Multi-faults diagnosis of rolling bearings via adaptive customization of flexible analytical wavelet bases

Multi-faults detection is a challenge for rolling bearings due to the mode mixture and coupling of multiple fault features, as well as its easy burying in the complex, non-stationary structural vibrations and strong background noises. In this paper, a method based on the flexible analytical wavelet transform (FAWT) possessing fractional scaling and translation factors is proposed to identify multiple faults occurred in different components of rolling bearings. During the route of the proposed method, the proper FAWT bases are constructed via genetic optimization algorithm (GA) based on maximizing the spectral correlated kurtosis (SCK) which is firstly presented and proved to be efficient and effective in indicating interested fault mode. Via using the customized FAWT bases for each interested fault mode, the original vibration measurements are decomposed into fine frequency subbands, and the sensitive subband which enhances the signal-to-noise ratio (SNR) is selected to exhibit the fault signature on its envelope spectrum. The proposed method is tested via simulated signals, and applied to analyze the experimental vibration measurements from the running roller bearings subjected to outrace, inner-race and roller defects. The analysis results validate the effectiveness of the proposed method in identifying multi-faults occurred in different components of rolling bearings.     

High energy-density propulsion—reducing the risk to humans in planetary exploration

The potential benefits to humankind of space exploration are tremendous. Space is not only the final frontier but is also the next marketplace. The orbital space above Earth offers tremendous opportunities for both strategic assets and commercial development. The critical obstacle retarding the use of the space around the Earth is the lack of low cost access to orbit. Further out, the next giant leap for mankind will be the human exploration of Mars. Almost certainly within the next 30 years, a human crew will brave the isolation, the radiation, and the lack of gravity to walk on and explore the Red planet. Both of these missions will change the outlook and perspective of every human being on the planet. However, these missions are expensive and extremely difficult. Chemical propulsion has demonstrated an inability to achieve orbit cheaply and is a very high-risk option to accomplish the Mars mission. An alternative solution is to develop a high performance propulsion system. Nuclear propulsion has the potential to be such a system. The question will be whether humanity is willing to take on the challenge.     

组网数据处理探讨

讨论了测向定位中双站交会定位及定位误差分析、三站交会定位、多站交会定位若干问题，首次尝试将最小二乘法和递推最小二乘法用于多站测向定位，减少了大量的矩阵求逆，数据利用效率高，可以提高测向定位的精度和简化运算。特别是在存在多径效应的情况下，有利于发现和去除野值。在测向站组网数据的处理和应用上有较强的实用性和推广价值。     

Estimation of sea surface temperature, wind speed and water vapor with microwave radiometer data based on simulated annealing

A method for estimation of sea surface temperature, ocean wind speed and water vapor with microwave radiometer data based on simulated annealing is proposed. The proposed method shows about 60% improvement of sea surface temperature estimation accuracy in comparison to the existing method using Newton’s iterative algorithm.     

开放阅读是提高高校学报影响力的重要途径

目的推动高校学报开展开放阅读,有利于提高高校学报的影响力和社会效益。方法在简介开放阅读的概念,分析高校学报开展开放阅读的必要性和可行性的基础上,提出加入"科技图书文献资源共享平台"和"开放阅读期刊联盟"两种开放阅读的方式。结果实行开放阅读是由高校学报的学术性质所决定的,高校学报是以社会事业费和作者资助等社会资源维持出版的,其价值是其学术性而非商业性,因此没有理由为了赢利而拒绝更广泛地传播学术信息。结论开放阅读有利于提高高校学报的影响力,高校学报更应当回归学术,为学术研究服务。     

Multi-mode optimal fuzzy active vibration control of composite beams laminated with photostrictive actuators

Firstly, a multi-field coupling finite element formulation of composited beam laminated with the photostrictive actuators is developed in this paper. Moreover, an optimal fuzzy active control algorithm is also proposed on the basis of the combination of optimal control and fuzzy one.This method opens a new avenue to resolve the contradiction between the linear system control method and nonlinear actuating characteristics of photostrictive actuators. The desired control for suppressing multi-modal vibration of photoelectric laminated beam is firstly obtained through optimal control and then the fuzzy control is used to approach the desired mechanical strain induced by photostrictive actuators. Thus, the multi-mode vibration control of beam is realized.In the design process of optimal fuzzy controller, the design of fuzzy control is independent of optimal control. The simulation results demonstrate that the proposed control method can effectively realize multi-modal vibration control of photoelectric laminated beams, and the control effect of optimal fuzzy control is better than that of optimal state feedback control.     

A general calculation method to specify center-of-buoyancy for the stratospheric airship with multiple gas cells

As the lighter-than-air (LTA) flight vehicle, the stratospheric airship is a desirable platform to provide communication and surveillance services. During the ascent from sea-level to the mission altitude, the volume of the lifting gas may change significantly, which will result in the change of the center-of-buoyancy (CB). A general calculation method is developed to specify CB for the stratospheric airship with a double-ellipsoid hull and an arbitrary number of the gas cells. The cross-section-integral (CSI) method is used as a basic calculation scenario to specify CB. Considering the complexity in determining the boundary between the helium and air in the gas cell, a searching algorithm is put forward and the specification of CB can be conducted by the iterative calculation. As an important application, the stable condition of the pitch angle is analyzed when the change of CB is involved. Under different initial configurations, the stable pitch angle of the stratospheric airship during the ascent is specified and compared, which shows the advantages of the multi-gas-cell configuration. The results of this paper may provide an important reference for the engineering application of the stratospheric airship.     

基于层次评估理论的弹道导弹末段突防制导律研究

针对弹道导弹末段突防问题,应用层次性能评估体系,对弹道导弹末段典型突防制导律进行对比分析.并通过对弹道导弹制导精度、弹道导弹最大过载、弹道飞行时间和反导导弹脱靶量以及它们的均值、均方差的重要性和需求性分析,合理设置评估体系的指标及其权值,应用随机仿真分析方法,对比仿真经典比例导引、修正比例导引和变结构比例导引三种突防制导律的性能.仿真结果证明,层次评估理论可以用于弹道导弹末段突防制导律的评估及优选.     

Hierarchical space–time block codes signals classification using higher order cumulants

An efficient method for blind classification of space–time block codes(STBCs) based on fourth-order cumulants is proposed for a single receiver antenna.This paper presents a model of received STBCs signals in multiple input single output(MISO) communication systems and applies the characteristics of coding matrices to derive analytical expressions for the fourth-order cumulants to be used as the basis of an algorithm.The fourth-order cumulants at various delay vectors present non-null values that depend on the transmitted STBCs.Tests of nullity are accomplished by hypothesis testing.The proposed algorithm avoids the need for a priori information of modulation scheme,channel coefficients,and noise power.Consequently,it is well suited for non-cooperative scenarios.Simulations show that this method performs well even at low signal-to-noise ratios(SNRs).     

火箭多台发动机并联推力传递结构动静耦合计算方法

针对运载火箭多台发动机并联推力传递结构在工作中力学环境适应性问题,开展了动静耦合动力学计算方法研究。该研究分析了动静耦合机理,并以此为基础,计算了有无静载的结构模态频率和推力传递结构关键部位随机振动响应。结果表明,火箭推力传递结构在大推力作用下,结构的刚度发生改变,进而影响动力学特性。相关研究结果为火箭多台发动机并联推力传递结构动静联合试验提供了参考意义。