Adaptive double-saturated control for hovering over an asteroid

Hovering over an irregular-shaped asteroid is particularly challenging due to the large gravitational uncertainties and various external disturbances. An adaptive control scheme considering commanded acceleration and its change-rate saturation for hovering is developed in this paper. Taking full advantage of terminal sliding-mode control theory, first, we convert the double-saturated control problem to a new equivalent system by introducing a special bounded function, in which just control input saturation needs to be considered. Then, a continuous finite-time saturated controller is designed for the new system with the assistance of an constructed auxiliary subsystem. Additionally, an adaptive law is devised for the controller to avoid the requirement of the unknown upper bounds of the disturbances, rendering the control scheme especially suitable to asteroid hovering missions. The finite-time stability of the whole closed-loop system is proved via Lyapunov analysis. Numerical simulation studies are carried out, and the results demonstrate the design features and the desired performance.     

Sealing reliability modeling of aviation seal based on interval uncertainty method and multidimensional response surface

Many variables affect the sealing performance, and their distribution characteristics are difficult to obtain with probabilistic methods owing to the high cost involved. Numerous problems in engineering are similar due to the appearance of small-sample parameters. In this study, the sealing reliability of an aviation seal was defined as the research object, and an interval uncertainty method and multidimensional response surface were proposed to calculate the sealing reliability.Based on this, we first analyzed the failure mechanism of the aviation seal and established a leakage rate model. Then, based on the non-probabilistic interval model, an interval uncertainty method was proposed to construct the analytical model. With reference to the limit state equation from the structural reliability theory, the multidimensional response surface was used for fast calculation.Then, we chose the single-cylinder gas steering gear used in aircraft as the case study, its sealing reliability in working and non-working statuses were calculated, and the results were verified with the actual maintenance records. By analyzing the sensitivity of some variables, we can improve the sealing reliability of the aviation seal by improving the surface roughness only if the cost allows.Finally, we consider that the method proposed in this study realizes the application of smallsample uncertainty analysis in reliability analysis, and could provide a feasible way to solve the similar problems in engineering with multidimensional and small-sample parameters.     

质量特性对航天器火工冲击传递影响仿真分析

航天器火工冲击环境复杂，冲击载荷的瞬态、高度非线性等特点，使得冲击响应的准确预示具有一定难度。卫星舱板上分布大量单机设备，其质量特性成为影响火工冲击传递的关键因素。根据火工冲击传递机理，建立了卫星舱板与单机设备的冲击有限元简化模型，计算了舱板上的火工冲击响应。通过与试验数据的对比，误差控制在±35dB内，验证了有限元建模的合理性。以此为基础，研究了火工冲击传递特性，为火工冲击响应预示及卫星舱板布局设计提供了参考。     

Editorial to the Topical Collection: Oscillatory Processes in Solar and Stellar Coronae

Space Science Reviews - We review novel data analysis techniques developed or adapted for the field of coronal seismology. We focus on methods from the last ten years that were developed for...     

基于网络同步的航天器编队飞行姿态控制方法

航天器编队飞行需要协同控制系统进行统一的协调管理,以实现协同工作。文章将网络同步控制理论应用于航天器编队飞行姿态控制,以提高航天器编队飞行姿态控制的协同性。首先,采用修正的罗德里格斯参数描述航天器姿态动力学;然后,基于网络同步控制算法,设计航天器编队飞行的非线性姿态协同控制律;考虑成员航天器间姿态变化的差异,采用混合控制技术,设计航天器编队飞行混合控制策略。仿真结果验证了控制方法和控制律的有效性,并且相比单一反馈机制,混合控制具有更好的控制品质。     

服役飞机结构件腐蚀失效故障树分析及改进

对某出口用飞机铝合金结构件在热带海洋大气环境条件下服役时所发生的腐蚀失效问题,提出了采用故障树分析方法对引起飞机结构件腐蚀失效的各因素进行系统分析和探讨.根据结构件腐蚀失效过程及机理的分析,确定导致结构件腐蚀失效的各个因素,建立以结构件腐蚀失效为顶事件的故障树,通过布尔代数运算得到故障树的各阶最小割集.计算故障树顶事件的发生概率,并对底事件的概率重要度、相对概率重要度进行分析排序,找出引起铝合金结构件发生腐蚀失效的主要因素.分析结果表明飞机服役环境、阳极氧化工艺和选材是导致结构件腐蚀失效的主要因素.针对这些主要因素,提出了相应的改进防护措施.