Preparation of the Biochip experiment on the EXPOSE-R2 mission outside the International Space Station

Biochips might be suited for planetary exploration. Indeed, they present great potential for the search for biomarkers – molecules that are the sign of past or present life in space – thanks to their size (miniaturized devices) and sensitivity. Their detection principle is based on the recognition of a target molecule by affinity receptors fixed on a solid surface. Consequently, one of the main concerns when developing such a system is the behavior of the biological receptors in a space environment. In this paper, we describe the preparation of an experiment planned to be part of the EXPOSE-R2 mission, which will be conducted on the EXPOSE-R facility, outside the International Space Station (ISS), in order to study the resistance of biochip models to space constraints (especially cosmic radiation and thermal cycling). This experiment overcomes the limits of ground tests which do not reproduce exactly the space parameters. Indeed, contrary to ground experiments where constraints are applied individually and in a limited time, the biochip models on the ISS will be exposed to cumulated constraints during several months. Finally, this ISS experiment is a necessary step towards planetary exploration as it will help assessing whether a biochip can be used for future exploration missions.     

Low latitude nighttime ionospheric vertical E × B drifts at African region

The nighttime vertical E × B drifts velocities of the F2-region were inferred from the hourly hmF2 values obtained from ionosonde data over an African equatorial station, Ilorin (8.50^oN, 4.68^oE; dip lat. 2.95^o) during period of low solar activity. For each season, the plasma drift Vz is characterized by an evening upward enhancement, then by a downward reversal at 1900 LT till around 0000 LT, except for June solstice. This was explained using the Rayleigh–Taylor (R-T) instability mechanism. The occasional drift differences in Vz obtained by inferred and direct measurement over Ilorin and Jicamarca, respectively are reflective of the importance of chemistry and divergent transport system due to both the E region electric and magnetic fields instead of simple motions. The pre-reversal enhancement (PRE) magnitude is higher during the equinoctial months than the solsticial months over Jicamarca, highest during December solstice and the equinoctial months over Ilorin, suggesting the dominance of higher E × B fountain during equinoxes at both stations. The lowest PRE magnitude was in June solstice. The appearance of post-noon peak in NmF2 around 1700 LT is highest during the equinoctial months and lowest during the solsticial period. A general sharp drop in NmF2 around 1800 LT is distinct immediately after sunset, lowest during June solstice and highest in March equinox. Our result suggests that between 0930 and 2100 LT, the general theory that vertical drifts obtained by digisonde measurements only match the E × B drift if the F layer is higher than 300 km is reliable, but does not hold for the nighttime period of 2200–0600 LT under condition of solar minima. Hence, the condition may not be sufficient for the representation of vertical plasma drift at nighttime during solar minima. This assertion may still be tentative, as more equatorial stations needed to be studied for better confirmation.     

基于鲁棒自适应反步法的航天器姿态跟踪控制

针对存在未知惯量矩阵和外干扰的刚体航天器姿态跟踪,提出了一种鲁棒自适应控制方法。综合自适应反步法和非线性L2增益干扰抑制方法,用自适应反步法构造系统的Lyapunov函数,获得了具L2增益的鲁棒自适应控制器,以保证姿态跟踪误差系统为一致最终有界稳定,确保估计的航天器惯量参数的有界性,并使从外干扰输入到评价输出的L2增益不大于给定值。仿真结果验证了方法的有效性和可行性。     

嫦娥二号卫星CCD立体相机设计与验证

介绍了嫦娥二号卫星CCD立体相机的设计思想与结果、发射前检测与地面推扫成像试验.嫦娥二号卫星CCD立体相机仍采用与嫦娥一号相同的线阵推扫成像模式,但嫦娥二号卫星CCD立体相机的技术指标要求大幅度提高,主要表现为地元分辨率由嫦娥一号的120m提高为嫦娥二号在100km圆轨上优于7m与在100km/15km椭圆轨道近月弧段...     

可调高压导叶对1＋1/2对转涡轮性能影响的数值研究

对1＋1/2对转涡轮高压导叶转动不同角度后不同落压比时的涡轮性能进行了数值计算和分析,获得了不同导叶开度和不同落压比对涡轮性能影响的关系曲线.结果表明,高压导叶转角的变化可以有效地调节1＋1/2对转涡轮的流量;当导叶打开时,随着落压比的变化涡轮效率存在一个峰值,当导叶关闭时,涡轮效率随落压比的减小持续降低,并且降低的幅...     

基于飞秒光学频率梳的双通道光频测量设计

基于差频技术的单块飞秒光学频率梳被广泛应用于光频的精密测量领域。通过将飞秒激光的重复频率和载波包络相移同时锁定至原子钟上,可以将飞秒光学频率梳的稳定状态延长至9 h。文中提出了一种基于飞秒光学频率梳的双通道光频测量设计,并且针对两种待测光频的不同情况,给出了不同的测量方法。这种设计对将来实现高效率的光频测量具有重要意义。     

TC2钛合金异型件热成形工艺研究

针对TC2钛合金异型零件的成形难题,设计了沿型面压边结构和中心顶出结构的2种成形工装,采用在不同温度下热成形的工艺方法.最后得出此种异型零件的适宜成形温度及成形工装结构.     

Seasonal and diurnal behavior of NO2 column density in Antarctica as observed by Mark IV,Brewer Ozone Spectrophotometer Number 153

The Meteorology Department of India has been measuring vertical column density of NO₂ at Maitri (70.7°S, 11.7°E), Antarctica since July 1999 using a Mark IV, Brewer Ozone Spectrophotometer. Maitri is situated at the south of the Antarctic circle. An analysis of 6 years of data shows that NO₂ column has seasonal variation with a maximum value during summer. It is also found that during the period when sun does not set, the NO₂ column exhibits a diurnal variation, with a peak around noon and lower values in the morning and afternoon hours. Using a simple steady-state chemical reaction scheme, an attempt has been made to explain these features.     

利用全光纤Mach-Zehnder干涉仪对二极管激光器瞬态特性进行表征

可调谐二极管激光器在电流调谐过程中的瞬态特性,包括瞬态输出波长和线宽等光学参数,在TDLAS系统中是一个重要的参数需要进行实时准确的测定。而常规的测量方法无法同时满足高精度与高速度的要求,因此,对短光纤延迟差拍法测量TDL的动态特性进行了理论分析和实验研究,搭建测试系统,确定了光纤延迟线长度与调谐率对差拍信号纯度的影响,并分别对DFB型TDL的动态调谐特性进行了实时测量,由差拍信号得到激光器在一个电流调谐周期内对应于不同注入电流的瞬态输出波长及其线宽,即电流调谐瞬态特性。实验结果与由光谱仪测得静态特性比较后发现两者误差在0.003nm范围内,光纤延时自外差法可以对TDL瞬态特性进行快速实时而准确的监测。将其应用于TDLAS系统可提高测量精度,且可以根据监测的瞬态特性最终实现对TDL实时监控与优化。     

星箭锁紧装置黏滞摩擦系数的影响因素研究

星箭锁紧装置是卫星与火箭连接的关键机构。装置中的V形卡块在预紧力施加过程中,易发生偏斜,使得星箭分离配合面接触不均匀,产生应力集中,导致星箭分离面黏着磨损。研究了星箭锁紧装置中的V形卡块和上下端框的铝合金摩擦副在不同影响因素下摩擦系数的变化,探究了温度、正压力以及铝合金表面粗糙度对界面黏着和黏滞摩擦系数的影响。研究结果表明,硫酸阳极化处理的2A14T6-2A14T6比较适合作为摩擦副材料,在加工和锁紧过程中,应合理控制其粗糙度、温度和正压力,以避免黏着磨损。