Shock protection of penetrator-based instrumentation via a sublimation approach

It is often necessary for space-borne instrumentation to cope with substantial levels of shock acceleration both in the initial launch phase, as well as during entry, descent and landing in the case of planetary exploration. Current plans for a new generation of penetrator-based space missions will subject the associated on-board instrumentation to far greater levels of shock, and ways must therefore be found to either ruggedize or else protect any sensitive components during the impact phase. In this paper, we present an innovative method of shock protection that is suited for use in a number of planetary environments, based upon the temporary encapsulation of said components within a waxy solid which may then be sublimated to return the instrument back to its normal operation. We have tested this method experimentally using micromachined silicon suspensions under applied shock loads of up to 15,000g, and found that these were able to survive without incurring damage. Furthermore, quality factor measurements undertaken on these suspensions indicate that their mechanical performance remains unaffected by the encapsulation and subsequent sublimation process.     

Earth observation from space – The issue of environmental sustainability

Remote sensing scientists work under assumptions that should not be taken for granted and should, therefore, be challenged. These assumptions include the following:1. Space, especially Low Earth Orbit (LEO), will always be available to governmental and commercial space entities that launch Earth remote sensing missions.2. Space launches are benign with respect to environmental impacts.3. Minimization of Type 1 error, which provides increased confidence in the experimental outcome, is the best way to assess the significance of environmental change.4. Large-area remote sensing investigations, i.e. national, continental, global studies, are best done from space.5. National space missions should trump international, cooperative space missions to ensure national control and distribution of the data products.At best, all of these points are arguable, and in some cases, they're wrong. Development of observational space systems that are compatible with sustainability principles should be a primary concern when Earth remote sensing space systems are envisioned, designed, and launched. The discussion is based on the hypothesis that reducing the environmental impacts of the data acquisition step, which is at the very beginning of the information stream leading to decision and action, will enhance coherence in the information stream and strengthen the capacity of measurement processes to meet their stated functional goal, i.e. sustainable management of Earth resources. We suggest that unconventional points of view should be adopted and when appropriate, remedial measures considered that could help to reduce the environmental footprint of space remote sensing and of Earth observation and monitoring systems in general. This article discusses these five assumptions in the context of sustainable management of Earth's resources. Taking each assumption in turn, we find the following:(1) Space debris may limit access to Low Earth Orbit over the next decades.(2) Relatively speaking, given that they're rare event, space launches may be benign, but study is merited on upper stratospheric and exospheric layers given the chemical activity associated with rocket combustion by-products.(3) Minimization of Type II error should be considered in situations where minimization of Type I error greatly hampers or precludes our ability to correct the environmental condition being studied.(4) In certain situations, airborne collects may be less expensive and more environmentally benign, and comparative studies should be done to determine which path is wisest.(5) International cooperation and data sharing will reduce instrument and launch costs and mission redundancy. Given fiscal concerns of most of the major space agencies – e.g. NASA, ESA, CNES – it seems prudent to combine resources.     

基于LMI的一类非线性离散动态系统的鲁棒故障诊断

 针对一类非线性不确定离散动态系统 ,提出了一种新型鲁棒故障诊断方法。该方法不但能够对被诊断系统进行故障检测 ,而且同时能够实现故障的分离和辨识。它首先通过构造一个辅助系统 ,将故障的辨识问题转化为min max问题 ,并且通过巧妙设计辅助系统的输出增益矩阵 ,使得辅助系统与被诊断系统的状态差值方程和输出差值方程稳定 ,然后将min max问题转化成LMI问题 ,最后通过求解LMI问题来实现故障诊断。分析了故障诊断方法的鲁棒性、灵敏度和故障的辨识误差。仿真结果验证了该方法的有效性。     

对军用航空发动机可靠性参数体系选择和指标确定的探讨

在对国外军用航空发动机可靠性参数体系和指标的统计及应用原则进行探讨、分析的基础上，对国内某系列发动机的使用情况和故障进行了统计分折，借鉴国外对军用航空发动机可靠性定量要求的经验，综合国情提出了我国军用航空发动机可靠性参数体系和指标的建议。     

计算机辅助切削数据采集与处理系统

 本计算机辅助切削数据采集与处理系统由AA6140普通车床,AppleⅡ微计算机,刀具磨损测量子系统,切削力测量子系统,切削温度测量子系统,车床主轴转速监控子系统以及其它一些传感器、仪表组成。在系统软件的支持下,可同时进行切削力,切削温度和刀具耐用度试验,还可以进行快速刀具耐用度试验。由于实现了计算机化,集成化的数据采集,处理、存贮和输出,试验效率成倍提高。同时由于消除了人为误差因素,试验数据也更为可靠。     

多级飞行控制系统设计

 现代飞行控制系统设计中,如果同时考虑三轴模型,要实现实时最优控制是非常困难的,因为飞机短周期运动三轴模型阶数通常是七、八阶,要实现最优控制,就得实时求解相应维数的Riccati方程,这对于阶数较高的系统是非常困难的,甚至根本无法实现。但是,如果系统维数很低,实时求解相应维数的Riccati方程则可望实现。因此,将原高阶系统分解成若干相互关联的子系统,进行递阶分级控制,这样子系统的维数将大大低于原系统维数,并且各子系统的最优控制计算可分别由各子系统的计算机完成。由此,飞行控制系统的最优设计实现将成为可能。     

舱门机构运动的计算机模拟

1.构造及其原始数据 滑轨舱门收放机构由中、侧滑轨、三角支架、外伸臂、链条条、链轮、液压马达及减速装置等组成(图1)。一根中滑轨布置在43框前飞机对称平面内与飞机外形的下零纵线相贴合,两根侧滑轨分别布置在43框后机身的两侧,舱门的前端由一个接头铰支在三角支架上,三角支架的前支点与链条相连,舱门的后部和两个外伸臂固接,     

ATC计算机系统的地线系统及机房防火措施

在计算机系统的接地系统中,一些问题至今尚无定论,本文结合几个计算机系统安装调试的经验,及现有的ATC雷达模拟系统实体,就机房屏蔽地线、防雷击地线、交流地线、系统地线给予介绍和简单的论述,并给出一些经验值,还说明了直流地悬空的危害和地桩的埋设方法。另外,简要介绍了机房的防火设施,以便有关单位参考。     

98RK电子压力扫描系统在NH-1风洞中的应用

美国PSI公司开发的98RK电子压力扫描系统作为一种高速高精度多用途的自动测量仪器,在风洞试验中具有很高的使用价值。本文介绍了该系统的结构性能和在NH—l风洞中的应用。     

战伤诊断与修复计算机辅助系统

概述了战伤诊断与修复的基本情况,对战伤诊断和修复的过程进行了简要说明,定义了战伤诊断与修复计算机辅助系统,同时利用关系型数据库语言Vc 6.0编写了战伤诊断与修复计算机辅助系统应用软件,介绍了战伤诊断与修复计算机辅助系统应用软件的功能及使用方法。为说明计算机辅助系统应用软件的实际过程,文章最后针对某型飞机一种典型的战伤情况,利用本文介绍的战伤诊断与修复计算机辅助系统对某型战斗机进行了战伤诊断与修复分析。