Solar physics and interferometry mission (SPI)

This paper presents the scientific objectives of the Solar Physics and Interferometry Mission (SPI), describes succinctly the model payload and summarizes mission's issues. Novel instrumentation (interferometry) and clever mission design (small platform on low orbit with high telemetry and dedicated smaller platform on hexapod for permanently Sun-centered instruments) allow both spectral imaging and Helioseismology at very high spatial and temporal resolutions. Although not retained by ESA, this mission could become reality through NASA MIDEX and/or CNES PROTEUS opportunities as soon as 2007–2008.     

Estimation of sea surface temperature, wind speed and water vapor with microwave radiometer data based on simulated annealing

A method for estimation of sea surface temperature, ocean wind speed and water vapor with microwave radiometer data based on simulated annealing is proposed. The proposed method shows about 60% improvement of sea surface temperature estimation accuracy in comparison to the existing method using Newton’s iterative algorithm.     

A first step towards proton flux forecasting

We present a preliminary version of a potential tool for real time proton flux prediction which provides proton flux profiles and cumulative fluence profiles at 0.5 and 2 MeV of solar energetic particle events, from their onset up to the arrival of the interplanetary shock at the spacecraft position (located at 1 or 0.4 AU). Based on the proton transportation model by Lario et al. [Lario, D., Sanahuja, B., Heras, A.M. Energetic particle events: efficiency of interplanetary shocks as 50 keV E < 100 MeV proton accelerators. Astrophys. J. 509, 415–434, 1998] and the magnetohydrodynamic shock propagation model of Wu et al. [Wu, S.T., Dryer, M., Han, S.M. Non-planar MHD model for solar flare-generated disturbances in the Heliospheric equatorial plane. Sol. Phys. 84, 395–418, 1983], we have generated a database containing “synthetic” profiles of the proton fluxes and cumulative fluences of 384 solar energetic particle events. We are currently validating the applicability of this code for space weather forecasting by comparing the resulting “synthetic” flux profiles with those of several real events.     

Collisionless reconnection in the magnetotail

Recent developments regarding collisionless reconnection in current sheets with a finite normal magnetic field component (B_z) are reviewed. In 2-D x, z configurations the ion tearing mode is stabilized by the electron compressibility. When the y dependence is included, cross-field current instabilities can be excited. Of these, the drift kink mode appears to be particularly important. 3-D electromagnetic particle simulations indicate that this mode can act as the precursor to the growth of tearing modes and subsequent reconnection.     

CPL蒸发器传热和蒸发流动过程的分布参数模型

针对ＣＰＬ蒸发器，建立了可据以分析其传热过程和蒸发流动过程的分布参数模型，并就一个模拟算例进行了考察，得出了有意义的结论。该模型较之传统集中参数模型的优点在于，其计算结果反映出了蒸发器内沿轴向流动过程中各肋壁温度及肋壁与流动工质之间换热系数大小的变化情况以及蒸发器内局部蒸汽（或液体）的热力状况，因而为从细节上揭示ＣＰＬ蒸发器的传热性能及其工程模型的试验研究、优化设计等打下了一定的基础     

INS／GPS组合导航系统的容错研究

本文研究了INS/GPS组合导航系统的容错问题,并提出了一个两级故障检测及分离方案。通过采用该方案,INS/GPS组合导航系统将具有较高的容错能力,并能为用户提供连续、精确的导航信息。     

Some comparisons of orbit determination and parameter estimation based on LAGEOS 1 and LAGEOS 2 data

The modelling accuracy of the LAGEOS 1 orbit was continously improved since its launch in 1976. In spite of these experiences the modelling accuracy of LAGEOS 2 is still about 20 per cent worse. Considering e. g. only the influence of different gravity field models it has been shown that the orbital fits for arc lengths of one month is generally about 25 mm for LAGEOS 1 and more than 30 mm for LAGEOS 2. This is mainly due to the fact that LAGEOS 2 has not yet been used for the determination of most gravity field models. The influences of different model parameters on the estimation of station coordinates, Earth rotation parameters, the geogravitational coefficient, the radiation pressure coefficient, and the empirical acceleration has been studied. The differences and peculiarities of both satellites are discussed. Although the analysis of LAGEOS 2 data still does not reach the high level of LAGEOS 1 combination solutions using both satellites allow new insights, higher accuracies, and a higher time resolution for the parameters and phenomena investigated.     

等厚度楔形杆的应力分析

本文将应力场分为基本应力场和修正应力场两个部分。基本应力场的应力σ_x用勒让德级数展开,级数的前两项系数用截面法确定;其他应力τ_(xy),σ_y由平衡方程和侧表面边界条件确定;再用余能原理确定其余各项系数。由于该级数收敛很快,故可得到封闭解并能给出该解的应用范围,为精确满足自由端的静力边界条件,又引入一个从自由端到固定端迅速衰减的修正应力场,该应力场的应力在自由端等于已知外力与基本应力解之差。其确定方法与基本应力场相同,它也有一个封闭解。将以上两应力场相加卽可得到满足全部边界条件的解。     

四足步行机运动机构及步态参数对行走稳定性影响分析

本文研究了四足步行机的行走稳定性问题,建立了考虑运动机构包括腿机构及其传动系统影响的稳定性模型;分析了各步态参数对稳定性的影响,并以研制的四足步行样机为例进行了计算机仿真。     

Metabolic changes in rats subjected to space flight for 18.5 days in the biosatellite Cosmos 936

From an investigation of the activity of six glucocorticoid dependent liver enzymes, the existence of chronic, transient, stress-induced hypercorticosteronaemia during flight is probable. This hypercorticosteronaemia arises from weightlessness and induces gluconeogenesis. Weightlessness also caused substantial increases in liver glycogen level. The increased lipolytic activity and that of lipoprotein lipase in several groups of animals could be interpreted as enhancement of fat mobilization and utilization under the influence of stress. As this latter enhancement was also found in ground-based controls, it may have been due to the stress of handling rather than to space flight per se.