The geomagnetic field over Akure, southern Nigeria （7°15＇ N; 5°12＇ E） was investigated from direct observation for a period of two years （2005-2006）. Geomagnetic field over Akure was monitored and meas...The geomagnetic field over Akure, southern Nigeria （7°15＇ N; 5°12＇ E） was investigated from direct observation for a period of two years （2005-2006）. Geomagnetic field over Akure was monitored and measured using a locally produced magnetometer. The geomagnetic data generated were evaluated at every local time hour. Diurnal, monthly and Seasonal effects were investigated. The results of the analyses from the magnetic data generated provide a comprehensive understanding of the geomagnetic variation over the region. This research validates the instrument and presents a direct measurement opportunity to capture the influence of local sources.展开更多
Space nuclear power system is the key technology for deep space exploration missions in the future, especially for space base building-up. This paper evaluates several typical latest space nuclear reactor system （SNR...Space nuclear power system is the key technology for deep space exploration missions in the future, especially for space base building-up. This paper evaluates several typical latest space nuclear reactor system （SNRS） designs, and finds that most of their weights are heavier than necessary. From the point of weight-control, the SA4 design is the best but its design is more complex than others. A newly designed SNRS, based on the SAFE400 model, uses annular fuel and has better performance, with a fuel mass lower than that of the SAFE400 prototype by 18.75%. Meanwhile, different from former opinions, the delay neutron fractions of SNRS are not constant and change with the different SNRS designs. Therefore, designs of SNRS not to count the delayed neutron fracture or directly to consider it as 0.00677 are not appropriate.展开更多
文摘The geomagnetic field over Akure, southern Nigeria （7°15＇ N; 5°12＇ E） was investigated from direct observation for a period of two years （2005-2006）. Geomagnetic field over Akure was monitored and measured using a locally produced magnetometer. The geomagnetic data generated were evaluated at every local time hour. Diurnal, monthly and Seasonal effects were investigated. The results of the analyses from the magnetic data generated provide a comprehensive understanding of the geomagnetic variation over the region. This research validates the instrument and presents a direct measurement opportunity to capture the influence of local sources.
文摘Space nuclear power system is the key technology for deep space exploration missions in the future, especially for space base building-up. This paper evaluates several typical latest space nuclear reactor system （SNRS） designs, and finds that most of their weights are heavier than necessary. From the point of weight-control, the SA4 design is the best but its design is more complex than others. A newly designed SNRS, based on the SAFE400 model, uses annular fuel and has better performance, with a fuel mass lower than that of the SAFE400 prototype by 18.75%. Meanwhile, different from former opinions, the delay neutron fractions of SNRS are not constant and change with the different SNRS designs. Therefore, designs of SNRS not to count the delayed neutron fracture or directly to consider it as 0.00677 are not appropriate.
