Scatter factor confidence interval estimate of least square maximum entropy quantile function for small samples

Classic maximum entropy quantile function method (CMEQFM) based on the probabil-ity weighted moments (PWMs) can accurately estimate the quantile function of random variable on small samples, but inaccurately on the very small samples. To overcome this weakness, least square maximum entropy quantile function method (LSMEQFM) and that with constraint condition (LSMEQFMCC) are proposed. To improve the confidence level of quantile function estimation, scatter factor method is combined with maximum entropy method to estimate the confidence inter-val of quantile function. From the comparisons of these methods about two common probability distributions and one engineering application, it is showed that CMEQFM can estimate the quan-tile function accurately on the small samples but inaccurately on the very small samples (10 sam-ples); LSMEQFM and LSMEQFMCC can be successfully applied to the very small samples;with consideration of the constraint condition on quantile function, LSMEQFMCC is more stable and computationally accurate than LSMEQFM; scatter factor confidence interval estimation method based on LSMEQFM or LSMEQFMCC has good estimation accuracy on the confidence interval of quantile function, and that based on LSMEQFMCC is the most stable and accurate method on the very small samples (10 samples).     

Scheduling algorithms for rapid imaging using agile Cubesat constellations

Distributed Space Missions such as formation flight and constellations, are being recognized as important Earth Observation solutions to increase measurement samples over space and time. Cubesats are increasing in size (27U, ～40?kg in development) with increasing capabilities to host imager payloads. Given the precise attitude control systems emerging in the commercial market, Cubesats now have the ability to slew and capture images within short notice. We propose a modular framework that combines orbital mechanics, attitude control and scheduling optimization to plan the time-varying, full-body orientation of agile Cubesats in a constellation such that they maximize the number of observed images and observation time, within the constraints of Cubesat hardware specifications. The attitude control strategy combines bang-bang and PD control, with constraints such as power consumption, response time, and stability factored into the optimality computations and a possible extension to PID control to account for disturbances. Schedule optimization is performed using dynamic programming with two levels of heuristics, verified and improved upon using mixed integer linear programming. The automated scheduler is expected to run on ground station resources and the resultant schedules uplinked to the satellites for execution, however it can be adapted for onboard scheduling, contingent on Cubesat hardware and software upgrades. The framework is generalizable over small steerable spacecraft, sensor specifications, imaging objectives and regions of interest, and is demonstrated using multiple 20?kg satellites in Low Earth Orbit for two case studies – rapid imaging of Landsat’s land and coastal images and extended imaging of global, warm water coral reefs. The proposed algorithm captures up to 161% more Landsat images than nadir-pointing sensors with the same field of view, on a 2-satellite constellation over a 12-h simulation. Integer programming was able to verify that optimality of the dynamic programming solution for single satellites was within 10%, and find up to 5% more optimal solutions. The optimality gap for constellations was found to be 22% at worst, but the dynamic programming schedules were found at nearly four orders of magnitude better computational speed than integer programming. The algorithm can include cloud cover predictions, ground downlink windows or any other spatial, temporal or angular constraints into the orbital module and be integrated into planning tools for agile constellations.     

壁挂式主频可调变截面小卫星结构设计与验证

针对多星并联布局“一箭多星”发射小卫星的模式，为降低星箭连接界面结构受力、提高卫星结构对不同运载火箭的主频适应性、提高星内设备安装空间利用率，本文设计了一种壁挂式主频可调变截面小卫星结构。对该卫星结构，开展了基于有限元方法的模态和静力分析验证，还开展了地面鉴定级振动试验验证和在轨飞行试验验证。分析和试验结果表明，壁挂式卫星结构相比底部连接式卫星结构，星箭连接界面受力可降低67.7%；在不增加卫星结构质量的前提下，仅通过安装或拆卸主传力路径上的部分连接螺钉，就能实现卫星3个方向一阶频率10 Hz左右的可调范围；采用沿运载火箭轴线方向横截面大小可变的变截面结构设计，可将星内设备安装空间的利用率由等截面卫星结构的49.1%提高到74.2%。     

小天体自主附着技术研究进展

基于国际上已实施的小天体探测任务和未来小天体附着探测技术的发展趋势,阐述了小天体自主附着的必要性及关键技术。首先回顾了已成功实施的小天体探测任务的特点,进而总结了小天体自主附着的难点问题,概括分析了小天体自主附着所涉及的关键技术及其研究进展,最后对未来小天体自主附着技术的研究热点和发展趋势进行了展望。     

A six-degree-of-freedom hardware-in-the-loop simulator for small spacecraft

This paper presents a novel six degree of freedom, ground-based experimental testbed, designed for testing new guidance, navigation, and control algorithms for the relative motion of nano-satellites. The development of innovative guidance, navigation and control methodologies is a necessary step in the advance of autonomous spacecraft. The testbed allows for testing these algorithms in a one-g laboratory environment. The system stands out among the existing experimental platforms because all degrees of freedom of motion are controlled via real thrusters, as it would occur on orbit, with no use of simulated dynamics and servo actuators. The hardware and software components of the testbed are detailed in the paper, as is the motion tracking system used to perform its navigation. A Lyapunov-based strategy for closed loop control is used in hardware-in-the loop experiments to successfully demonstrate the full six-degree-of-freedom system׳s capabilities. In particular, the test case shows a two-phase regulation experiment, commanding both position and attitude to reach specified final state vectors.     

基于STK的小卫星轨道交会设计研究

利用球面三角形的几何关系进行了基于STK(卫星工具包)的小卫星轨道交会的规划和设计。采用一种较为方便的轨道交会设计方法,并使用功能强大的专业STK软件来仿真和演示,取得了良好的仿真效果,能够较好地满足航天器轨道交会设计的要求,对于其它类型的轨道规划有一定的借鉴作用,为各种航天器的仿真研究提供了一种新的方法。     

一种多卫星编队飞行的准确定位方法

为实现多卫星编队飞行的准确定位，用微型扫描激光距离探测器(MS-LRF)确定卫星间的相对位置．并给出了不同的算法。该方法的精度高、速度快，无需坐标变换，其可靠性和可行性较高。     

小卫星多级故障诊断系统设计

提出一种基于模糊神经网络的小卫星多级故障诊断系统,利用多级的方式对小卫星的故障进行诊断。其中第一级采用模糊聚类的方法,将故障定位于模块级;第二级采用模糊径向基神经网络,完成故障的部件级定位。最后用该故障诊断方法针对卫星故障仿真系统做了实验,对其预设故障进行了诊断,诊断结果与仿真系统预设故障完全一致。实验表明:多级故障诊断结构提高了故障诊断的系统性、准确性并大大降低了故障诊断中的计算量。     

扇形板压力畸变模拟器特性研究

根据小型涡轮发动机的使用条件,总压畸变是对发动机气动稳定性影响最大的外部降稳因子,小型涡轮发动机常采用模拟板方法为抗畸变试验提供总压畸变流场。本文设计了扇形板式可调压力畸变模拟器,用于涡扇发动机抗畸变试验。通过数值模拟获取了畸变模拟器的全流场特征,通过畸变模拟器吹风试验表明,扇形板后的流场掺混特性较好,扇形板畸变模拟器堵塞系数在8%～16%内,畸变模拟器的综合畸变指数在2%～13%内连续可调。畸变模拟器满足小型涡扇发动机抗畸变试验所需综合畸变指数要求。     

小突片红外抑制效应的实验研究

利用地面模拟试验件实验研究了主喷管流速为亚声速,温度610℃左右,下洗气流速度11m/s,位于主喷管出口的小突片的安装方式和尺寸对某型号直升机发动机出口红外隐身效果的影响,实验用的混合管主喷管面积比为1.5。结果表明,和不装小突片时的基准状态相比,安装四片小突片时出口最高气流温度和平均气流温度分别降低2.3%和1%,主喷管总压升高0.44%。而增加小突片的尺寸,对红外抑制效果有所改进,不过总压损失会增大。