Real time localization of gamma ray bursts with INTEGRAL

The INTEGRAL satellite has been successfully launched in October 2002 and has recently started its operational phase. The INTEGRAL burst alert system (IBAS) will distribute in real time the coordinates of the gamma ray bursts (GRBs) detected with INTEGRAL. After a brief introduction on the INTEGRAL instruments, we describe the main IBAS characteristics and report on the initial results. During the initial performance and verification phase of the INTEGRAL mission, which lasted about two months, two GRBs have been localized with accuracy of 2–4 arcmin. These observations have allowed us to validate the IBAS software, which is now expected to provide quick (few seconds delay) and precise (few arcmin) localization for 10–15 GRBs per year.     

Seasonal-to-interannual variability of chlorophyll-a bloom timing associated with physical forcing in the Gulf of Cádiz

Seasonal-to-interannual variability of the winter-spring bloom in the Gulf of Cádiz, eastern North Atlantic, has been investigated using chlorophyll-a remote sensing (CHL). These data have been obtained from the GlobColour project; the temporal coverage extends from September 1997 to December 2010. In this study we develop a generic quantitative approach for describing the temporal variability in the shape of the winter-spring bloom within a region. Variability in both the timing and magnitude of the bloom in the basin has been evaluated as a function of physical properties in the water column such as Mixed Layer Depth (MLD, GODAS model), sea surface temperature (SST, from AVHRR radiometers), photosynthetically-active radiation (PAR, from ocean color data) and euphotic depth (Z_eu, from ocean color data). The analysis indicated that the timing, size and duration of the phytoplankton bloom in this area are largely controlled by both meteorological and oceanographic conditions at different scales; this means that it is likely to vary widely from one year to another.     

Integrity of sulfur concrete subjected to simulated lunar temperature cycles

In view of potential application as a construction material on the lunar surface the mechanical integrity of sulfur concrete was evaluated after being subjected to simulated temperature cycles. Here, small cubes of sulfur concrete were repeatedly cycled between room (20 °C) and liquid nitrogen (−191 °C) temperatures after which they, and non-cycled cubes, were evaluated by compression testing. The compression strength of the non-cycled samples averaged ∼35 MPa (5076 psi) before failing whereas the cycled samples fractured at about 7 MPa (1015 psi). Microscopic examination of the fracture surfaces from the cycled samples showed clear de-bonding of the sulfur from the aggregate whereas it was seen adhering in those non-cycled. Based on a simple analysis it was concluded that the large strength discrepancy between cycled and non-cycled samples is due to differences between the coefficients of thermal expansion of the materials constituting the concrete.     

数控蒙皮横拉机运动分析与仿真控制

进行了某数控蒙皮横拉机的机构分析,开发了机构运动反解软件.并在UG软件中进行了机构的运动建模与计算机仿真.运动反解与计算机仿真的相互验证,确定运动反解软件的准确性.实现了拉形过程有限元模拟与拉形机作动筒伸缩控制的结合,为该设备的精确控制及效能发挥提供了技术基础.      

月球探测器转移轨道的特性分析

主要分析了月球探测器由近地点出发,在假定末端条件不变的情况下,其转移轨道的特性参数对初始条件和变轨所需的速度脉冲等的影响;考虑的特性参数的变化包括转移轨道倾角的变化,近地点高度的变化和转移时间的不同.     

论空间交会中的径向连续推力机动与N次推力机动

文章从相对运动和绝对运动两方面分析径向小推力连续机动在空间交会V-bar接近中的运动规律，对冲量型、连续型和N次推力三类径向推力策略的性能进行比较。径向小推力连续机动的相对运动轨迹呈“旋轮线”型式。N次机动策略变轨速度总和与冲量型转移及连续推力机动所需的变轨速度相等，轨道控制能力提高，视界角比冲量型转移的视界角小，转移时间比连续型推力所需时间减少，且能适应范围更广的推力阶。N次推力机动策略综合性能优良。     

舰载飞机自动着舰系统的研究

介绍了舰载飞机的自动着舰系统（包括了飞机的飞行控制系统，推力控制系统及航空母舰的导引系统），并指出只有精确地控制飞机的不滑轨迹，才能使飞机在航空母舰上安全降落，本文着得讨论俯仰指令型的纵向自动着舰系统的原理、结构及设计，并指出导引指令中对舰体运动的补偿。     

基于结构光扫描数据点的内表面重建方法

提出基于结构光扫描获取的特征点重建物体内表面的方法.结构光扫描获取原始数据精度较高,但是存在数据密度不均的问题.通过剔除测量方向部分冗余数据点和插补扫描方向的稀疏数据,对原始三维数据密度进行适当调整,然后采用基于局部切平面簇的方法对调整后的数据点云进行表面重建.在某一特征点的邻域构造对应于该点的局部切平面,通过局部切平面簇逼近原始表面,采用Marching cubes算法提取等值面,得到三维表面重建的初始网格,根据优化算法简化网格,并采用Loop细分法平滑网格,获得描述物体表面特征的重建表面.该方法解决了由结构光扫描获取的不均匀原始数据点重建物体内表面的问题.      

Hermite算法的收敛性分析及其改进

为了提高多点切触加工算法的计算效率,对其中的Hermite算法进行了改进,并且对改进后的Hermite算法的收敛性进行了理论分析,推导了改进后算法的局部收敛条件,同时给出算法的Steffensen加速迭代公式并新提出了一种基于试算的待定系数迭代法.分析和实例表明,改进后的Hermite算法属于线性收敛的算法,而待定系数迭代法则有接近二阶的收敛速度.综合应用上述算法,可以满足一般性自由曲面多点切触加工刀位计算的要求.      

仿生机器鱼尾鳍拍动的控制算法

两关节尾鳍拍动控制是一个在高速、大载荷下的运动控制问题,它要求同时保证速度和位置波形失真都比较小.论证了尾鳍拍动推进方式与鱼体波动推进方式的一致性,根据尾鳍拍动的运动规律导出了用于拍动控制的数学模型.基于SPC-III机器鱼硬件平台,在主臂控制上,提出了根据摆角位置解算转速,并结合时间与摆角位置关系进行速度补偿的算法;在小臂控制上,提出了根据两关节摆角位置的关系及程序循环周期解算小臂目标位置的跟随算法.对高频拍动的实现进行了探讨.在试验中对尾鳍拍动的跟随性进行了验证.