一种改进的区域覆盖星座优化设计方法

为缩短区域覆盖星座优化设计的计算时间，对网格点仿真法进行了改进。在统计时间内，以解析法计算卫星覆盖时刻集，并采用遗传算法优化星座参数。仿真计算结果表明，本文改进方法的计算时间仅为优化前的百分之一。     

卫星成本预测的蒙特卡洛优化模型研究

传统的卫星成本预测模型预测结果单一，未考虑相应的不确定性因素。对此，提出了基于蒙特卡洛方法的卫星成本预测模型。该模型综合考虑了卫星成本技术的不确定性并给出了预测值的区间范围和概率分布。为了降低应用该模型所产生的误差，提出了最优分层抽样的方法，并通过划分分层区间提高了抽样的效率。最后，将收集到的相关数据代人该模型，其结果精度大约提高了10％左右。可见，使用优化的蒙特卡洛方法进行卫星成本预测具有较好的精确度。     

利用超导磁体模拟失重环境

介绍了利用超导磁体产生的强磁场获得的失重环境及在此基础上的一些相关科学研究。超导磁体产生的大梯度强磁场可在地面长时间的模拟失重环境,为在地面进行空间科学研究提供了一个可选择的途径。实践证明,利用超导磁体产生强磁场模拟失重环境是一种值得重视的新技术。     

不同风速下海洋粗糙面散射系数的计算

在考虑风速的条件下,计算了海洋粗糙面的散射特性。用矩量法(MOM)计算了一维介质海洋粗糙面在Durden-Vesecky功率谱下的散射系数,由此获得了一定风速时的双站散射系数。仿真结果表明,计算值与文献数据非常吻合。由计算的不同风速下双站散射系数可知,风速对海洋粗糙面散射特性的影响较大。在一定的海拔高度上,散射角相同(除后向散射方向外)时,风速越大,散射就越强。     

碳纤维复合材料高压球形容器研制

采用变带距方法对球形容器进行优化设计，并研制了一批产品。试验结果表明，在纤维设计应力相同条件下，采用变带距缠绕的球形容器，其复合材料重量比等带距缠绕的轻２４．５６％，而其容器特性系数高出１０．４％，能同时满足设计提出的强度和重量两方面要求。     

基于iSIGHT的磁悬浮反作用飞轮优化设计

针对一种额定角动量为15Nms的磁悬浮反作用飞轮,分析了系统的控制模型,得知若飞轮转子质心位于上下径向磁轴承几何对称中心,可以减少控制参数的耦合,简化控制器设计。基于此分析结论,以优化设计软件iSIGHT为平台,对15Nms的磁悬浮反作用飞轮进行了多学科优化设计方法研究,改进了原有的优化设计方法,设计结果表明:在保证多约束条件下使转子质量达到最小,同时降低控制系统调试和检测的难度。此优化方法进一步提高了飞轮的设计和调试效率,有助于实现系统的高精度控制。     

激波在狭缝中绕射过程研究

针对固体火箭发动机药柱存在裂纹的情况，对运动激波在狭缝中绕射传播的非定常流场进行了计算，得到了清晰的流场变化图谱，从流场图中可分辨出激波在狭缝中的传播过程。对不同深宽比的狭缝进行研究，发现流场结构存在明显差别，在深宽比较小时狭缝内压力波振荡较小，当深宽比超过一定值时狭缝内的压力波产生剧烈振荡。研究结果表明，该方法可很好地描述激波在狭缝中的传播过程。     

基于RBF网络的惯导系统初始对准

建立了惯导系统（ＩＮＳ）初始对准的线性和非线性误差模型。分析了径向基函数（ＲＢＦ）网络的结构和工作原理。研究了ＲＢＦ网代替初始对准中的卡尔曼滤波器的实现方法。通过仿真表明，用神经网络进行初始对准，既可获得与卡尔曼滤波相同的对准精度，又提高了系统的实时性。     

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.     

Progress on Space Solar Telescope in 2004 - 2006

The progress on Chinese Space Solar Telescope (SST) in 2004-2006 is introduced. The scientific objectives are further clarified and the ground operation system has been planned. The 7 key technical problems of SST satellite platform and payloads have been tackled, which lay solid scientific and technological foundations for engineering prototype phase of the SST project. At present the SST project undergoes evaluation by CNSA and CAS so as to enter the engineering prototype phase of the SST project if it is finally approved.