LISA — a study of the ESA cornerstone mission for observing gravitational waves

The primary objective of the Laser Interferometer Space Antenna (LISA) mission is to detect and observe gravitational waves from massive black holes and galactic binaries in the frequency range 10⁻⁴ to 10⁻¹ Hz. This low-frequency range is inaccessible to ground-based interferometers because of the unshieldable background of local gravitational noise and because ground-based interferometers are limited in length to a few km. LISA is an ESA cornerstone mission and recently had a system study (Ref. 1) carried out by a consortium led by Astrium, which confirmed the basic configuration for the payload with only minor changes, and provided detailed concepts for the spacecraft and mission design. The study confirmed the need for a drag-free technology demonstration mission to develop the inertial sensors for LISA, before embarking on the build of the flight sensors. With a technology demonstration flight in 2005, it would be possible to carry out LISA as a joint ESA-NASA mission with a launch by 2010 subject to the funding programmatics. The baseline for LISA is three disc-like spacecraft each of which consist of a science module which carries the laser interferometer payload (two in each science module) and a propulsion module containing an ion drive and the hydrazine thrusters of the AOCS. The propulsion module is used for the transfer from earth escape trajectory provided by the Delta II launch to the operational orbit. Once there the propulsion module is jettisoned to reduce disturbances on the payload. Detailed analysis of thermal and gravitational disturbances, a model of the drag-free control and of the interferometer operation confirm that the strain sensitivity of the interferometer will be achieved.     

按降低轨迹灵敏度综合最优设计飞行控制系统

本文提出了一个按降低轨迹灵敏度综合最优设计飞行控制系统的方法。它能使系统具有满意的动态品质,同时对系统参数的变化及非线性产生的影响具有较强的鲁棒性。该设计方法具有通用性和程序化,系统实现简单。     

一种新的星模式识别算法

研究了面向星敏感器的星模式识别算法。首先扼要介绍了到目前为止出现的所有面向星敏感器的星模式识别算法和星图预处理，然后详细论述了本文提出的基于旋转和比例不变点特征松弛匹配算法的一种新的面向星敏感器的星模式识别算法。在第三部分通过仿真试验检验了新算法的性能。初步的仿真试验结果表明该星模式识别算法性能优良，具有实用价值。最后讨论了待深入研究的问题。     

卫星抗辐射加固技术

分析了FY－1C卫星运行轨道空间辐射环境，介绍了整星、单机、器件抗辐射要求。卫星研制过程中，对各单抗和系统在技术设计、元器件设计、软件编制等的抗辐射加固设计要求。特别对有CPU和存储器的单粒子翻转效应（SEU）和闩锁效应（SEL）试验。仪器和系统的软件均用故障注入的方法完成了抗SEU的仿真试验。     

用FVM法计算固体火箭羽流的红外特性

建立了有限体积法(FVM)的理论模型模拟固体火箭羽流的红外特性,研究了燃气组分H2O,CO2,CO,HCL,OH,NO的吸收和发射,以及AL2O3粒子云的吸收、发射和散射,还研究了两相流场中气相和粒子云温度不均匀时对辐射传输方程的修正。计算一单喷管固体火箭的二维轴对称羽流在光谱2~5μm的红外特性,给出羽流辐射的空间分布和光谱分布并与文献计算的结果对比。研究表明:有限体积法能较好地模拟固体火箭羽流的红外特性;粒子辐射占固体火箭羽流红外辐射的主要部分;在光谱2~4μm粒子辐射使羽流辐射增强,而在光谱4~5μm粒子辐射使羽流辐射减弱。     

固体火箭发动机试验故障分析

从工程研制角度出发，探讨了分析固体火箭发动机试验失败原因的一般方法和过程，根据某发动机试验故障的具体情况，运用这种试验故障分析方法和过程（即针对试验故障进行故障树分析，设计复审分析，数据曲线的复核复算分析和验证试验），找出造成发动机试验故障的具体原因，确定故障机理；而后针对性地采取综合技术措施，并对这些措施进行试验验证，故障归零。     

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.     

吸热碳氢燃料热沉测量实验装置的设计与性能测试

为了测定吸热碳氢燃料在不同温度条件下的总吸热量(热沉),以便于对吸热碳氢燃料进行筛选,研制了一套适合于高温下热沉测量的实验装置。该装置主要由进样计量、载气输送、加热控温、反应量热和产物分析五部分组成。对反应管轴向温度分布进行了测定,实验装置的工作温度范围在500℃-900℃,各温度下恒温区域长达440 mm,恒温区内温度梯度不大于3℃;利用电能标定的方法测定了装置的量热常数,并用纯物质(N2)作为样品对装置的准确度进行了校准,求解仪器量热常数的工作曲线的线性相关系数在0.999 7以上,氮气热沉测定值与理论值基本吻合,表明该装置测定结果可靠、测量准确度高,装置的设计符合T ian’s方程,可用于吸热碳氢燃料热沉的实验测定,为吸热碳氢燃料的研究提供了较可靠的热化学数据。