Vol 20, No 4 (2019)

The paper considers a simulation computer model of an optoelectronic system for measuring the point objects coordinates. The model allows optimal coordination of the system links parameters in order to minimize the measurement error. The method of multiple statistical tests which allows accumulating the results of single computational experiments for each specific measurement event with a unique random distribution of links parameters and characteristics, and then carrying out statistical processing of the accumulated results is the main method of computer simulation. As a result of multiple analyses, multi-parameter functional dependencies that provide optimal coordination of parameters controlled by the designer or operator according to the criterion of the resulting measurement error minimizing are realized. The article presents the results of evaluating modeling parameters that reduce the measurement error. It is relevant to apply this method when using the same measuring system in different operating conditions, for different measured objects and when performing various functional tasks since it allows adapting the system for a specific application. The model presented in the article can be concretized for the purpose of evaluating and multi-parameter optimization of particular object parameters, as well as for developing a virtual measuring stand on the basis of the model and its modifications.

The way to initialize the starting points for optimization algorithms is one of the main parameters. Currently used methods of initializing starting points are based on stochastic algorithms of spreading points. In a genetic algorithm, points are Boolean sets. These lines are formed in different ways. They are formed directly, using random sequences (with uniform distribution law) or formed using random sequences (with uniform distribution law) in the space of real numbers, and then converted to boolean numbers. Six algorithms for constructing multidimensional points for global optimization algorithms of boolean sets based on both stochastic and non-random point spreading algorithms are designed. The first four methods of initialization of Boolean lines used a random distribution law, and the fifth and sixth methods of initialization used a non-random method of forming starting points-LPt sequence. A large number of optimization algorithms were restarted. Calculations of high accuracy were used. The research was carried out on the genetic algorithm of global optimization. The work is based on Acly function, Rastrigin function, Shekel function, Griewank function and Rosenbrock function. The research was based on three algorithms of srarting points spreading: LPt sequence, UDC sequence, regular random spreading. The best parameters of the genetic algorithm of global optimization were used in the work. As a result, we obtained arrays of mathematical expectations and standard deviations of the solution quality for different functions and optimization algorithms. The purpose of the analysis of ways to initialize the starting points for the genetic optimization algorithm was to find the extremum quickly, accurately, cheaply and reliably simultaneously. Methods of initialization were compared with each other by expectation and standard deviation. The quality of the solution is understood as the average error of finding the extremum. The best way of initialization of starting points for genetic optimization algorithm on these test functions is revealed.

A new trend of science and technology is now rapidly developing both in Russia and abroad   –   the development of miniature unmanned aerial vehicles.

The key system of on-board control equipment (avionics) of an unmanned aerial vehicle (UAV) is the orientation system for determining UAV attitude relative to reference system. In small-size UAV, we can meet the application of strapdown attitude reference systems, magnetometric, pyrometric, video systems, etc.

Rapid development of mini- and micro-UAVs requires the development of information-measuring systems (operating on different physical principles) in order to determine UAV attitude parameters in flight.  With UAV mass and wingspan reduction, there are growing requirements for these systems, concerning the accuracy of positioning parameters and more compact dimensions.

Manufacturing of most information-measuring and control systems of manned aircraft and heavy UAVs rely on traditionally used gyroscopes and accelerometers. They are complex fine-mechanics instruments of considerable power consumption, rather large size, weight and high cost.

A significant improvement of the accuracy in UAV angular coordinates determination is achieved by integrating orientation systems of various types. The use of GPS / GLONASS signals also improves the accuracy and reliability of determining UAV angular coordinates and supplies the additional function of measuring its geographical coordinates.

The article investigates the problem of inter-satellite linking in the constellation of spacecraft in a low circular orbit. A specific problem of establishing intersatellite link (IL) in that orbit – cross-pointing of the antennae – is also studied. To support cross-tracking, it is important to place spacecraft (SC) in the orbital plane so that they are constantly in the zone of mutual visibility. The line-of-sight range is analyzed both in one orbital plane and between adjacent planes. IL is treated in terms of the orbital constellation (OC) ballistic formation. Several typical modes of motion of SC with IL in adjacent planes are determined – parallel, orthogonal, oncoming. The parameter values of IL antenna pointing are also assessed. The obtained results of OC formation and antenna pointing parameters’ calculations may be relevant for establishing a modified system.

The paper presents the results of studying the shielding properties of thin transparent films in single-walled carbon nanotubes on flexible substrates of polyethylene terephthalate. The films were formed by spraying colloidal solution on single-walled carbon nanotubes. The film thickness was determined by the volume of the sprayed colloidal solution and was measured using transmission electron microscopy in a cross-section mode. The morphology and structural quality of the films were studied by electron microscopy, optical spectroscopy, and Raman spectroscopy. The results showed the high structural quality of the material. According to Raman spectroscopy, the ratio of peaks intensities G / D is 23.4, which is the evidence of a significant predominance of carbon in the sp2 hybridization. It is typical for graphite-like systems and, in particular, carbon nanotubes. The spectral dependences of the transmission and reflection coefficients of radio waves in the K range of 18–26.5 GHz were studied. Absorption of radiation is the dominant shielding mechanism. Increasing the film thickness from 15.9 to 56.1 nm is accompanied by decreasing the surface resistance from 971 to 226 Ohm / sq, while optical transparency decreases from 93.58 to 76.71 %. Shielding efficiency increases from 2.29 to 6.6 dB, increasing the proportion of absorbed radiation from 34.6 to 51.2 % at a frequency of 18 GHz. This indicates the prospects for the use of films as electromagnetic shielding and anti-icing coatings in the aerospace industry.

In the production of space rocket technology, electrochemical processes are used, as a result  there is pollution of sewage by metal ions. The strict requirements of environmental authorities do not allow sewage, containing metal ions with concentration exceeding the maximum permissible values, to be discharged directly into reservoir or sewers. The greatest difficulties are caused by the purification of water from hexavalent chromium.

The proposed methods for purifying from hexavalent chromium, electrocoagulation method, galvanocoagulation method, sorption methods, combined methods, have some disadvantages, such as: significant energy consumption, significant consumption of soluble metal anodes, passivation of the anodes, need for large excesses of reagent (iron salts), large amounts of precipitate and the complexity of its dehydration, high cost and scarcity of sorbents, high consumption of reagents for the regeneration of sorbents, and others.

This work shows equipment for experiments, including a diaphragm electrolyzer with a coaxial arrangement of electrodes. Formulas for calculating the chromium ions flux due to migration and diffusion are presented. The difference between the calculated amperage from the practical one is 25 %, and the theoretical degree of purification from the real one is 4 %, which confirms the effectiveness of the proposed cleaning method.

The concentration of chromium anions was determined by atomic absorption spectroscopy. The degree of purification of water from chromium ranged from 84 to 96 %. The highest degree of purification (96 %) was obtained with an electrolysis duration of 29 minutes.