Stochastic Dynamic System Suboptimal Control with Uncertain Parameters

The control of a linear system with random coefficients is studied here. The cost function is of a quadratic form and the random coefficients are assumed to be partially observable by the controller. By means of the stochastic Bellman equation, the optimal control of stochastic dynamic models with partially observable coefficients is derived. The optimal control is shown to be a linear function of the observable states and a nonlinear function of random parameters. The theory is applied to an optimal control design of an aircraft landing in wind gust.     

Electromechanical Actuation Technology for the All-Electric Aircraft

Electromechanical actuation is a critical element that must be developed and verified to make the all-electric aircraft a viable concept. For several years the Flight Control Division of the Air Force Wright Aeronautical Laboratories has sponsored activities to demonstrate the credibility of electromechanical actuation systems (EMAS) for primary flight control actuation functions. The foundation for these EMAS activities and several electromechanical actuation development programs are described here. One involves the design, fabrication, and laboratory test of a rotary, hingeline electromechanical actuator. Another involves the development and flight test demonstration of a linear electromechanical actuator for controlling an aileron of a C-141 aircraft. A third involves the design and development of a linear electromechanical actuator for missiles having severe performance, temperature, and volumetric requirements. In addition, a brief summary of the results from two aircraft actuation trade studies compare the baseline (conventional) hydraulic flight control system with an all-electric airplane concept including quantitative comparisons of weight, reliability and maintainability, and life cycle costs.     

高负荷跨音速复合气冷涡轮叶片的试验研究

在燃气涡轮研究所 ( GTE)的涡轮叶片综合冷却效果试验器上对四套大载荷跨音速复合式气冷涡轮叶片 (多种气膜孔方案 ) ,成功地进行了 2 90小时试验。试验结果表明 ,导叶在 2 - 8% ,动叶在 1- 6%宽广的冷气流量比范围内 ,具有良好的冷却特性。此外还分析了叶片参数对冷却效果的影响     

Parallel resonant converter with LLC-type commutation

It is shown that by using a proper transformation of state variables, the third-order system of the parallel resonant converter (PRC) with LLC-type commutation can be analyzed by means of a two-dimensional state-plane diagram. A set of characteristic curves which can be used for the converter design is derived from the analysis. It is shown from these curves that the converter possesses more desirable features than the conventional PRC     

Investigations of Stability & Dynamic Performances of a Current-Injected Regulator

The stability and dynamic performances of a buck/boost regulator employing a current-injected control are examined. Small-signal models for the power state, the multiloop error processor, and the duty-cycle pulse modulator are developed. The error-processor model which incorporates the current-injected loop, the dc loop, and the compensation network permits evaluation of the effects of each individual control loop and their combined efforts toward shaping the performance characteristics of the closed-loop system. Comparisons are made between this modeling approach and earlier approaches. Some important yet subtle dissimilarities are discussed. This model predicts the constant-frequency 50-percent duty-cycle instability which is inherent to the current-injected control.     

9. The venus ionosphere and solar wind interaction

The current state of knowledge of the chemistry, dynamics and energetics of the upper atmosphere and ionosphere of Venus is reviewed together with the nature of the solar wind-Venus interaction. Because of the weak, though perhaps not negligible, intrinsic magnetic field of Venus, the mutual effects between these regions are probably strong and unique in the solar system. The ability of the Pioneer Venus Bus and Orbiter experiments to provide the required data to answer the questions outstanding is discussed in detail.     

基于光滑粒子流体动力学方法的液滴蒸发问题数值模拟研究

基于光滑粒子流体动力学方法（Smoothed Particle Hydrodynamics，SPH），开展了SPH新算法在蒸发燃烧领域的研究。建立了适用于SPH方法的蒸发数值模型，推导了基于傅立叶热传导公式和菲克扩散定律的SPH离散方程；借鉴VOF方法（Volume of Fluid）的思想，提出了SPH粒子的液相质量分数的概念，以有效表征蒸发过程中的相变问题。采用SPH方法对高温环境中单个液滴的蒸发过程进行数值模拟，结果符合D2定律，与理论模型相一致；在强迫对流环境中，液滴的蒸发过程受到对流作用及表面张力的影响，蒸发速率加快；进一步对双液滴在静止、对流环境中的蒸发过程进行数值模拟研究。结果表明，液滴的间距、滴径对多个液滴的蒸发过程影响至关重要，液滴间距至少在两倍的液滴直径以上，相互之间的影响才可以近似忽略。通过本文研究，拓宽了SPH方法在蒸发相变领域的应用范围，研究结果也能够为进一步的燃烧问题研究奠定基础。     

Multipath-adaptive GPS/INS receiver

Multipath interference is one of the contributing sources of errors in precise global positioning system (GPS) position determination. This paper identifies key parameters of a multipath signal, focusing on estimating them accurately in order to mitigate multipath effects. Multiple model adaptive estimation (MMAE) techniques are applied to an inertial navigation system (INS)-coupled GPS receiver, based on a federated (distributed) Kalman filter design, to estimate the desired multipath parameters. The system configuration is one in which a GPS receiver and an INS are integrated together at the level of the in-phase and quadrature phase (I and Q) signals, rather than at the level of pseudo-range signals or navigation solutions. The system model of the MMAE is presented and the elemental Kalman filter design is examined. Different parameter search spaces are examined for accurate multipath parameter identification. The resulting GPS/INS receiver designs are validated through computer simulation of a user receiving signals from GPS satellites with multipath signal interference present The designed adaptive receiver provides pseudo-range estimates that are corrected for the effects of multipath interference, resulting in an integrated system that performs well with or without multipath interference present.     

Medium PRF radar PRF selection using evolutionary algorithms

Evolutionary algorithms are applied to the optimization of pulse repetition frequency (PRF), for both eight-and nine PRFs, in medium PRF radar while considering the detailed effects of sidelobe clutter and many other technical factors. The algorithm presented also ensures that all the solutions produced are fully decodable and have no blind velocities. The evolutionary algorithm was able to identify near-optimum PRF sets for a realistic radar system with only a modest computational effort.     

叶片摩擦阻尼器的优化设计方法研究

为减小叶片振动应力 ,防止叶片出现大应力的疲劳破坏 ,在叶片上设计干摩擦阻尼结构是最常用的方法之一。本文对叶片缘板摩擦阻尼器的工程优化设计方法进行了研究。研究了摩擦阻尼器参数对叶片响应的影响规律并提出了设计时应采取的措施。在阻尼器的材料和摩擦面结构已确定的情况下 ,优化设计的最主要的一个参数就是接触面的法向正压力 ,基于实际发动机中叶片激振力和粘性阻尼不易精确确定的实际 ,研究了激振力和粘性阻尼对法向正压力优化的影响 ,并提出了一种法向正压力的优化方法。由于这一优化方法对激振力和粘性阻尼值并不敏感 ,因此为工程上进行法向正压力的优化提供了理论方法