Frictional resistance of supercritical pressure RP-3 flowing in a vertically downward tube at constant heat fluxes

Based on the demands of compact heat exchangers and micro cooling channels applied for aviation thermal protection, the flow resistance characteristics of aviation kerosene RP-3 were experimentally studied in a vertically downward circular miniature tube with an inner diameter of 1.86 mm at supercritical pressures and constant heat fluxes. A long and short tube method was used to accurately calculate the frictional pressure drop, and experimental conditions are supercritical pressures of 4 MPa, mass flow rates of 2–4 g/s (i.e., mass fluxes of 736–1472 kg/(m²?s)), heat fluxes of 100–500 kW/m², and inlet temperatures of 373–673 K. Results show that the sharp variations of thermophysical properties, especially density, have significant influences on frictional resistances. Generally, the frictional pressure drop and the friction factor increase with increasing inlet temperatures, and this trend speeds up in the relatively high-temperature region. However, the friction factor has a sudden decline when the fuel outlet temperature exceeds the pseudo-critical temperature. The frictional pressure drop and the friction factor basically remain unchanged with increasing heat flux when the inlet temperature is relatively low, but increase quickly when the inlet temperature is relatively high. Besides, a larger mass flux yields a higher pressure drop but does not necessarily yield a higher friction factor. Finally, an empirical friction factor correlation is proposed and shows better predictive performance than those of previous models.     

Preliminary evidence for drizzle in the middle cloud layer of Venus

Vertical trajectory data from the VEGA 1 and 2 balloon flights in the atmosphere of Venus is re-analyzed. A previously employed helium leak rate profile invoked to entirely account for the decrease in equilibrium float altitude of VEGA 2 is questioned and deemed ad hoc. As an alternative, it is proposed that both VEGA 1 and 2 experienced in-flight mass increases due to the deposition of cloud particles onto their envelopes, as well as losing helium at a reduced rate consistent with the pre-flight prediction. Particle deposition rates are estimated and found to be compatible with this alternative scenario. Possible evidence for drizzle is also presented. Preliminary experiments to derive aerosol deposition rate on a flat plate and the maximum feasible liquid mass that may be accumulated on a near-spherical envelope are briefly described. Further experimental work is recommended to constrain the deposition efficiency values involved and the maximum feasible drizzle fluxes that could have been encountered by both VEGA 1 and 2.     

Vertical crustal motion derived from satellite altimetry and tide gauges,and comparisons with DORIS measurements

A somewhat unorthodox method for determining vertical crustal motion at a tide-gauge location is to difference the sea level time series with an equivalent time series determined from satellite altimetry. To the extent that both instruments measure an identical ocean signal, the difference will be dominated by vertical land motion at the gauge. We revisit this technique by analyzing sea level signals at 28 tide gauges that are colocated with DORIS geodetic stations. Comparisons of altimeter-gauge vertical rates with DORIS rates yield a median difference of 1.8 mm yr⁻¹ and a weighted root-mean-square difference of 2.7 mm yr⁻¹. The latter suggests that our uncertainty estimates, which are primarily based on an assumed AR(1) noise process in all time series, underestimates the true errors. Several sources of additional error are discussed, including possible scale errors in the terrestrial reference frame to which altimeter-gauge rates are mostly insensitive. One of our stations, Malè, Maldives, which has been the subject of some uninformed arguments about sea-level rise, is found to have almost no vertical motion, and thus is vulnerable to rising sea levels.     

运动等离子柱体的电磁散射

 本文应用Minkowski变换研究了轴向运动非均匀等离子柱体的电磁散射。表明在坐标变换中易于导出相应稳态问题的解。文中详细研究了一半径为1m的等离子柱体的一些散射远场特性,其中包括远场方向图和后向散射横截面积(RCS)。     

垂直射流混合的三维湍流数值模拟

采用三维ＳＩＭＰＬＥ程序和ｋ－ε双方程湍流模型对三维受限垂直射流进行数值模拟,研究了不同的几何变量和流动参数对射流穿透和混合的影响。模拟结果表明,三维垂直射流最显著的流动特征是形成了流向旋涡。射流与来流的混合程度取决于旋涡的位置、作用范围和强弱。单股射流随动量比、旋涡强度和尺度的增加,混合增强。对于单排多股射流,喷孔间距直接影响旋涡涡心位置。密排射流,旋涡过于靠近下壁面,旋涡无法影响上面来流;但喷孔排列也不能过于稀疏,否则涡对靠的太近,旋涡对侧面影响不大。Ｓ／Ｈ和动量比不变,改变孔径Ｄ对射流穿透几乎无影响。这一重要结论说明Ｓ／Ｈ和Ｊ是决定多股受限射流穿透深度的最重要的量。     

Expectations for Crater Size and Photometric Evolution from the Deep Impact Collision

The NASA Discovery Deep Impact mission involves a unique experiment designed to excavate pristine materials from below the surface of comet. In July 2005, the Deep Impact (DI) spacecraft, will release a 360 kg probe that will collide with comet 9P/Tempel 1. This collision will excavate pristine materials from depth and produce a crater whose size and appearance will provide fundamental insights into the nature and physical properties of the upper 20 to 40 m. Laboratory impact experiments performed at the NASA Ames Vertical Gun Range at NASA Ames Research Center were designed to assess the range of possible outcomes for a wide range of target types and impact angles. Although all experiments were performed under terrestrial gravity, key scaling relations and processes allow first-order extrapolations to Tempel 1. If gravity-scaling relations apply (weakly bonded particulate near-surface), the DI impact could create a crater 70 m to 140 m in diameter, depending on the scaling relation applied. Smaller than expected craters can be attributed either to the effect of strength limiting crater growth or to collapse of an unstable (deep) transient crater as a result of very high porosity and compressibility. Larger then expected craters could indicate unusually low density (< 0.3 g cm⁻³) or backpressures from expanding vapor. Consequently, final crater size or depth may not uniquely establish the physical nature of the upper 20 m of the comet. But the observed ejecta curtain angles and crater morphology will help resolve this ambiguity. Moreover, the intensity and decay of the impact “flash” as observed from Earth, space probes, or the accompanying DI flyby instruments should provide critical data that will further resolve ambiguities.     

用刚度替换法求解变截面排架柱的水平位移

本文介绍一种求解变截面排架柱水平位移的新方法：刚度替换法，同时推导出刚度替换法则。应用此法，可使变截面排回柱位移的求解过程大大简化。这一方法对求解单层变截面排架的位移及内力有着重要的意义。     

变截面压杆稳定临界力计算的有限元素法

本文提出了计算变截面压杆稳定临界力的有限元素法，该方法计算方便，精度高，适合于种种截面变化规律的压杆。     

半主动寻的中程舰空导弹复合制导控制技术概述

介绍了采用垂直发射捷联惯导＋修正指令＋半主动寻的复合制导体制，并对所涉及的一系列制导与控制方面的技术关键及难点进行了讨论。     

箱式垂直发射系统燃气流的排导

阐述了箱式垂直发射系统燃气流合理排导的必要性。在对内导流和外导流两种燃气流排导方式进行分析比较的基础上，指出了燃气流外排导的局限性。认为燃气流内排导由于具备结构简单、空间利用率高、通用性强、安全性高等优点，适合于垂直发射燃气流的合理排导；尤其是同心筒式发射装置燃气流的排导将成为箱式眚发射系数燃气流排导的发展方向。