A theoretical model for calculating electric-power curves of small-size foil during its electrical explosion is given.This technique is based on temperature dependence of foil conductivity.After taking into account th...A theoretical model for calculating electric-power curves of small-size foil during its electrical explosion is given.This technique is based on temperature dependence of foil conductivity.After taking into account the energy conversion of the foil explosion,the power-time curve is applied to the hydrodynamic code.One-dimensional numerical simulations of electric-explosion driving flyers are performed using this code.Calculated flyer velocities lie within ±8% of experimental data from Lawrence Livermore National Laboratory （LLNL）,and simulated history curves of flyer velocities coincide well with those measured using velocity interferometer system for any reflector （VISAR）,indicating a helpful work for design optimization of slapper detonators.展开更多
Roving flyer is an important part of roving frame. Its dynamic expansions affect the quality of rove greatly. The expansions are calculated by means of the general program SAP84 based on finite element method in this ...Roving flyer is an important part of roving frame. Its dynamic expansions affect the quality of rove greatly. The expansions are calculated by means of the general program SAP84 based on finite element method in this paper. Its measuring principle and usage are also described. The results of calculating and measuring are identical. The method presented in the paper is effective for studying the properties of roving flyer.展开更多
By means of Mylar flyer shock explosives driven by electric gun, the method of testing the flyer initiation sensitivity of explosives is studied, and some experiments are done. The experimental results show that the t...By means of Mylar flyer shock explosives driven by electric gun, the method of testing the flyer initiation sensitivity of explosives is studied, and some experiments are done. The experimental results show that the test method established is correct, which is very important and instructive to study and evaluate the safety and reliability of explosives. For the moment, the test should be researched and discussed further..展开更多
Laser driven flyer plate technology offers improved safety and reliability for detonation of explosives in industrial applications ranging from mining and stone quarrying to the aerospace and defense industries.This s...Laser driven flyer plate technology offers improved safety and reliability for detonation of explosives in industrial applications ranging from mining and stone quarrying to the aerospace and defense industries.This study is based on developing a safer laser driven flyer plate prototype comprised of a laser initiator and a flyer plate subsystem that can be used with secondary explosives.System parameters were optimized to initiate the shock-to-detonation transition(SDT)of a secondary explosive based on the impact created by the flyer plate on the explosive surface.Rupture of the flyer was investigated at the mechanically weakened region located on the interface of these subsystems,where the product gases from the deflagration of the explosive provide the required energy.A bilayer energetic material was used,where the first layer consisted of a pyrotechnic component,zirconium potassium perchlorate(ZPP),for sustaining the ignition by the laser beam and the second layer consisted of an insensitive explosive,cyclotetramethylene-tetranitramine(HMX),for deflagration.A plexiglass interface was used to enfold the energetic material.The focal length of the laser beam from the diode was optimized to provide a homogeneous beam profile with maximum power at the surface of the ZPP.Closed bomb experiments were conducted in an internal volume of 10 cm^(3) for evaluation of performance.Dependency of the laser driven flyer plate system output on confinement,explosive density,and laser beam power were analyzed.Measurements using a high-speed camera resulted in a flyer velocity of 670±20 m/s that renders the prototype suitable as a laser detonator in applications,where controlled employment of explosives is critical.展开更多
Following the successful Swiss Innovation Week(SIW)held in July 2018,the Embassy of Switzerland in China launches its 2nd edition from 12 to 14of June 2019.With Swiss drones as the brand-new theme,Switzerland’s drone...Following the successful Swiss Innovation Week(SIW)held in July 2018,the Embassy of Switzerland in China launches its 2nd edition from 12 to 14of June 2019.With Swiss drones as the brand-new theme,Switzerland’s drone ecosystem and innovation in the field of flying robots were present.According to various rankings,Switzerland is one of the most innovative countrie s in the world and also one of the most competitive co untries.展开更多
Strong competition in retail distribution and the development of new purchasing options for the consumer generate a growing need to strengthen the retailers＇ brand image using all the communication elements, with pro...Strong competition in retail distribution and the development of new purchasing options for the consumer generate a growing need to strengthen the retailers＇ brand image using all the communication elements, with promotional flyers being one of the most important ways to do this. Promotional flyers make-up 5.1% of the money spent on communication and rank third place in terms of importance for retailers. The aim of this investigation work is to focus on analysing the utility of a promotional tool, such as a flyer, to fulfil a strategic objective, like creating a retail brand image, within a modern dynamic sector that is growing fast, such as Category Killers. Two sources of information have been used to carry out the research. On the One hand, a survey conducted on those responsible for the definition and execution of the promotional plan, and on the other hand, the accumulation and analysis of all the flyers issued into the market thought-out a year by those retailers which belong to this format, in order to conduct a study of seven defined image indicators. This information has been largely analyzed using multidimensional scaling method and chi-square test. As a result, we have managed to gather the differential elements in flyers execution between those retailers that prize the communications of image attributes and those retailers which concentrate on communicating price. The first group makes greater use of promotional theme related flyers, and shows greater differentiation in both product assortment and the depth of the range being communicated.展开更多
The initiating behavior of fine-grained explosives by small flyer is studied. The diameter of small flyer in this device is 1mm. The test results indicate that the granularity of explosives has great effect on its fly...The initiating behavior of fine-grained explosives by small flyer is studied. The diameter of small flyer in this device is 1mm. The test results indicate that the granularity of explosives has great effect on its flyer initiating sensitivity.The flyer initiating sensitivity of the fine-grained explosives is higher and the critical initiating energy is lower than that of common explosives. For common explosive, the flyer initiating sensitivity increases as the density is reduced. But for the fine-grained explosive, the test results are exactly opposite.展开更多
Conventional ignition methods are proving to be ineffective for low-sensitivity energetic materials,highlighting the need to investigate alternative ignition systems,such as laser-based techniques.Over the past decade...Conventional ignition methods are proving to be ineffective for low-sensitivity energetic materials,highlighting the need to investigate alternative ignition systems,such as laser-based techniques.Over the past decade,lasers have emerged as a promising solution,providing focused energy beams for controllable,efficient,and reliable ignition in the field of energetic materials.This study presents a comparative analysis of two state-of-the-art ignition approaches:direct laser ignition and laser-driven flyer ignition.Experiments were performed using a Neodymium-doped Yttrium Aluminum Garnet(Nd:YAG)laser at different energy beam levels to systematically evaluate ignition onset.In the direct laser ignition test setup,the laser beam was applied directly to the energetic tested material,while laserdriven flyer ignition utilized 40 and 100μm aluminum foils,propelled at velocities ranging from 300 to 1250 m/s.Comparative analysis with the Lawrence and Trott model substantiated the velocity data and provided insight into the ignition mechanisms.Experimental results indicate that the ignition time for the laser-driven flyer method was significantly shorter,with the pyrotechnic composition achieving complete combustion faster compared to direct laser ignition.Moreover,precise ignition thresholds were determined for both methods,providing critical parameters for optimizing ignition systems in energetic materials.This work elucidates the advantages and limitations of each technique while advancing next-generation ignition technology,enhancing the reliability and safety of propulsion systems.展开更多
Some of the most interesting areas in aerospace science and technologies are on either higher,faster,and larger systems or lower,slower,and smaller flying capabilities.In this paper,we present our perspectives on the ...Some of the most interesting areas in aerospace science and technologies are on either higher,faster,and larger systems or lower,slower,and smaller flying capabilities.In this paper,we present our perspectives on the aerodynamics related to small,fixed-wing as well as flapping-wing flight vehicles.From an evolutionary viewpoint,flyers have gone through many iterations,adaptations,and optimizations to balance their biological functions,including flight.In the low-Reynolds-number regime,the aerodynamic characteristics around a solid object differ from those observed at the scale of passenger-airplanes.Consequently,the optimal airfoil and wing shapes vary with vehicle size.As vehicle dimensions vary,non-proportional scaling between surface areas and weight shifts the dominance of physical mechanisms,leading to distinct operational parameters and technical requirements.With smaller flight vehicles,structural flexibility as well as anisotropic material properties become more pronounced,which causes qualitative changes in aerodynamics.The flapping motion of the wings,the interactions between wings,the synergistic characteristics of wing and tail,and the development of soft structures for better agility and flight performance are discussed.Low-Reynolds-number aerodynamics require collaborative innovation to optimize shape,motion,and structure of vehicles in accordance with the scaling laws.Together,progress on these fronts is reshaping the design paradigm of air vehicles and other types of robots with shrinking physical dimensions and more versatile capabilities to meet wider ranges of missions.展开更多
基金Sponsored by the National Basic Research Program of China ("973"Program)
文摘A theoretical model for calculating electric-power curves of small-size foil during its electrical explosion is given.This technique is based on temperature dependence of foil conductivity.After taking into account the energy conversion of the foil explosion,the power-time curve is applied to the hydrodynamic code.One-dimensional numerical simulations of electric-explosion driving flyers are performed using this code.Calculated flyer velocities lie within ±8% of experimental data from Lawrence Livermore National Laboratory （LLNL）,and simulated history curves of flyer velocities coincide well with those measured using velocity interferometer system for any reflector （VISAR）,indicating a helpful work for design optimization of slapper detonators.
文摘Roving flyer is an important part of roving frame. Its dynamic expansions affect the quality of rove greatly. The expansions are calculated by means of the general program SAP84 based on finite element method in this paper. Its measuring principle and usage are also described. The results of calculating and measuring are identical. The method presented in the paper is effective for studying the properties of roving flyer.
文摘By means of Mylar flyer shock explosives driven by electric gun, the method of testing the flyer initiation sensitivity of explosives is studied, and some experiments are done. The experimental results show that the test method established is correct, which is very important and instructive to study and evaluate the safety and reliability of explosives. For the moment, the test should be researched and discussed further..
文摘Laser driven flyer plate technology offers improved safety and reliability for detonation of explosives in industrial applications ranging from mining and stone quarrying to the aerospace and defense industries.This study is based on developing a safer laser driven flyer plate prototype comprised of a laser initiator and a flyer plate subsystem that can be used with secondary explosives.System parameters were optimized to initiate the shock-to-detonation transition(SDT)of a secondary explosive based on the impact created by the flyer plate on the explosive surface.Rupture of the flyer was investigated at the mechanically weakened region located on the interface of these subsystems,where the product gases from the deflagration of the explosive provide the required energy.A bilayer energetic material was used,where the first layer consisted of a pyrotechnic component,zirconium potassium perchlorate(ZPP),for sustaining the ignition by the laser beam and the second layer consisted of an insensitive explosive,cyclotetramethylene-tetranitramine(HMX),for deflagration.A plexiglass interface was used to enfold the energetic material.The focal length of the laser beam from the diode was optimized to provide a homogeneous beam profile with maximum power at the surface of the ZPP.Closed bomb experiments were conducted in an internal volume of 10 cm^(3) for evaluation of performance.Dependency of the laser driven flyer plate system output on confinement,explosive density,and laser beam power were analyzed.Measurements using a high-speed camera resulted in a flyer velocity of 670±20 m/s that renders the prototype suitable as a laser detonator in applications,where controlled employment of explosives is critical.
文摘Following the successful Swiss Innovation Week(SIW)held in July 2018,the Embassy of Switzerland in China launches its 2nd edition from 12 to 14of June 2019.With Swiss drones as the brand-new theme,Switzerland’s drone ecosystem and innovation in the field of flying robots were present.According to various rankings,Switzerland is one of the most innovative countrie s in the world and also one of the most competitive co untries.
文摘Strong competition in retail distribution and the development of new purchasing options for the consumer generate a growing need to strengthen the retailers＇ brand image using all the communication elements, with promotional flyers being one of the most important ways to do this. Promotional flyers make-up 5.1% of the money spent on communication and rank third place in terms of importance for retailers. The aim of this investigation work is to focus on analysing the utility of a promotional tool, such as a flyer, to fulfil a strategic objective, like creating a retail brand image, within a modern dynamic sector that is growing fast, such as Category Killers. Two sources of information have been used to carry out the research. On the One hand, a survey conducted on those responsible for the definition and execution of the promotional plan, and on the other hand, the accumulation and analysis of all the flyers issued into the market thought-out a year by those retailers which belong to this format, in order to conduct a study of seven defined image indicators. This information has been largely analyzed using multidimensional scaling method and chi-square test. As a result, we have managed to gather the differential elements in flyers execution between those retailers that prize the communications of image attributes and those retailers which concentrate on communicating price. The first group makes greater use of promotional theme related flyers, and shows greater differentiation in both product assortment and the depth of the range being communicated.
基金the Nature Science Foundation of Shanxi Province (20021064)
文摘The initiating behavior of fine-grained explosives by small flyer is studied. The diameter of small flyer in this device is 1mm. The test results indicate that the granularity of explosives has great effect on its flyer initiating sensitivity.The flyer initiating sensitivity of the fine-grained explosives is higher and the critical initiating energy is lower than that of common explosives. For common explosive, the flyer initiating sensitivity increases as the density is reduced. But for the fine-grained explosive, the test results are exactly opposite.
文摘Conventional ignition methods are proving to be ineffective for low-sensitivity energetic materials,highlighting the need to investigate alternative ignition systems,such as laser-based techniques.Over the past decade,lasers have emerged as a promising solution,providing focused energy beams for controllable,efficient,and reliable ignition in the field of energetic materials.This study presents a comparative analysis of two state-of-the-art ignition approaches:direct laser ignition and laser-driven flyer ignition.Experiments were performed using a Neodymium-doped Yttrium Aluminum Garnet(Nd:YAG)laser at different energy beam levels to systematically evaluate ignition onset.In the direct laser ignition test setup,the laser beam was applied directly to the energetic tested material,while laserdriven flyer ignition utilized 40 and 100μm aluminum foils,propelled at velocities ranging from 300 to 1250 m/s.Comparative analysis with the Lawrence and Trott model substantiated the velocity data and provided insight into the ignition mechanisms.Experimental results indicate that the ignition time for the laser-driven flyer method was significantly shorter,with the pyrotechnic composition achieving complete combustion faster compared to direct laser ignition.Moreover,precise ignition thresholds were determined for both methods,providing critical parameters for optimizing ignition systems in energetic materials.This work elucidates the advantages and limitations of each technique while advancing next-generation ignition technology,enhancing the reliability and safety of propulsion systems.
基金supported by the Research Grants Council(RGC)of the Government of Hong Kong Special Administrative Region(HKSAR)with RGC/GRF Project(Grant Nos.16206321 and 14113824).
文摘Some of the most interesting areas in aerospace science and technologies are on either higher,faster,and larger systems or lower,slower,and smaller flying capabilities.In this paper,we present our perspectives on the aerodynamics related to small,fixed-wing as well as flapping-wing flight vehicles.From an evolutionary viewpoint,flyers have gone through many iterations,adaptations,and optimizations to balance their biological functions,including flight.In the low-Reynolds-number regime,the aerodynamic characteristics around a solid object differ from those observed at the scale of passenger-airplanes.Consequently,the optimal airfoil and wing shapes vary with vehicle size.As vehicle dimensions vary,non-proportional scaling between surface areas and weight shifts the dominance of physical mechanisms,leading to distinct operational parameters and technical requirements.With smaller flight vehicles,structural flexibility as well as anisotropic material properties become more pronounced,which causes qualitative changes in aerodynamics.The flapping motion of the wings,the interactions between wings,the synergistic characteristics of wing and tail,and the development of soft structures for better agility and flight performance are discussed.Low-Reynolds-number aerodynamics require collaborative innovation to optimize shape,motion,and structure of vehicles in accordance with the scaling laws.Together,progress on these fronts is reshaping the design paradigm of air vehicles and other types of robots with shrinking physical dimensions and more versatile capabilities to meet wider ranges of missions.
