Pub Date : 2026-03-01Epub Date: 2025-10-30DOI: 10.1016/j.dt.2025.10.034
Ziyang Guo , Zhe Zhang , Zhuowei Sun , Yujie Qiang , Yansong Shi , Xijuan Lv , Qinghai Shu
High-entropy alloys (HEAs) have emerged as promising candidates for energy structural materials (ESMs) due to their superior mechanical properties and compositional flexibility. However, their corrosion resistance in contact with energetic materials, particularly NTO, a widely used insensitive high explosive, remains insufficiently understood. In this study, a series of ZrTiHfTax HEAs with varying Ta contents were fabricated via vacuum arc melting to explore the effect of Ta content on microstructural evolution and corrosion resistance in aqueous NTO solution. X-ray diffraction (XRD) and transmission electron microscopy (TEM) analyses revealed a composition-induced phase transformation from a dual-phase HCP + BCC structure at low Ta content to a single-phase BCC structure at higher Ta concentrations. Electrochemical measurements demonstrated that increasing Ta content markedly enhanced corrosion resistance; the corrosion current density of the Ta1.00 HEA was 44.57% of that of the Ta0.25 HEA. Moreover, X-ray photoelectron spectroscopy (XPS) and time-of-flight secondary ion mass spectrometry (ToF-SIMS) indicated that higher Ta content facilitated the formation of a denser and more compact passive film with reduced defect density. Density functional theory (DFT) calculations further revealed that the passive layer provides dual protection effects by physically hindering H+/NTO− ingress and chemically suppressing nitro group dissociation and substrate oxidation. This work offers fundamental insights into the corrosion protection mechanisms of HEAs in NTO-containing environments and provides valuable guidance for the rational design of corrosion-resistant HEAs.
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Pub Date : 2026-03-01Epub Date: 2025-09-30DOI: 10.1016/j.dt.2025.09.039
Hao Wu , Xingyu Shen , Jizhe Wang , Ke Yan , Mengqi Yuan , Qi Zhang
With superior structural integrity and design flexibility, 3D woven fabrics exhibit unique potential in ballistic protection applications. However, the anisotropic yarn distribution renders traditional 3D woven fabrics susceptible to fixed boundaries, which is not conducive to practical applications. Inspired by the motion characteristics of yarn structures, this study investigates a hybrid 3D woven fabric structure that incorporates interlayer warp yarns and normal yarns. Bending stiffness tests, yarn pull-out tests, and ballistic tests are conducted and compared with single-binding yarn structures. Utilizing a validated meso-finite element model, the dynamic deformation and energy absorption mechanisms of the hybrid configuration under impact are elucidated. The results demonstrate that synergistic interactions among various binding yarn structures maintain fabric stability in the absence of boundaries. Normal yarns inhibit horizontal slippage of warp yarns, while multi-layer warp yarns enhance resistance to weft yarn pull-out, thereby facilitating greater yarn participation in direct energy absorption. The hybrid structure exhibited the highest specific energy absorption (SEA) across different boundary conditions, with an average SEA increase of approximately 27%. These insights will facilitate the design of novel hybrid-structured 3D woven fabrics and inform the customization of lightweight protective materials.
{"title":"Research on ballistic performance of 3D woven fabrics with hybrid binding yarn structures","authors":"Hao Wu , Xingyu Shen , Jizhe Wang , Ke Yan , Mengqi Yuan , Qi Zhang","doi":"10.1016/j.dt.2025.09.039","DOIUrl":"10.1016/j.dt.2025.09.039","url":null,"abstract":"<div><div>With superior structural integrity and design flexibility, 3D woven fabrics exhibit unique potential in ballistic protection applications. However, the anisotropic yarn distribution renders traditional 3D woven fabrics susceptible to fixed boundaries, which is not conducive to practical applications. Inspired by the motion characteristics of yarn structures, this study investigates a hybrid 3D woven fabric structure that incorporates interlayer warp yarns and normal yarns. Bending stiffness tests, yarn pull-out tests, and ballistic tests are conducted and compared with single-binding yarn structures. Utilizing a validated meso-finite element model, the dynamic deformation and energy absorption mechanisms of the hybrid configuration under impact are elucidated. The results demonstrate that synergistic interactions among various binding yarn structures maintain fabric stability in the absence of boundaries. Normal yarns inhibit horizontal slippage of warp yarns, while multi-layer warp yarns enhance resistance to weft yarn pull-out, thereby facilitating greater yarn participation in direct energy absorption. The hybrid structure exhibited the highest specific energy absorption (SEA) across different boundary conditions, with an average SEA increase of approximately 27%. These insights will facilitate the design of novel hybrid-structured 3D woven fabrics and inform the customization of lightweight protective materials.</div></div>","PeriodicalId":58209,"journal":{"name":"Defence Technology(防务技术)","volume":"57 ","pages":"Pages 109-121"},"PeriodicalIF":5.9,"publicationDate":"2026-03-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"147453825","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
Designing efficient, stable dual-functional combustion catalysts remains a key challenge in developing next-generation solid propellants, particularly in achieving wide pressure plateau combustion. Herein, we synthesize a series of carbon dot-based catalysts (CDs-1, CDs-2, CDs/Cu) via oxidative etching and hydrothermal methods, and employ them to replace conventional carbon black (CB) at 0.65 wt% loading in the preparation of HMX-CMDB propellants. Systematic evaluation through combined thermochemical analysis (50–350 °C), laser ignition diagnostics (50–350 W/cm2), and combustion chamber testing (4–18 MPa) reveals remarkable catalytic enhancements. The optimized CDs/Cu catalyst demonstrates multifunctional superiority: (1) 7.4 °C reduction in HMX-CMDB decomposition temperature at 10 °C/min (from 205.2 °C to 196.0 °C); (2) 66.7% decrease in laser ignition delay (from 45 ms to 15 ms); (3) 190.9% burning rate increase at 4 MPa (from 4.61 mm/s to 13.41 mm/s); (4) lower pressure exponent of 0.02 within 4–18 MPa range. Notably, CDs-1 induces stable "Plateau" combustion (4–14 MPa), while CDs/Cu achieves "Mesa" effects (8–12 MPa) via synergistic thermal feedback mechanisms-both phenomena ensure stable operation of the engine. Mechanistic studies integrate thermochemical kinetics, ignition combustion process, combustion flame structure, and combustion wave temperature distribution trends, which establish a new paradigm for the study of high efficiency combustion catalysts for solid propellants.
{"title":"Effects of carbon dots and their composites on the burning performance of HMX-CMDB propellant","authors":"Zhen Zhang, Yang Zhang, Yifan Jiang, Weiqiang Pang, Hongxu Gao, Zhifeng Yuan, Libai Xiao, Qingshan Fu, Qing Pei, Shiyao Niu, Yu Fu, Fengqi Zhao","doi":"10.1016/j.dt.2025.10.011","DOIUrl":"10.1016/j.dt.2025.10.011","url":null,"abstract":"<div><div>Designing efficient, stable dual-functional combustion catalysts remains a key challenge in developing next-generation solid propellants, particularly in achieving wide pressure plateau combustion. Herein, we synthesize a series of carbon dot-based catalysts (CDs-1, CDs-2, CDs/Cu) via oxidative etching and hydrothermal methods, and employ them to replace conventional carbon black (CB) at 0.65 wt% loading in the preparation of HMX-CMDB propellants. Systematic evaluation through combined thermochemical analysis (50–350 °C), laser ignition diagnostics (50–350 W/cm<sup>2</sup>), and combustion chamber testing (4–18 MPa) reveals remarkable catalytic enhancements. The optimized CDs/Cu catalyst demonstrates multifunctional superiority: (1) 7.4 °C reduction in HMX-CMDB decomposition temperature at 10 °C/min (from 205.2 °C to 196.0 °C); (2) 66.7% decrease in laser ignition delay (from 45 ms to 15 ms); (3) 190.9% burning rate increase at 4 MPa (from 4.61 mm/s to 13.41 mm/s); (4) lower pressure exponent of 0.02 within 4–18 MPa range. Notably, CDs-1 induces stable \"Plateau\" combustion (4–14 MPa), while CDs/Cu achieves \"Mesa\" effects (8–12 MPa) via synergistic thermal feedback mechanisms-both phenomena ensure stable operation of the engine. Mechanistic studies integrate thermochemical kinetics, ignition combustion process, combustion flame structure, and combustion wave temperature distribution trends, which establish a new paradigm for the study of high efficiency combustion catalysts for solid propellants.</div></div>","PeriodicalId":58209,"journal":{"name":"Defence Technology(防务技术)","volume":"57 ","pages":"Pages 27-40"},"PeriodicalIF":5.9,"publicationDate":"2026-03-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"147453907","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
The increasing demand for artillery firepower, coupled with the growing size of gun barrels, imposes significant challenges on servo system performance. To address these challenges while ensuring fast and stable response, this paper proposes an adaptive robust controller based on an asymmetric barrier Lyapunov function (ABLF). The controller design incorporates both load and driver states through a backstepping synthesis. The overshoot and lag of barrel position errors are constrained within asymmetric boundaries, accounting for complex rotational uncertainties via an adaptive law and linear extended state observers (LESO). Simulations and experiments under typical artillery operating conditions validate the effectiveness and dynamic tracking performance of the proposed control strategy in comparison with other methods.
{"title":"A backstepping adaptive control scheme with prescribed asymmetric performance guarantees for large-calibre artillery servo follow-up systems","authors":"Qiyang Zhao , Long Zhang , Minghao Tong , Longmiao Chen , Hongbin Chen","doi":"10.1016/j.dt.2025.09.015","DOIUrl":"10.1016/j.dt.2025.09.015","url":null,"abstract":"<div><div>The increasing demand for artillery firepower, coupled with the growing size of gun barrels, imposes significant challenges on servo system performance. To address these challenges while ensuring fast and stable response, this paper proposes an adaptive robust controller based on an asymmetric barrier Lyapunov function (ABLF). The controller design incorporates both load and driver states through a backstepping synthesis. The overshoot and lag of barrel position errors are constrained within asymmetric boundaries, accounting for complex rotational uncertainties via an adaptive law and linear extended state observers (LESO). Simulations and experiments under typical artillery operating conditions validate the effectiveness and dynamic tracking performance of the proposed control strategy in comparison with other methods.</div></div>","PeriodicalId":58209,"journal":{"name":"Defence Technology(防务技术)","volume":"57 ","pages":"Pages 267-279"},"PeriodicalIF":5.9,"publicationDate":"2026-03-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"147453908","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
Pub Date : 2026-03-01Epub Date: 2025-10-04DOI: 10.1016/j.dt.2025.09.042
Ziyang Guo , Zhe Zhang , Shuai Zhao , Manman Wang , Yujie Qiang , Qinghai Shu
As a representative insensitive high explosive, 3-nitro-1,2,4-triazol-5-one (NTO) has garnered significant attention due to its ability to substantially reduce the risk of accidental detonation in munitions. However, its inherent acidity induces severe interfacial corrosion of metal casings, thereby limiting its engineering applications. Based on the micro-corrosion mechanism of NTO on carbon steel (CS), this study designs an arginine-derived corrosion inhibitor, N2-[(phenylamino)thioxomethyl]-arginine (PTA). Electrochemical tests reveal that PTA exhibits an outstanding corrosion inhibition efficiency of 98.0% in NTO solution. Density functional theory (DFT) and molecular dynamics (MD) simulations elucidate the inhibition mechanism of PTA, demonstrating that it not only co-adsorbs with NTO− onto the CS surface to form a dense and stable protective film but also disrupts the strong interactions between NTO− and Fe, thereby suppressing nitro group-induced reduction, decomposition, and excessive surface oxidation. Furthermore, a PTA-loaded mesoporous silica (mSiO2) nanoparticles (NPs)-reinforced epoxy resin (EP) composite coating was constructed. Benefiting from the enhanced barrier properties of PTA@mSiO2 NPs and the synergistic effect between PTA and NTO−, the low-frequency impedance of the composite coating remained as high as 1.29 × 109 Ω·cm2 after 30 days of immersion in NTO solution, exhibiting a two-order-of-magnitude improvement compared to the pure EP coating. This study proposes an effective corrosion control strategy to mitigate NTO-induced corrosion, providing insights into the development of advanced corrosion protection strategies for broader applications.
{"title":"Arginine-derived inhibitor-based anticorrosion coating for carbon steel in 3-nitro-1,2,4-triazol-5-one (NTO) medium: Integration of experimental and multiscale simulations","authors":"Ziyang Guo , Zhe Zhang , Shuai Zhao , Manman Wang , Yujie Qiang , Qinghai Shu","doi":"10.1016/j.dt.2025.09.042","DOIUrl":"10.1016/j.dt.2025.09.042","url":null,"abstract":"<div><div>As a representative insensitive high explosive, 3-nitro-1,2,4-triazol-5-one (NTO) has garnered significant attention due to its ability to substantially reduce the risk of accidental detonation in munitions. However, its inherent acidity induces severe interfacial corrosion of metal casings, thereby limiting its engineering applications. Based on the micro-corrosion mechanism of NTO on carbon steel (CS), this study designs an arginine-derived corrosion inhibitor, N2-[(phenylamino)thioxomethyl]-arginine (PTA). Electrochemical tests reveal that PTA exhibits an outstanding corrosion inhibition efficiency of 98.0% in NTO solution. Density functional theory (DFT) and molecular dynamics (MD) simulations elucidate the inhibition mechanism of PTA, demonstrating that it not only co-adsorbs with NTO<sup>−</sup> onto the CS surface to form a dense and stable protective film but also disrupts the strong interactions between NTO<sup>−</sup> and Fe, thereby suppressing nitro group-induced reduction, decomposition, and excessive surface oxidation. Furthermore, a PTA-loaded mesoporous silica (mSiO<sub>2</sub>) nanoparticles (NPs)-reinforced epoxy resin (EP) composite coating was constructed. Benefiting from the enhanced barrier properties of PTA@mSiO<sub>2</sub> NPs and the synergistic effect between PTA and NTO<sup>−</sup>, the low-frequency impedance of the composite coating remained as high as 1.29 × 10<sup>9</sup> Ω·cm<sup>2</sup> after 30 days of immersion in NTO solution, exhibiting a two-order-of-magnitude improvement compared to the pure EP coating. This study proposes an effective corrosion control strategy to mitigate NTO-induced corrosion, providing insights into the development of advanced corrosion protection strategies for broader applications.</div></div>","PeriodicalId":58209,"journal":{"name":"Defence Technology(防务技术)","volume":"57 ","pages":"Pages 307-322"},"PeriodicalIF":5.9,"publicationDate":"2026-03-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"147332382","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
Pub Date : 2026-02-01Epub Date: 2025-09-02DOI: 10.1016/j.dt.2025.09.001
Byeong-Joo Kim , Ji Eun Lee , Chang-Bin Oh , Doo Hyun Choi , Man Young Lee , Dae Young Jo , Shin Kim
Unmanned combat aerial vehicles require lightweight, stealth-capable exhaust systems. However, traditional metallic nozzles increase radar detectability and reduce range, while advanced composites offer high performance but are expensive. Therefore, to improve the operational range and survivability of unmanned combat aerial vehicles, a lightweight, high-temperature-resistant, oxidation-resistant, and low-observable composite exhaust nozzle is developed to replace conventional metallic straight-type nozzles. The nozzle features a double serpentine shape to reduce radar and infrared signatures and is manufactured as a monolithic structure using the filament winding process, accommodating the complex geometry and large size (length: 1.8 m, width: 0.8 m). The exhaust nozzle consists of a ceramic matrix composite made of silicon carbide fibers and a silicon oxycarbide matrix, which absorbs and scatters radio frequency signals while withstanding prolonged exposure to high-temperature (700 °C) oxidizing environments typical of engine exhaust gases. The polysiloxane resin used to produce the silicon oxycarbide matrix poses significant challenges owing to its low tackiness and high viscosity variations depending on the presence of nanoparticles, making filament winding difficult. These challenges are addressed by optimizing resin viscosity and winding pattern design. As a result, the tensile strength of the composite specimens fabricated with the optimized viscosity increases by 228.03% before pyrolysis and 97.68% after pyrolysis, compared with that of the non-optimized specimens. In addition, the density and tensile strength of the composite processed via three cycles of polymer infiltration and pyrolysis increased by 13.08% and 80.37%, respectively, compared to those of the non-densified composite. High-temperature oxidation and flame tests demonstrate exceptional thermal and oxidative stability. Furthermore, when compared with carbon fiber-reinforced ceramic matrix composites, the developed composite exhibits a permittivity at least two levels lower and a reflection loss below −7 dB within the frequency range of 9.3–10.9 GHz, underscoring its superior electromagnetic stealth performance.
{"title":"Development of silicon carbide fiber-reinforced silicon oxycarbide composites for low-observable unmanned aerial vehicle exhaust nozzles via filament winding, and polymer infiltration and pyrolysis","authors":"Byeong-Joo Kim , Ji Eun Lee , Chang-Bin Oh , Doo Hyun Choi , Man Young Lee , Dae Young Jo , Shin Kim","doi":"10.1016/j.dt.2025.09.001","DOIUrl":"10.1016/j.dt.2025.09.001","url":null,"abstract":"<div><div>Unmanned combat aerial vehicles require lightweight, stealth-capable exhaust systems. However, traditional metallic nozzles increase radar detectability and reduce range, while advanced composites offer high performance but are expensive. Therefore, to improve the operational range and survivability of unmanned combat aerial vehicles, a lightweight, high-temperature-resistant, oxidation-resistant, and low-observable composite exhaust nozzle is developed to replace conventional metallic straight-type nozzles. The nozzle features a double serpentine shape to reduce radar and infrared signatures and is manufactured as a monolithic structure using the filament winding process, accommodating the complex geometry and large size (length: 1.8 m, width: 0.8 m). The exhaust nozzle consists of a ceramic matrix composite made of silicon carbide fibers and a silicon oxycarbide matrix, which absorbs and scatters radio frequency signals while withstanding prolonged exposure to high-temperature (700 °C) oxidizing environments typical of engine exhaust gases. The polysiloxane resin used to produce the silicon oxycarbide matrix poses significant challenges owing to its low tackiness and high viscosity variations depending on the presence of nanoparticles, making filament winding difficult. These challenges are addressed by optimizing resin viscosity and winding pattern design. As a result, the tensile strength of the composite specimens fabricated with the optimized viscosity increases by 228.03% before pyrolysis and 97.68% after pyrolysis, compared with that of the non-optimized specimens. In addition, the density and tensile strength of the composite processed via three cycles of polymer infiltration and pyrolysis increased by 13.08% and 80.37%, respectively, compared to those of the non-densified composite. High-temperature oxidation and flame tests demonstrate exceptional thermal and oxidative stability. Furthermore, when compared with carbon fiber-reinforced ceramic matrix composites, the developed composite exhibits a permittivity at least two levels lower and a reflection loss below −7 dB within the frequency range of 9.3–10.9 GHz, underscoring its superior electromagnetic stealth performance.</div></div>","PeriodicalId":58209,"journal":{"name":"Defence Technology(防务技术)","volume":"56 ","pages":"Pages 49-65"},"PeriodicalIF":5.9,"publicationDate":"2026-02-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"146116735","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
Pub Date : 2026-02-01Epub Date: 2025-09-18DOI: 10.1016/j.dt.2025.09.026
Yandan Chen , Junyi Hua , Nan Wang , Jun Wu , Bixiong Bie , Yonggang Lu , Bo Li , Yang Cai , Shengnian Luo
We investigate the effects of projectile material on high-speed penetration/perforation of Inconel 718 alloy (IN718) plates. High-speed ballistic impact tests are conducted on 2 mm-thickness IN718 plates with 5-mm-diameter stainless steel 304 (SS304), Ti alloy TC4, and Al alloy AA1060 spherical projectiles. The impact processes are captured with high-speed photography. Optical and scanning electron microscopy and laser scan are conducted on recovered projectiles and targets. Finite element models of the ballistic impact are established based on the coupled Eulerian–Lagrangian algorithm with the Johnson–Cook constitutive model and failure criterion, and can well reproduce the experimental results. The experimental and simulated data related to projectile dynamics, and the geometries of postmortem projectiles and bullet holes are analyzed with phenomenological models. Projectile velocity evolution can be described with hydrodynamic models of penetration. Dimensional analysis reveals a universal relationship between the bullet hole expansion coefficient and the normalized dynamic pressure, regardless of the projectile material. However, the projectile material does affect projectile deformation, bullet hole size, and energy absorption of target.
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Pub Date : 2026-02-01Epub Date: 2025-09-25DOI: 10.1016/j.dt.2025.09.029
Zhiqi Liu , Mingqiang Luo , Yulu Ma , Chenguang Xing , Ruo Wang , Daheng Chen , Xiaolu Wang
Evaluating Unmanned Aerial Vehicle (UAV) systems within a System-of-Systems (SoS) environment helps clarify their contribution to the overall combat capability and supports effectiveness-oriented system optimization. When assessing decision systems in such an environment, cross-level modeling and simulation are required, which often face a trade-off between low modeling cost and high simulation accuracy, while the credibility of results remains challenging to ensure. To address these issues, this study proposes a hybrid-granularity Hardware-In-the-Loop (HIL) SoS environment construction method based on Graphical Evaluation and Review Technique (GERT). The method employs GERT to analyze the relationships between simulation systems, the System Under Test (SUT), and mission outcomes, thereby determining the required model precision for different systems. A dynamic resource allocation algorithm is applied to adjust model granularity on demand, ensuring high-fidelity simulation under constrained total cost. Additionally, GERT estimates the computational frequency and communication bandwidth requirements of the SUT, guiding hardware selection to enhance simulation credibility. A UAV maritime combat case study was conducted for validation. The results demonstrate that, compared to the flat modeling approach, the hybrid-granularity scenario based on GERT analysis achieves higher simulation accuracy with lower overall model complexity. The coefficient of variation in evaluation results significantly decreases in HIL simulations compared to virtual simulations, confirming improved credibility. Under the hybrid-granularity HIL scenario, the decision system was evaluated from an effectiveness perspective, identifying the most sensitive performance parameter. Subsequent targeted optimization led to an 11.90% improvement in effectiveness, validating the method's practical utility.
在系统的系统(so)环境中评估无人机(UAV)系统有助于阐明其对整体作战能力的贡献,并支持以有效性为导向的系统优化。在这种环境下对决策系统进行评估时,需要进行跨层建模和仿真,这往往面临着低建模成本和高仿真精度之间的权衡,而结果的可信度仍然难以保证。为了解决这些问题,本研究提出了一种基于图形评价与评审技术(GERT)的混合粒度硬件在环(HIL) SoS环境构建方法。该方法利用GERT分析仿真系统、被测系统(System Under Test, SUT)和任务结果之间的关系,从而确定不同系统所需的模型精度。采用动态资源分配算法按需调整模型粒度,保证了总成本约束下的高保真仿真。此外,GERT估计SUT的计算频率和通信带宽需求,指导硬件选择以提高仿真可信度。进行了无人机海上作战案例研究以进行验证。结果表明,与平面建模方法相比,基于GERT分析的混合粒度场景在整体模型复杂度较低的情况下实现了更高的仿真精度。与虚拟仿真相比,HIL仿真中评估结果的变异系数显著降低,证实了可信度的提高。在混合粒度HIL场景下,从有效性角度对决策系统进行评价,找出最敏感的性能参数。随后的针对性优化使效率提高了11.90%,验证了该方法的实用性。
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Material phase-transition represents a significant phenomenon and mechanism in the context of hypervelocity protection. This study presents a thorough analysis of the phase-transition phenomena induced by shock pressure as the shock wave propagates initially to the rear of the projectile. The shock wave that induces a phase-transition is commonly referred to as a macroscopic phase-transition wave, whereas the interface that separates the distinct phases is referred to as macroscopic phase-boundary. The contact interface between the spherical projectile and the thin plate, characterized by its curved surface, plays a significant role in the nonlinear propagation and evolution of wave systems. The pressure distribution along the central axis of a spherical projectile is derived in accordance with the linear decay law observed for axial pressure. On this basis, a quadratic function is employed to characterize the trend of changes in wave front pressure, thereby facilitating the establishment of a model for wave front pressure distribution. Using the phase-transition pressure criterion for materials, the wave front phase evolution process is derived, and the macroscopic phase-boundary is determined. Based on the geometric propagation model (GPM) and the pressure distribution of the wave front, a phase geometric propagation model (PGPM) is proposed. The phase distribution of a spherical projectile impacting a thin plate is obtained by theoretical methods. The accuracy of the PGPM is subsequently validated through a comparison of its results with those obtained from numerical simulations.
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Pub Date : 2026-02-01Epub Date: 2025-09-10DOI: 10.1016/j.dt.2025.09.012
Shenhe Zhang , Zhifan Zhang , Shuxin Yang , Longkan Wang , Yutong Sui , Guiyong Zhang , Zhi Zong
In order to investigate the penetration performance of Linear-Shaped Charge (LSC), Embowed Linear-Shaped Charge (ELSC), and Embowed Linear Explosively Formed Projectile (ELEFP) on T-shaped stiffened plates, a series of near-field air-burst experiments are conducted. The damage modes and characteristics of the target plates are compared and analyzed. Each flat plate section is completely punctured, resulting in a penetration hole. The damage modes induced by the three charge types on the stiffened plate structure are consistent, characterized by shear failure in the central region of the flat plate due to penetration by the penetrator, localized plastic deformation of the flat plate, and local penetration failure resulting from partial perforation of the central stiffener. The penetration lengths caused by ELSC and ELEFP are 45.1% and 46.1% larger than that of LSC, while the half-width of the penetration hole generated by ELEFP is 54.2% and 24.7% smaller than that of ELSC and LSC, respectively. The penetration height caused by ELEFP are 17.5% and 62.1% larger than that of ELSC and LSC, respectively. The stiffener effectively segments the damage area, enhancing the local structural strength and limiting the extent of plastic deformation in the flat plate section. The comparative results show that the ELSC proves to be more effective for efficient large-scale damage, and ELEFP is more suitable for achieving efficient localized damage.
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