Solar Irradiance Variability Since 1978

Since November 1978 a set of total solar irradiance (TSI) measurements from space is available, yielding a time series of more than 25 years. Presently, there are three TSI composites available, called PMOD, ACRIM and IRMB, which are all constructed from the same original data, but use different procedures to correct for sensitivity changes. The PMOD composite is the only one which also corrects the early HF data for degradation. The results from the detailed analysis of the VIRGO radiometry allow a good understanding of the effects influencing the long-term behaviour of classical radiometers in space. Thus, a re-analysis of the behaviour of HF/NIMBUS-7 and ACRIM-I/SMM was indicated. For the former the situation is complicated by the fact that there are no in-flight means to determine changes due to exposure to solar radiation by comparison with a less exposed radiometer on the same spacecraft. The geometry and optical property of the cavity of HF is, however, very similar to the PMO6-type radiometers, so the behaviour of the PMO6V radiometers on VIRGO can be used as a model. ACRIM-I had to be revised mainly due to a henceforth undetected early increase and a more detailed analysis of its degradation. The results are not only important for solar radiometry from space, but they also provide a more reliable TSI during cycle 21. The differences between the revised PMOD composite and the ACRIM and IRMB are discussed by comparison with a TSI reconstruction from Kitt-Peak magnetograms. As the PMOD composite is the only one which has reliable data for cycle 21, the behaviour of the three solar cycles can now be compared and the similarities and differences discussed.     

Global Response of Martian Plasma Environment to an Interplanetary Structure: From Ena and Plasma Observations at Mars

As a part of the global plasma environment study of Mars and its response to the solar wind, we have analyzed a peculiar case of the subsolar energetic neutral atom (ENA) jet observed on June 7, 2004 by the Neutral Particle Detector (NPD) on board the Mars Express satellite. The “subsolar ENA jet” is generated by the interaction between the solar wind and the Martian exosphere, and is one of the most intense sources of ENA flux observed in the vicinity of Mars. On June 7, 2004 (orbit 485 of Mars Express), the NPD observed a very intense subsolar ENA jet, which then abruptly decreased within ∼10 sec followed by quasi-periodic (∼1 min) flux variations. Simultaneously, the plasma sensors detected a solar wind structure, which was most likely an interplanetary shock surface. The abrupt decrease of the ENA flux and the quasi-periodic flux variations can be understood in the framework of the global response of the Martian plasma obstacle to the interplanetary shock. The generation region of the subsolar ENA jet was pushed towards the planet by the interplanetary shock; and therefore, Mars Express went out of the ENA jet region. Associated global vibrations of the Martian plasma obstacle may have been the cause of the quasi-periodic flux variations of the ENA flux at the spacecraft location.     

原子氧对Kapton／Al薄膜性能影响研究

模拟空间环境下原子氧辐照条件,通过采用固定的原子氧束流密度进行不同时间辐照试验,研究了温控涂层材料Kapton/Al薄膜的质量损失、光学性能、表面形貌和表面粗糙度的演化规律.试验结果表明,原子氧对材料的剥蚀量与原子氧的作用时间成正比例关系.材料辐照后太阳吸收率发生明显变化,而辐射率几乎不发生变化.辐照后试样表面的粗糙度,是影响太阳吸收率变化主要因素.随着辐照时间的增长,材料表面粗糙度增加,导致太阳吸收率增大.     

基于高度分集的两波束米波雷达测高方法及其应用

米波雷达的波束较宽、由于地面反射引起波瓣分裂,通常只能估高而不能用来测高.针对这一难题本文提出一种基于高度分集的两波束米波雷达测高方法.该方法采用高度不同的两个天线,利用波瓣分裂情况及相互相位关系来测量目标高度.文章分析了此方法测高的精度及影响精度的一些因素.本测高方法已应用于某型雷达信号处理机中,并取得良好效果.     

空射倾斜转弯导弹制导控制系统设计

讨论了空射 BTT 导弹的制导命令的生成,特别是针对纵向通道降高问题,设计了一种新的降高段控制指令,然后给出了三个通道的 PID 控制器。六自由度的仿真结果表明这种制导控制设计是成功的。     

高空舱内次流与真空度对发动机台架测量推力影响的分析

通过高空舱内冷却空气流动与高空舱内外压差对发动机测力系统作用的分析,阐明了高空舱内次流和真空度对发动机台架测量推力影响的作用机理和本质差异,并从理论上论证了次流作用和真空度作用对测量推力影响的试验确定方法。      

塞式喷管效率高度特性分析

通过理论分析,结合塞式喷管具有高度补偿特性的特点,根据气流流动的情况,将塞式喷管的推力分为两部分,建立了两个不同的塞锥表面压力分布的数学模型,来分析塞式喷管发动机效率的高度特性非单调性变化的规律以及塞锥表面压力分布对其的影响。结果表明,在高的环境压强下工作时,由塞式喷管的高度补偿能力所获得的推力是引起效率高度特性曲线非单调变化的原因;在低的环境压强下工作时,由于塞锥的截短,效率高度特性曲线在设计点之前达到最大值。      

涡轴发动机高空台模拟偏差影响的性能修正方法

针对涡轴发动机高空台试验因模拟偏差带来的性能差异问题,通过某涡轴发动机数值仿真计算和试验研究,提出了用相似换算和小偏差分析相结合的试验性能修正方法.研究结果表明:发动机输出功率和耗油率的差异从只采用相似换算时的3.0%左右下降到1.0%左右,模拟偏差对性能的影响采用此修正方法是合理可行的.      

Type II Solar Radio Bursts: Theory and Space Weather Implications

Recent data and theory for type II solar radio bursts are reviewed, focusing on a recent analytic quantitative theory for interplanetary type II bursts. The theory addresses electron reflection and acceleration at the type II shock, formation of electron beams in the foreshock, and generation of Langmuir waves and the type II radiation there. The theory's predictions as functions of the shock and plasma parameters are summarized and discussed in terms of space weather events. The theory is consistent with available data, has explanations for radio-loud/quiet coronal mass ejections (CMEs) and why type IIs are bursty, and can account for empirical correlations between type IIs, CMEs, and interplanetary disturbances. This revised version was published online in August 2006 with corrections to the Cover Date.