A long-standing mystery in the study of Field-Aligned Currents (FACs) has been that:how the currents are generated and why they appear to be much stronger at high altitudes than in the ionosphere.Here we present two events of magnetotail FACs observed by the Magnetospheric Multiscale Spacecraft (MMS) on 1st July and 14th July 2016,to show how the Substorm Current Wedges (SCW) were formed.The results show that particles were transferred heading towards the Earth during the expansion phase of substorms. The azimuthal flow formed clockwise (counter-clockwise) vortex-like motion,and then generated downward (upward) FACs on the tailward/poleward side of the distorted field with opposite vorticity on their Earthward/equatorward side.We also analyzed the Region 1 FACs observed by the Earth Explorer Swarm spacecraft on 1st July 2016 and found that they were associated with FACs observed by MMS,although differing by a factor of 10.This difference suggests that either there was the closure of the currents at altitudes above 500 km or the currents were not strictly parallel to B and closed at longitudes away from where they were generated. 相似文献
Lower body negative pressure (LBNP) remains an important device for the generation of orthostatic stress in the space flight environment as well as a tool to measure inflight and postflight changes in orthostatic response.
These applied levels of LBNP have typically not exceeded 50–60 mm Hg negative pressure. Information is incomplete as to the levels of absolute LBNP orthostatic tolerance, and the factors responsible for their variance. A better definition of the tolerance limits for males and females could be expected to aid the evaluation of lower levels of LBNP.
An LBNP device was built to study absolute orthostatic tolerance; additionally, another LBNP device was constructed to permit orthostatic tolerance testing directly after a controlled water immersion period.
Absolute LBNP orthostatic tolerance patterns are analyzed for a group of males and females (series I). A preliminary statement on the variations of LBNP orthostatic tolerance after limited periods of water immersion and bed rest is also provided (series II). 相似文献
The design of Space Station Freedom is discussed, with an emphasis on the measures taken to ensure the morale and productivity of the inhabitants. Special efforts have been taken to design the station with creature comforts of Earth, such as better food preparation and hygiene equipment than is found in current or past spacecraft. The galley for food storage and preparation is described, as are the shower and laundry facilities. Designers of the space station hope to ensure astronaut mental health and productivity by supplying them with a current working and living space. 相似文献