美国高轨抵近操作卫星MiTEx飞行任务及启示

简述了美国"微卫星技术试验"(Micro-satellite Technology Experiment,MiTEx)计划进展情况,根据目前可获得的最新的MiTEx卫星轨道数据,对其整个飞行过程进行了深入研究,划分了MiTEx-A卫星与MiTEx-B卫星飞行阶段,描述了各阶段飞行轨迹,给出了飞行任务关键数据,对其飞行任务进行了总结。在飞行任务分析的基础上,结合国外对MiTEx卫星的相关报道,分析了MiTEx卫星可能具备的抵近操作任务执行能力,提出了对高轨非合作目标抵近操作应用的启示,总结分析了执行高轨抵近操作任务所需的关键技术。     

利用地月间空间站的载人登月飞行模式分析

为提高空间站利用率，降低载人登月任务成本，有效开发地月空间，研究了基于地月空间不同轨道空间站的载人登月飞行模式。首先对比直接往返登月飞行模式，对基于空间站的载人登月飞行模式进行任务分析，通过空间站将载人登月任务解耦为载人天地往返任务和登月任务两部分；其次通过轨道设计和稳定性分析提出考虑登月任务需求的地月间空间站可运行轨道和停泊点；最后建立一套飞行模式评价模型，从速度增量需求、飞行时间、空间环境、登月任务窗口、测控条件、交会对接技术难度、后续任务支持性和任务可靠性方面对6种不同位置空间站的登月飞行模式进行分析和定量评价。评价结果表明基于L2点Halo轨道空间站的载人登月飞行模式为更优飞行模式。     

空间太阳能阵列光照的建模仿真及优化

针对空间救援飞行器在无控模式下，固定的太阳能阵列可能受到光线照射面积不足的问题，提出采用建模仿真及优化阵列布局的方法来提高任意光照角度下的受光面积。通过建立参数化驱动的空间飞行器外形几何模型、任意角度下的光线投射模型和考虑自身结构阴影遮挡的光照模型，研究空间任意光照角度下太阳能阵列接收光线照射的有效面积，并得到最低受光面积。基于建立的光照模型，采用遗传算法，对影响太阳能阵列布局的关键参数进行优化。可视化仿真结果校验了模型的有效性，优化结果显示算法收敛且获得了最优结果，满足空间无控飞行任务要求。     

Analysis and modeling of information flow and distributed expertise in space-related operations

Evolving space operations requirements and mission planning for long-duration expeditions require detailed examinations and evaluations of information flow dynamics, knowledge-sharing processes, and information technology use in distributed expert networks. This paper describes the work conducted with flight controllers in the Mission Control Center (MCC) of NASA's Johnson Space Center. This MCC work describes the behavior of experts in a distributed supervisory coordination framework, which extends supervisory control/command and control models of human task performance. Findings from this work are helping to develop analysis techniques, information architectures, and system simulation capabilities for knowledge sharing in an expert community. These findings are being applied to improve knowledge-sharing processes applied to a research program in advanced life support for long-duration space flight. Additional simulation work is being developed to create interoperating modules of information flow and novice/expert behavior patterns.     

Human exploration of near earth asteroids: Mission analysis for chemical and electric propulsion

This paper presents a mission analysis comparison of human missions to asteroids using two distinct architectures. The objective is to determine if either architecture can reduce launch mass with respect to the other, while not sacrificing other performance metrics such as mission duration. One architecture relies on chemical propulsion, the traditional workhorse of space exploration. The second combines chemical and electric propulsion into a hybrid architecture that attempts to utilize the strengths of each, namely the short flight times of chemical propulsion and the propellant efficiency of electric propulsion. The architectures are thoroughly detailed, and accessibility of the known asteroid population is determined for both. The most accessible asteroids are discussed in detail. Aspects such as mission abort scenarios and vehicle reusability are also discussed. Ultimately, it is determined that launch mass can be greatly reduced with the hybrid architecture, without a notable increase in mission duration. This demonstrates that significant performance improvements can be introduced to the next step of human space exploration with realistic electric propulsion system capabilities. This leads to immediate cost savings for human exploration and simultaneously opens a path of technology development that leads to technologies enabling access to even further destinations in the future.     

Combining solar science and asteroid science with the space weather observation network (SWON)

The peculiarity of space weather for Earth orbiting satellites, air traffic and power grids on Earth and especially the financial and operational risks posed by damage due to space weather, underline the necessity of space weather observation. The importance of such observations is even more increasing due to the impending solar maximum. In recognition of this importance we propose a mission architecture for solar observation as an alternative to already published mission plans like Solar Probe (NASA) or Solar Orbiter (ESA). Based upon a Concurrent Evaluation session in the Concurrent Engineering Facility of the German Aerospace Center, we suggest using several spacecraft in an observation network. Instead of placing such spacecraft in a solar orbit, we propose landing on several asteroids, which are in opposition to Earth during the course of the mission and thus allow observation of the Sun's far side. Observation of the far side is especially advantageous as it improves the warning time with regard to solar events by about 2 weeks. Landing on Inner Earth Object (IEO) asteroids for observation of the Sun has several benefits over traditional mission architectures. Exploiting shadowing effects of the asteroids reduces thermal stress on the spacecraft, while it is possible to approach the Sun closer than with an orbiter. The closeness to the Sun improves observation quality and solar power generation, which is intended to be achieved with a solar dynamic system. Furthermore landers can execute experiments and measurements with regard to asteroid science, further increasing the scientific output of such a mission. Placing the spacecraft in a network would also benefit the communication contact times of the network and Earth. Concluding we present a first draft of a spacecraft layout, mission objectives and requirements as well as an initial mission analysis calculation.     

基于多学科设计优化算法的再入轨迹优化设计

传统的再入轨迹优化问题通常是在气动外形和质量等总体参数给定的情况下建立起来的。所设计的最优轨迹从飞行力学的角度来看是最优的，但从系统角度来看未必是最优的。在总体初步设计阶段，考虑气动外形和质量等其他学科影响的再入轨迹优化对于提高RLV的系统性能无疑具有重要意义。此时再入轨迹优化将是一个静态，动态多学科混合优化问题。以球头双锥的升力体构型RLV为例，以最小化热防护系统质量和最大横向机动距离为指标，采用两种典型的多学科优化算法来研究考虑气动外形、轨迹和热防护系统三个学科的再入轨迹优化设计问题。仿真结果表明多学科优化算法能够用来求解静态，动态多学科混合优化的再入轨迹优化设计问题，是RLV初步外形设计和任务轨迹规划的重要工具。     

GEO编队空间机器人系统交会方法

针对地球静止轨道（GEO）上被服务航天器的远距离和非合作特点,提出一种高自主、高协同、多任务的编队空间机器人在轨服务系统方案,实现对非合作目标的自主交会接近。首先,分析GEO卫星轨道约束力小的轨道特征和非合作的信息交互特征,给出由操作空间机器人和监视空间机器人组成的编队在轨服务系统,设计交会接近相对测量分系统以及在轨服务飞行任务;接着,给出典型远距离交会接近的多视线相对导航方法与多冲量相对制导律;最后,进行远距离交会任务仿真校验,结果表明编队空间机器人交会接近方法是有效的。     

SZ-7伴星姿态控制系统设计及在轨试验

中国SZ-7飞船伴星(BX-1)姿态控制系统已在轨正常运行一年多,圆满地完成了各项任务。至2009年10月所有部件工作正常,运行稳定。在轨运行期间伴星控制系统表现出良好的特性,与同类卫星控制系统相比,伴星控制系统具有体积小、质量轻、多任务、高安全性、高机动性等特点,分析并总结伴星姿控系统对于丰富小卫星控制系统设计经验,提高设计水平具有重要的意义,对今后类似小卫星平台的设计具有重要的参考价值。     

远程自主接近轨道设计技术

对完成任务的运载火箭末级、失效卫星等空间非合作目标进行空间操作是复杂的,需要地面测控网与主动航天器的密切合作才能完成抵近及相应操作。以火箭末级残骸作为空间非合作目标,给出了远程自主接近的轨道设计方法。通过地面遥控上传的目标轨道参数,主动航天器进行自主异面机动、主动调相等多次点火,完成对非合作目标的远程接近,接近距离在50km之内,2016年6月底远征一号甲上面级的成功飞行验证了该方法和设计结果的有效性。     

Flight demonstration of new thruster and green propellant technology on the PRISMA satellite

The concept of a storable liquid monopropellant blend for space applications based on ammonium dinitramide (ADN) was invented in 1997, within a co-operation between the Swedish Space Corporation (SSC) and the Swedish Defense Research Agency (FOI). The objective was to develop a propellant which has higher performance and is safer than hydrazine. The work has been performed under contract from the Swedish National Space Board and ESA. The progress of the development has been presented in several papers since 2000.ECAPS, a subsidiary of the Swedish Space Corporation was established in 2000 with the aim to develop and market the novel “high performance green propellant” (HPGP) technology for space applications. The new technology is based on several innovations and patents w.r.t. propellant formulation and thruster design, including a high temperature resistant catalyst and thrust chamber.The first flight demonstration of the HPGP propulsion system will be performed on PRISMA. PRISMA is an international technology demonstration program with Swedish Space Corporation as the Prime Contractor.This paper describes the performance, characteristics, design and verification of the HPGP propulsion system for PRISMA. Compatibility issues related to using a new propellant with COTS components is also discussed. The PRISMA mission includes two satellites in LEO orbit were the focus is on rendezvous and formation flying. One of the satellites will act as a “target” and the main spacecraft performs rendezvous and formation flying maneuvers, where the ECAPS HPGP propulsion system will provide delta-V capability.The PRISMA CDR was held in January 2007. Integration of the flight propulsion system is about to be finalized.The flight opportunity on PRISMA represents a unique opportunity to demonstrate the HPGP propulsion system in space, and thus take a significant step towards its use in future space applications. The launch of PRISMA scheduled to 2009.     

导航星座的任务重构技术研究

以COMPASS卫星导航星座为对象,研究了导航任务的重构技术。首先,对COMPASS卫星导航星座的主要性能进行了分析和仿真;其次,分析了星座中部分卫星失效后对导航性能的影响;最后,提出了分别利用在轨运行的高、中、低轨卫星及临近空间飞行器进行任务重构的方法,并对重构后的导航性能进行了仿真。仿真结果表明：提出的任务重构方法对于保证导航星座的正常运行是有效的。同时,对于研究飞行器应急测控技术具有借鉴意义。     

Power system design of ESMO

The European Student Moon Orbiter (ESMO) spacecraft is a student-built mini satellite being designed for a mission to the Moon. Designing and launching mini satellites are becoming a current trend in the space sector since they provide an economic way to perform innovative scientific experiments and in-flight demonstration of novel space technologies. The generation, storage, control, and distribution of the electrical power in a mini satellite represents unique challenges to the power engineer since the mass and volume restrictions are very stringent. Regardless of these problems, every subsystem and payload equipment must be operated within their specified voltage band whenever they required to be turned on. This paper presents the preliminary design of a lightweight, compact, and reliable power system for ESMO that can generate 720 W. Some of the key components of the EPS include ultra triple-junction (UTJ) GaAs solar cells controlled by maximum power point trackers, and high efficiency Li-ion secondary batteries recharged in parallel.     

地球同步轨道卫星群在轨加注任务规划

以地球同步轨道卫星群为研究对象,开展“多对多”在轨加注任务规划问题研究。首先建立了任务规划的数学模型,该任务规划属于多目标规划问题,求解过程中需要解决TSP问题。其次,给出了该规划问题的求解方法及流程,采用遗传算法进行求解并设计了相应的遗传算子。最后,选取了14颗地球同步轨道卫星作为目标星进行求解,并在小角度近似条件下对计算结果进行了分析,计算结果验证了算法的有效性。     

ST-5微小卫星与星座及其空间飞行验证——为未来微小卫星的空间应用展现广阔前景

美国NASA于2006年3月22日成功发射三颗ST-5微小卫星,并组成星座,用于空间地磁观测。经过90天飞行演示,于6月20日顺利结束。演示验证很成功。卫星重25kg,功率24W具有通常卫星全部功能。卫星多项先进技术在演示中得到肯定,空间观测获得史无前例的数据。为此,文章介绍了ST-5微小卫星的先进技术和设计经验。ST-5将为今后微小卫星空间应用展现广阔前景。     

Validation on flight data of a closed-loop approach for GPS-based relative navigation of LEO satellites

This paper describes a carrier-phase differential GPS approach for real-time relative navigation of LEO satellites flying in formation with large separations. These applications are characterized indeed by a highly varying number of GPS satellites in common view and large ionospheric differential errors, which significantly impact relative navigation performance and robustness. To achieve high relative positioning accuracy a navigation algorithm is proposed which processes double-difference code and carrier measurements on two frequencies, to fully exploit the integer nature of the related ambiguities. Specifically, a closed-loop scheme is proposed in which fixed estimates of the baseline and integer ambiguities produced by means of a partial integer fixing step are fed back to an Extended Kalman Filter for improving the float estimate at successive time instants. The approach also benefits from the inclusion in the filter state of the differential ionospheric delay in terms of the Vertical Total Electron Content of each satellite. The navigation algorithm performance is tested on actual flight data from GRACE mission. Results demonstrate the effectiveness of the proposed approach in managing integer unknowns in conjunction with Extended Kalman Filtering, and that centimeter-level accuracy can be achieved in real-time also with large separations.     

空间绳系研究综述

空间绳系根据原理主要分为两类:动量交换绳系和电动力绳系。文章详细介绍了两者的基本原理、动力学模型和控制策略,描述了空间绳系技术实验项目的研究情况以及绳系结构设计和生存能力问题,对空间绳系的研究热点以及发展趋势进行了预测,同时列举了大量关于空间绳系技术的参考文献。研究表明:动量交换绳系和电动力绳系都可以实现无推进剂推进,提供各种离轨和再入功能,具有广阔的应用前景。     

MEO卫星双星并行真空热试验技术

在“北斗三号”MEO卫星双星并行研制过程中,综合考虑总体任务需求、卫星热控特点、热控方案及现有试验条件,提出“双星同时进罐,单星热平衡,双星热真空”的真空热试验方案,并通过仿真分析对因两星相互遮挡引起的附加热流进行修正,实现两颗卫星同时使用同一空间环境模拟设备即可完成热平衡及热真空2项试验。数据比较表明,热平衡试验结果对在轨卫星温度的预示较为准确,验证了上述双星并行真空热试验方法的可行性。