n-Body problem: Selective effects of triple close approaches

In Celestial Mechanics the triple close approach is a highly unstable phenomenon that leads very often to the formation of a very small binary escaping with a large velocity in the direction opposite to the escape of the third body.That third escaping body is generally either the smallest mass or the second smallest and it implies a very selective effect in star clusters: the lightest stars are statistically the first to be ejected.     

Benefits to world agriculture through remote sensing

Remote sensing of agricultural land permits crop classification and mensuration which can lead to improved forecasts of production. This technique is particularly important for nations which do not already have an accurate agricultural reporting system. Better forecasts have important economic effects. International grain traders can make better decisions about when to store, buy and sell. Farmers can make better planting decisions by taking advantage of production estimates for areas out of phase with their own agricultural calendar. World economic benefits will accrue to both buyers and sellers because of increased food supply and price stabilization.

This paper reviews the econometric models used to establish this scenario and estimates the dollar value of benefits for world wheat as 200 million dollars annually for the United States and 300–400 million dollars anually for the rest of the world.     

Exercise response to simulated weightlessness

Two bed rest analog studies of space flight were performed; one 14 d and the other 28 d in duration. Exercise response was studied in detail during the 28 d study and following both the 14 d and 28 d studies. This paper relates the results of these studies to physiologic changes noted during and following space flight. The most consistent change noted after both bed rest and space flight is an elevated heart rate during exercise. A second consistent finding is a postflight or postbed rest reduction in cardiac stroke volume. Cardiac output changes were variable. The inability to simulate inflight activity levels and personal exercise makes a direct comparison between bed rest and the results from specific space flights difficult.     

Flow of a water jet into vacuum

At certain intervals excess water has to be dumped into space overboard of the Spacelab cabin. For the development of a useful nozzle the behaviour of a water jet flowing into vacuum was investigated experimentally and theoretical interpretations of the flow phenomena which were found are given. The influence of parameters like the shape of the nozzle, the temperature and the gas content of water were studied. At certain test conditions, the jet leaves the nozzle exit in bundled form and ends abruptly bursting into droplets and ice-particles. The “bursting”-mechanism is explained by a sudden boiling of the water in the jet causing the growth of vapor bubbles decomposing the jet. The formation of vapor bubbles is initiated by a superheating of the water of the jet caused by a sudden pressure drop and a cooling at the surface of the jet. The expansion of vapor bubbles in the jet is retarded by surface tension forces which results in a relaxation time for the bursting of the jet. The vapor flow in radial directions of the jet is approximately described by a plane radial source flow. The measurement of the pitot-pressure radially to the jet proves that the vapor flow is supersonic.     

Interaction onde de choc-couche limite laminaire sur un corps de revolution en rotation

(Shock Wave-Laminar Boundary Layer Interaction on a Spinning Axisymmetric Body)—A method is developed to predict the shock wave-laminar boundary layer interaction on an axisymmetric body spinning in axial flow. The integral scheme of Lees, Reeves and Klineberg is used. The Falkner Skan “type” equations is then established for the boundary layer on spinning cylinder and used to construct the polynomial representation of the integral quantities. The independence of the polynomials with respect to the spinning rate is demonstrated. A cylinder of 200 mm diameter with a flare is built and tested up to 5000 rmp in wind tunnel at M = 2.21. The pressure measurements are in good agreement with the theoretical results. The rotation induces the decreasing of the pressure level and boundary layer separation inside the interaction region.     

Mineral and nitrogen balance study: results of metabolic observations on Skylab II 28-day orbital mission

Prediction that the various stresses of flight, particularly weightlessness, would bring about significant derangements in the metabolism of the musculoskeletal system has been based on various observations of long-term immobilized or inactive bed rest. The only attempt at controlled measurement of metabolic changes in space prior to Skylab, a study during the 14-day Gemini VII flight, revealed rather modest losses of important elements. The three astronauts of Skylab II consumed a planned day-by-day, quite constant, dietary intake of major metabolic elements in mixed foods and beverages and provided virtually complete collections of excreta for 31 days preflight, during the 28 days inflight, and for 17 days postflight. Analyses showed that, in varying degree among the crewmen, urinary calcium increased gradually during flight in a pattern similar to that observed in bed-rest studies: the mean plateau peak of urinary calcium excretion in the latter part of flight was double preflight levels. Fecal calcium excretion did not change significantly, but calcium balance, owing to the urinary calcium rise, became either negative or less positive than in preflight measurement. Increased excretion and negative balance of nitrogen and phosphorus indicated appreciable loss of muscle tissue in all three crewmen. Significant losses also occurred inflight in potassium, sodium, and magnesium. Based on the similarity in pattern and degree between these observations and those in bed rest of the losses in calcium, phosphorus, and nitrogen, musculoskeletal integrity would not be threatened in space flights of up to at least 3 months. However, if similar changes occur, indicative of continuing losses of these elements, in the planned Skylab flights for considerably more than 28 days, concern for capable musculoskeletal function should be serious for flights of very many months' duration, and greater research attention will need to be given to development of protective counter-measures.     

Soviet proposals on the militarization of space

The USSR has submitted several proposals to the United Nations in recent years which are aimed at avoiding the militarization of outer space. This article examines three of the proposals and evaluates them in the context of existing treaties, to see whether or not they could resolve the political and legal problems which might arise. The reactions of the United Nations General Assembly and individual nations are also considered. The author concludes that several questions regarding the military aspects of space activity are left unresolved by the Soviet proposals.     

导弹随机飞行仿真的建模研究

本文研究了导弹的六自由度（６ＤＯＦ）空间运动制导系统的基本特性，建立了导弹随机飞行模块化数字仿真结构。在随机干扰作用下，应用协方差分析描述函数技术（ＣＡＤＥＴ），分析弹着点的散布，获得了较满意的结果。文中主要讲述了方波控制的导弹的有关问题，但所给方法对其它类型的导弹也是同样适用的。     

理清工作思路 寻求发展道路

今年12月29日，是民航西南空管局成立十周年纪念日。这十年，西南空管局在民航大发展机遇的激励下，经过全体干部职工艰苦不懈的努力，克服了飞行流量高速增长、空域结构不尽合理、高原机场较多、气候环境条件复杂等诸多不利因素，高起点、高标准、高要求、高效率地取得了创业起步、规范运行和快速发展三个阶段的历史性成绩与全面进步，值得庆贺。 十年来，民航西南空管局在致力于理清工作思路、寻求发展的同时，着力加强各类专业技术人员队伍的素质建设与提升，通过脱产培养、在岗培训、自学和组织课题研究、技术攻关，使全区专业技术人员的整体业务技术水平上了一个新台阶，一批数量可观的业务技术人才成为保证飞行安全的中坚，综合保障能力大幅提高，较快较好地适应和满足了地区航空市场发展的需要。截至2005年11月，全区共攻克、解决技术难题60余个，发表有较高价值的各类论文190余篇，安全保障飞行2582466架次，为我国民航空管事业的建设与进步，为西南地区航空事业的快速、持续、健康发展作出了宝贵的贡献。 十年来，民航西南空管局广大专业技术人员、管理人员在做好本职工作的同时，坚持不断学习、思考和总结，取得了积极的成果。本期专刊选取了该局专业技术人员和管理人员近两年来的业务论文和工作心得体会，以供大家探讨和交流。专刊体现了该局尊重知识、尊重人才、尊重创造的基本理念，同时也从另一个侧面反映了该局十年的建设成就。展望未来十年，是中国民航又一个重要的发展机遇期。我们相信，在科学发展观的引领下，在实现民航强国伟大目标的征程中，民航西南空管局将会迈出更坚实的步伐，有更大的作为。[编者按]     

试论规范高校内部审计责任

本文结合高校内部审计工作实际，论述了规范高校内部审计责任的现实意义。指出规范高校内部审计责任的内涵及其存在的问题。提出了加强规范高校内部审计责任的几项措施。