Microwave Attenuation of Solid Propellant Exhaust Plume in Oblique Orientation

Aim To investigate the effects of the incident orientation on the microwave attenuation. Methods Attenuation allowing microwave signal transmitting in an oblique or vertical direction through the solid propellant exhaust plume was computed, and the experiments were performed utilizing a lab scale solid rocket motor with a fully expanded nozzle. Results The predicted results accord well with the experimental results. Conclusion The microwave attenuation in the oblique path is greater than that in the vertical path.

Rational construction of graphene oxide with MOF- derived porous NiFe@C nanocubes for high-performance microwave attenuation

Exploring lightweight microwave attenuation materials with strong and tunable wideband microwave absorption is highly desirable but remains a significant challenge. Herein, three-dimensional （3D） porous hybrid composites consisting of NiFe nanoparticles embedded within carbon nanocubes decorated on graphene oxide （GO） sheets （NiFe@C nanocubes@GO） as high-performance microwave attenuation materials have been rationally synthesized. The 3D porous hybrid composites are fabricated by a simple method, which involves one-step pyrolysis of NiFe Prussian blue analogue nanocubes in the presence of GO sheets. Benefiting from the unique structural features that exhibit good magnetic and dielectric losses as well as a proper impedance match, the resulting NiFe@C nanocubes@GO composites show excellent microwave attenuation ability. With a minimum reflection loss （RL） of -51 dB at 7.7 GHz at a thickness of 2.8 mm and maximum percentage bandwidth of 38.6% for RL 〈 -10 dB at a thickness of 2.2 mm, the NiFe@C nanocubes@GO composites are superior to the previously reported state-of-the-art carbon-based microwave attenuation materials.

STUDIES OF THE VERTICAL STRUCTURE MODEL AND THE MICROWAVE ATTENUATION OF CLOUDS AND PRECIPITATION OVER TROPICAL OCEAN AREA

Using radiosonde data and other related observations in the TOGA-COARE IOP(from November 1,1992 to February 28,1993),the microwave attenuation of non-precipitating clouds is investigated based on microwave radiative transfer model(MRTM)at the specific frequencies of 6.8,10.65,13.9,19.35,22.235,37.0,85.5 and 90.0 GHz.Besides,utilizing the data of the airborne radar and radiometer at 13.8 GHz in the IOP(Intensive Observation Period),vertical structure models for different types of precipitating clouds are obtained,and also the microwave attenuation of precipitating cloud is studied.Some statistical characteristics of 13.8 GHz microwave path integrated attenuation for stratiform and convective precipitating clouds are presented.The results given here are valuable for the spaceborne microwave remote sensing of precipitation,and the cloud and precipitation attenuation corrections in the spaceborne microwave remote sensing of earth surface over tropical ocean area.

Computation of Electromagnetic Properties of Mildly Overexpanded and Underexpanded Rocket Exhaust Plume

An improved near far field divided coupled method was established to investigate the electromagnetic properties of mildly overexpanded and underexpanded rocket exhaust plumes. Firstly, axisymmetric Navier Stokes equations incorporated with k ε two equation turbulence models were solved using time dependent approach to calculate the pressure of the near filed. Secondly, parabolized axisymmetric Navier Stokes equations incorporated with finite rate chemical kinetics models were marching on the detailed pressure map of the near field. The termination of the near field would yield the initial line for the far field. In addition, in the far field, the spatial marching method was directly used under the constant pressure condition, but considering more complicated chemically reacting process. Finally, the electromagnetic parameters of the whole plume were calculated with the electron conductive model. The calculated results of the overexpanded and underexpanded rocket exhaust plume were discussed. The predicted microwave attenuation accorded with the experimental results. This improved method is feasible for calculating the microwave attenuation characteristics of mildly non fully expanded rocket exhaust plumes.

Automatic measurement of the working band of a digital attenuator based on virtual instrument

To measure the working band of a digital attenuator automatically,a program based on virtual instrument was carried out,using Agilent E8362B network analyzer as its measuring tool.In the program,the attenuation values can be automatically written into Excel table to form the frequency-attenuation curve.Finally,through analyzing the attenuation in different frequency,the best working band of the digital attenuator can be determined easily,and the whole process is automated.Compared with the traditional way of changing the measured parameters manually and recording the measured data one by one,the developed method in the paper can avoid the cumbersome manual operation and its possible errors to improve the measurement accuracy and efficiency.

Enhancing electromagnetic wave absorption in carbon fiber using FeS_(2)nanoparticles

Carbon-based electromagnetic wave absorbing materials(absorbers)adhered with metallic sulfide nanoparticles of good electrical conductivity attract increasing researchers’attention.In this study,on the basis of carbon fiber(C_(f))@Fe_(3)O_(4) nanocomposites obtained by the electrostatic spinning and reflow method,C_(f)@FeS_(2)nanocomposite was successfully prepared during a further hydrothermal process.The products exhibit excellent electromagnetic wave absorption performances with a minimum reflection loss(RLmin)of-54.11 dB at 2.13 mm matching thickness.At the same time,the optimal effective absorption bandwidth(EAB)value of 6.04 GHz at a thickness of 1.98 mm covers the whole Ku band,suggesting its excellent electromagnetic wave absorption performances.In addition,the interlaced network structure constructed by carbon fiber,outstanding conductivity of FeS_(2)nanoparticles,and interfacial polarization from hetero-structure play significant parts in enhancing the electromagnetic parameters and absorption performances.All these results suggest that the C_(f)@FeS_(2)nanocomposites can be taken as a new electromagnetic wave-absorbing material under their low density,simple craft,and strong absorption characteristics.

PREPARATION AND PROPERTIES OF ULTRAFINE COMPOSITE POWDERS OF Fe_3O_4 AND Ni/MICA

This paper presents the preparation of ultrafine powders of Fe3O4 and Ni by a chemical method, followed by mixing the prepared powders with mica and other ultrafine powders for synthesizing microwave absorption coatings. The microwave attenuation rate of the coatings was measured by the Microwave Network Analyzer in the frequency range of 8-12 GHz at room temperature. The results indicate that microwave could be absorbed by the coatings with an effectiveness strongly dependent on the powder sort and content and the coating thickness.