Tropopause analysis over the Iranian region using GPS radio occultation data

Near-tropopause phenomena like upper level fronts and cyclones, penetrative cumulus convection and mesoscale mechanisms of exchange make important contributions to the mixing processes in the atmosphere. Spatio-temporal monitoring of the tropopause height, temperature and pressure is an appropriate tool to show the running processes in the atmosphere. In this study, GPS radio occultation data is used to investigate the tropopause height fluctuations and the relation between the stratosphere–troposphere exchange and the aforementioned phenomena over the Iranian region. The paper shows how the position of the sub-tropical jet has changed with time, using GPS radio occultation observations. The tropopause height changes latitudinally, and three different bimodal probability distribution functions are observed. The results also show that the mixing region in the south of Iran is associated with the subtropical jet in winter. However, this region shifts north of Iran due to changes in the position of the subtropical jet during the summer. Consistency of the mixing region from the radio occultation data and the total ozone of TOMS over the Iranian region is also observed.     

Interstellar scintillation,ISS, and intrinsic variability of radio AGN

We investigate the relationship between the 5 GHz interstellar scintillation (ISS) and the 15 GHz intrinsic variability of the compact, radio-selected active galactic nuclei (AGN) common to the Microarcsecond Scintillation-Induced Variability (MASIV) Survey and the Owens Valley Radio Observatory blazar flux density monitoring program. As part of this investigation, we also re-examine the reported intrinsic nature of the February 1990 VLA observations of the blazar S5 0716+714. We are also examining the presence of IDV/ISS in the Owens Valley 15 GHz flux density monitoring data. We find a significant relationship between the Owens Valley 15 GHz modulation index and the MASIV modulation index. We also discuss the implications of these findings for RadioAstron.     

“风云三号”电离层掩星气候学数据处理方法

电离层掩星观测数据具有长期稳定性以及无须定标等优势,在电离层气候学研究中占有重要地位,而有效的数据处理方法是掩星数据科学性、可用性的保障。文章提出的数据处理方法能够根据所选电离层参数的物理特性和太阳活动情况动态调整质量控制阈值,根据数据时间跨度以及空间范围划分不同的时间窗和地理空间步长,并将离散的参数数据映射到全球数据网格中,以提升对不同时期电离层异常廓线的针对性,同时保证数据的可靠,且具有灵活性强、易于模块化的特点。使用FY3-C GNOS电离层掩星数据对该方法的有效性进行了验证,以期为基于电离层掩星数据开展电离层长期气候学研究提供高效的数据处理方式。     

电离层小尺度因素对无线电大气掩星弯曲角的影响

历经25年的发展,基于GNSS的无线电掩星技术已经成为一种有效的临近空间探测手段,但是在无线电大气掩星观测及数据处理过程中不可避免地会受到各种误差的影响,其中,电离层是重要误差源之一。由于电离层小尺度因素的存在,GNSS信号在穿越电离层过程中会受到影响,表现为振幅和相位上的振荡,并最终影响反演所得的大气弯曲角产品。文章基于COSMIC大气弯曲角数据,研究电离层小尺度因素中扩展E层（Es层）及F层不均匀体在中低纬地区对无线电大气掩星的影响,通过计算不同高度区间内的弯曲角偏差标准差统计研究电离层Es层及F层不均匀体发生率与大气弯曲角振荡的关系。结果表明,Es层及F层不均匀体能够引起大气弯曲角振荡,表现出弯曲角随纬度、磁地方时及季节变化的特性,且这些电离层小尺度因素能够影响到的高度区间为35～80 km。该研究有助于进一步认识电离层小尺度因素对GNSS无线电大气掩星探测技术的影响,以及后续提高大气掩星产品的数据质量。     

面向航电系统容错特征的任务可靠性建模方法研究

基于AADL语言和GSPN模型面向DIMA系统开展任务可靠性建模研究,考虑系统的容错特征及其模式转移逻辑,建立AADL系统建模语言与GSPN模型的转化规则,进行系统可靠性定量分析,并以典型航电产品为例进行了方法应用和仿真。本文提出的方法和规则可实施性强,为存在重构或备份等容错技术的航电产品进行多模式转移 的系统任务可靠性建模提供参考。     

Precursory signature of several major earthquakes studied using 40 kHz low frequency signal

To investigate the precursory signature of earthquakes on low frequency (LF) signal propagation, six earthquakes, having magnitude greater than equal to 6.5 and depth less than equal to 30 km, are being studied. The base line level of 40 kHz signal, transmitted from JJY station, Japan, is analysed with respect to V_d statistical parameter. Results show that the V_d parameter values starts fluctuating from its ambient levels before and during the days of the earthquakes, with significant variation starting 1–3 days prior to the earthquake concerned. This present study is an approach for identifying the precursory signatures of earthquakes on LF signal propagation using a new methodology with V_d parameter.     

Observations of Extended Radio Emission in Clusters

We review observations of extended regions of radio emission in clusters; these include diffuse emission in ‘relics’, and the large central regions commonly referred to as ‘halos’. The spectral observations, as well as Faraday rotation measurements of background and cluster radio sources, provide the main evidence for large-scale intracluster magnetic fields and significant densities of relativistic electrons. Implications from these observations on acceleration mechanisms of these electrons are reviewed, including turbulent and shock acceleration, and also the origin of some of the electrons in collisions of relativistic protons by ambient protons in the (thermal) gas. Improved knowledge of non-thermal phenomena in clusters requires more extensive and detailed radio measurements; we briefly review prospects for future observations.     

基于GPS掩星平均弯曲角的折射率反演研究

利用Abel积分变换通过掩星弯曲角计算折射率需要对高层弯曲角进行统计优化.目前由于所使用的背景场资料和具体反演方法不同,导致所发布的掩星大气数据气候统计值存在一定差异.本文使用2008年1,4,7,10月共4个月的COSMIC大气掩星附加相位数据,从纬圈平均弯曲角廓线反演相应月平均折射率,对反演结果进行比较分析.研究表明,利用掩星折射数据进行气候研究时无需逐一对掩星探测廓线进行统计优化,在40 km以下高度基于平均弯曲角的反演方法与传统统计相比能够获得几乎一致的月平均折射率,在50 km以上高度基于平均弯曲角的反演结果更加接近ECMWF资料统计.     

GNSS极化测量降雨正演模拟与实验对比

研究证明,全球导航卫星系统（GNSS）极化无线电掩星（PRO）技术可以用于探测降雨。利用GPM DPR降雨率数据与PAZ卫星极化相移观测数据匹配,筛选出代表性降雨事件。通过选用TB等7种雨滴形状和MP等5种雨滴谱模型,采用T矩阵法对各事件进行正演,并分析PAZ极化相移的线性校正值、天线相位校正值与正演模拟值之间的关系。对比分析得出线性校正值、相位校正值与模拟值的相关系数分别为0.9994和0.9933,均方根差分别为0.3429和1.2765。模拟值与实测值之间高度相关,且更接近线性校正值。进一步的研究表明,模拟降雨率在1 mm·h^–1以下的事件时,雨滴谱采用MP或JD分布,雨滴形状采用SC或PB的模拟精度更高;降雨率在1 mm·h^–1以上的事件,雨滴谱采用MP或 SS分布,雨滴形状采用TB的模拟结果最优。     

航空电子设备自动化测试及关键技术研究

在介绍航空电子设备自动测试技术的基础上 ,分析了航空电子设备自动化测试的关键技术 ,指出宽带微波系统、射频信号仿真和故障自动诊断是航空电子设备自动化测的关键技术。