Distribution Of Radiation Intensity Research Articles

Numerical investigation of infrared imaging of multi-UAV formation under cloud and rain weather conditions

Infrared imaging is essential for detecting multiple unmanned aerial vehicle (UAV) targets detection to capture flight altitude and behavior. This study focused on a typical stealth UAV formation with a flying-wing configuration. Considering the attenuation effects of clouds and rain on the infrared spectrum, a ground-based infrared imaging algorithm was developed. Infrared radiation imaging was conducted using the apparent ray tracing method and mesh clipping technology. The infrared radiation intensity distribution of the UAV formation target within the 8.0–12.0 μm band was calculated, and infrared thermal images incorporating the occlusion effect were obtained. The results showed that the radiance of the multi-UAV formation was approximately 8.0 × 10−5 W/Sr, which was 103–104 orders of magnitude lower than that under standard atmospheric conditions under cloudy weather conditions. The infrared radiance was approximately 1.7 × 10−5 W/Sr, which was 104–105 lower than that under standard atmospheric conditions under rainy weather conditions.

Estimation of Longwave Radiation Intensity Emitted from Urban Obstacles in Each Direction Using Drone-Based Photogrammetry

Longwave radiation is a crucial factor affecting human thermal comfort and thermal stress, especially in outdoor spaces in summer, owing to the vast effect of longwave radiation emitted from high-heated asphalt roads, building walls, and automobiles. Although controlling the longwave radiation environment to improve thermal comfort in summer is crucial, the prediction of the longwave radiation environment is frequently conducted only at the assessment stage of the final proposal because of the high computational cost of radiation calculations and unsteady heat balance analysis considering multiple reflections. This is a significant constraint for the design of urban and architectural environments. A previous study proposed a method to rapidly estimate the longwave radiation environment based on a point-by-point method with longwave radiation intensity distributions of the heat sources. To use this method, 3D models of the geographical objects in urban areas, such as buildings and trees, must be accurately generated, and these models should have information on the longwave radiation emitted in each direction from each object. However, no specific examples of a 3D model and longwave radiation intensity distribution have been presented. In this study, a 3D modeling method for geographical objects in urban areas with longwave radiation information based on drones and photogrammetric techniques was utilized. Moreover, a 3D model of a small-scale building was generated. A longwave radiation intensity distribution was produced for the building. Based on the distribution data, the directional characteristics of longwave radiation were discussed, and the availability of the proposed method was assessed.

Study on radiation characteristics of multi-phase plumes containing ice crystals in orbit-control engines

In order to obtain the radiation characteristics of the multiphase plume containing ice crystals in the high-altitude orbit control engine and analyze its influence on the telemetry effect, this paper deduces the radiation characteristics parameters of gases based on Einstein radiation theory and radiation transfer equation. Based on the latest HITRAN2020 spectral line library solving gas radiation and the Mie theory of particle scattering solving particle radiation, the radiation characteristic parameters of the multi-phase plume containing ice crystals in the high-altitude orbital control engine and the radiation intensity distribution in the near-infrared and mid-long wave infrared bands are simulated, and the main influencing factors of the radiation are analyzed. The results show that, in general, the main radiation of the engine plume includes the scattered light in the near infrared band and the thermal radiation in the middle long wave infrared band. In the near-infrared band, considering solar background radiation, the total radiation amount in the calculation domain is about 10 −6 W/sr, and the thermal radiation is dominant within the axial distance of 0.5 m, while the ice crystal scattering is dominant beyond the axial distance of 0.5 m . In the mid-long wave infrared band, the total radiation amount in the calculation domain is about 10 W/sr, and the thermal radiation of gas dominates within 1 m axial distance, while the thermal radiation of ice crystal dominates beyond 1 m axial distance.

Multimode light generation in an injection semiconductor laser based on a chiral AlAs/(Al, Ga)As/GaAs microcavity

Experimental investigations of chiral injection AlAs/(Al, Ga)As/GaAs vertical-cavity surface-emitting lasers in the multimode generation regime are performed. A high circular polarization degree 70% of different generation modes measured with a high spectral resolution, is demonstrated. Detailed maps of spatial and angular distribution of laser radiation intensity were constructed.

Scenario-based stochastic optimization on the variability of solar and wind for component sizing of integrated energy systems

The inherent intermittency and variability of renewable energy sources present significant challenges to the optimal design and implementation of integrated energy systems (IES). This paper introduces a novel stochastic optimization model that integrates advanced scenario generation and clustering algorithm for renewable energy sources within a multi-objective, bi-level optimization framework. Specifically, the clearness index is employed to represent the stochastic distribution of solar radiation intensity by beta distribution, while wind speed uncertainty is modeled seasonally using the Weibull distribution. Monte Carlo sampling with synchronous back substitution is applied for scenario generation and reduction of solar radiation and wind speed. To address the multi-objective evaluation, the analytic hierarchy process is utilized, and the joint optimization is achieved by combining a region contraction algorithm with stochastic programming. The proposed methodology is validated on an IES featuring various heating devices, incorporating uncertainties in both wind and solar energy. The results indicate that the absorption heat pump-based scheme achieves superior energy-saving performance, achieving an energy rate of 0.4724. Additionally, the compression heat pump-based scheme exhibits excellent economic efficiency and environmental sustainability, with a cost of energy of 0.3639 and a renewable fraction of 0.5536.

Cumulant method for identifying spatial distributions of laser beam intensity

The article considers the identification of spatial distributions of laser beam intensity, which is of significant practical importance for laser developers when certifying radiation sources. As an identification parameter, a measure of similarity of the measured axisymmetric distributions of laser radiation intensity with a given Gaussian distribution is proposed and investigated. To determine this measure, it is not necessary to first find the beam width at the waist. A mathematical apparatus for identification based on the use of cumulants of spatial intensity distributions is developed. A feature of the method is a limited number of cumulants of the Gaussian distribution, which makes it attractive for practical application. A comparative analysis of a number of two-dimensional distributions with a Gaussian distribution is carried out and it is shown that even with a small number of measured cumulants, high sensitivity of the method to the shapes of intensity distributions is ensured. A similarity measure for continuous one- dimensional intensity distributions of arbitrary shape is presented. The asymmetry measure of two-dimensional spatial distributions of laser beam intensity based on the ratio of moments and cumulants of the fourth and second orders is considered. The proposed measure of similarity of the measured axisymmetric intensity distributions with the Gaussian distribution is an alternative to the well-known propagation coefficient M 2 and can be used together with this coefficient.

Study of the Spatial Distribution of X-Pinch Plasma Radiation Using a New-Type Coded Aperture

To study the spatial distribution of the intensity of an X-ray source of electric discharge plasma, a new-type coded aperture, which is a structure of intersecting mutually perpendicular transparent and opaque strips with the widths selected using a random number generator, has been used. The radiation passed through the coded aperture has produced a complex pattern of the coded image, which has been recorded on a Fuji TR fluorescent imaging plate without a protective coating. A mathematical procedure based on the iterative method of solving an incorrectly posed problem given by the Fredholm integral equation of the first kind has been applied to reconstruct the spatial distribution of plasma radiation intensity from this pattern. It has been shown that the use of the coded aperture not only has increased significantly the light intensity of the recording system in comparison with a pinhole camera, but also has made it possible to obtain a spatial resolution of the discharge plasma no worse than the resolution of the pinhole camera. The applicability of the developed iterative method for both sources close to point ones and extended emitting objects has been demonstrated.

A numerical study on the influence of multiple nozzles on the infrared radiation signatures of liquid rocket exhaust plumes

A numerical study was conducted to examine the relationship between the infrared radiation characteristics of liquid rocket engine exhaust plumes under the same thrust conditions and the number and expansion degree of nozzles. This study used the Reynolds-averaged computational fluid dynamics method to simulate the flow field of multiple nozzles. A single-line group combined with the G-C approximation was used to calculate the molecular spectral properties, and a three-dimensional radiation transfer calculation model was established based on the line-of-sight method. The infrared radiation characteristics of the exhaust plume were calculated for single, double, three, and four nozzles. The radiation intensity of two typical bands, 2.7 μm and 4.3 μm, was studied, including spectrum, intensity, and radiation intensity distribution. The results show that the integrated infrared radiation intensity of the double-nozzle plume is 51.36 % lower than the average of the other three nozzle configurations under the over-highly under-expansion state. The radiation difference of the double nozzle reaches up to 38.3 % at different detection angles, whereas the differences between the three and four nozzles are below 10.5 % and 6.1 %, respectively, indicating that the radiation difference at each detection angle gradually decreases with the increase in the number of nozzles.

Image-based non-isotropic point light source calibration using digital fringe projection.

Accurate light source calibration is critical in numerous applications including physics-based computer vision and graphics. We propose an image-based method for calibrating non-isotropic point light sources, addressing challenges posed by their non-radially symmetric radiant intensity distribution and the non-Lambertian properties of the calibration target. We deduce an image formation model, and capture the intensity of the calibration target at multiple poses, coupled with accurate 3D geometry acquisition using the digital fringe projection technique. Finally, we design an iterative computational framework to optimize all the light source parameters simultaneously. The experiment demonstrated the high accuracy of the calibrated light source model and showcased its application by estimating the relative reflectance of diverse surfaces.

ON THE ISSUE OF COMPREHENSIVE ASSESSMENT OF THE IMPACT OF THERMAL RADIATION AT WORKPLACES, TAKING INTO ACCOUNT AIR POLLUTION

Problem statement. The research demonstrates that existing methods for determining the distribution of thermal radiation intensity using nomograms and formulas contain significant errors. This is due to the adoption of a number of simplifications regarding numerous interdependent parameters, including the temperature inside furnaces, the size of openings and shafts, etc. As a result, there is a need for measurements of thermal radiation intensity at distances of 5−10 meters and beyond. The purpose of the article. The objective of the article is to propose a concept for a new experimental methodology to investigate the intensity of radiation exposure to workers at their workplaces. Simultaneously, in order to address the issues of thermal protection for workers, actual measurement data of thermal radiation levels are necessary for each workstation under real working conditions within the workspace. Conclusion. It is important to characterize the composition of the gas environment, as its impurities can distort the distribution of radiant energy through interference and diffraction effects, which need to be considered for microclimate optimization. The presence of dust particles complicates the straight-line heat transfer through scattering and scintillation of rays, requiring further improvement of models. Turbulence, impurities, and atmospheric heterogeneity are important factors that need to be further investigated and taken into account in heat transfer process modeling. Scintillation affects the quality of radiation transmission, necessitating further study of this phenomenon. Local atmospheric composition peculiarities require the development of models that consider these variations. The obtained experimental data will contribute to improving the accuracy of modeling and enhancing working conditions. Further refinement of measurement techniques is necessary for obtaining reliable information.

Multi-objective optimization design of aerodynamic and infrared characteristics of multi-stream serpentine nozzle

A multi-objective optimization design of multi-stream serpentine nozzle was carried out to improve the aerodynamic performance and reduce the infrared radiation signal. A numerical simulation was carried out to investigate the effects of nozzle pressure ratio (NPR), Aspect ratio (AR) and Ratio of length and diameter (L/D). Computational fluid dynamics (CFD) simulation was employed to study the aerodynamic performance of the multi-stream serpentine nozzle, and the narrow-band method with discrete transfer method were used to calculate its infrared radiation intensity distribution characteristics. A 3-factor, 21-level orthogonal table was designed based on the orthogonal experimental method, and multi-stream serpentine nozzle with different geometrical parameter and operating conditions were designed to obtain the aerodynamic performance and infrared radiation intensity data of each experimental sample point. Radial Basis Function (RBF) neural network and Multi-Objective Particle Swarm Optimization algorithm were used to optimize the geometry and operating conditions with better aerodynamic performance and weaker infrared signal. The result shows that the Pareto solutions obtained by the optimization have good accuracy compared with the numerical simulation results, with an aerodynamic performance error of 0.02% and an infrared radiation intensity error of 0.24%.

Modeling of Subwavelength Gratings: Near-Field Behavior

Subwavelength gratings have received considerable attention in the fields of photonics, optoelectronics, and image sensing. This paper presents simple analytical expressions for the near-field intensity distribution of radiation scattered by these gratings. Our proposed methodology employs a 2D point dipole model and a specialized version of perturbation theory. By validating our models via numerical techniques including boundary and finite element methods, we demonstrate their effectiveness, even for narrow slits.

Autonomous exploration for radioactive sources localization based on radiation field reconstruction

In recent years, unmanned ground vehicles (UGVs) have been used to search for lost or stolen radioactive sources to avoid radiation exposure for operators. To achieve autonomous localization of radioactive sources, the UGVs must have the ability to automatically determine the next radiation measurement location instead of following a predefined path. Also, the radiation field of radioactive sources has to be reconstructed or inverted utilizing discrete measurements to obtain the radiation intensity distribution in the area of interest. In this study, we propose an effective source localization framework and method, in which UGVs are able to autonomously explore in the radiation area to determine the location of radioactive sources through an iterative process: path planning, radiation field reconstruction and estimation of source location. In the search process, the next radiation measurement point of the UGVs is fully predicted by the design path planning algorithm. After obtaining the measurement points and their radiation measurements, the radiation field of radioactive sources is reconstructed by the Gaussian process regression (GPR) model based on machine learning method. Based on the reconstructed radiation field, the locations of radioactive sources can be determined by the peak analysis method. The proposed method is verified through extensive simulation experiments, and the real source localization experiment on a Cs-137 point source shows that the proposed method can accurately locate the radioactive source with an error of approximately 0.30 m. The experimental results reveal the important practicality of our proposed method for source autonomous localization tasks.

Assessment of the ITER divertor bolometer diagnostic performance

The ITER bolometer diagnostic will provide measurements of the total radiation emitted from the plasma, a part of the overall energy balance. It will consist of some 550 lines of sight (LOS) of bolometer detector, bundled in multiple individual cameras, which will be located in the gaps between blanket modules on the vacuum vessel wall, in five divertor cassettes, in two upper port plugs and in one equatorial port plug (Meister et al., 2017). The LOS are optimised as much as possible with design constraints to capture the details of different plasma regions in which the intensity and local distribution of radiation will vary over a large range. This is especially true in the divertor, where up to 70 % of the total thermal exhaust power from the core will have to be radiated during burning plasma operation. This radiation will be tightly concentrated meaning that not only will tomographic reconstruction of the distribution be challenging, but the bolometer cameras themselves need to be properly designed to handle the resulting heat fluxes. This paper first presents an assessment of the photonic heat fluxes falling on bolometers in the divertor region during high performance operation (where the heat fluxes will be highest). These heat fluxes are computed using ray-tracing from radiation distributions obtained with the SOLPS (plasma boundary region) and JINTRAC (plasma core region) codes and will serve as essential input to the thermal design studies of bolometers. The same SOLPS and JINTRAC simulations are used as models for the second focus of the paper which examines how closely the radiation distribution obtained from tomographic inversion of synthetic signals from the bolometer LOS matches the model input. Some effort has also been devoted to a study of how the reconstructions are affected by loss of individual LOS.

Bending Magnet Synchrotron Radiation Imaging with Large Orbital Collection Angles.

Synchrotron radiation (SR) from bending magnets, wigglers, and undulators is now extensively produced for users at storage ring based light sources, with unique properties in terms of average brightness and stability. We present a profound study of bending magnet SR intensity distribution in the image plane of a focusing optical system. Measurements of this intensity distribution at the MAX-IV low emittance storage ring are compared to theoretical predictions, and found to be in excellent agreement. This work shows upon the possibility of performing high resolution emittance diagnostics with visible or near-visible SR on upcoming low-emittance storage ring based light sources. As a byproduct of our study, we derive a closed analytical expression for the intensity distribution from a zero-emittance beam, in the limiting case of wide orbital collection angles. This expression finally allows us to demonstrate the meeting between classical electrodynamics applied to SR emission and focusing, and the Landau and Lifshitz prediction of radiation intensity distribution nearby a caustic.

Terahertz spin ratchet effect in magnetic metamaterials

We report on spin ratchet currents driven by terahertz radiation electric fields in a Co/Pt magnetic metamaterial formed by triangle-shaped holes forming an antidots lattice and subjected to an external magnetic field applied perpendicularly to the metal film plane. We show that for a radiation wavelength substantially larger than the period of the antidots array the radiation causes a polarization-independent spin-polarized ratchet current. The current is generated by the periodic asymmetric radiation intensity distribution caused by the near-field diffraction at the edges of the antidots, which induces spatially inhomogeneous periodic electron gas heating, and a phase-shifted periodic asymmetric electrostatic force. The developed microscopic theory shows that the magnetization of the Co/Pt film results in a spin ratchet current caused by both the anomalous Hall and the anomalous Nernst effects. Additionally, we observed a polarization-dependent trigonal spin photocurrent, which is caused by the scattering of electrons at the antidot boundaries resulting in a spin-polarized current due to the magnetization. Microscopic theory of these effects reveals that the trigonal photocurrent is generated at the boundaries of the triangle antidots, whereas the spin ratchet is generated due to the spatially periodic temperature gradient over the whole film. This difference causes substantially different hysteresis widths of these two currents.

Analyzing thermal radiation in cylindrical anisotropic scattering medium with element differential method

The spontaneous radiation combustion diagnosis technology has high requirements for obtaining the radiation intensity of highly directional resolution in a combustion system. Taking advantage of the numerical stability and easy implementation of the element differential method, this paper constructs a radiation model that can achieve the radiation intensity of spatial and angular high-resolution in cylindrical anisotropic scattering medium. In analyzing the radiation model, the radiation intensity is discretized in three dimensions. An upwind scheme is proposed to suppress the numerical oscillation of the strong convection characteristics of the radiation transfer equation. The double-layer node algorithm is used to capture the strong discontinuous singularities at the radiation boundary. The comparison with the analytical solution shows that the radiation model based on the element differential method can achieve the high-resolution description of radiation intensity with high-order accuracy. The accuracy and validity of the radiation model are verified through comparing with the results on the Monte Carlo method. The further description of the three-dimensional distribution of radiation intensity in angle and space proves that the up-wind scheme can effectively suppress numerical oscillation and realize stable calculation.

Dynamics of shaded areas in a typical-shaped solar greenhouse and their effects on tomato growth—A case study in winter

The side walls and fixed insulation quilt of a solar greenhouse helped reduce heat loss from the room at night but produced shadows on the greenhouse floor during the day, affecting the growth and development of crops. In the present study, a method to calculate the projected area of the side walls and fixed insulation quilt in the greenhouse was derived. Then, a typical-shaped solar greenhouse and tomatoes were used as experimental research objects to investigate the spatial and temporal variation of indoor solar radiation intensity and tomato growth. The results showed that: 1) The average absolute error between the calculated and measured values of the ground shade of the solar greenhouse on four typical sunny days was 1.12%, 2.65%, and 2.02%, respectively. The area of selected greenhouse was 450m2, the maximum shaded area could account for 20.3% of the total area of the greenhouse, the shaded area projected by the insulation onto the greenhouse floor remained constant at different times, and that projected by the wall decreased and then increased parabolically with time. 2) The average solar radiation intensity in the greenhouse at the winter solstice tended to increase and then decrease with time, with a maximum value of 41,374.0 Lux. The uniformity of solar radiation distribution was reduced in the morning, evening and midday hours. 3) The tomato plant height, stem diameter, leaf area index and yield were 36.9%, 14.7%, 63.1% and 125.4% higher, respectively, in the high than in the low solar radiation zone. The results of the study can provide a theoretical basis for clarifying the dynamics of shaded areas and the spatial and temporal distribution of solar radiation intensity in greenhouses, and for optimizing the structural parameters of solar greenhouses.

К вопросу о механизмах разогрева светодиодов на основе p-InAsSbP/n-InAs(Sb)

Three main reasons for a temperature increase in activated p-InAsSbP/n-InAs/n-InAsSbP and p-InAsSbP/n-InAsSb/n-InAs double heterostructures has been considered. Contribution of nonradiative Auger recombination, electron-phonon interaction and Joule heating to diode temperature increase in single element LEDs and flip-chip diode arrays (1×3) were evaluated at forward and reverse bias using data on spatial distribution of the mid-IR radiation intensity and current-voltage characteristics.

On heating mechanisms in LEDs based on p-InAsSbP/n-InAs(Sb)

Three main reasons for a temperature increase in activated p-InAsSbP/n-InAs/n-InAsSbP and p-InAsSbP/ n-InAsSb/n-InAs double heterostructures has been considered, contribution of nonradiative Auger recombination, electron-phonon interaction and Joule heating to diode temperature increase in single element LEDs and flip-chip diode arrays (1x3) were evaluated at forward and reverse bias using data on spatial distribution of the mid-IR radiation intensity and current-voltage characteristics. Keywords: IR LED, IR diode array, Joule heating, Auger recombination, electron-phonon interaction.