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Caging dynamics in a granular fluid
We report an experimental investigation of the caging motion in a uniformly
heated granular fluid, for a wide range of filling fractions, . At low
the classic diffusive behavior of a fluid is observed. However, as
is increased, temporary cages develop and particles become increasingly
trapped by their neighbors. We statistically analyze particle trajectories and
observe a number of robust features typically associated with dense molecular
liquids and colloids. Even though our monodisperse and quasi-2D system is known
to not exhibit a glass transition, we still observe many of the precursors
usually associated with glassy dynamics. We speculate that this is due to a
process of structural arrest provided, in our case, by the presence of
crystallization.Comment: 4 pages, 5 figures, submitted to Phys. Rev. Let
Design study of TDRS antenna gimbal system for LANDSAT-D
The conceptual design studies of a two axis antenna drive assembly for the TDRSS link communications subsystem for LANDSAT D are presented. The recommended antenna drive assembly is a simple and reliable design substantially similar to the antenna and solar array drives developed and space qualified for programs such as DSCS 2 and FltSatCom. The gimbal design tradeoff is presented, along with drive electronics
Twin CWG systems Final report
Construction, operation, and maintenance of twin control moment gyroscope system for space vehicle motion simulato
Design of the Annular Suspension and Pointing System (ASPS) (including design addendum)
The Annular Suspension and Pointing System is an experiment pointing mount designed for extremely precise 3 axis orientation of shuttle experiments. It utilizes actively controlled magnetic bearing to provide noncontacting vernier pointing and translational isolation of the experiment. The design of the system is presented and analyzed
On the Generalized Kramers Problem with Exponential Memory Friction
The time-dependent transmission coefficient for the generalized Kramers
problem with exponential memory friction has recently been calculated by Kohen
and Tannor [D. Kohen and D. J. Tannor, J. Chem. Phys. Vol. 103, 6013 (1995)]
using a procedure based on the method of reactive flux and the phase space
distribution function. Their analysis is restricted to the high friction regime
or diffusion-limited regime. We recently developed a complementary theory for
the low-friction energy-diffusion-limited regime in the Markovian limit [Sancho
et al., cond-mat/9806001, to appear in J. Chem. Phys.]. Here we generalize our
method to the case of an exponential dissipative memory kernel. We test our
results, as well as those of Kohen and Tannor, against numerical simulations
Project Technical Report MSC/TRW Task KM-205 - SLP OWS Control System Digital Simulation Requirements
Digital simulation of AAP orbital workshop pointing control system and thrust attitude control system
Applications technology satellite gravity gradient stabilization system Quarterly progress report, 1 Nov. 1966 - 31 Jan. 1967
Gravity gradient stabilization system for applications technology satellit
Fluidisation and plastic activity in a model soft-glassy material flowing in micro-channels with rough walls
By means of mesoscopic numerical simulations of a model soft-glassy material,
we investigate the role of boundary roughness on the flow behaviour of the
material, probing the bulk/wall and global/local rheologies. We show that the
roughness reduces the wall slip induced by wettability properties and acts as a
source of fluidisation for the material. A direct inspection of the plastic
events suggests that their rate of occurrence grows with the fluidity field,
reconciling our simulations with kinetic elasto-plastic descriptions of jammed
materials. Notwithstanding, we observe qualitative and quantitative differences
in the scaling, depending on the distance from the rough wall and on the
imposed shear. The impact of roughness on the orientational statistics is also
studied
Performance interface document for users of Tracking and Data Relay Satellite System (TDRSS) electromechanically steered antenna systems (EMSAS)
Satellites that use the NASA Tracking and Data Relay Satellite System (TDRSS) require antennas that are crucial for performing and achieving reliable TDRSS link performance at the desired data rate. Technical guidelines are presented to assist the prospective TDRSS medium-and high-data rate user in selecting and procuring a viable, steerable high-gain antenna system. Topics addressed include the antenna gain/transmitter power/data rate relationship; Earth power flux-density limitations; electromechanical requirements dictated by the small beam widths, desired angular coverage, and minimal torque disturbance to the spacecraft; weight and moment considerations; mechanical, electrical and thermal interfaces; design lifetime failure modes; and handling and storage. Proven designs are cited and space-qualified assemblies and components are identified
Detailed Calculation of Test-Mass Charging in the LISA Mission
The electrostatic charging of the LISA test masses due to exposure of the
spacecraft to energetic particles in the space environment has implications in
the design and operation of the gravitational inertial sensors and can affect
the quality of the science data. Robust predictions of charging rates and
associated stochastic fluctuations are therefore required for the exposure
scenarios expected throughout the mission. We report on detailed charging
simulations with the Geant4 toolkit, using comprehensive geometry and physics
models, for Galactic cosmic-ray protons and helium nuclei. These predict
positive charging rates of 50 +e/s (elementary charges per second) for solar
minimum conditions, decreasing by half at solar maximum, and current
fluctuations of up to 30 +e/s/Hz^{1/2}. Charging from sporadic solar events
involving energetic protons was also investigated. Using an event-size
distribution model, we conclude that their impact on the LISA science data is
manageable. Several physical processes hitherto unexplored as potential
charging mechanisms have also been assessed. Significantly, the kinetic
emission of very low-energy secondary electrons due to bombardment of the
inertial sensors by primary cosmic rays and their secondaries can produce
charging currents comparable with the Monte Carlo rates.Comment: 31 pages, 18 figures, 4 tables. to be published in Astroparticle
Physics. Changed due to error found in normalisation of the simulation
result
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