行器可以飞行准确的距离达到目标，同时满足弹道约束。在横向上，我们可采用类似于美国航天飞机的倾斜反转逻辑或航向角跟踪技术。本文推导出了基于反馈线性化的控制算法，并将其应用于可重复使用运载器纵向和横向的制导。最后，我们分析了阻力加速度跟踪的误差。     

逆轨拦截机动目标的三维最优制导律

以大气层内导弹逆轨拦截高速机动目标为背景,本文运用最优控制和双曲正切函数设计带角度约束的三维最优制导律。分别假设导弹弹道倾角和弹道偏角保持瞬时恒定,将三维制导分解为两个相互垂直平面内的二维制导。考虑导弹速度时变的情况,建立带角度约束的制导方程。设计一种双曲正切函数的变种,并将其设为脱靶量和角度约束的权重系数,根据极小值原理推导了最优制导律的解析表达式。双曲正切函数变种的引入,使得制导律对脱靶量和角度约束的要求是逐渐增强的,可以解决传统最优制导律初始段过载指令过大的问题。仿真结果表明了该制导律的有效性。