VentureStar… reaping the benefits of the X-33 program

Major X-33 flight hardware has been delivered, and assembly of the vehicle is well underway in anticipation of its flight test program commencing in the summer of 1999. Attention has now turned to the operational VentureStar^TM, the first single-stage-to-orbit (SSTO) reusable launch vehicle. Activities are grouped under two broad categories: (1) vehicle development and (2) market/business planning, each of which is discussed. The mission concept is presented for direct payload delivery to the International Space Station and to low Earth orbit, as well as payload delivery with an upper stage to Geosynchronous Transfer Orbit (GTO) and other high energy orbits. System requirements include flight segment and ground segment. Vehicle system sizing and design status is provided including the application of X-33 traceability and lessons learned. Technology applications to the VentureStar^TM are described including the structure, propellant tanks, thermal protection system, aerodynamics, subsystems, payload bay and propulsion. Developing a market driven low cost launch services system for the 21st Century requires traditional and non-traditional ways of being able to forecast the evolution of the potential market. The challenge is balancing both the technical and financial assumptions of the market. This involves the need to provide a capability to meet market segments that in some cases are very speculative, while at the same time providing the financial community with a credible revenue stream. Furthermore, the market derived requirements need to be assessed so as not to impose unnecessary requirements on the vehicle design that add unreasonable cost to the development of the system, yet provides the right capabilities for new markets that could be triggered by dramatically lower space transportation prices.     

基于VB6．0的飞机平尾液压作动筒位移传感器测试系统设计与开发

以用于飞机尾翼控制的液压作动筒位移传感器测试为例 ,介绍了其测试系统设计的方法 ,以及实际测试过程中需要注意的问题。利用VB高级语言编制界面及数据处理的优越性 ,结合C语言可对计算机底层硬件端口编程控制的优势 ,将两者有机地结合起来 ,实现了信号采集与数据处理的程序设计。该方法有较好的通用性 ,对其它测试系统的设计与开发具有一定的参考价值     

"神舟二号"大气密度探测器的探测结果Ⅱ.在太阳和地磁扰动期间高层大气密度的变化

选用了Sz—2大气密度探测器在2001年2—4月间的探测数据,进行日照和阴影区域热层大气密度对太阳和地磁活动程度的响应变化的探讨．结果表明,日照区大气密度峰值主要随F10.7值而变,在地磁扰动期间,阴影区大气密度对扰动的响应更明显,通常响应变化开始于高纬度地区,然后向低纬度地区推移．     

SOME RESULTS OF UPPER ATMOSPHERIC COMPOSITION MEASUREMENTS BY A MASS-SPECTROMETER ON BOARD "SZ-2":CHANGE OF COMPOSITIONS DURING SOLAR AND GEOMAGNETIC DISTURBANCES

Upper atmosphere composition data were obtained for the last half year with a quadruple mass spectrometer on board spacecraft "SZ-2" launched on 10 Jan uary 2001. Based on the analysis of these data, the variations of atmospheric compositions in solar and geomagnetic quiet conditions are reported first, then a detailed discussion on the atmospheric composition variations under the so lar and geomagnetic disturbed conditions is given. The results show that near the altitude of 400 km the variations of main atmospheric compositions corre sponding to solar disturbances are more remarkable in the sunlit area than in the shade area. On the contrary, in geomagnetic disturbance events the corre sponding variations are more obvious in the shade area, an evident increase of N2 density at relatively higher latitudes was observed.     

远程导引可行飞行方案寻求算法研究

提出了一种寻求远程导引可行飞行方案的算法，能够满足远程导引对测控、日照、燃料和时间等各方面的要求；重点论述了Lambert一次变轨方案，给出了算法的具体步骤和主要模块的实现方法；最后给出了一个算例，说明算法是切实可行的。     

扭叶片型面在线检测的研究

以汽轮机700mm扭叶片为对象,在XK5040数控机床上,进行了型面误差在线检测的研究。     

齿轮测量中心测头数据采集系统

提出了齿轮测量中心电感测头的新型数据采集系统,包括以集成开关构成的新型相敏检波器和以单片机为核心的数据采集系统,可以应用于各种电感信号的处理,具有较强的通用性。     

Zonal mean temperature, pressure, zonal wind and geopotential height as functions of latitude

The new zonal mean COSPAR International Reference Atmosphere (CIRA-86) of temperature, zonal wind, and geopotential/geometric height is presented. This data can be used as a function of altitude or pressure and has nearly pole-to-pole coverage (80°S-80°N) extending from the ground to approximately 120 km. Data sources and methods of computation are described; in general, hydrostatic and thermal wind balance are maintained at all levels and latitudes. As shown by a series of cross sectional plots, the new CIRA accurately reproduces most of the characteristic features of the atmosphere such as the equatorial wind and the general structure of the tropopause, stratopause, and mesopause.     

空间飞行体远尾区内场和密度的非稳态非线性计算

对空间飞行体远尾区内等离子体与场之间非稳态非线性相互作用的耦合方程，在考虑了时间导数项后，进行了数值模拟计算．计算中考虑到场量具有轴对称的特点，利用二维三分量的初始条件，采用FTCS有限差分格式方法，得到了场和密度扰动的分布．结果表明，这种非线性相互作用也会引起场的塌缩并出现密度空洞，但塌缩的速度较快．通过对密度空洞变化的探测，可以对隐身飞行体进行跟踪探测．     

浮栅ROM器件的质子辐射效应实验研究

给出了浮栅ROM器件的质子辐射效应实验结果.认为浮栅ROM28C256和29C256的质子辐射效应不是单粒子效应,而是质子及其次级带电粒子产生的累积剂量造成的总剂量效应.器件出现错误有个质子注量阈值.对于29C256,高温加电退火容易消除质子产生的辐射损伤;对于28C256,高温加电退火不易消除质子产生的辐射损伤.动态监测和静态加电的器件都出现数据错误,且不能用编程器重新写入数据.然而不加电的器件在更高的质子注量辐照下未出现错误.对于应用浮栅ROM器件的航天器电子系统,冷备份是提高其可靠性的有效手段之一.