Flutter analysis of an airfoil with nonlinear damping using equivalent linearization

The equivalent linearization method （ELM） is modified to investigate the nonlinear flut- ter system of an airfoil with a cubic damping. After obtaining the linearization quantity of the cubic nonlinearity by the ELM, an equivalent system can be deduced and then investigated by linear flut- ter analysis methods. Different from the routine procedures of the ELM, the frequency rather than the amplitude of limit cycle oscillation （LCO） is chosen as an active increment to produce bifurca- tion charts. Numerical examples show that this modification makes the ELM much more efficient. Meanwhile, the LCOs obtained by the ELM are in good agreement with numerical solutions. The nonlinear damping can delay the occurrence of secondary bifurcation. On the other hand, it has marginal influence on bifurcation characteristics or LCOs.     

Performance of a small and low-cost chamber to simulate lunar surface environment

The performance of a small and low-cost metal chamber built to simulate the pressure and temperature conditions of lunar surface was assessed and the results are presented. This chamber is intended for studying the physical properties of lunar surface and subsurface (using soil simulants) and also to validate the technology readiness of certain newly developed payloads planned for future lunar surface missions (Lander/Rover). It is possible to reach down to ∼10⁻⁷ Pa under specific conditions and maintain the temperature of the sample under investigation to lunar day and night temperatures. The designed system has been subjected to various tests to evaluate its performance and suitability for carrying out experiments in a simulated lunar environment.     

On electromagnetic phenomena in Mercury’s magnetosphere

Mercury has a small but intriguing magnetosphere. In this brief review, we discuss some similarities and differences between Mercury’s and Earth’s magnetospheres. In particular, we discuss how electric and magnetic field measurements can be used as a diagnostic tool to improve our understanding of the dynamics of Mercury’s magnetosphere. These points are of interest to the upcoming ESA-JAXA BepiColombo mission to Mercury.     

Height and time variability of planetary wave activity

The height–season and year-to-year regularities of parameters of first and second spatial harmonics determine the structure of the stratosphere and mesosphere circulation and its variability. In the period 1992–2002 at heights 0–55 km, the amplitudes and phases of the first and second spatial harmonics in the field of temperature, geopotential height, zonal and meridional wind were calculated by the method of harmonic decomposition. Dispersion (standard or mean square deviation) of their day-to-day and year-to-year variations was calculated by their wavelength constants. Height and season patterns of variability have been estimated. The difference in height–longitude variability for wave numbers m = 1 and 2 has been discovered. At the same time, the intensity of wave disturbances for m = 1 is less than for m = 2 excluding the polar areas, where a significant variability appears at the heights 0–55 km. There is also a tendency for the intensity of year-to-year variations to decrease in comparison with day-to-day variations. In cold and warm periods the amplitude of perturbation waves with m = 2 both for day-to-day and year-to-year variations is greater than for waves with m = 1. Transient height areas in the interval of 20–30 km are more distinct for day-to-day variations of polar area.     

Physical mechanism of the vertical electric field generation over active tectonic faults

The concept of the Global Electric Circuit (GEC) provides an explanation of the existence of a vertical atmospheric electric field and coupling between the ground and ionosphere. Presently, ionospheric physics pays more attention to electric fields and coupling processes in the polar and auroral regions, whereas in other areas the potential difference between the ground and ionosphere usually is not taken into account. Regional processes exist, however, that are able to significantly affect the GEC parameters and through modification of the ionospheric potential to create plasma density irregularities of different scales within the ionosphere. One such source of ionosphere modification is air ionization in the vicinity of active tectonic faults, which takes place due to increased radon emanation. This paper considers the process of local modification of the GEC and corresponding ionospheric variability due to tectonic activity.     

研究激波振荡用亚微秒火花聚焦阴影系统

在高超声速风洞试验中,用普通纹影仪配上单次亚微秒火花光源,组成亚微秒火花聚焦阴影系统,同时采用延时同步器控制闪光时间,在同一次吹风试验中,用普通相机拍摄出振荡频率达3000Hz 的激波运动周期过程。文中提供的一组照片清晰地显示出激波、分离区及激波与边界层的干扰,可以看出激波传播状况,这对分析研究是很有用处的。     

对PIO预测的A值及A准则的分析

从应用的角度详细地介绍了国外预测PIO时使用A值及A准则的情况。进行了计算公式的推导，讨论了准则在推导过程中所采用的假设及其适用情况，重新整理和校核了计算步骤和算例，以便于推广使用。     

大气行星波对LF和VLF无线电波传播的影响

本文采用最大熵谱估计方法,对1985-1987年三个冬天,在东半球(20°S—65°N、13°E—141°E)白天观测的LF和VLF电波相位、幅度、卫星观测的Ly-α射线通量及高纬上空的行星波活动等大量资料,进行了熵谱分析。观测及分析结果表明:(1)LF和VLF电波的相位具有2—2.2天、3—4天、6—12天、12—20天、20—32天周期范围的行星尺度扰动.Ly-α射线辐射通量主要具有20—32天周期范围内的波动.(2)发现在中纬地区冬天观测的LF电波幅度大的扰动与高纬60°N上空观测的行星波H_1的变化规律非常一致. 波形结构的主要峰和谷几乎完全对应,仅在时间上前者约滞后3—4天.计算给出两者的相关系数在0.65—0.85之间.根据观测事实和谱分析结果对比,作者认为LF和VLF电波相位、幅度周期在20天以上的扰动主要受太阳Ly-α辐射通量变化的控制.冬天其周期在2—20天范围内的扰动,主要受来自对流层和下平流层中激发的大气行星波的影响.     

现代飞机驾驶员诱发振荡机理和预测研究

在说明驾驶员诱发振荡的定义，简单介绍了现代飞机的ＰＩＯ类型之后，详细分析了影响ＰＩＯ的各种因素（如飞机的动态特性、操纵面伺服器，座舱操纵感觉系统，驾驶员及诱发因素等）；为了探讨驾驶员操纵行为对ＰＩＯ的影响，采用优化控制理论，建立等效驾驶员操纵动态模型；研究飞行品质与ＰＩＯ的关系，建立相应的预测ＰＩＯ的准则。     

模拟JJ—7飞机纵向摆动试飞研究

本文论述了BW-1变稳机空中飞行模拟H-7飞机发生两次纵向摆动时飞行状态特性,通过试飞研究其飞行品质,校核驾驶员诱发振荡(PIO)发生的可能性;并对解决PIO的方案进行了验证试飞研究,提出了排除PIO较适宜的参数值.试飞证明,空中飞行模拟试验是研究PIO的有效方法之一.