Fuel-optimal G-MPSP Guidance for Powered Descent Phase of Soft Lunar Landing

A fuel optimal nonlinear sub-optimal guidance scheme is presented in this paper for soft landing of a lunar craft during the powered descent phase. The recently developed Generalized Model Predictive Static Programming (G-MPSP) is used to compute the required magnitude and angle of the thrust vector. Both terminal position and velocity vector are imposed as hard constraints, which ensures high position accuracy and facilitates initiation of vertical descent at the end of the powered descent phase. A key feature of the G-MPSP algorithm is that it converts the nonlinear dynamic programming problem into a low-dimensional static optimization problem (of the same dimension as the output vector). The control history update is done in closed form after computing a time-varying weighting matrix through a backward integration process. This feature makes the algorithm computationally efficient, which makes it suitable for on-board applications. The effectiveness of the proposed guidance algorithm is demonstrated through promising simulation results.

FIVDL: Fingerprint Image Verification using Dictionary Learning

Fingerprints are used for identification in forensics and are classified into Manual and Automatic. Automatic fingerprint identification system is classified into Latent and Exemplar. A novel Exemplar technique of Fingerprint Image Verification using Dictionary Learning (FIVDL) is proposed to improve the performance of low quality fingerprints, where Dictionary learning method reduces the time complexity by using block processing instead of pixel processing. The dynamic range of an image is adjusted by using Successive Mean Quantization Transform (SMQT) technique and the frequency domain noise is reduced using spectral frequency Histogram Equalization. Then, an adaptive nonlinear dynamic range adjustment technique is utilized to determine the local spectral features on corresponding fingerprint ridge frequency and orientation. The dictionary is constructed using spatial fundamental frequency that is determined from the spectral features. These dictionaries help in removing the spurious noise present in fingerprints and reduce the time complexity by using block processing instead of pixel processing. Further, dictionaries are used to reconstruct the image for matching. The proposed FIVDL is verified on FVC database sets and Experimental result shows an improvement over the state-of-the-art techniques. (C) 2015 The Authors. Published by Elsevier B.V.

Oscillatory Instabilities of Two-Layer Rayleigh-Marangoni-Benard Convection

The Rayleigh–Marangoni–Bénard convective instability (R–M–B instability) in the two-layer systems such as Silicone oil (10cSt)/Fluorinert (FC70) and Silicone oil (2cSt)/water liquids are studied. Both linear instability analysis and nonlinear instability analysis (2D numerical simulation) were performed to study the influence of thermocapillary force on the convective instability of the two-layer system. The results show the strong effects of thermocapillary force at the interface on the time-dependent oscillations at the onset of instability convection. The secondary instability phenomenon found in the real two-layer system of Silicone oil over water could explain the difference in the comparison of the Degen’s experimental observation with the previous linear stability analysis results of Renardy et al.

海洋平台张力腿非线性动力响应

采用非线性梁模型,充分考虑张力腿轴向与流向的耦合效应及平台运动对张力腿的作用,运用Galerkin法进行分析求解,研究不同的长径比(L/D)情况下,弯曲刚度和非线性耦合效应的影响,以期得到更适用于实际的张力腿简化模型.

基于变形修正的局部刚体化动力模型简化方法

提出一种基于变形修正的动力模型简化方法,以复杂工程结构的有限元模型为基础,根据运动同步性假设将结构分成若干同步性区域,采用适当的位移模式去逼近位移真值,再通过总体应变能最小来优化,从而得到整体位移与局部位移模式间的转换关系,算例结果表明了简化方法的有效性.

基于柔度修正的局部刚体化结构动力模型简化方法

提出一种基于柔度修正的局部刚体化结构动力模型简化方法.以复杂工程结构的有限元模型为基础,根据运动同步性假设将结构分成若干同步性区域,对每个区域引入准刚体模态,实现对结构的简化.同时对简化方法进行误差分析,利用柔度修正的思路实现对简化变化矩阵的修正,得到更精确的简化结果.以海洋平台结构作为算例应用该方法,得到了比较满意的简化结果.

三峡升船机系统动态响应分析

根据三峡升船机最新设计报告,采用有限元软件ANSYS构建了升船机系统有限元模型,包括承船厢、提升钢索、滑轮组、平衡重、厢内水体、驱动机构和刹车机构;通过数值模拟,对升船机系统进行了模态分析及动态响应研究,内容包括升船机系统的流固耦合模态及其在各种工况(起动、刹车、事故)下的动态响应和影响因素分析,如弹簧刚度、误载水深、阻尼、承船厢的位置等.计算结果表明:对于升船机这样一个复杂系统,该文所建立的有限元模型及数值算法是合理的,其结果可为升船机系统整体设计提供必要的参考.

永乐大钟及悬挂支撑系统的撞钟过程瞬态分析

采用ANSYS有限元分析软件对永乐大钟及其悬挂支撑系统建立了有限元模型,进行了撞钟过程有限元瞬态分析及动力强度校核。通过有限元计算,获得了大钟各局部考察对象及整体的应力、位移分布情况和各部分的动力响应和对强度的影响,为合理撞钟和加固提供了科学依据与技术指导。

有限位移下张力腿平台的非线性动力响应

与一阶无限小位移情况不同,张力腿平台(TLP)发生有限位移时,所受外力与响应耦合,运动方程也必须在瞬时位置建立.建立了有限位移情况下张力腿平台非线性动力响应分析模型,其中考虑了由六自由度有限位移引起的多种非线性因素,如各自由度之间的耦合、瞬时位置、瞬时湿表面等;还包括自由表面效应、粘性力等因素引起的非线性.推导出张力腿平台六自由度有限运动非线性控制方程.对一个名为“ISSC TLP”的典型张力腿平台进行了数值计算,求得该平台在规则波作用下的六自由度运动响应.用退化到线性范围的解与已有解进行了对比,吻合良好.数值结果表明,综合考虑非线性因素后响应有明显改变

Oscillatory Instabilities of Two-Layer Rayleigh-Marangoni-Benard Convection

The Rayleigh-Marangoni-Benard convective instability (R-M-B instability) in the two-layer systems such as Silicone oil (10cSt)/Fluorinert (FC70) and Silicone oil (2cSt)/water liquids are studied. Both linear instability analysis and nonlinear instability analysis (2D numerical simulation) were performed to study the influence of thermocapillary force on the convective instability of the two-layer system. The results show the strong effects of thermocapillary force at the interface on the time-dependent oscillations at the onset of instability convection. The secondary instability phenomenon found in the real two-layer system of Silicone oil over water could explain the difference in the comparison of the Degen's experimental observation with the previous linear stability analysis results of Renardy et al.

Parametric studies of tension leg platform with large amplitude motions

Tension leg platform (TLP) is an important kind of working station for deep water exploration and development in ocean, whose dynamic responses deserve a serious thought. It is shown that for severe sea state, the effects of nonlinearities induced by large displacements of TLP may be noteworthy, and then employment of small displacements model should be restrained. In such situation, large amplitude motion model may be an appropriate alternative. The numerical experiments are performed to study the differences of dynamic responses between the two models. It is shown that for most cases, differences between results of the two models are significant. The variances of the differences vs. the wave period are the most remarkable, and that of the differences vs. wave heading angle are also apparent.

Two-dimensional Vortex-induced Vibrations of Submerged Floating Tunnel Tethers

A vortex-induced vibration (VIV) model is presented for predicting the nonlinear dynamic response of submerged floating tunnel (SFT) tethers which are subjected to wave, current and tunnel oscillatory displacements at their upper end in horizontal and vertical directions. A nonlinear fluid force formula is introduced in this model, and the effect of the nonlinearity of tether is investigated. First, the tunnel is stationary and the tether vibrates due to the vortices shedding. The calculated results show that the cross-flow amplitude of VIV decreases compared with the linear model. However the in-line amplitude of VIV increases. Next, the periodical oscillation of tunnel is considered. The oscillation caused by wave forces plays the roles of parametric exciter and forcing exciter to the VIV of tether. The time history of displacement of the tether mid-span is obtained by the proposed model. It is shown that the in-line amplitude increases obviously and the corresponding frequency is changed. The cross-flow amplitude exhibits a periodic behavior.

Análise de fadiga em pontes rodoviárias de concreto armado

As pontes rodoviárias de concreto armado estão sujeitas às ações dinâmicas variáveis devido ao tráfego de veículos sobre o tabuleiro. Estas ações dinâmicas podem gerar o surgimento das fraturas ou mesmo a sua propagação na estrutura. A correta consideração destes aspectos objetivou o desenvolvimento de um estudo, de forma a avaliar os esforços do tráfego de veículos pesados sobre o tabuleiro. As técnicas para a contagem de ciclos de esforços e a aplicação das regras de dano acumulado foram analisadas através das curvas S-N de diversas normas estudadas. A ponte rodoviária investigada é constituída por quatro vigas longitudinais, três transversinas e por um tabuleiro de concreto armado. O modelo computacional, desenvolvido para a análise dinâmica da ponte, foi concebido com base no emprego de técnicas usuais de discretização através do método dos elementos finitos. O modelo estrutural da obra de arte rodoviária estudada foi simulado com base no emprego de elementos finitos sólidos tridimensionais. Os veículos são representados a partir de sistemas massa-mola-amortecedor. O tráfego dessas viaturas é considerado mediante a simulação de comboios semi-infinitos, deslocando-se com velocidade constante sobre o tabuleiro da ponte. As conclusões deste trabalho versam acerca da vida útil de serviço dos elementos estruturais de pontes rodoviárias de concreto armado submetidas às ações dinâmicas provenientes do tráfego de veículos pesados sobre o tabuleiro.

Diseño de sistema de suspensión progresiva Pro-Link

[ES]Mediante este trabajo se va a diseñar un mecanismo para crear un sistema de suspensión progresiva para la suspensión trasera de una motocicleta a partir de un muelle lineal. El muelle introducido en la suspensión será lineal, por lo tanto, tendrá una sola rigidez, constante y la cual delimita el muelle, pero gracias a un mecanismo diseñado especialmente para la suspensión trasera de una moto, se va conseguir que la rigidez varíe. El mecanismo utilizado para este trabajo se llama Pro-Link y la empresa que lo emplea es Honda. Para ello, se creará un esquema del mecanismo en sí y tras un análisis cinemático mediante el programa Creo Parametric, y haciendo varios cambios en el sistema para ajustarlo a la mejor progresividad posible, se obtendrá la gráfica en la que se observará la curva que marca la rigidez progresiva. Esto es, se verá la evolución de la nueva rigidez dependiendo de la oscilación vertical de la rueda. Por otra parte, gracias a un análisis dinámico del mismo programa se conseguirán las reacciones del sistema y se calcularán los elementos auxiliares de éste para el buen funcionamiento del mismo. Finalmente, se creará el diseño del triángulo y un diseño preliminar del basculante mediante el método de elementos finitos del programa.

Motion simulation of annular polishing

Based on the Coulomb friction model, the frictional motion model of workpiece relating to the polishing pad was presented in annular polishing. By the dynamic analysis software, the model was simulated and analysed. The conclusions from the results were that the workpiece did not rotate steadily. When the angular velocity of ring and the direction were the same as that of the polishing pad, the angular velocity of workpiece hoicked at the beginning and at the later stage were the same as that of the polishing pad before contacting with the ring. The angular velocity of workpiece vibrated at the moment of contacting with the ring. After that the angular velocity of workpiece increased gradually and fluctuated at a given value, while the angular velocity of ring decreased gradually and also fluctuated at a given value. Since the contact between the workpiece and the ring was linear, their linear velocities and directions should be the same. But the angular velocity of workpiece was larger than that of the polishing pad on the condition that the radius of the workpiece was less than that of the ring. This did not agree with the pure translation principle and the workpiece surface could not be flat, either. Consequently, it needed to be controlled with the angular velocity of ring and the radii of the ring and the workpiece, besides friction to make the angular velocity of workpiece equal to that of the polishing pad for obtaining fine surface flatness of the workpiece. Copyright © 2007 Inderscience Enterprises Ltd.}