Development of thermal sensors and drilling systems for lunar and planetary regoliths

We consider some novel concepts for thermal properties experiments aboard lunar landers or rovers, that may lead to an improved understanding of both the structure of the lunar near surface layers and the lunar thermal history. The new instruments could be developed using the experience and heritage from recently developed systems, like the Rosetta Lander thermal conductivity experiment MUPUS and existing designs used for terrestrial measurements of thermal conductivity. We describe shortly the working principle of such sensors and the main challenges faced when using them in the airless regolith layers of the Moon or other airless bodies. In addition new concepts to create appropriate drill holes for thermal and other measurements in the lunar regolith are discussed.     

Relative amplitude of the total electron content variations depending on geomagnetic activity

We developed a method of estimation of a relative amplitude dI/I of the total electron content (TEC) variations in the ionosphere as deduced from the data of the global GPS receivers network. To obtain statistically significant results we picked out three latitudinal belts provided in the Internet by the maximum number of GPS sites. They are high-latitudinal belt (50–80°N, 200–300°E; 59 sites), mid latitude belt (20–50°N, 200–300°E; 817 sites), and equatorial belt (±20°N, 0–360°E; 76 sites). The results of the analysis of the diurnal and latitudinal dependencies of dI/I and dI/I distribution probability for 52 days with different levels of geomagnetic activity are presented. It was found that on average the relative amplitude of the TEC variations varies within the range 0–10% proportionally to the value of the K_p geomagnetic index. In quiet conditions the relative amplitude dI/I of the TEC variations at night significantly exceeds the daytime relative amplitude. At high levels of magnetic field disturbances, the geomagnetic control of the amplitude of TEC variations at high and middle latitudes is much more significant than the regular diurnal variations. At the equatorial belt, on average, the amplitude of TEC variations in quiet and disturbed periods almost does not differ. The obtained results may be useful for development of the theory of ionospheric irregularities.     

N2O单组元微推力器性能分析及试验

N₂O单组元微推进是当前微推进领域的一个热点问题.在N₂O催化分解热力计算的基础上开展了对N₂O单组元微推力器比冲性能影响因素的分析,分析结果表明微推力器比冲与N₂O分解效率及喷管扩张比有密切关系.所开展的亚牛级N₂O单元微推力器催化分解试验结果表明所设计N₂O单元推力器能在250℃初温条件下启动,初步验证了N₂O单元微推力器的可行性;也揭示了推力室结构及床载大小对亚牛级N₂O单元微推力器性能的影响,为进一步的结构及试验设计提供了参考.     

基于改进遗传算法的机器人动态路径规划

针对基本遗传算法解决移动机器人路径规划的不足,提出了一种改进的遗传算法。首先,采用栅格法对机器人路径规划进行建模。然后,提出一种生成初始种群的方法和精英策略,设计出自适应变异概率,提高了算法的求解质量。同时,在规划过程中,将全局路径规划与局部路径规划相结合,并且根据机器人与动态障碍物碰撞类型的不同,提出了相应的避碰策略。仿真实验表明:该算法优于基本遗传算法,能够有效地指导机器人在动态环境中实现避障,获得无碰最优或次优路径。     

Operating characteristics of a high radius pre-swirl cooling system

An experimental investigation into pre-swirl effectiveness and receiver hole discharge coefficient characteristics for a high radius injection pre-swirl cooling systems was carried out on a physically representative experimental rig with a 450 mm diameter rotor.The receiver holes and pre-swirl nozzle were located at a radius of 181 mm and 180 mm respectively.The experimental work was mainly conducted at 5 000～12 000 r/min,4 bar absolute pressure and 1.132 kg/s air supply.The maximum air supply temperature was 190 ℃.Pressure and temperature distributions in the pre-swirl system were examined with an emphasis on the velocity effectiveness of the pre-swirl system as a whole and on the discharge coefficients of the rotating 'receiver holes' in the rotor.The results showed that the velocity effectiveness increased with increasing swirl ratio resulting in reduced blade cooling flow temperature.Different seal flow configurations caused very different effectiveness at different speeds,but outflow through the inner and outer seals always gave the highest effectiveness compared other configurations.Increasing the seal flow rate reduced the effectiveness.For the coefficient of discharge,except for the low speed range,it increased with increase in swirl ratio for most speeds.      

用于连接与分离的非火工装置

文章主要介绍了几类航天上可用于连接与分离的非火工装置,如基于形状记忆合金(SMA)的连接释放装置,石蜡驱动器,低熔点材料释放装置。非火工装置具有冲击力小、无污染以及可重复使用等优点,非火工装置的这些优点正好是火工装置的不足之处,所以在不能使用火工装置的条件下可以考虑使用非火工装置。文章对接分离装置有一定的参考价值。     

液体火箭发动机离心泵叶轮的多目标优化设计

根据液体火箭发动机系统设计确定的离心泵的性能参数,对泵叶轮的几何参数分别进行了单目标和多目标优化设计。优化目标包括:泵的扬程、效率和轴功率。在多目标优化设计当中,采用超传递近似法对目标之间的重要性进行模糊评价,确定各目标的权值,从而求出优化结果。比较结果表明,多目标优化比单目标优化所得结果更符合工程要求,而对目标的重要性进行评价,所得优化结果更符合设计者的偏好。     

航空高强度碳纤维单向层合结构复合材料在切削过程中的各向异性行为研究

单向层合结构的高强度碳纤维增强树脂基复合材料已逐渐发展成为航空承力结构件的主要材料,相关的切削加工需求也越来越多。由于显著的各向异性,单向层合结构的碳纤维复合材料易在切削加工中形成缺陷,难切削加工性明显。采用直角自由切削试验的方法,得到了T700航空高强度碳纤维单向层合结构复合材料在不同纤维方向角下的切削力、切削比能、切削温度、切削加工表面。基于试验结果讨论了碳纤维单向层合材料在切削过程中力热行为的各向异性,得到了不同切削参数条件下的切削比能图谱以及碳纤维复合材料的切削热源和传导模型。通过扫描电子显微镜(Scanning electron microscope,SEM)分析了典型切削加工表面的特征,得到了不同纤维方向下的表面形成规律。     

Occurrence of equatorial plasma bubbles over Kolhapur

This paper reports the nightglow observations of OI 630.0 nm emissions, made by using all sky imager operating at low latitude station Kolhapur (16.8°N, 74.2°E and dip lat. 10.6°N) during high sunspot number years of 24th solar cycle. The images are analyzed to study the nocturnal, seasonal and solar activity dependence occurrence of plasma bubbles. We observed EPBs in images regularly during a limited period 19:30 to 02:30 LT and reach maximum probability of occurrence at 22:30 LT. The observation pattern of EPBs shows nearly no occurrence during the month of May and it maximizes during the period October–April. The equinox and solstice seasonal variations in the occurrence of plasma bubbles show nearly equal and large differences, respectively, between years of 2010–11 and 2011–12.