ICAN: A novel laser architecture for space debris removal

The development of a fiber based laser architecture will enable novel applications in environments which have hitherto been impossible due to size, efficiency and power of traditional systems. Such a new architecture has been developed by the International Coherent Amplification Network (ICAN) project. Here we present an analysis of utilizing an ICAN laser for the purpose of tracking and de-orbiting hyper-velocity space debris. With an increasing number of new debris from collisions of active, derelict and new payloads in orbit, there is a growing danger of runaway debris impacts. Due to its compactness and efficiency, it is shown that space-based operation would be possible. For different design parameters such as fiber array size, it is shown that the kHz repetition rate and kW average power of ICAN would be sufficient to de-orbit small 1–10 cm debris within a single instance via laser ablation.     

Hot deformation behavior and microstructure evolution of the laser solid formed TC4 titanium alloy

Hot compressive experiments of the laser solid formed (LSFed) TC4 titanium alloy were conducted at a wide temperature range of 650–950 °C and strain rate of 0.01–10 s⁻¹. The Arrhenius-type constitutive models of the LSFed TC4 alloy were established at the temperature range of 800–950 °C and of 650–800 °C, respectively. The average relative error between the predicted stresses and experimental values in those two temperature ranges are 10.4% and 8.3%, respectively, indicating that the prediction models constructed in this paper are in a good agreement with experimental data. Processing maps were established by the principle of dynamic materials modeling on the basis of the data achieved from the hot compression experiments. The processing parameters corresponding to the stable and unstable regions of material deformation can be determined from the processing maps. The microstructure evolution of the stable and unstable regions of the samples after tests were observed. Finally, the effect of hot compressive parameters on the microstructure were investigated to research the dynamic recrystallization and the texture of the deformed LSFed TC4 alloy.     

不完全角度CT图像重建的模型与算法

为了提升不完全角度计算机断层成像(CT)图像的重建精度和重建效率,研究了有限角度和稀疏角度下的CT图像重建问题,提出新的全变差最小化目标函数,通过将上一步迭代重建的图像作为反馈加入到新的迭代之中,不断更新目标函数的已知项。在算法求解时,采用增广Lagrangian罚函数方法,将约束问题非约束化,并将之转化为等价的3个子问题,通过在交替方向上求解子问题来获得优化问题的最优解。实验结果表明,该算法重建出的图像信息完整,细节清晰,重建精度高,与Split Bregman算法相比,本文算法结果的相对均方误差可下降42.1%~98.5%,条纹指标可下降42.8%~98.5%。     

工业总线标准电容层析成像系统设计

为保证电容层析成像(ECT)系统满足航空航天领域多相流参数测试的要求,开发了一套基于CPCI工业总线标准的ECT系统。采用高性能现场可编程门阵列(FPGA)芯片作为主控芯片,实现信号激励模块、多路复用开关模块、数据处理模块、数据解调和传输模块的集成式设计,将采集信号进行预处理,实现信号的滤波、放大和相敏解调,并通过CPCI工业总线接口把解调后的电容数据传送至系统上位机,完成图像重建。实验测试结果表明:系统采用1 MHz激励信号和8电极传感器的工作模式下,采用10周期的测试信号解调时,图像采集速度可达1 785幅/s,信号的信噪比高于60 d B,成像结果具有良好的空间分辨率。     

基于激光测距的飞艇净重在线计算方法研究

通过对三维建模软件CATIA中的飞艇副气囊模型进行切片分割,获得了不同副气囊高度下的对应体积值,使用最小二乘法建立了副气囊中心点高度与副气囊体积的三次曲线拟合公式,采用相位式激光测距仪对副气囊中心高度测量,使用该公式可以估算出副气囊的实时体积大小,从而推算飞艇净重大小,掌握飞艇的压力高度和起降能力。使用某次飞行试验对副气囊高度测量的数据计算出的飞艇净重值,与多次地面称重数据一致性较好,验证了使用激光测距仪对大型飞艇净重进行在线评估的可行性,并使用该方法对某飞艇某次飞行试验过程中的净重进行了分析,对飞艇的压力高度进行了核算。     

Brazing diamond grits onto AA7075 aluminium alloy substrate with Ag–Cu–Ti filler alloy by laser heating

The brazing of diamond is a promising way to fabricate grinding wheels for efficient machining and precision grinding. This work investigated the feasibility of bonding diamond grits onto Aluminium Alloy 7075 (AA7075) substrate with a Ag–Cu–Ti filler alloy via laser fusion brazing. The interfacial microstructures and the strength of the brazed diamond joints were studied. The cross-section of the brazed diamond joint consists of a molten filler alloy layer, a molten pool, a heat effect zone, a columnar crystal zone and an equiaxed crystal zone. Within the interface of the filler alloy/substrate metal, microstructures observed possibly were Ag(s.s), Al(s.s), TixAl, Al2Cu and Mg intermetallic compounds. A layer of TiC with a thickness of about 30–50 nm was found at the bonding interface of the diamond/filler alloy. The averaged peak shear force of the brazed joints was found to be approximately 39.8 N. The abrasion grinding test indicated that the diamond/AA7075 brazed joint was adequate for grinding. However, the pulled-off of grit was found to be the primary failure of this type of brazed joint. This work broadened the brazing diamond technique and the range of applications of brazed diamond wheels for efficient grinding.     

Spin axis orientation of Ajisai determined from Graz 2 kHz SLR data

The Graz 2 kHz Satellite Laser Ranging (SLR) measurements allow determination of the spin axis orientation of the geodetic satellite Ajisai. The high repetition rate of the laser makes it possible to determine the epoch time when the laser is pointing directly between two corner cube reflector (CCR) rings of the satellite. Identification of many such events during a few (up to 3) consecutive passes allows to state the satellite orientation in the celestial coordinate system. Six years of 2 kHz SLR data (October 2003–October 2009) delivered 331 orientation values which clearly show precession of the axis along a cone centered at 14^h56^m2.8^s in right ascension and 88.512° in declination (J2000.0 celestial reference frame) and with an half-aperture angle θ of 1.405°. The spin axis precesses with a period of 117 days, which is equal to the period of the right ascension of the ascending node of Ajisai’s orbit. We present a model of the axis precession which allows prediction of the satellite orientation – necessary for the envisaged laser time transfer via Ajisai mirrors.     

脉冲激光推进的能量相似律理论研究

激光推进的能量相似律,指确定的激光能量有与之相对应的最佳喷管尺寸,使得冲量耦合系数最大且不变的规律。用大气高度参数、入射的激光能量、喷管几何参数构造了无量纲因子,建立了圆锥形喷管在单脉冲条件和一维球对称点聚焦情况下的能量相似律。结果表明:当锥角固定时,冲量和冲量耦合系数存在极大值,极大值对应的无量纲因子仅与气体比热比相关;当无量纲因子固定时,冲量随入射激光能量增加而单调增大,冲量耦合系数则与能量无关。本文的研究结论和规律性认识,对目前可实现和以后工程化放大的激光能量范围,均能给出可信可靠的喷管优化尺寸。     

连续波激光推力器稳定工作条件的解析计算模型

连续波激光推力器工作需要稳定的等离子体以吸收激光。为得到推力器中等离子体稳定维持的参数条件,根据吸收室内绕等离子体区域流动的流场特征,考虑高温状态下工质的热物理性质、激光吸收和辐射效应,建立了推力器吸收室内的能量平衡模型,该模型包含入射激光功率、推力室压强、等离子体区核心温度以及工质质量流量等参数。计算表明,该模型所得稳定质量流量随压力、激光功率的变化趋势与实验结果一致,并解释了稳定质量流量区间存在的原因。     

光电跟踪仪激光测距器性能检测方法研究

介绍了光电跟踪仪激光测距器的特点,提出了其重要性能指标一测距能力和精度的检测方法。采用半实物仿真技术测试反映测距能力的消光比参量;采用精密延时法,实现了测距精度的测量。检测装置的耦合透镜部件放置于平行光管靶面,容易与测试光电跟踪设备其它模块的装置进行集成。