满足约束条件的月球卫星飞行轨道的初步设计

讨论满足约束条件的月球卫星飞行轨道的设计问题，将约束条件分类为只与太阳，月球，地球，飞行器和观测站之间的相对位置有关的运行学约束条件以及涉及到飞行器轨道运行的动力学约束条件，在考虑月球卫星轨道的受力情况后，给出一种准确快速地计算和设计满足约束条件的标准飞行轨道的方法，并应用于不同约束条件下月球卫星的轨道预设计，初步讨论了轨道设计的误差分析，轨道跟踪及实时精密定轨等正在进行的其它相关工作。     

Objectives and requirements of unmanned rover exploration of the Moon

The scientific value of unmanned rovers for continued lunar exploration is considered in light of Apollo findings which suggest that the Moon's surface is more heterogeneous than expected. A set of major questions and investigations involving composition, internal structure, and thermal history are presented that form a scientific rationale for use of unmanned rovers in the post-Apollo period of lunar exploration. Visual, petrologic, chemical and geophysical measurements that are essential for an unmanned rover traverse over previously unexplored lunar terrain are discussed. Unmanned rovers are well-suited for low-cost, low-risk preliminary reconnaissance where measurement of a few definitive parameters over a wide area is more important than obtaining a wide array of detailed results at a given site.     

Magneto-Acoustic Waves in Compressible Magnetically Twisted Flux Tubes

The oscillatory modes of a magnetically twisted compressible flux tube embedded in a compressible magnetic environment are investigated in cylindrical geometry. Solutions to the governing equations to linear wave perturbations are derived in terms of Whittaker’s functions. A general dispersion equation is obtained in terms of Kummer’s functions for the approximation of weak and uniform internal twist, which is a good initial working model for flux tubes in solar applications. The sausage, kink and fluting modes are examined by means of the derived exact dispersion equation. The solutions of this general dispersion equation are found numerically under plasma conditions representative of the solar photosphere and corona. Solutions for the phase speed of the allowed eigenmodes are obtained for a range of wavenumbers and varying magnetic twist. Our results generalise previous classical and widely applied studies of MHD waves and oscillations in magnetic loops without a magnetic twist. Potential applications to solar magneto-seismology are discussed.     

Numerical verification of analytic expressions for the perturbations due to an arbitrary zonal harmonic of the geopotential

Expressions are given for the first order node-to-node perturbations in the orbital elements of a satellite due to an arbitrary zonal harmonic of the geopotential. Accurate and efficient procedures for computing such perturbations are necessary for orbit determination methods which will fully utilize the highly accurate observations now available.Comparison with a double precision numerical integration is made for an intermediate altitude satellite, TELSTAR I. (Second order perturbations due to the second harmonic, derived elsewhere, are included, as are the first order perturbations due to the zonals through fourteenth order.) Discrepancies in semi-major axis after 1 period are of the order of 0.1 mm. Discrepancies in timing are of the order of 0.03 msec. A detailed discussion of computational efficiency is included.     

Relative Equilibria for General Gravity Fields in the Sphere-Restricted Full 2-Body Problem

Equilibrium conditions for a mutually attracting general mass distribution and point mass are derived and their stability computed. The equilibrium conditions can be reduced to six equations in six unknowns, plus the existence of four integrals of motion consisting of the total angular momentum and energy of the system. The equilibrium conditions are further reduced to two independent equations, and their theoretical properties are studied. We derive three distinct conditions for a relative equilibrium which can be used to derive robust algorithms for solving these problems for non-symmetric gravity fields: a set of necessary conditions, a set of sufficient conditions, and a set of necessary and sufficient conditions. Each of these conditions is well suited for the computation of certain classes of equilibria. These equations are solved for non-symmetric gravity fields of interest, using a real asteroid shape model for the general gravity fields. Explicit conditions for the spectral and energetic stability of the resulting equilibria are also derived and computed for the shape of interest.     

Target star catalogue for Darwin Nearby Stellar sample for a search for terrestrial planets

In order to evaluate and develop mission concepts for a search for Terrestrial Exoplanets, we have prepared a list of potential target systems. In this paper we present and discuss the criteria for selecting potential target stars, suitable for the search for Earth-like planets, with a special emphasis on the aspects of the habitable zone for these stellar systems. Planets found within these zones would be potentially able to host complex life forms. We derive a final target star sample of potential target stars, the Darwin All Sky Star Catalogue (DASSC). The DASSC contains a sample of 2303 identified objects of which 284 are F-, 464 G-, 883 K- and 615 M-type stars and 57 stars without B-V index. Of these objects 949 objects are flagged in the DASSC as multiple systems, resulting in 1229 single main sequence stars of which 107 are F, 235 are G, 536 are K, and 351 are M type. We derive configuration dependent sub-catalogues from the DASSC for two technical designs, the initial baseline design and the advanced Emma design as well as a catalogue using an inner working angle cutoff. We discuss the selection criteria, derived parameters and completeness of sample for different classes of stars.     

Painlevé Analysis and Nonlinear Periodic Solutions for Isothermal Magnetostatic Atmospheres

The equations of magnetohydrodynamic equilibria for a plasma in a gravitational field are investigated analytically. For equilibria with one ignorable spatial coordinate, the equations reduce to a single nonlinear elliptic equation for the magnetic potential , known as the Grad–Shafranov equation. Specifying the arbitrary functions in the latter equation, one gets a nonlinear elliptic equation. Analytical solutions of the elliptic equation are obtained for the case of a nonlinear isothermal atmosphere in a uniform gravitational field. The solutions are obtained by using the Painlevé analysis, and are adequate for describing parallel filaments of diffuse, magnetized plasma suspended horizontally in equilibrium in a uniform gravitational field.     

UV image sensors and associated technologies

Large-format ultraviolet image sensors have been and are actively being developed for a variety of space-borne astronomy missions. The detector, which historically is one of the most problematic parts of any astronomical spacecraft, plays a critical role in the overall capability of the instrument. There are numerous detector systems with none being ideal for all applications. This paper presents an overview of UV image sensors that are currently available and associated technologies that are undergoing further development. Special attention is given to physical processes responsible for the inherent strengths and weaknesses of a few important UV detectors. Technological advances that are likely to impact the performance of future image sensors are also discussed.An Invited Review for Experimental AstrophysicsThis research was supported in part by contract NAS5-30131 from the National Aeronautics and Space Administration and and by a grant from the Wisconsin Alumni Research Foundation     

Uniformly Redundant Arrays

Uniformly Redundant Arrays (URA's) are two–dimensional binary arrays with constant sidelobes of their periodic autocorrelation function. They are widely agreed upon to be optimum mask patterns for coded aperture imaging, particularly in imaging systems with a cyclic coded mask. In this paper, a survey of all currently known construction methods for URA's is given and the sizes and open fractions of the arrays resulting from each construction method are pointed out. Alternatives to URA's for situations in which a URA does not exist, are discussed.     

Euler potential method in three-dimensional stellar wind problems

A theoretical scheme is developed to deal with the problems of stellar winds in three-dimensional situations, and relativistic fluid equations are integrated formally under isentropic and quasi-stationary conditions, in a flat space-time.The relativistic Euler equation for a one-component plasma is expressed in the same form as the ideal-MHD condition for the effective electromagnetic field which combines the inertial and pressure terms with the true electromagnetic field. This equation and that of mass continuity are integrated formally by introducing Euler-type potentials for the effective magnetic field and for the mass flux in the rotating frame, respectively. Functional form of one of these Euler potentials, which represents the total energy per unit charge in the rotating frame, is specified as an integral of motion. For an electron-proton plasma, the integrals for both components are combined to yield the energy integral of the plasma as a whole and the integrated Ohm's law, in the limit of vanishing mass ratio of an electron to a proton.Maxwell's equations are divided in two parts: i.e., the co-rotational and non-corotational parts. It is shown that the electromagnetic potentials for these parts are derived from a scalar super-potential and a vector super-potential, respectively.     

光纤时间传输及相位补偿

介绍了国外几种利用光纤进行时间频率传递的方法和经验.对无补偿光纤时间频率传递方法、双向时间频率传递方法、光学机械温度补偿方法及电子共轭相位补偿方法作了较详细的描述.光纤时延主要随温度而变化,在200 km以内,时延的日变化为几纳秒,月变化为十几纳秒.在50 km内利用光纤传输100 MHz频率信号时,在不补偿情况下频率稳定度为: 3×10-14/s,1×10-15/d;光学补偿后的频率稳定度可达到1.5×10-14/s,1×10-17/d.电子共轭相位补偿后,温度变化20℃引起的相位变化降低了45倍.光纤传输对短期频率稳定度影响较小,对日及更长期的频率稳定度影响较大.     

An exact solution to determination of an open orbit

We present an exact solution of the equations for orbit determination of a two body system in a hyperbolic or parabolic motion. In solving this problem, we extend the method employed by Asada, Akasaka and Kasai (AAK) for a binary system in an elliptic orbit. The solutions applicable to each of elliptic, hyperbolic and parabolic orbits are obtained by the new approach, and they are all expressed in an explicit form, remarkably, only in terms of elementary functions. We show also that the solutions for an open orbit are recovered by making a suitable transformation of the AAK solution for an elliptic case.     

Automation of Area Measurement of Sunspots

When drawing up a database for sunspots from a large collection of white-light films, a need for the automation of the process arises. The concepts used at the automation of the area measurements of sunspots are described. As an example, sunspot groups NOAA 5521 and 5528 are processed and the areas obtained are compared to the measurements published in the literature. Similar values are obtained, except umbral areas published by Steinegger et al. (1996) which are significantly larger than ours. We find that the differences may be attributed to the fact that the definition proposed by Steinegger et al. (1996) for the penumbra–umbra border of a sunspot is not equivalent to those used for the measurements of others of the umbral area.     

Gravitational instability of a composite system

The problem of instability arising in a composite system consisting of an infinitely conducting hydromagnetic fluid interacting through gravitational forces with one or more than one neutral gas, is investigated, allowing for a possible relative streaming between the component fluids. Instability criteria are derived for special cases of a two-component (static or relatively streaming) system and for a three-component system consisting of two gases contra-streaming in the presence of a stationary background gas. It is found that for a static system only one unstable mode exists for wave numbers less than a critical value given by the square root of the sum of the squares of the Jeans's wave numbers for individual gases. However, for a configuration, where components are endured with characteristic streaming speeds, there are present simultaneously more than one unstable modes.     

New approximate formulae for radiative accelerations in stars

Radiative accelerations are quantities that are crucial in the study of diffusion processes in stars. Their calculation requires the use of large atomic and opacity data bases, and generally necessitates very heavy numerical computations. New approximate formulae for radiative accelerations in stars, arising from both bound–bound and bound–free transitions, are presented. These are written in a parametric form, which separate the terms depending on the local abundance of the element under consideration from those depending mainly on the atomic data. These formulae are shown to be significantly superior to those previously published. The main reason for this improvement comes form the use of monochromatic opacities instead of approximating these by the Rosseland mean. The principal advantage for the use of these parametric equations over other methods for calculating radiative accelerations is its numerical expediency. Results are shown for several elements (C, Ar, Ca and Fe) in a type A star.     

The circumnuclear X-ray reflectors in NGC 1068 and the Circinus galaxy

The ASCA and BeppoSAX spectra of the Circinus galaxy and NGC 1068 are analysed and compared with photoionization models based on cloudy . In the case of Circinus, a single, mildly ionized reflector can account for the line spectrum, while in NGC 1068 at least three different reflectors (with different ionization states) are needed. We suggest that the reflector in Circinus and the low ionized one in NGC 1068 are the inner and visible part of the material responsible for the X-ray absorption. With this assumption, we estimate for the inner radius of the absorber a value of 0.2 pc for Circinus and of a few parsecs for NGC 1068.     

Analytical method for the effects of the asteroid belt on planetary orbits

Analytic expressions are derived for the perturbation of planetary orbits due to a thick constant density asteroid belt. The derivations include extensions and adaptations of Plakhov's analytic expressions for the perturbations in five of the orbital elements for closed orbits around Saturn's rings. The equations of Plakhov are modified to include the effect of ring thickness and additional equations are derived for the perturbations in the sixth orbital element, the mean anomaly. The gravitational potential and orbital perturbations are derived for the asteroid belt with and without thickness, and for a hoop approximation to the belt. The procedures are also applicable to Saturn's rings and the newly discovered rings of Uranus.The effects of the asteroid belt thickness on the gravitational potential coefficients and the orbital motions are demonstrated. Comparisons between the Mars orbital perturbations obtained using the analytic expressions and those obtained using numerical integration are discussed. The effects of the asteroid belt on the Earth based ranging to Mars are also demonstrated.     

Jovian proton Aurora

The planet Jupiter possesses a magnetic field and is surrounded by a magnetosphere. The occurrence of auroral and polar cap phenomena similar to those found on earth is very likely. In this work auroral and polar cap emissions in a model Jovian atmosphere are determined for proton precipitation. The incident protons, which are characterized by representative spectra, are degraded in energy by applying the continuous slowing down approximation. All secondary and higher generation electrons are assumed to be absorbed locally and their contributions to the total emissions are included. Volume emission rates are calculated from the total direct excitation rates with corrections for cascading applied. Results show that most molecular hydrogen and helium emissions for polar cap precipitation are below the ambient dayglow values. Charge capture by precipitating protons is an important source of Lyman α and Balmer α emissions and offers a key to the detection of large fluxes of low energy protons.