A multi-objective optimization framework of constellation design for emergency observation

To meet the urgent needs of emergency observation missions, a well-designed constellation is key to ensuring system performance. This paper presents a multi-objective optimization framework which is well suited for constellation designers to identify key trade-offs and make decisions. Firstly, this work investigates the metrics of responsiveness and coverage simultaneously to approximate to the actual conditions of emergencies, and a multi-objective mathematical model is constructed to explore solutions to enhance the overall system performance. Then, according to the characteristics of emergency missions, a hierarchical chromosome encoding method is proposed in the framework to encode a solution that explores different sized constellations without constraining its specific geometry. Finally, we propose the use of radial axes plots to help constellation designers to gain pragmatic insights for informed decision making. The simulation of disaster management verifies that the proposed chromosome encoding method effectively promotes the convergence of the algorithm, and the multi-objective optimization framework helps to generate a rapid and adequate observation satellite constellation to provide maximum coverage performance while ensuring timeliness.     

Impact of reduced frequency on the time lag in pressure distribution over a supercritical airfoil in a pitch-pause-return motion

Effects of reduced frequency, stop angle, and pause duration have been studied on a thin supercritical airfoil undergoing a pitch-pause-return motion, which is one of the classic maneuvers introduced by the AIAA Fluid Dynamics Technical Committee. Experiments were conducted in a low-speed wind tunnel at both a constant mean angle of attack and an oscillation amplitude with a reduced frequency ranging from 0.01 to 0.12. The desired stop angles of the airfoil were set to occur during the upstroke motion. The unsteady pressure distribution on the airfoil was measured for below, near, and beyond static stall conditions. Results showed that the reduced frequency and stop angle were the dominant contributors to the time lag in the flowfield. For stop angles in both below- and post-stall regions, the time for the flowfield to reach its steady state conditions, known as the time lag, decreased as the reduced frequency was increased. However, in the static-stall region and for a certain value of reduced frequency, a resonance phenomenon was observed, and a minimum time lag was achieved. The pressure distribution in this condition was shown to be highly influenced by this phenomenon.     

模块化可重构卫星在轨自重构的分层规划

模块化可重构卫星具有组织灵活、操作方便、适应性强等特点，可以有效降低卫星研制和发射成本、提高卫星对紧急任务的响应速度、延长卫星寿命。重构规划问题对模块的具体移动方式进行求解，是实现自重构需要解决的核心问题之一。针对同构式旋转立方结构，给出其离散运动模型，推导出运动空间求解算法。为降低重构规划问题的不确定性和复杂程度，采用分层规划策略，将规划任务分解为设计中间构型的上层规划和求解实现中间构型移动方式的下层规划，每层规划内部独立进行求解。设计了利用Kuhn-Munkres算法实现上层规划的重构规划算法，使中间构型具有较小的结构跨度，特别适合在轨自重构的重构规划问题求解。仿真结果表明了所提规划策略和所设计规划算法的可行性和有效性。     

A study on optimal control of the aero-propulsion system acceleration process under the supersonic state

In order to solve the aero-propulsion system acceleration optimal problem, the necessity of inlet control is discussed, and a fully new aero-propulsion system acceleration process control design including the inlet, engine, and nozzle is proposed in this paper. In the proposed propulsion system control scheme, the inlet, engine, and nozzle are simultaneously adjusted through the FSQP method. In order to implement the control scheme design, an aero-propulsion system component-level model is built to simulate the inlet working performance and the matching problems between the inlet and engine. Meanwhile, a stabilizing inlet control scheme is designed to solve the inlet con-trol problems. In optimal control of the aero-propulsion system acceleration process, the inlet is an emphasized control unit in the optimal acceleration control system. Two inlet control patterns are discussed in the simulation. The simulation results prove that by taking the inlet ramp angle as an active control variable instead of being modulated passively, acceleration performance could be obviously enhanced. Acceleration objectives could be obtained with a faster acceleration time by 5%.     

用于粒子分离器的砂粒反弹特性实验研究

针对砂粒反弹特性所面临的基础问题及其复杂特点,采用实验与理论分析的方法研究砂粒反弹机理。以砂粒与板面碰撞反弹为起点,自行设计了测量砂粒反弹系数的实验系统,并用高速摄影仪捕捉砂粒的运动轨迹,通过图像处理获得不同粒径的砂粒与不同材料的板面碰撞前后的速度矢量。以实验测量数据为基础,理论分析砂粒运动特性,总结砂粒反弹系数与入射角度之间的关系,建立不同材料的砂粒反弹系数的拟合公式,为进一步提高粒子分离器的分离效率提供研究基础与理论支撑。     

灵巧手主从抓持中的运动映射

抓持规划是灵巧手研究中的关键问题之一,主从抓持是目前较为可行的解决方案.其核心问题是将人手的抓持合理地映射为灵巧手的抓持.以仿人灵巧手为研究对象,提出了从人手到灵巧手的主从运动映射方法,在直角空间内建立了主从运动映射模型.根据人手和灵巧手运动学结构的相似性,提出了主从映射矩阵的简化形式,即通过主从手指尖位置增量的线性比例映射,由人手各指尖的运动独立控制灵巧手对应指尖的运动.通过实验对主从映射结果进行了分析,初步探讨了主从映射应满足的基本要求.实验结果表明,映射所确定的灵巧手的指尖位置基本在其工作空间,从而保证主从运动可行;主从手的运动轨迹较为相似,从而保证了主从控制的简单直观.     

基于分形协方差函数的自然纹理描述与分类

研究了自然纹理图像的描述与分类的方法,提出了基于分数布朗运动模型及其协方差函数的方法.分数布朗运动的协方差函数被用来估计自然纹理特征的Hurst系数和常数k.2个子图像的5个特征组成10个特征的特征集.与直接从原始纹理图像获得特征矢量不同,该方法的10个特征矢量是分别基于大于图像灰度平均值的图像和小于图像灰度平均值的图像得到的.以纹理图像的平均值为阈值,可以得到2幅子纹理图像.从每个子纹理图像提取出5个特征,它们分别是横向、纵向和45°方向的常数,横向和纵向距离为2的Hurst系数.2个子纹理的5个特征组成10个特征的特征集.从Brodatz纹理集选出的16种纹理图像被用来检验描述和分类效果,分类结果显示该方法具有很好的自然纹理的描述和分类能力.     

Optimal design of RTCs in digital circuit fault self-repair based on global signal optimization

Since digital circuits have been widely and thoroughly applied in various fields, electronic systems are increasingly more complicated and require greater reliability. Faults may occur in elec-tronic systems in complicated environments. If immediate field repairs are not made on the faults, elec-tronic systems will not run normally, and this will lead to serious losses. The traditional method for improving system reliability based on redundant fault-tolerant technique has been unable to meet the requirements. Therefore, on the basis of (evolvable hardware)-based and (reparation balance technology)-based electronic circuit fault self-repair strategy proposed in our preliminary work, the optimal design of rectification circuits (RTCs) in electronic circuit fault self-repair based on global sig-nal optimization is deeply researched in this paper. First of all, the basic theory of RTC optimal design based on global signal optimization is proposed. Secondly, relevant considerations and suitable ranges are analyzed. Then, the basic flow of RTC optimal design is researched. Eventually, a typical circuit is selected for simulation verification, and detailed simulated analysis is made on five circumstances that occur during RTC evolution. The simulation results prove that compared with the conventional design method based RTC, the global signal optimization design method based RTC is lower in hardware cost, faster in circuit evolution, higher in convergent precision, and higher in circuit evolution success rate. Therefore, the global signal optimization based RTC optimal design method applied in the elec-tronic circuit fault self-repair technology is proven to be feasible, effective, and advantageous.     

Uncertainties and effects on geocenter motion estimates from global GPS observations

Global positioning system (GPS) observations can be used to estimate the geocenter motion, but are subjected to large uncertainties and effects due to uneven distribution of GPS stations and high-degree aliasing errors. In this paper, uncertainties and effects on geocenter motion estimates from global GPS observations are investigated and assessed with different truncated degrees and selected GPS network distributions based on different plate motion models, including NUVEL-1A, MORVEL56 and ITRF08. Results show that the selected GPS stations have no big effects on geocenter motion estimates based on different plate motion models, while large uncertainties are found at annual and semi-annual components when using different truncated degrees. Correlations of geocenter motion estimates from selected GPS networks with GRACE and SLR are better with truncated degree 3, and higher truncated degrees will degrade geocenter estimates. Smaller RMS also shows better results with the truncated degree 3 and the NUVEL1A has the worse results because more GPS sites are eliminated. For annual signal with truncated degree 3, four GPS strategies can reduce annual amplitudes by about 29.2% in X, 5.6% in Y, and 27.9% in Z with respect to truncated degree 1. Annual phases of all GPS solutions from MORVEL56 and ITRF08 are almost close to the GRACE solution with truncated degrees from 3 to 10, while the semi-annual signals are relatively weaker for all cases.