基于GNSS的通信星座系统的时间同步研究

为近地通信卫星星座系统提出一个将星座各星上时钟同步到地面系统时钟的新技术方案,以GNSS导航系统时钟作为高精度、高稳定的时间基准,利用地面站和星座星上的GNSS接收机基于定位原理测得各自时钟相对于GNSS系统时钟的时差量（秒脉冲相位差）,进一步得出各星时钟相对于地面系统时钟的时差观测量。每个星上时间管理单元利用一个Kalman滤波器估计星地时差模型参数,周期性更新星上时差预报,并据此估计秒脉冲调相时机,以及按照最小调相残差原则估算的调相幅值,并令PPS发生器完成相关调相操作。还设计了上述时统方案在一个典型Walker（24/3/1）星座中的应用研究,并开展了数学仿真和半物理仿真。文章还设计了一个半实物仿真方案,通过数学仿真和半物理仿真,表明该时统方法可将星地秒脉冲相位差自动控制在指定误差范围内,证实其在近地通信卫星星座系统全网时间同步任务中应用的可能性和有效性。     

Some aspects of psychophysiological support of crewmember's performance reliability in space flight

Crewmembers play an important role in ensuring the efficiency of "crew-spacecraft" system. However, despite of the fact that crewmembers are well trained and highly motivated persons, extreme flight factors may influence negatively on their reliability, and lead to human error occurrence. Therefore, working out methods of human error prevention is very significant to increase crewmember's performance reliability. Human error can occur in the operation of systems for a number of reasons. Within the framework of the present investigation, with use the data collected during "Mir" station missions, the significant (p<0.05) positive correlation of crewmembers errors (CE) frequency with their psychophysiological state (PPS), and work and rest schedule (WRS) intensity has been revealed. Differently, the higher WRS intensity, the crewmember's PPS is worse, and CE frequency is higher. This finding has been based on substantiations of the approach to human reliability management. Its essence will consist of the following: reducing WRS intensity, we thus can improve a crewmember's PPS and, accordingly, reduce CE frequency. This approach is discussed in the paper.     

一种基于异源状态的星间链路零值标定方法

星间链路分系统零值标定的准确性，直接影响系统在轨星间双向测距和星座高精度时间同步准确度。地面标定通常采用的同源状态需要地面多路输出高稳 10 MHz铷钟源支持，且标定状态与系统在轨应用状态并不完全一致。针对同源标定的局限性，提出一种异源状态星间零值标定方法，构建理论模型并进行了误差分析，异源零值标定的准确度受星座两星参考源(铷钟)的钟漂移特性、卫星遥测下传的时效性以及两星1 PPS状态一致性等因素共同作用。经系统实测验证表明：异源状态下星间零值标定误差约为1.901 ns，能够满足系统标定的精度要求。异源标定简化测试系统，与在轨应用状态高度一致，对工程实践具有一定参考和应用价值。     

Optimal Control of a Programmed Turn of a Spacecraft

A problem of optimal turn of a spacecraft is considered. The time of turn is minimized, as well as the functional having a meaning of the propellant consumption. An analytical solution to the problem stated is derived. It is demonstrated that the solution optimal in this sense belongs to a class of two-impulse controls, under which a spacecraft executes the turn along the trajectory of its free motion. The solution obtained in this paper differs from earlier available solutions considerably. The estimations of the propellant consumption for a realization of the programmed turn are made.     

Application of a magnetohydrodynamic element in the control loop of a rotating spacecraft with a spike antenna

The problem of stabilization of a rotating spacecraft with a flexible spike antenna located along the axis of spacecraft rotation is considered. A magnetohydrodynamic element is used as a final-control element in the control loop of spacecraft attitude, and the solar direction sensor serves as a measuring device. At the first stage of investigation, the problem of stability is considered for stationary and non-stationary modes of rotation of the spacecraft with a flexible antenna and with a cavity partially filled with a low-viscosity liquid.     

Planar oscillations of a vibrating dumbbell-like body in a central field of forces

The problem of planar motions of a dumbbell-like body of variable length in a central field of Newtonian attraction is considered both in the exact formulation and in satellite approximation. In the satellite approximation the true anomaly of the center of mass is used as an independent variable, which has allowed us to represent the equation of planar oscillations of the dumbbell in the form similar to the Beletskii equation. Some exact solutions to the inverse problem are given both in the complete formulation and in satellite approximation. Under an assumption of small orbit eccentricity and amplitude of the dumbbell vibrations the conditions of existence are found for families of almost periodic motions and splitting separatrices. The phenomena of alternation of regular and chaotic motions are established numerically, as well as chaos suppression with increasing frequency of vibrations. Using the method of averaging the stabilization of tangent equilibria is proved to be impossible.     

Force on a coil moving above a grid structure

The force on a coil moving with a high-speed parallel to a conducting grid consisting of parallel tubes is investigated. The coil performs a rebound motion or an oscillatory heave motion when pressed toward the grid by reactive on-board engines. The coil is approximated by two parallel wires moving parallel to the grid tubes. The corresponding electrodynamic problem is two dimensional and is solved by expansions in terms of Bessel functions. Expressions are derived for the lift and drag force as well as the heat generated in the tubes in the limit of strong skin effect. The dependence on the grid spacing is analysed in the approximation of no mutual inductance between the tubes. Two specific applications are a shunt deflecting the coil, and a funnel leading to multiple reflection. Finally, the varying magnetic flux threading the coil is considered and the thermal load of the coil is estimated.     

某型卫星有效载荷支架振动抑制

某型号卫星的有效载荷支架结构在验收级振动试验时振动超标。在对结构不做大的修改的前提下，采用约束阻尼层用对原结构进行处理。对不同的约束阻尼层方案采用有限元方法进行计算，综合考虑各种影响因素，如阻尼比和附加质量等，得到合理的约束阻尼减振方案，并在结构星上进行试验，确定最终实施方案。实施方案后，正样星在0．1g振动条件下，最大振动幅值下降了22．3％，保证了卫星的顺利发射。该卫星已经成功发射，并且在轨运行正常。该问题的成功解决和解决问题的方法与过程为今后解决类似问题提供了经验。     

Optimization of the Flight of a Spacecraft with a Solar Sail from the Earth to Mars with a Perturbation Maneuver near Venus

The trajectories of the fastest flight of a spacecraft (SC) with a solar sail from the Earth's sphere of activity to the Martian sphere of activity including the section of a perturbation maneuver near Venus are investigated. The planetary spheres of activity are assumed to be point-like; i.e., the maneuver section and the initial and final positions of the SC coincide with the corresponding positions of the planets. The initial velocity of the SC is assumed to be equal to the Earth's velocity, so that no leveling of the velocities of the SC and Mars in the final point of the flight is required. The perturbation maneuver is considered as a jump of the heliocentric velocity of the SC at the point of its contact with Venus, which does not change the magnitude of its Venus-centric velocity. The orbits of planets are assumed to be circular and coplanar; the SC trajectory lies at the plane of these orbits. The sail is planar with a specularly reflecting surface. The trajectories of optimum flights are determined as a result of solving the boundary value problem of the Pontryagin maximum principle. The families of solutions to this problem depending on the initial angular positions of Venus and Mars are constructed by the method of continuation over a parameter.     

Optimal target grasping of a flexible space manipulator for a class of objectives

Space graspers are complex systems, composed by robotic arms placed on an orbiting platform. In order to fulfil the manoeuvres’ requirements, it is necessary to properly model all the forces acting on the space robot. A fully nonlinear model is used to describe the dynamics, based on a multibody approach. The model includes the orbital motion, the gravity gradient, the aerodynamic effects, as well as the flexibility of the links. The present paper aims to design, thanks to nonlinear optimization algorithms, a class of manoeuvres that, given the same target to be grasped, are characterized by different mission objectives. The grasping mission can be performed with the objective to minimize the power consumption. Collision avoidance constraints can be also added when the target is equipped with solar panels or other appendices. In some cases, large elastic displacements should be expected, possibly leading to an inaccurate positioning of the end-effector. Therefore, different design strategies can require that the manoeuvre is accomplished with minimum vibrations’ amplitude at the end-effector. Performance of the different strategies is analyzed in terms of control effort, trajectory errors, and flexible response of the manipulator.     

某固体发动机绝热材料研究

研究了某固体发动机的绝热材料配方。该配方以液体丁腈橡胶为基体,以气相法白碳黑为主要增强、隔热填料。在分析气相法白碳黑特性的基础上,研究了该材料对橡胶力学性能和热性能的影响,从而确定出了绝热材料的组成。最后通过地面点火试验考核了所研制的绝热材料配方。     

The Dynamics of Arranging a Spacecraft Tether Group as a Triangular Constellation

Cosmic Research - The method of arranging a tether group of four spacecraft as triangular beam constellation is considered in this paper. The group consists of a central spacecraft, from which the...     

Stabilization of a Reentry Vehicle by a Partial Spin-up during Uncontrolled Descent

Stabilization of a reentry vehicle (RV) by a partial spin-up of it is considered for the case of uncontrolled descent into the atmosphere. In this case, the vehicle is a composite construction consisting of two rigid bodies, a return capsule and a stabilizing block, which is put in rotation. A model is developed for the spatial motion of the reentry vehicle considered as a system of coaxial rigid bodies rotating about a common axis of symmetry. The free motion is studied, and the stability of steady-state regimes is analyzed. The spatial motion of the system is considered for the case of a small asymmetry due to displacement of the axes of dynamic symmetry of the bodies with respect to the spin axis, and approximate solutions for the motion parameters of the free system are found.     

Spreading and break-up of a drop in a gas stream

Based on the expansion of unknown functions in a series of a small parameter, an analytical method is developed for calculating the time-dependent motion and a spreading (up to the break-up) of a plane and axisymmetric drop in a gas stream. It is shown that the zero-order terms of expansion define a clear retardation of a drop as a solid sphere. The next terms of the series characterize deformation and spreading of the drop.Based on the solution of the boundary-value problem of drop spreading the infinite system of linear differential equations with constant coefficients is obtained. It is established that without viscosity the system contains a finite number of equations and permits an exact solution. The spreading of an ideal liquid drop with the surface tension force taken into account was investigated in detail. In the case of a water drop placed in nitrogen a comparison was made between the calculated results on drop shapes and experimental data obtained at different moments of time. The theory agrees with the experiment both qualitatively and quantitatively.     

Time-optimal maneuvering control of a rigid spacecraft

The time-optimal rest-to-rest maneuvering control problem of a rigid spacecraft is studied in this paper. By utilizing an iterative procedure, this problem is formulated and solved as a constrained nonlinear programming (NLP) one. In this novel method, the count of control steps is fixed initially and the sampling period is treated as a variable in the optimization process. The optimization object is to minimize the sampling period below a specific minimum value, which is set in advance considering the accuracy of discretization. To generate initial feasible solutions of the NLP problem, a genetic-algorithm-based is also proposed such that the optimization process can be started from many different points to find the globally optimal solution. With the proposed method, one can find a time-optimal rest-to-rest maneuver of the rigid spacecraft between two attitudes. To show the feasibility of the proposed method, simulation results are included for illustration.     

The evolution of a serviceable EURECA

Within the European space platform program the EURECA is being established as a ground-based platform for short microgravity missions. The development towards a serviceable platform for longer, scientific missions is described. The plan of an advanced space-based platform for increasing payload demands is outlined. The platform design and the adaptation to scientific missions and servicing operations are investigated. The cost-effective utilization of the different platform types using new operational concepts is analyzed in parametric life cycle cost calculations for different payloads and mission scenarios.     

Navigation Solution to Maneuver a Spacecraft Relative to a Sphere Centered on a Cooperative Satellite

A differential correction algorithm is presented to deliver an impulsive maneuver to a satellite to place it within a sphere, with a user defined radius, centered around a non-maneuvering satellite within a constrained time. The differential correction algorithm develops and utilizes the State Transition Matrix along with the Equations of Motion and multiple satellite?s state information to determine the optimum trajectory to achieve the desired results. The results from the differential correction algorithm are very accurate for prograde orbits, as presented. The results allow for orbit design trade-offs, including satellites? initial inclinations, semi-major axes, as well as the ballistic coefficients. The results also provide an empirical method to determine the optimum ΔV$\mathrm{\Delta }V$ solution for the provided problem. Understanding that the minimum fuel solution lies with a semi-major axis ratio of 1, a very accurate empirical approximation is presented for semi-major axis ratio values less than and greater than 1. This work ultimately provides the generalized framework for applying the algorithm to a unique user defined maneuvering spacecraft scenario.     

The Dynamics of a Satellite-Gyrostat with a Single Nonzero Component of the Vector of Gyrostatic Moment

The dynamics of a satellite-gyrostat moving in the central Newtonian force field along a circular orbit is studied. In the particular case when the vector of gyrostatic moment is parallel to one of the satellite’s principal central axes of inertia, all the equilibrium states are determined. For each equilibrium orientation, sufficient conditions of stability are obtained as a result of the analysis of the generalized energy integral, and necessary conditions of stability are determined as a result of analysis of the linearized equations of motion. The evolution of regions of validity for the conditions of stability of equilibrium positions are studied in detail depending on the parameters of the problem. All the bifurcation values of the parameters at which qualitative changes of the regions of stability take place are determined.__________Translated from Kosmicheskie Issledovaniya, Vol. 43, No. 4, 2005, pp. 283–294.Original Russian Text Copyright © 2005 by Sarychev, Mirer, Degtyarev.     

Magnetic stabilization of a spacecraft and the effect of compensation of information errors

The system of spacecraft angular stabilization of middle accuracy rating and with magnetic executive devices is considered. A three-axis magnetometer is used as a single sensitive element of the subsystem of attitude determination. Combination of specific features of the control law and the algorithm of attitude determination allows one to realize a sufficiently reliable stabilization system of simple design, which is rather economical, as far as computing time is concerned.     

The dynamics of the space shuttle orbiter with a flexible payload

The Space Shuttle Orbiter will be used as an orbital base for near-term space operations. Its payloads will range from compact satellites to large, flexible antennas. This paper addresses the problem of the dynamics and control of the Orbiter with a flexible payload. Two different cases are presented as examples. The first is a long, slender beam which might be used as an element in a large orbiting structure. The second is a compact satellite mounted on a spin table in the Orbiter payload bay. The closed loop limit cycles are determined for the first payload and the open loop eigenvalues are calculated for the second. Models of both payloads are mechanized in a simulation with the Shuttle on-orbit autopilot. The vehicle is put through a series of representative maneuvers and its behavior analyzed. The degree of interaction for each payload is determined and strategies are discussed for its reduction.