A novel testability model for health management of heading attitude system

Prognostics and health management (PHM) is very important to guarantee the reliability and safety of aerospace systems, and sensing and test are the precondition of PHM. Integrating design for testability into early design stage of system early design stage is deemed as a fundamental way to improve PHM performance, and testability model is the base of testability analysis and design. This paper discusses a hierarchical model-based approach to testability modeling and analysis for heading attitude system health management. Quantified directed graph, of which the nodes represent components and tests and the directed edges represent fault propagation paths, is used to describe fault-test dependency, and quantitative testability information is assigned to nodes and directed edges. The fault dependencies between nodes can be obtained by functional fault analysis methodology that captures the physical architecture and material flows such as energy, heat, data, and so on. By incorporating physics of failure models into component, the dynamic process of a failing or degrading component can be projected onto system behavior, i.e., system symptoms. Then, the analysis of extended failure modes, mechanisms and effects is utilized to construct fault evolution-test dependency. Using this integrated model, the designers and system analysts can assess the test suite’s fault detectability, fault isolability and fault predictability. And heading attitude system application results show that the proposed model can support testability analysis and design for PHM very well.     

Navigation system design using time-varying complementary filters

A new methodology for the design of navigation systems for autonomous vehicles is introduced. Using simple kinematic relationships, the problem of estimating the velocity and position of an autonomous vehicle is solved by resorting to special bilinear time-varying filters. These are the natural generalization of linear time-invariant complementary filters that are commonly used to properly merge sensor information available at low frequency with that available in the complementary region. Complementary filters lend themselves to frequency domain interpretations that provide valuable insight into the filtering design process. This work extends these properties to the time-varying setting by resorting to the theory of linear differential inclusions and by converting the problem of weighted filter performance analysis into that of determining the feasibility of a related set of linear matrix inequalities (LMIs). Using this set-up, the stability of the resulting filters as well as their "frequency-like" performance can be assessed using efficient numerical analysis tools that borrow from convex optimization techniques. The mathematical background that is required for complementary time-varying filter analysis and design is introduced. Its application to the design of a navigation system that estimates position and velocity of an autonomous vehicle by complementing position information available from GPS with the velocity information provided by a Doppler sonar system is described.     

Intelligent control of a planning system for astronaut training

This work intends to design, analyze and solve, from the systems control perspective, a complex, dynamic, and multiconstrained planning system for generating training plans for crew members of the NASA-led International Space Station. Various intelligent planning systems have been developed within the framework of artificial intelligence. These planning systems generally lack a rigorous mathematical formalism to allow a reliable and flexible methodology for their design, modeling, and performance analysis in a dynamical, time-critical, and multiconstrained environment. Formulating the planning problem in the domain of discrete-event systems under a unified framework such that it can be modeled, designed, and analyzed as a control system will provide a self-contained theory for such planning systems. This will also provide a means to certify various planning systems for operations in the dynamical and complex environments in space. The work presented here completes the design, development, and analysis of an intricate, large-scale, and representative mathematical formulation for intelligent control of a real planning system for Space Station crew training. This planning system has been tested and used at NASA-Johnson Space Center     

无人机系统适航与安全性分析方法

针对无人机系统安全性需求,首先根据载人航空器适航审定规范及安全性评估依据,表明由于无人机系统的特殊性造成直接应用现有安全性评估流程和评估方法具有局限性.在此基础上提出无人机系统适航安全性评估的几点改进:①考虑无人机系统包括无人机和综合保障设备,扩大安全性评估边界进行无人机系统级的功能危险分析;②考虑无人机系统“人机分离”特点,需要对无人机系统失效状态的严重程度进行重新分级和定义;③考虑无人机系统本身受起飞质量的影响很大,强调必须根据无人机系统分类对地面撞击和空中碰撞两个关键事件进行安全性分析.结果表明:上述改进从无人机系统本身特点出发,通过给定的目标安全水平进一步确保安全性.      

基于DSPN的航天测控系统任务可靠性仿真建模

提出了基于确定与随机Petri网（deterministic and stochastic Petri nets,DSPN）的航天测控系统（tracking,telemetry and command,TT&C）任务可靠性定量分析方法,旨在对相关航天测控方案进行可靠性预计.通过对TT&C系统任务剖面进行时序弧段划分,考虑实际系统中测控单元阶段依赖、单元故障可修以及各单元参与任务起止时间不同等其他建模方法难以处理的复杂因素,建立了“单元层-系统逻辑层-阶段层”3层相互关联的TT&C系统任务可靠性DSPN模型.通过对模型仿真运行,实现了对给定测控方案下TT&C系统任务可靠性定量化评估.分析表明:仿真结果随着仿真次数增加逐渐收敛,与Markov解析方法求得的精确值对比误差控制在1%以内.      

基于改进姿态控制系统模型的卫星多学科优化

分析了三轴稳定卫星姿态控制分系统与其它分系统的耦合关系,选定了姿态稳定方式和姿态控制系统硬件,建立了更为精确的计算姿态控制分系统质量和功率的分析模型,然后基于多学科设计优化协同优化算法建立了总体系统、姿态控制分系统、电源分系统和结构分系统的优化模型,最后用C语言对分析模型和优化模型编程计算.结果表明,分系统模型能与总体系统模型有效协调优化,得到更好的总体性能指标.      

Multi-signal flow graphs: a novel approach for system testabilityanalysis and fault diagnosis

In this paper, we present a comprehensive methodology for a formal, but intuitive, cause-effect dependency modeling using multi-signal directed graphs that correspond closely to hierarchical system schematics and develop diagnostic strategies to isolate faults in the shortest possible time without making the unrealistic single fault assumption. A key feature of our methodology is that our models lend naturally to real-world necessities, such as system integration and hierarchical troubleshooting     

Computer-aided tests in the quality control system of aircraft engines

The quality control system for an aircraft engine that is continuously developed in the life cycle stages is considered. Main quality indicators and their control methodology are analyzed. The computer-aided tests are substantiated as part of the quality control system and their generalized technological process structure and its construction methodology are proposed.     

Multi-sensor optimal data fusion for INS/GPS/SAR integrated navigation system

INS/GPS/SAR integrated navigation system represents the trend of next generation navigation systems with the high performance of independence, high precision and reliability. This paper presents a new multi-sensor data fusion methodology for INS/GPS/SAR integrated navigation systems. This methodology combines local decentralized fusion with global optimal fusion to enhance the accuracy and reliability of integrated navigation systems. A decentralized estimation fusion method is established for individual integrations of GPS and SAR into INS to obtain the local optimal state estimations in a parallel manner. A global optimal estimation fusion theory is studied to fuse the local optimal estimations for generating the global optimal state estimation of INS/GPS/SAR integrated navigation systems. The global data fusion features a method of variance upper finiteness and a method of variance upper bound to ensure that the global optimal state estimation can be achieved under a general condition. Experimental results demonstrate that INS/GPS/SAR integrated navigation systems achieved by using the proposed methodology have a better performance than INS/GPS integrated systems.     

直升机传动系统疲劳定寿技术

通过对直升机传动系统关重件疲劳设计中各个工作项目的研究,论述了传动系统关重件疲劳设计方法,提出了一种传动系统齿轮疲劳评定的工作流程;通过对传动系统翻修间隔期(TBO)和外场放飞寿命的分析,提出了一种用于直升机传动系统全寿命期内的疲劳定寿技术,同时列出了定寿的基本内容和工作流程,对直升机传动系统的研制、使用、维护和定寿均有一定的理论指导和工程实践意义.      

Aeroelastic scaling laws for gust load alleviation control system

Gust load alleviation (GLA) tests are widely conducted to study the effectiveness of the control laws and methods. The physical parameters of models in these tests are aeroelastic scaled, while the scaling of GLA control system is always unreached. This paper concentrates on studying the scaling laws of GLA control system. Through theoretical demonstration, the scaling criterion of a classical PID control system has been come up and a scaling methodology is provided and veri-fied. By adopting the scaling laws in this paper, gust response of the scaled model could be directly related to the full-scale aircraft theoretically under both open-loop and closed-loop conditions. Also, the influences of different scaling choices of an important non-dimensional parameter, the Froude number, have been studied in this paper. Furthermore for practical application, a compen-sating method is given when the theoretical scaled actuators or sensors cannot be obtained. Also, the scaling laws of some non-linear elements in control system such as the rate and amplitude sat-urations in actuator have been studied and examined by a numerical simulation.     

一种基于AADL的航空电子系统仿真和验证技术

飞机系统集成化程度的提高增加了对航空电子系统设计和分析的难度,同时也对安全性需求等系统特性的验证提出了更高的技术要求。对基于结构化分析和设计语言(AADL)的系统建模和仿真流程及相应的评估分析能力进行了介绍,并在基于AADL的航空电子系统建模框架下,提出基于AADL的航空电子系统仿真评估和验证方法,利用结构化分析和设计语言AADL构建航空电子系统典型子系统的正常模型和错误模型,并以此建立系统的扩展模型。在此基础上,利用形式化方法对系统模型进行描述并转化为Kripke结构。最后对系统模型进行模型仿真和特性验证,验证所构建的系统架构和设计逻辑是否符合系统设计特性需求。     

A GPA diagnostic system foraeroengine applications

In this research, a GPA(Gas Path Analysis) diagnostic system enhanced with GPA Index is described for gas path sensor and component fault diagnosis.A method of measurement correction is used in order that the measurement data obtained at un-standard ambient and operating conditions can be used for diagnostic analysis.The developed diagnostic system has been implemented into a Cranfield University gas turbine performance and diagnostic analysis software PYTHIA for gas turbine performance degradation analysis.The developed method and software have been applied to a model aero gas turbine engine to test the effectiveness of the system.The analysis shows that the developed diagnostic system can diagnose degraded sensor and components effectively using performance deviation measured at un-standard ambient and operational conditions.Theoretically, the idea of the diagnostic approach can be applied to different gas turbine engines.      

飞机综合航电系统总体设计综合评估方法

 航空电子系统的费用 效能是飞机总体系统效能的重要组成部分,也是降低飞机寿命周期费用的关键之一。在航空电子系统的总体设计阶段,传统的系统评估和优化方法主要针对的是独立子系统/设备的费用或效能指标。综合航电系统设计方案的费用 效能重要指标包括：可支付性、构型能力、任务能力、可靠性、维修性、测试性和技术风险,以组合的方式获得了相应的综合评估准则,给出了计算公式。以某新研航电系统作为实例演示了综合评估方法的实施情况,演示的重点集中于总体设计方案的可视化量化评估分析。该综合评估方法已显示出其在实际工程设计中的可行性和应用价值。     

A novel approach of testability modeling and analysis for PHM systems based on failure evolution mechanism

Prognostics and health management (PHM) significantly improves system availability and reliability, and reduces the cost of system operations. Design for testability (DFT) developed concurrently with system design is an important way to improve PHM capability. Testability modeling and analysis are the foundation of DFT. This paper proposes a novel approach of testability modeling and analysis based on failure evolution mechanisms. At the component level, the fault progression-related information of each unit under test (UUT) in a system is obtained by means of failure modes, evolution mechanisms, effects and criticality analysis (FMEMECA), and then the failure-symptom dependency can be generated. At the system level, the dynamic attributes of UUTs are assigned by using the bond graph methodology, and then the symptom-test dependency can be obtained by means of the functional flow method. Based on the failure-symptom and symptom-test dependencies, testability analysis for PHM systems can be realized. A shunt motor is used to verify the application of the approach proposed in this paper. Experimental results show that this approach is able to be applied to testability modeling and analysis for PHM systems very well, and the analysis results can provide a guide for engineers to design for testability in order to improve PHM performance.     

齿轮轮齿接触分析的分解算法

提出了齿轮轮齿接触分析算法——分解算法。传统的轮齿接触分析方法求啮合点时需要求解含5个非线性方程的方程组,求解性差;齿面接触和边缘接触的数学模型不同,需要分别进行求解,求解过程复杂。轮齿接触分析算法——分解算法,提出了瞬时共轭啮合线的概念,可有效分离传动误差,得到啮合点、瞬时接触线,求啮合点时非线性方程的个数由5个减少为2个。分解算法建立的数学模型也适用于边缘接触分析,算法简单、有效、适应性强。以一对弧齿锥齿轮为例, 对比分析了传统方法和分解算法, 结果表明: 齿面部分的印痕是一致的,传动误差幅值相差0.3″;边缘接触部分的印痕存在少许差异。      

民用飞机航空电子系统适航标准应用初探

随着ARJ21飞机项目的进展,适航取证已成为项目工作中的重点之一。本文结合我国适航标准的实际,简要介绍了FAR(联邦航空条例)的组成、主要内容,以及对航空电子系统方面的要求,着重对安全性技术标准在飞机系统设计及取证过程中的作用以及评估分析的方法进行了探讨,以期对今后技术工作的开展有所裨益。     

涡轮风扇发动机紧凑压缩系统气动性能

通过数值方法研究了由2级风扇、4级高压压气机及外涵组成的紧凑压缩系统的气动性能.探讨了双涵双轴压缩系统气动性能的评估方法及数值计算中相应的边界给定方法.通过对紧凑压缩系统的一体化数值模拟,分别获取了风扇及高压压气机的设计转速特性,并与设计值进行了对比,结果表明流量、压比、效率都达到了设计要求,而风扇失速裕度仅为7.8%...     

Secure Flow: a totally integrated transportation security system

Secure Flow is a holistic, integrated methodology that addresses all security vectors (paths that a terrorist may take to enter a threat object into the transportation system), allowing people, baggage, and cargo to move via various transportation systems in a secure fashion, while maintaining an "ease of access" to these diverse systems through innovative technology, procedures, and training. Secure Flow is a totally integrated transportation security system. It is a strategic program with multiple integration projects each being a vector such as: checked baggage, checkpoint, cargo/mail, airport, aircraft, port terminal, and cruise ships. Secure Flow identifies requirements for the establishment of protocols, standards, communications, and development of technologies to link deployable security equipment into a totally integrated transportation security system. The objective of Secure Flow is to secure the flow of passengers, baggage, and cargo from origin to destination to meet the operationally viable needs of the future seamless US Transportation System for the traveling public.