Eddy currents induced migration of droplets in electrically conducting fluid in microgravity environments

Electrical eddy currents induced migration of droplets, whose conductivity differs from that of surrounding fluid, is analysed. Eddy currents in a dilute suspension under consideration, which fills the dielectric tube, are induced by alternating magnetic field parallel to the tube axis. In the case where the droplet radius is small as compared to the skin depth, the distributions of magnetic fields, currents and electromagnetic forces inside and outside the droplet have been calculated. For small Reynolds numbers, with neglecting inertial and thermocapillary effects and the gravity, the flow of fluids around the droplet and inside it, caused by electromagnetic forces, has been studied. The formula is obtained, which relates the droplet migration velocity to the electro-magnetic field, the droplet size and physical properties of fluids.     

Fluctuations of Current onto Flat Probes of the ZOND–ZARYAD Instrument Mounted on the MIR Orbital Complex

Flat probes of the ZOND–ZARYAD instrument, which operated on the MIR orbital complex (OC), form a counterprobe (reference surface) configuration in which the alternating component of the net probe current is measured. There is no potential difference between the spacecraft (SC) body and the probes; that is, the probes are at the floating potential (FP). By measuring the alternating component of the probe current, one cannot estimate the FP value, but we can observe small-scale FP dynamics of a single probe in the OC near-surface region and estimate the fluctuations of currents flowing onto the SC. The alternating component of the current on the probes in the OC near-surface region varies in a wide range depending on ionospheric plasma parameters, the probe orientation with respect to the velocity vector, the magnetic field vector, and the direction to the Sun in the illuminated part of the orbit. In addition to the amplitude dynamics, the frequency dynamics of the alternating component of the current onto the probes is observed.     

星载铯钟C场设计及磁场分析

为了提高星载铯钟的频率准确度,依据星载铯钟C场系统的设计要求,运用毕奥—莎伐尔定律计算线圈磁场,设计并分析了C场磁场系统。通过数值计算证明了设计的合理性,得到了最佳的主C和副C线圈匝数等参数,改善了原子束流轨迹上磁场强度的均匀性并得到试验验证,可将信号的频率准确度提高一个量级。
     

Excitation of Pc5 pulsations of the geomagnetic field and riometric absorption

We consider in detail the intense Pc5 pulsations of the magnetic field, riometric absorption, and electron fluxes occurred on the recovery phase of the strong magnetic storm on November 21, 2003. The global structure of these disturbances is studied using the world network of magnetometers and riometers supplemented by the data of particle detectors onboard the LANL geosynchronous satellites. The local spatial structure is investigated according to data of the regional network of Finnish vertical riometers and of stations of the IMAGE magnetic network. Though a certain similarity is observed in the frequency composition and time evolution of the variations of magnetic field and riometric absorption, the local spatial structure of these oscillations turns out to be different. It is suggested that these variations can be manifestations of oscillatory properties of two weakly connected systems: the magnetospheric MHD waveguide/resonator and the system cyclotron noise + electrons. The recorded Pc5 oscillations are, presumably, a result of excitation of the magnetospheric waveguide on the morning and evening flanks of the magnetosphere. At high velocities of the solar wind this waveguide can appear in a metastable state. Not only jumps in the solar wind density, but injection of electrons into the magnetosphere as well, can serve as a trigger for the waveguide excitation.     

Calculation of the Initial Magnetic Field for Mercury’s Magnetosphere Hybrid Model

Several types of numerical models are used to analyze the interactions of the solar wind flow with Mercury’s magnetosphere, including kinetic models that determine magnetic and electric fields based on the spatial distribution of charges and currents, magnetohydrodynamic models that describe plasma as a conductive liquid, and hybrid models that describe ions kinetically in collisionless mode and represent electrons as a massless neutralizing liquid. The structure of resulting solutions is determined not only by the chosen set of equations that govern the behavior of plasma, but also by the initial and boundary conditions; i.e., their effects are not limited to the amount of computational work required to achieve a quasi-stationary solution. In this work, we have proposed using the magnetic field computed by the paraboloid model of Mercury’s magnetosphere as the initial condition for subsequent hybrid modeling. The results of the model have been compared to measurements performed by the Messenger spacecraft during a single crossing of the magnetosheath and the magnetosphere. The selected orbit lies in the terminator plane, which allows us to observe two crossings of the bow shock and the magnetopause. In our calculations, we have defined the initial parameters of the global magnetospheric current systems in a way that allows us to minimize paraboloid magnetic field deviation along the trajectory of the Messenger from the experimental data. We have shown that the optimal initial field parameters include setting the penetration of a partial interplanetary magnetic field into the magnetosphere with a penetration coefficient of 0.2.     

The electromagnetic rocket gun

A novel propulsion concept is proposed which has the potential of accelerating large masses to velocities substantially higher than what is possible with chemical rockets. The novel concept is an electromagnetic gun, where the projectile is a rocket. The proposed concept solves the old problem of magnetic propulsion, which is the resistive dissipation of the induced electric currents into heat which will vaporize the projectile long before it can reach a high velocity. As in a rocket, where the propellant cools and thereby prevents the rocket from burning up, the same happens in the proposed concept where the propellent also cools the projectile and prevents its vaporization. The propellant, however, not only cools the projectile but in addition is resistively heated by the magnetic field and ejected from the projectile with high velocity. The resulting recoil produces an additional thrust which is approximately as large as the thrust exerted by the magnetic field alone. The energy to drive the jet is externally supplied, making the specific impulse much larger than for chemical rockets.     

Alternating magnetic field forces for satellite formation flying

Selected future space missions, such as large aperture telescopes and multi-component interferometers, will require the precise positioning of a number of isolated satellites, yet many of the suggested approaches for providing satellite positioning forces have serious limitations. In this paper we propose a new approach, capable of providing both position and orientation forces, that resolves or alleviates many of these problems. We show that by using alternating fields and currents that finely-controlled forces can be induced on the satellites, which can be individually selected through frequency allocation. We also show, through analysis and experiment, that near field operation is feasible and can provide sufficient force and the necessary degrees of freedom to accurately position and orient small satellites relative to one another. In particular, the case of a telescope with a large number of free mirrors is developed to provide an example of the concept. We also discuss the far field extension of this concept.     

CRYOGENIC TECHNOLOGY TO IMPROVE ELECTRIC THRUSTERS

This paper analyzes superconducting (SC) coils technology to improve satellite electric propulsion. SC magnets can generate very high magnetic fields with extremely low ohmic losses, low electric power and PCU weight. Moreover, the weight of SC magnet coils is quite low compared with conventional or permanent magnets capable of producing the same field strength. For instance, to obtain a 0.4 T magnetic field strength, typical of applied field magnetoplasmadynamic thrusters (AF-MPD), based on the Lorentz force, and with thrust in the range of 1 N, this paper shows that only a 40 g coil SC weight is needed, whereas an equivalent field copper winding would weigh about 36 kg. Using SC technology it is shown that the limited magnetic induction provided by a permanent magnet may be raised and also that it is possible to obtain high magnetic fields (of order of several Tesla) with fewer turns, drastically reducing coil volume, weight and complexity compared to conventional winding.

Superconductivity at low temperature (LTSC) requires liquid helium at 4.2 K to produce very high current densities: the thermal analysis in this paper shows that, depending on satellite and thruster, high temperature superconductors (HTSC) wires are sometimes better than LTSC because these can support lower current densities but with a critical superconductivity temperature higher than for LHe, requiring LN₂ at 77 K, easier to maintain during the whole mission.

Finally, this paper shows that implementing SC cryogenic technology on a satellite can be achieved with current active coolers technology.     

Refinement of the Oblique Dipole Model in the Evolution of Rotary Motion of a Charged Body in the Geomagnetic Field

When solving problems related to the induction of the Earth's magnetic field, the potential of which is expressed in the form of a series of spherical harmonic functions, it is necessary to use an approximate model of the geomagnetic field that satisfies the two conflicting requirements of simplicity and accuracy. As is noted in [3, p. 10], at the stage of design of satellites, especially at the stage of preliminary analysis of their dynamics, simple models of the geomagnetic field are usually employed. This offers additional possibilities for theoretical analysis of the problem. The averaged model and the model of a right dipole are just such simple models. The quadrupole model of the geomagnetic field developed in [4] is more accurate, but also more complex. The model of an oblique or skewed dipole is intermediate. The quadrupole model generalizes the simpler models mentioned above, and its analysis allows estimation of the accuracy of each model. It turns out that the oblique dipole model, which differs from the model of a right dipole by small correcting terms, does not take into account other correcting terms caused by the quadrupole part of the geomagnetic field, which are greater in magnitude. The evolution of the rotary motion of a charged rigid body in the geomagnetic field is considered, and the incorrectness of the oblique dipole model is demonstrated. The effect of the quadrupole component of the geomagnetic field on the body dynamics is revealed.     

Non-ionising electromagnetic environments on manned spacecraft

Future space travellers and settlers will be exposed to a variety of electromagnetic fields (EMFs). Extrinsic sources will include solar and stellar fluxes, planetary fluxes, and supernovae. Intrinsic sources may include fusion and ion engines, EMFs from electrical equipment, radar, lighting, superconduction energy storage systems, magnetic bearings on gyroscopic control and orientation systems, and magnetic rail microprobe launch systems. Communication sources may include radio and microwave frequencies, and laser generating systems. Magnetic fields may also be used for deflection of radiation. There is also a loss of the normal Geomagnetic field (GMF) which includes static, alternating, and time-varying components. This paper reviews exposure limits and the biological effects of EMFs, and evidence for an electromagnetic sense organ and a relationship between man and the Geomagnetic field.     

磁场全张量测量计算方法与误差分析

矢量磁场和磁场全张量数据是多磁源反演的数据基础。针对矢量磁场和磁场全张量的测量问题,文章提出了矩阵式矢量磁场连续扫描方法。对利用矢量磁场计算磁场全张量所用的数据结构进行了研究,应用MATLAB软件对常用的十字形和六面体两种不同数据计算结构进行了仿真分析,结果表明,两种计算结构的误差相近且均不大于10%;并分析了基线距离对磁场全张量计算的影响,结果表明,磁场全张量计算误差随着基线距离的增加而增加。     

轴向磁路永磁陀螺马达电磁参数的优化设计

本文以三维磁场的二维近似方法计算了轴向磁路永磁陀螺马达的气隙磁场，分析了马达的磁路机构，在磁场的电势计算的基础上推导出马达铜耗的计算方法，以气隙，极对数和磁极内径为变量。以铜耗为目标函数对轴向磁路永磁陀螺马达进行优化了设计。     

基于全张量磁场梯度的磁偶极子定位及误差分析

为了对磁偶极子进行高精度的磁性定位,文章从磁偶极子模型出发,推导出磁偶极子的空间坐标与其产生的磁场及磁场梯度之间的关系式;针对模型及关系式,设计了一种全张量磁场梯度传感器,能够一次测量出精确定位所需的9个磁场梯度值和3个磁场强度值;对比仿真结果和实验结果,发现二者具有较好的一致性,证明了该理论模型的有效性。对于磁偶极子,用半径为0.05 m的梯度传感器对磁矩为2 A·m~2的磁偶极子进行定位测量,在0.5~1 m距离内定位误差不大于10%。文章还对定位测量误差的原因进行了分析,包括梯度测量基线距离及传感器半径对定位误差的影响。     

一种不借助零磁线圈的星载磁强计校准方法

文章介绍一种星载磁强计校准装置及方法.首先,将高精度地面磁强计的三分量磁传感器置于标准磁场发生装置形成的磁场环境内,通过后端数据处理装置采集得到第一磁场数据,并进行不同量程下螺线管线圈常数Ci的标定;然后,将星载磁强计置于上述标准磁场环境内,并以高精度地面磁强计不同量程下获得的Ci作为基准,通过后端数据处理装置采集得到...     

基于粒子云方法研究地磁场对运动电子束的时空分布影响

空间电荷效应是空间带电粒子分布直接产生的相关效应,对于理解空间辐射环境有着重要意义.为研究地球磁场对空间电荷效应的影响,文章通过数值求解Poisson方程和相对论粒子运动方程,建立粒子云(particle-in-cell,PIC)自洽模型,并构建地球偶极子磁场模型作为内磁层背景磁场(空间分布L值为3～7).在模型基础上...     

Peculiarities of the formation of a thin current sheet in the Earth’s magnetosphere

We investigate the process of the self-consistent formation of a thin current sheet with a thickness close to the ion Larmor gyroradius in the presence of decreasing magnetic field’s normal component B_n. This behavior is typical of the current sheet of the Earth’s magnetospheric tail during geomagnetic substorms. It has been shown that, in a numerical model of the current sheet, based on the particle-in-cell method, the appearance of self-consistent electric field component E_y in the current sheet vicinity can lead to its significant thinning and, eventually, to the formation of a multiscale configuration with a thin current sheet (TCS) in the central region supported by transient particles. The structure of the resulting equilibrium is determined by the initial parameters of the model and by the particle dynamics during the sheet thinning. Under certain conditions, the particle drift in the crossed electric and magnetic fields leads to a significant portion of ions becoming trapped near the neutral sheet and, in this way, to the formation of a wider configuration with an embedded thin current sheet. The population of trapped particles produces diamagnetic negative currents that manifest in the form of negative wings at the periphery of the sheet. Correspondingly, in the direction perpendicular to the sheet, a nonmonotonic coordinate dependence of the magnetic field appears. The mechanisms of the evolution of the current sheet in the Earth’s magnetotail and the formation of a multiscale structure are discussed.     

一种组合磁钢叠加磁场洛伦兹力磁轴承设计方法

针对现有洛伦兹力磁轴承功耗较高、工作气隙磁场非均匀性问题,提出一种基于组合磁钢叠加磁场的新型洛伦兹力磁轴承设计方法。首先建立了传统洛伦兹力磁轴承电磁力矩模型,揭示了洛伦兹力磁轴承功耗和控制精度与其磁场性能之间的对应关系。在此基础上,引入了磁场强度均值和磁场均匀度的概念,并以此为依据设计出一种轴向整环充磁磁钢与径向分块充磁磁钢组合工作的新型方案。其中轴向充磁磁钢产生主磁场,保证工作气隙周向均匀性,辅助以径向充磁磁钢,使磁场主要聚集在工作气隙处。相比现有洛伦兹力磁轴承,在相同尺寸约束条件下,新型洛伦兹力磁轴承径向磁场均匀度提升了8.7%,磁场强度提升了51.8%,周向磁场连续性显著提高。仿真结果表明,新型洛伦兹力磁轴承可以有效降低功耗、提升控制精度,研究成果可为研制超高精度磁悬浮惯性机构提供一条新的技术途径。     

One method of gravitational attitude control of a rotating satellite

The mode of spinning up a low-orbit satellite in the plane of its orbit is studied. In this mode, the satellite rotates around its longitudinal axis (principal central axis of the minimum moment of inertia), which executes small oscillations with respect to the normal to the orbit plane; the angular velocity of the rotation around the longitudinal axis is several tenths of a degree per second. Gravitational and restoring aerodynamic moments were taken into account in the equations of satellite’s motion, as well as a dissipative moment from eddy currents induced in the shell of the satellite by the Earth’s magnetic field. A small parameter characterizing deviation of the satellite from a dynamically symmetric shape and nongravitational external moments are introduced into the equations. A two-dimensional integral surface of the equations of motion, describing quasistationary rotations of the satellite close to cylindrical precession of the corresponding symmetrical satellite in a gravitational field, has been studied by the method of small parameter and numerically. We propose to consider such quasistationary rotations as unperturbed motions of the satellite in the spin-up mode.     

Estimation of the current density and analysis of the geometry of the current system surrounding the Earth

The results of an investigation of the distribution of plasma pressure, pressure gradients, and magnetic field near the equatorial plane in the plasma ring surrounding the Earth under magneto-quiet conditions are presented. Observational data obtained during the international THEMIS mission are used. The picture of the distribution of transverse-current density near the equatorial plane was obtained under assumption of observing the magnetostatic balance condition at geocentric distances from 6 to 12R _E. In estimating the integral transverse current it was accepted that in daytime sector the magnetic-field minima on magnetic field lines are not localized in the equatorial plane. Estimates of the integral transverse current were obtained, which demonstrate the possibility of closing nighttime transverse currents at geocentric distances of up to ～12R _E inside the magnetosphere, which form a high-latitudinal continuation of the ring current.     

一种使用磁力矩器管理双自旋航天器角动量的方法

针对一种新型采用双自旋设计进行对地遥感任务的航天器，提出了一种使用磁力矩器对旋转载荷角动量进行管理的方法。使用旋转载荷固连正交安装的三只磁力矩器，在旋转过程中连续输出周期性变化的磁矩，使自转一周过程中产生的合角动量方向仅沿自转轴方向，避免在其他两轴方向产生角动量累积。该方法在工程上可行性好，仿真结果表明旋转载荷角动量持续保持在期望值附近，不随时间累加。