Mechanism of steady-state burning of composite solid propellants including those with negative pressure-exponents

The mechanism of steady-state burning of AP-based composite solid propellants has been studied by means of single-frame microphotography with self-illumination or laser-shadow for the observation of the burning samples and scanning electron microscope for the examination of extinguished combustion strands. It has been found that covering of the molten binder over the oxidizer surface is not a particular phenomenon of PU propellants in the mesa-burning region, but a general phenomenon taking place under quite extensive circumstances. The experimental results also indicated that the local covering may not result in local extinction and features of the propellant combustion in the mesa-region are quite analogous to those of pure AP crystal deflagrating in the Regime III. A new theoretical model has been further developed, in which the existence of the covering of molten binder over oxidizer surface has been taken into consideration. And in analysing the part of AP surface covered with molten binder, the condensed-phase reaction and opposed gasification of covered AP are considered. The model developed for AP-based composite solid propellants can be used to explain plateau, mesa and normal burning features and to analyse the effects of initial temperature and AP particle size on burning behaviors.     

Monitoring of the time and spatial distribution of neutron-flux spectral density outside the Russian segment of the <Emphasis Type="Italic">International Space Station</Emphasis> based on data from the BTN-Neutron space experiment

Results of measurements of neutron-flux spectral density in the vicinity of the International Space Station (ISS) based on BTN-Neutron space experimental data acquired in 2007–2014 have been presented in this paper. It has been shown that, during the flight of the ISS over different regions of the Earth’s surface, neutron flux in the energy range of 0.4 eV–15 MeV varies from 0.1 n/sm²/s in equatorial regions to 50 n/sm²/s in the South Atlantic anomaly region. The measurements were used to estimate the contribution of the neutron component to the overall exposure dose rate. The total contribution of fast neutrons is about 0.1–0.4 μ Zv/h above the equator area and more than 50 μ Zv/h above the South Atlantic anomaly region. A data analysis of BTN-Neutron data also showed that the time profile of neutron flux has long-periodic variations. It was found that, under the influence of Galactic cosmic rays (GCRs), modulation during 24th solar cycle neutron flux changed almost twofold (above high latitude regions). Maximum values of neutron flux were observed in January 2010 and minimum values were observed in January 2014.     

Parameterization of surface temperature retrieval for remote sensing experiments

A simple parameterization has been developed for determining the actual surface temperature from the effective brightness temperature measured radiometrically in the 11 μm window region. This algorithm allows the computation of atmospheric correction without performing detailed radiative transfer calculations. Correction due to atmospheric water vapor is represented in terms of the integrated water vapor burden. Correction due to variation of surface emittance is represented in terms of its deviation from unity. Parameteric representation has also been developed for simultaneous variation of both parameters. The parameterization is based on model calculations performed with a line-by-line radiative transfer program. Sensitivity of the retrieved surface temperature to uncertainties of water vapor burden and surface emittance have also been examined.     

Non-intrusive methods for temperature measurements in liquid zones in microgravity environments

Material Science and Life Science experiments in microgravity both have urgent needs of evaluating the temperature distribution within and on the surface of liquid zones. Non intrusive methods are available which measure the IR radiations emitted by the surface. The thermograph systems have a number of advantages since they supply a thermal picture of the surface with sufficient time, space and temperature accuracy. A computerized system has been designed for data acquisition and elaboration and used for ground experiments; the system can also be used for space experiments with some modifications. Non intrusive measurements of bulk temperature in two dimensional liquid flow fields can be made by means of optical methods which detect variations of the index of refraction. A method is proposed which is able to take with the same optical apparatus shadowgraph. Schlieren and differential interferometers pictures. A computerized system is proposed for data acquisition and elaboration.     

Application Advantages of Staring Area Imaging Technology(SAIT) for Microsatellites

The Staring Area Imaging Technology(SAIT) satellite continuously "images" the target over a certain time range, and can realize continuous imaging and multi-angle imaging of the area of interest. It has the characteristics of flexible imaging parameter setting and fast image preprocessing speed, enabling dynamic target detection and tracking, super-resolution, surface 3 D model construction, night-time imaging and many other application tasks. Based on the technical characteristics of the SAIT satellite, this paper analyzes the challenges in satellite development and data processing, focuses on the quasi-realtime application of SAIT satellite data, and looks at the development trend of the SAIT satellite.     

Numerical modeling of unsteady flame propagation

The problem of the numerical modeling of unsteady flame propagation with large amounts of exothermic heat release has been addressed through the use of a model equation which contains many of the important nonlinearities and difficulties in the problem. The model equation has been solved for a significant variation in Damköhler number with a variety of conventional and new finite-difference procedures. One of the new procedures used was an adaptive grid method which places node points in the region of large temperature gradients where they are necessary for a proper simulation of the phenomena. This adaptive grid procedure does have significant advantages over conventional second and fourth order uniform grid methods for many aspects of the problem. It has been found that conventional methods with relatively few node points are inadequate for flames with high Damköhler number, because of the fact that too few nodes are located in the flame. Further refinement of the adaptive grid method seems feasible, but even in the present form it represents a significant improvement over conventional techniques.     

月球表面及月壤内温度分布特征的数值模拟

文章建立了月表辐射与月壤内二维非稳态导热的耦合传热模型,采用控制容积法数值模拟月壤内的温度分布,主要研究了月表、月壤内温度的分布和变化规律及探测器对局部月表温度的影响。计算结果表明一昼夜期间月壤内存在明显的温差:浅层月壤处的昼夜温差较大且受纬度的影响明显;随着深度的增加,月壤昼夜温差降低并趋于稳定,且受纬度的影响较小。探测器的存在遮挡了月表接受的太阳辐射,导致其阴影区域内月表温度发生突变,新的平衡温度接近探测器底面温度,且受探测器驻留时间的影响较小;当探测器移开,月表温度又迅速恢复到原有的变化规律。     

表贴塑封器件的老炼方法初步研究

目前在高可靠性应用领域里已开始有限地选用工业级表贴塑封器件。为提高整机的可靠性,需要对表贴塑封器件进行可靠性筛选,而老炼是其中至关重要的环节。相比比较成熟的直插器件的老炼方法而言,表贴塑封器件老炼尚有一些问题需要进一步研究与探讨。文章对表贴塑封器件与直插器件老炼过程中的结温控制方法进行了比较与分析,指出了两者结温控制的主要区别。基于此,提出基于等效热阻估算及结合器件壳温控制结温的表贴塑封器件老炼试验方法,对包括SC-75、UCSP等封装的元器件进行了老炼试验和测试。筛选后的元器件已应用于工程实践,并通过了一系列的试验考核。     

某上面级银锌电池热控设计

对某上面级供电系统采用的5块单体数量、放电电流均存在差异的银锌电池进行热控设计,以保证其工作参数稳定.首先用真空绝热量热法获得了1块典型电池的热容量及其不同放电电流下的热功耗变化规律;然后,测量过程中采取有效的漏热控制措施并精确测量系统的实际漏热量,以确定系统漏热对测量精度的影响;最终在测量分析的基础上,采用不同红外发...     

Land surface temperature retrievals from satellite measurements

This paper discusses the importance of considering both atmospheric absorption and surface emittance in an accurate assessment of land surface temperature. This is obtained by combining the measurements in two spectrally close radiometric channels of NOAA-AVHRR/2 instruments (Split Window Channels), accurately simulated for different atmospheric and terrestrial conditions.

The approach, that usually takes into account the atmospheric effects, has been improved, with the addition of a term depending only upon surface emittance. The proposed algorithm, that provides an estimate of land surface temperature within ±1°C if spectral surface emittance is known, has been applied to AVHRR/2 data to obtain surface temperature maps of the Northern Italy.     

The role of viscosity of solids in microparticle cratering

The importance of viscous effects on the impact cratering process has been investigated. The shock wave front region was characterized by the balance of inertia and viscous forces (Reynolds number 1), and by a continuous distribution of all thermodynamic quantities. The width of the shock wave front region and its flow properties were then related to the impact particle size and velocity, and to the target material properties. Experimental data for aluminum demonstrated that cratering characteristics were changed when the impact particle size was the same order of magnitude as the shock wave front region. An analytical model was developed for cratering dominated by this “viscous” flow. Results from this model indicate a substantial decrease in crater radius and increase in crater surface temperature when compared with inviscid analysis. In addition, a new test method was identified to evaluate the viscosity of solids.     

资源-1卫星多层隔热材料在轨温度数据分析

在分析资源-1（02）卫星多层隔热材料外表面遥测温度数据的基础上,给出了30个月在轨条件下多层隔热材料外表面的温度变化规律与外热流的关系,得出了多层隔热材料面膜表面热光学性质在卫星入轨5天后其性能退化随时间变化很小的结论。并提出了如何对多层隔热材料进行在轨设计和试验的建议。     

Organizing space cooperation in the Asia-Pacific region

The time for regional cooperation in the Asia-Pacific region is now ripe. Steps have been taken towards this via a workshop sponsored by China - previously wary of cooperation but now seeming to acknowledge that, along with interested countries, it could contribute more to space in the region. The author examines areas of shared interest over which parties might collaborate and the best way to achieve this: a gradual approach emulating the development (but not the present configuration) of ESA is recommended. Finally, he examines the legal framework within which cooperation might function, using a liaison committee to formulate and coordiante proposals. Action must be taken now if the region is not to fall behind in the development of space technologies.     

Igniter jet dynamics in solid fuel ramjets

The dynamics of a two dimensional plane jet injected at the base of a step, parallel to the wall, in backward facing step flow geometry is numerically studied. The objective of this work is to gain insight into the dynamics of the igniter flow field in solid fuel ramjet motors. Solid fuel ramjets operate by ingestion of air and subsequent combustion with a solid fuel grain such as polyethylene. The system of governing equations is solved with a finite volume approach using a structured grid in which the AUSM⁺ scheme is used to calculate the convective fluxes. The Spalart and Allmaras turbulence model is used in these simulations. Experimental data have been used to validate the flow solver and turbulence model simulation results. The comparison of the numerical results and experimental data has validated the use of the adopted turbulence model for the study of this type of problem. A special attention is paid to the igniter jet exit location. It is shown that the wall jet igniter, issuing from the base of the step, drastically changes the structure of recirculating region of backward facing step flow and produces large and damaging shear stress on the fuel surface. Moving the igniter jet exit location to the top of the backward facing step changes the flow field favorably, by reducing the fuel surface shear stress by an order of magnitude and maintaining the recirculating region behind the step, which can provide proper residence time for the fuel–air mixture chemical reactions.     

Temperature and moisture conditions for life in the extreme arid region of the Atacama desert: four years of observations including the El Niño of 1997-1998

The Atacama along the Pacific Coast of Chile and Peru is one of the driest and possibly oldest deserts in the world. It represents an extreme habitat for life on Earth and is an analog for life in dry conditions on Mars. We report on four years (September 1994-October 1998) of climate and moisture data from the extreme arid region of the Atacama. Our data are focused on understanding moisture sources and their role in creating suitable environments for photosynthetic microorganisms in the desert surface. The average air temperature was 16.5 degrees C and 16.6 degrees C in 1995 and 1996, respectively. The maximum air temperature recorded was 37.9 degrees C, and the minimum was -5.7 degrees C. Annual average sunlight was 336 and 335 W m(-2) in 1995 and 1996, respectively. Winds averaged a few meters per second, with strong f?hn winds coming from the west exceeding 12 m s(-1). During our 4 years of observation there was only one significant rain event of 2.3 mm, which occurred near midnight local time. We suggest that this event was a rainout of a heavy fog. It is of interest that the strong El Ni?o of 1997-1998 brought heavy rainfall to the deserts of Peru, but did not bring significant rain to the central Atacama in Chile. Dew occurred at our station frequently following high nighttime relative humidity, but is not a significant source of moisture in the soil or under stones. Groundwater also does not contribute to surface moisture. Only the one rain event of 2.3 mm resulted in liquid water in the soil and beneath stones for a total of only 65-85 h over 4 years. The paucity of liquid water under stones is consistent with the apparent absence of hypolithic (under-stone) cyanobacteria, the only known primary producers in such extreme deserts.     

氮气强制对流消除煤油温度分层及其液氮降温系统分析

为找到煤油贮罐降温后的温度分层原因,通过分析煤油贮罐不同深度的温度,结合管道布置走向,发现煤油降温流动过程中存在上部滞流区,导致煤油贮罐形成上部热煤油和下部冷煤油分层。采用鼓泡与泵回流两种方式进行对比试验,结果表明鼓泡能较好消除煤油贮罐在垂直方向上的温度不均,泵回流方式无明显效果。为准确预估降温后的煤油温度,采用不同调温方式进行多次试验,构建了煤油调温目标温度计算模型,作为煤油降温停止的判断准则。鼓泡方法和调温模型已成功应用于天舟一号发射任务,有效保障了煤油推进剂的温度品质。     

利用HJ-1B星热红外遥感图像研究城市热岛效应

文章针对中国HJ-1B("环境一号"B)星热红外数据特点,以现有单通道地表温度反演算法为基础,开展HJ-1B星热红外数据的地表温度反演算法研究,并利用HJ-1B星热红外遥感温度图像研究北京热岛效应,对北京城区热岛在空间上的分布及其可能的成因作了相应分析。结果表明:随着城市化的发展,北京市热岛效应日益严重,地表温度分布与归一化植被指数(NDVI)相关性明显,文章得到的HJ-1B星热红外地表温度反演方法可以很好的用于城市热岛效应的监测分析。     

Analysis of the Micrometeoroid and Debris Hazard Posed to an Orbiting Parabolic Mirror

Many concepts of future space systems involve the use of parabolic mirrors for optical applications. The need for a highly reflective finish means that performance of such systems will be particularly vulnerable to space debris and micrometeoroids. A case study was performed to examine the micrometeoroid and debris hazard posed to an orbiting parabolic mirror. The mirror considered was nominally Earth-pointed in a circular orbit with two candidate altitudes in low Earth orbit (LEO), well within the region inhabited by man-made debris. The timeframes of interest for the two missions were 2002–2004 and 2005–2015. Microgram and larger particles were considered.To perform this study, it was necessary to determine the debris and meteoroid flux across the parabolic surface. To assess sensitivity of results to uncertainity in available data, two approaches were taken. The first approach was an analytical procedure based on use of long duration exposure facility (LDEF) data and published theoretical results. The second approach used two readily available computer models: the ESA MASTER model and NASA's ORDEM96. In addition, an in-house implementation of the Grün meteoroid model was used. While multiple results were available for the total flux and flux distributed over azimuth, only the MASTER model was available for generating the desired elevation data to obtain the flux distribution over the parabolic mirror. In an attempt to bound the uncertainty in the knowledge of the elevation distribution, the results from both the MASTER and ORDEM96 models were processed together to form a separate, hybrid prediction. In addition, results were used in the preliminary design of a protective skirt.This case study elucidated the practical obstacles and considerations in performing a sufficiently accurate debris and meteoroid analysis using data and tools that are readily available to the broad space sector. The resulting procedures are useful in the assessment of the risk posed to optics by the meteoroid and debris environment and in the design of protection.     

Sino-Latin American space cooperation: A smart move

Sino-Latin American space cooperation has grown in the past several years, contributing to debates over China’s rising influence in the region. Much of what has been written about this phenomenon is overly simplistic and denotes a lack of understanding of the interplay between the domestic and the international when decisions of international cooperation are taken. This paper argues that calculations of both domestic and international interest are important in Sino-Latin space relationships, with the former of particular importance to Latin American countries. It explores these interests as demonstrated in the cooperative programs of four Latin American countries. It concludes that, while the US relationship is not a major factor in their decisions to cooperate or not with China, the USA could benefit from a greater understanding of this phenomenon to expand its relationships with the emerging space nations of the region to its benefit.     

Effect of volatile metabolites of dill, radish and garlic on growth of bacteria

In a model experiment plants were grown in sealed chambers on expanded clay aggregate under the luminance of 150 W/m2 PAR and the temperature of 24 degrees C. Seven bacterial strains under investigation, replicated on nutrient medium surface in Petri dishes, were grown in the atmosphere of cultivated plants. Microbial response was evaluated by the difference between colony size in experiment and in control. In control, bacteria grew in the atmosphere of clean air. To study the effects of volatile metabolites of various plant on microbial growth, the experimental data were compared with the background values defined for each individual experiment. Expanded clay aggregate, luminance, temperature, and sealed chamber (without plants) for the background were the same. Volatile metabolites from 28-days old radish plants have been reliably established to have no effect on the growth of microbes under investigation. Metabolites of 30-days old dill and 50-days old garlic have been established to have reliable bacteriostatic effect on the growth of three bacterial strains. Dill and garlic have been found to have different range of effects of volatile substances on bacterial growth. Volatile metabolites of dill and garlic differed in their effect on the sensitivity spectrum of bacteria. An attempt has been made to describe the obtained data mathematically.