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.     

Mapping lunar surface chemistry: New prospects with the Chandrayaan-2 Large Area Soft X-ray Spectrometer (CLASS)

Surface chemistry of airless bodies in the solar system can be derived from remote X-ray spectral measurements from an orbiting spacecraft. X-rays from planetary surfaces are excited primarily by solar X-rays. Several experiments in the past have used this technique of X-ray fluorescence for deriving abundances of the major rock forming elements. The Chandrayaan-2 orbiter carries an X-ray fluorescence experiment named CLASS that is designed based on results from its predecessor C1XS flown on Chandrayaan-1. We discuss the new aspects of lunar science that can be potentially achieved with CLASS.     

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.     

SSPS-OMEGA超大型球形聚光器结构拓扑构型与设计

为同时兼顾千米量级尺度空间太阳能电站聚光系统的在轨发射安装难度、光学收集效率、稳定性及结构工艺等多方面的因素,提出采用基于球面正多面体的经纬线划分法模块化构建球形聚光器。该方法不仅可实现基础划分单元分布均匀、规格种类少,降低在轨构建与运载发射难度。而且只要合理控制弧高等分数和基础划分单元的口径就可以同时保证聚光系统的光学收集效率。理论与仿真结果显示,当弧高等分数为24时,该划分法共有25种基础单元件,整个球面被分成5762块。并且此时模块化构建的实际球形聚光器的光学收集效率与理想球面相比基本保持不变,解决了太阳能电站聚光系统设计中存在的关键问题。     

飞行器太阳能源计算方法CSCD

介绍了空间飞行器典型电源系统组成,通过对影响太阳能源输出的各项参数因素分析,提出了空间飞行器太阳能源计算方法,该方法包括由功率计算所需太阳阵面积的公式和由太阳阵面积计算输出功率的公式,达到了准确计算太阳能源的效果,解决了以往空间飞行器太阳能源估算误差大,在总体回路设计中电源参数难以闭环的问题。     

伺服动力电源技术发展概述

近年来,机电伺服系统在航空、航天领域得到了广泛应用,逐渐形成了新的推力矢量控制和舵面控制实现方式,并推动了伺服动力电源的多样性发展。研究了国外运载火箭、导弹及飞机伺服动力电源技术的发展现状,梳理了各类场景中伺服动力电源的应用特点及未来需求,对比了常见的热电池、锌银电池、锂离子电池及涡轮发电等各类伺服动力电源的技术特点,并提出了高电压、高比功率、高比容量（新型电池,涡轮发电）、一体化/智能化/高可靠等伺服动力电源技术的未来发展方向。     

用于航空高压直流电源系统的笼型异步发电机控制策略的研究

 现代电力电子技术的发展使得笼型异步发电机能够适用于航空高压直流系统中。着重对笼型异步电机与电力电子变换器结合构成的发电系统进行了研究,说明了采用直接转矩控制策略可使这种发电系统具有很好的动态特性。介绍了异步发电机直接转矩控制的原理与实现方法,并给出了仿真与实验结果。     

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。     

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。