涉及非静止通信卫星星座的干扰计算方法

研究了涉及非静止通信卫星星座干扰的两个特性 ,即非固定且时变特性和集总特性 ,并针对这两个特性 ,提出了进行涉及非静止通信卫星星座的干扰计算的思路和方法。该方法引入时间离散化仿真和等效功率通量密度概念 ,可以解决国内亟待解决的涉及非静止通信卫星星座的干扰计算问题。     

卫星编队飞行动力学仿真及其应用

由若干颗小卫星编队飞行组成一个虚拟卫星,其功能相当或超过一颗大卫星,这将开拓小卫星一个完全崭新的应用领域。文章首先研究轨道动力学,系统地研究编队飞行三种动力学模型,其次进行定位卫星和区域导航系统两个实例数学仿真,分析研究各种数学模型的精度和它们的应用场合。     

卫星光学敏感器视场有效性分析工具设计

为了提高分析的效率和准确性,基于SolidW orks平台开发了一个卫星光学敏感器视场有效性分析工具.该工具用于分析敏感器在卫星任务期间是否会因为视场问题而失效,以及何时失效.敏感器有效性分析所涉及的问题有:有效性判断的3个层次——敏感器系统、敏感器组和单敏感器的有效性判断;遮挡问题——敏感器会受到卫星部件或目标的遮挡;反光问题——敏感器会受到行星反光和卫星部件反光的干扰;运动问题——包括目标、卫星本体、卫星部件和敏感器的运动.给出了解决以上问题的软件设计方案.介绍了有效性分析功能的实现原理.给出了分析过程的5个步骤:定义时间,定义目标,定义部件运动,定义敏感器和执行分析.最后给出了一个实例演示,验证了该工具的功能.     

Satellite measurements of atmospheric composition

Since 1978 a number of satellite borne sensors have been used to measure the composition of the earth's atmosphere. These include the LIMS and SAMS instruments on the Nimbus 7 satellite (launched in October 1978), the SAGE instrument on the AEM2 satellite (launched in february 1979) and various instruments on the SME spacecraft (launched October 1981). For many species, these have provided the first abundance measurements with high spatial and temporal resolution and with global coverage. In this paper the composition measurements that have become available from these programs will be reviewed. The paper will then describe some recent studies that have made use of the new data. As it is the exclusive subject of another invited paper, ozone will not be discussed in in any detail.     

在地磁场中测定卫星磁矩方法的研究

本文给出了在地磁场中测量卫星磁矩的环境磁场作图法。通过采用原位和斜置(或倒置)的重复测量、对测量探头和参考探头的输出作差值处理、使探头沿地磁场东西取向和试验体转置90°以保持它与探头的相对高斯态不变等方法,较好地解决了在地磁场中磁测碰到的两个主要技术难题:分离永磁矩和感磁矩,有效地抑制地磁场的噪声。并由试验表明,对于磁矩在500mA-m2以上的卫星,由该法给出的测量相对误差不大于10%。      

Towards the automated operations of large distributed satellite systems. Part 2: Classifications and tools

Recent developments have seen a trend towards larger constellations of spacecraft, with some proposals featuring constellations of more than 10.000 satellites. While similar concepts for large constellations already existed in the past, traditional satellite deployments hardly ever feature groups of more than 100 satellites. This trend towards considerably larger satellite numbers originates from non-traditional design and operations of spacecraft by non-traditional space companies. The evolution in the space sector, precipitated by new players, is often referred to as “Space 4.0” or “New Space”. It necessitates a rethinking of the way satellites and satellite constellations are planned, designed, and operated. New operational paradigms are needed to enable automatic, optimal task definition, and scheduling in a holistic approach.This is the second of two companion papers that investigate the operations of distributed satellite systems. This second article investigates the classification of distributed satellite systems and evaluates commercial tools for automated spacecraft operations, whereas the first article performed a survey of conventional and “new space”operations of spacecraft constellations.Classification metrics for constellations are derived and evaluated with respect to their informative value concerning the operation, the automation, and the scalability of the constellation. The proposed classification system is applied to the Dove and RapidEye constellation and allows for a comparison between the presented automation approaches. Commercial tools for automated spacecraft operations are evaluated for several mission task elements, such as orbit control, orbit maintenance, and collision avoidance. Subsequently, the trends, benefits, and standardization needs for operational automation are identified.     

Considerations in the design and deployment of flexible booms for a solar sail

The majority of solar sailing missions utilise semi-rigid boom technology but this places limits on the possible size of the sail. Practical large sails may be constructed using flexible booms on a spinning satellite. The dynamics of the deployment of long flexible booms are investigated and limiting parameters discussed. Deployment strategies are proposed utilising active deployment and a means of passive deployment which requires no direct control of the deployment process. Practical insights into the design, testing and use of a flexible boom solar sail deployment mechanism is presented based on small scale experimental testing, discussing aspects such as boom winding and balanced deployment. Three novel deployment mechanism design concepts are developed; two passive mechanisms using rotational damping to retard the boom deployment and one active concept takes advantage of the forces produced by the spinning nature of the satellite to develop a compact deployment mechanism.     

基于云特征的遥感图像可用度影响因素分析

针对卫星遥感图像可用度分类问题,提出基于图像信息的云覆盖率、云厚度、云破碎度的云结构特征描述概念.研究了它们对于卫星遥感图像可用信息量的影响程度,构建了由厚度相关的云覆盖率及云破碎度构成正交可用度评估空间.并进一步分析了云结构特征与可用度之间的近似线性及单调特点,证实了所提描述方法对于可用度表征的合理性和有效性.通过与500幅不同可用度等级的专业人工判读结果比较,证实综合这3个变量的可用度判读结果与人工判读结果的准确度比较达到95%.该方法为建立卫星遥感图像可用度评估模型,自动分类得到用户需要的图像数据提供理论及技术支持.     

Recent advances in observations and modeling of the solar ultraviolet and X-ray spectral irradiance

There have been significant, recent advances in understanding the solar ultraviolet (UV) and X-ray spectral irradiance from several different satellite missions and from new efforts in modeling the variations of the solar spectral irradiance. The recent satellite missions with solar UV and X-ray spectral irradiance observations include the X-ray Sensor (XRS) aboard the series of NOAA GOES spacecraft, the Upper Atmosphere Research Satellite (UARS), the SOHO Solar EUV Monitor (SEM), the Solar XUV Photometers (SXP) on the Student Nitric Oxide Explorer (SNOE), the Solar EUV Experiment (SEE) aboard the Thermosphere, Ionosphere, Mesosphere, Dynamics, and Energetics (TIMED) satellite, and the Solar Radiation and Climate Experiment (SORCE) satellite. The combination of these measurements is providing new results on the variability of the solar ultraviolet irradiance throughout the ultraviolet range shortward of 200 nm and over a wide range of time scales ranging from years to seconds. The solar UV variations of flares are especially important for space weather applications and upper atmosphere research, and the period of intense solar storms in October–November 2003 has provided a wealth of new information about solar flares. The new efforts in modeling these solar UV spectral irradiance variations range from simple empirical models that use solar proxies to more complicated physics-based models that use emission measure techniques. These new models provide better understanding and insight into why the solar UV irradiance varies, and they can be used at times when solar observations are not available for atmospheric studies.     

全球个人卫星移动通信系统

全球个人通信系统（ＰＣＳ）是一个发展中的新概念。１９９０年初开始提出利用静止轨道以外的其他轨道通信卫星的设想,最好是利用低轨道（ＬＥＯ）卫星。使用低轨道卫星就像把地面蜂窝网搬到天上,并能提供与之相仿的业务。文章评价了利用移动的和个人终端的通信卫星网;给出了未来低轨道卫星网的前景;对其中一些有关问题作了归纳。同时,描述了个人通信系统的功能性构成,并对一些网络的主要技术参数作表比较。     

The electron formations under the radiation belts at L-shells 1.2–1.9

We continue to analyze the distribution of electron fluxes with energy 30–500 keV under the radiation belts at low and middle latitudes (L = 1.2–1.9) using experimental data obtained onboard ACTIVE satellite. Special attention is given to altitudinal distribution of electron fluxes and detailed analysis of these electron formations. We observe three main regions of electron flux registration that seem to exist constantly under the radiation belts. These regions are: magneto-conjugated to SAA region (in the north hemisphere), local zone of low intense electron flux accumulation to the west of SAA, and extensive region in the north hemisphere to the east. The analysis of experimental data obtained from ACTIVE satellite (orbit height 500–2500 km) shows that electron fluxes are registered in the wide altitude range up to 1100 km. It is shown that these formations have complicated initial structure with two regions of flux maximums: at L = 1.3 and L = 1.6–1.8. We compare particle data with low frequency (LF) data (ARIEL-4 satellite) and high frequency (HF) data (CORONAS-I satellite). Also we discuss the possible mechanisms of the appearance of these formations under the radiation belts.     

Observations of whistler-type echoes on signals of a ground VLF transmitter on board the ‘iterkosmos-19’ satellite

Signals of VLF transmitters of the Omega navigation system located in the auroral zone (66.4°N, 13.2°E, L= 5) were recorded by the VLF receiving equipment of the Interkosmos 19 satellite. Signals at frequencies between 10.2 and 13.6 kHz were received in a region above the transmitters, frequently with whistler-type echoes. An analysis of these echoes has shown their predominating occurrence in periods of low geomagnetic activity (Kp<2+). The occurrence region of these phenomena in the outer ionosphere has the dimension of about 1000 km and its position is betweenL= 2.5 and L= 4.4. The delay of echo-signals is practically the same during one satellite pass but its values for different satellite revolutions lie between 2.5 and 3.5 s. The frequency spectrum of these signals can be broadened up to 100 Hz. On the basis of calculations made, it can be shown that the experimental results are generally in accordance with the hypothesis of nonlinear ducting of VLF waves in the magnetosphere.     

Remote sounding of atmospheric gravity waves with satellite limb and nadir techniques

Recent advances in satellite techniques hold great potential for mapping global gravity wave (GW) processes at various altitudes. Poor understanding of small-scale GWs has been a major limitation to numerical climate and weather models for making reliable forecasts. Observations of short-scale features have important implication for validating and improving future high-resolution numerical models. This paper summarizes recent GW observations and sensitivities from several satellite instruments, including MLS, AMSU-A, AIRS, GPS, and CLAES. It is shown in an example that mountain waves with horizontal wavelengths as short as 30 km now can be observed by AIRS, reflecting the superior horizontal resolution in these modern satellite instruments. Our studies show that MLS, AMSU-A and AIRS observations reveal similar GW characteristics, with the observed variances correlated well with background winds. As a complementary technique, limb sounding instruments like CRISTA, CLAES, and GPS can detect GWs with better vertical but poorer horizontal resolutions. To resolve different parts of the broad GW spectrum, both satellite limb and nadir observing techniques are needed, and a better understanding of GW complexities requires joint analyses of these data and dedicated high-resolution model simulations.     

Formation control using μ-synthesis for Inner-Formation Gravity Measurement Satellite System

Inner-Formation Gravity Measurement Satellite System (IFGMSS) is used to map the gravity field of Earth. The IFGMSS consists of two satellites in which one is called “inner satellite” and the other one is named as “outer satellite”. To measure the pure Earth gravity, the inner satellite is located in the cavity of the outer satellite. Because of the shield effect of the cavity, the inner satellite is affected only by the gravitational force, so it can sense Earth gravity precisely. To avoid the collision between the inner satellite and the outer satellite, it is best to perform a real-time control on the outer satellite. In orbit, the mass of the outer satellite decreases with the consumption of its propellant. The orbit angular rate of the inner satellite varies with time due to various disturbing forces. These two parameters’ uncertainties make the C–W function be not so accurate to describe the formation behavior of these two satellites. Furthermore, the thrusters also have some uncertainties due to the unmodelled dynamics. To cancel the effects caused by the above uncertainties, we have studied the robust control method based on the μ-synthesis. This μ-synthesis eliminates the conservativeness and improves the control efficiency comparing with the H_∞ method. Finally, to test the control method, we simulate an IFGMSS mission in which the satellite runs in a sun synchronous circular orbit with an altitude of 300 km. The simulation results show the effectiveness of the robust control method. The performances of the closed-loop system with the μ-controller are tested by the μ-analysis. It has found that the nominal performance, the robust stability and the robust performance are all achieved. The transient simulation results further prove the control response is fast and the accuracy of the relative position meets the demand of the gravity measurement.     

基于最小二乘递推估计的GPS定位算法

首先从理论上证明了几何精度因子随卫星数目的增加而减小.然后提出了基于现有软件的几何精度因子和定位解的递推算法.该算法从剩余的可见卫星中选取使GDOP₅达到最小的第五颗星,利用这颗卫星提供的定位信息对四星定位解进行修正.最后给出了第五颗星的选择方法,算法的目的是以最小的计算量换取定位精度的有效提高.     

The connection between space weather and Single Event Upsets in polar low earth orbit satellites

Space weather is driven and modulated by the activity in the Sun. Space weather events have the potential to inflict critical damage to space systems. Nowadays, space assets are essential in our basic needs, such as communications, cell phone networks, navigation systems, television and internet. Hence, understanding space weather dynamics and its effects on spacecraft is crucial for satellites engineers and satellite operators, in order to prevent and mitigate its impacts.In the last decade our Sun has erupted several times causing dozens of space weather events. Some of these led to satellite malfunctions and outages lasting from mere hours, up to days and weeks. This research is focused on two different space weather events, March 7–8, 2012, and September 6–10, 2017, that occurred during the last ten years and caused satellite anomalies that are related to an increase in the single event upsets rate. Single event upset is a bit flip in a memory device due to high energy particle interaction with the device sensitive volume. During these two periods, Eros B, a low Earth orbiting polar satellite detected an increased rate of single event upsets on two of its processing computers when the high energy proton flux was elevated. On both occasions X-class flares were detected, and the increased single event upsets count rate in Eros B took place only after the 100 MeV protons flux was three orders of magnitude above the background levels. In this research, Israeli satellite anomalies that were detected are first demonstrated.     

基于GPS的地球资源卫星精密星历外推新方法

随着技术的发展,通过星载GPS接收机直接确定卫星星历成为卫星定位的一个重要手段.GPS接收机获取的卫星星历数据是某一时刻的瞬时状态,要获取连续的卫星星历数据还需要进一步处理.常用的处理方法有几何法与动力学法.在GPS接收机给定瞬时星历频率较低的情况下,几何法的计算误差比较大,特别是只有一组瞬时星历时,无法用几何法进行轨道的外推.在分析地球资源卫星轨道特点的基础上,提出一种新的轨道缩减动力模型,该模型将卫星运动在直角坐标系中分解为简谐运动,利用模型实现了轨道外推的算法.通过试验验证,该算法可以达到较高的精度.     

A simulation study for anticipated accuracy of lunar gravity field model by SELENE tracking data

Results of numerical simulations are presented to examine the global gravity field recovery capability of the Japanese lunar exploration project SELENE (SELenological and ENgineering Explorer) which will be launched in 2007. New characteristics of the SELENE lunar gravimetry include 4-way satellite-to-satellite Doppler tracking of main orbiter and differential VLBI tracking of two small free-flier satellites. It is shown that the proposed satellite constellation will provide the first truly global satellite tracking data coverage. The expected results from these data are; (1) drastic reduction in far-side gravity error, (2) estimation of many gravity coefficients by the observation, not by a priori information, and (3) one order of magnitude improvement over existing gravity models for low-degree field.     

Application of SVM on satellite images to detect hotspots in Jharia coal field region of India

The present paper deals with the application of Support Vector Machine (SVM) and image analysis techniques on NOAA/AVHRR satellite image to detect hotspots on the Jharia coal field region of India. One of the major advantages of using these satellite data is that the data are free with very good temporal resolution; while, one drawback is that these have low spatial resolution (i.e., approximately 1.1 km at nadir). Therefore, it is important to do research by applying some efficient optimization techniques along with the image analysis techniques to rectify these drawbacks and use satellite images for efficient hotspot detection and monitoring. For this purpose, SVM and multi-threshold techniques are explored for hotspot detection. The multi-threshold algorithm is developed to remove the cloud coverage from the land coverage. This algorithm also highlights the hotspots or fire spots in the suspected regions. SVM has the advantage over multi-thresholding technique that it can learn patterns from the examples and therefore is used to optimize the performance by removing the false points which are highlighted in the threshold technique. Both approaches can be used separately or in combination depending on the size of the image. The RBF (Radial Basis Function) kernel is used in training of three sets of inputs: brightness temperature of channel 3, Normalized Difference Vegetation Index (NDVI) and Global Environment Monitoring Index (GEMI), respectively. This makes a classified image in the output that highlights the hotspot and non-hotspot pixels. The performance of the SVM is also compared with the performance obtained from the neural networks and SVM appears to detect hotspots more accurately (greater than 91% classification accuracy) with lesser false alarm rate. The results obtained are found to be in good agreement with the ground based observations of the hotspots. This type of work will be quite helpful in the near future to develop a hotspots monitoring system using these operational satellites data.     

基于遥测数据动态特征的卫星异常检测方法

基于遥测参数分析异常是保证卫星正常在轨运行的基础,通常采用阈值法判断遥测参数是否超差来判断卫星工作状态,由于其无法检测在阈值范围内变化的卫星遥测数据异常,因而会导致故障漏报.本文利用遥测参数动态变化特性,提出一种基于遥测数据变化规律检测异常的方法.利用周期图谱法求解遥测参数周期,根据遥测数据各周期之间参数值的相似性,按照遥测参数周期对数据进行采样,得到平稳差分序列,对其建立自回归移动平均混合模型,通过精确的预测结果与实测遥测数据比较来发现异常.利用该方法对实际在轨运行的某卫星2012年5月太阳能帆板转动异常故障进行验证,结果表明其能够有效避免故障漏报.