火星探测器进入段预测校正制导方法

根据美国宇航局的计划,未来火星探测任务的要求是能确保在高精度和高海拔的火星表面着陆,而进入段所使用的制导方法是探测器能够精确着陆的关键。文章首先介绍了两种进入段制导算法——标称轨迹算法和预测校正算法,通过比较得出预测校正算法对于初始扰动的敏感性较低,但需要有较高的在线计算能力;其次,文章对于预测校正中的横向控制,纵向控制算法和航向调整算法进行了详细介绍,同时提出一种通过增加检测点的改进预测校正算法;最后对算法进行软件仿真,仿真结果表明:这种进入段预测校正制导算法在有很高不确定性的情况下仍然能体现出可靠性和鲁棒性。     

Mars entry fault-tolerant control via neural network and structure adaptive model inversion

The capability of autonomous fault detection and reconstruction is essential for future manned Mars exploration missions. Considering actuator failures and atmosphere uncertainties, we present a new active fault-tolerant control algorithm for Mars entry by use of neural network and structure adaptive model inversion. First, the online BP neural network is adopted to conduct the fault detection and isolation. Second, based on the structure adaptive model inversion, an adaptive neural network PID controller is developed for Mars entry fault-tolerant control. The normal PID controller will be automatically switched into neural network PID controller when an actuator fault is detected. Therefore, the error between the reference model and the output of the attitude control system would be adjusted to ensure the dynamic property of the entry vehicle. Finally, the effectiveness of the algorithm developed in this paper is confirmed by computer simulation.     

Command generator tracker based direct model reference adaptive tracking guidance for Mars atmospheric entry

In order to accurately deliver an entry vehicle through the Martian atmosphere to the prescribed parachute deployment point, active Mars entry guidance is essential. This paper addresses the issue of Mars atmospheric entry guidance using the command generator tracker (CGT) based direct model reference adaptive control to reduce the adverse effect of the bounded uncertainties on atmospheric density and aerodynamic coefficients. Firstly, the nominal drag acceleration profile meeting a variety of constraints is planned off-line in the longitudinal plane as the reference model to track. Then, the CGT based direct model reference adaptive controller and the feed-forward compensator are designed to robustly track the aforementioned reference drag acceleration profile and to effectively reduce the downrange error. Afterwards, the heading alignment logic is adopted in the lateral plane to reduce the crossrange error. Finally, the validity of the guidance algorithm proposed in this paper is confirmed by Monte Carlo simulation analysis.     

Disturbance observer based model predictive control for accurate atmospheric entry of spacecraft

Facing the complex aerodynamic environment of Mars atmosphere, a composite atmospheric entry trajectory tracking strategy is investigated in this paper. External disturbances, initial states uncertainties and aerodynamic parameters uncertainties are the main problems. The composite strategy is designed to solve these problems and improve the accuracy of Mars atmospheric entry. This strategy includes a model predictive control for optimized trajectory tracking performance, as well as a disturbance observer based feedforward compensation for external disturbances and uncertainties attenuation. 500-run Monte Carlo simulations show that the proposed composite control scheme achieves more precise Mars atmospheric entry (3.8?km parachute deployment point distribution error) than the baseline control scheme (8.4?km) and integral control scheme (5.8?km).     

Mars entry trajectory optimization using DOC and DCNLP

This paper addresses the issue of Mars atmospheric entry trajectory optimization by use of the desensitized optimal control (DOC) and Direct Collocation and Nonlinear Programming (DCNLP). Firstly, desensitized optimal control methodology is adopted to reduce the sensitivity of terminal state variables with respect to uncertainties and perturbations along the trajectory, in addition to optimizing the original performance index. Then, Direct Collocation (DC) method is used to transform the optimal control problem into Nonlinear Programming (NLP) problem which can be easily solved using the SNOPT software package. Monte Carlo simulations of error analysis show that the sensitivity of terminal state variables with respect to uncertainties and perturbations is significantly reduced, leading to improved entry precision.     

Radio beacons/IMU integrated navigation for Mars entry

High precision entry navigation capability is essential for future Mars pinpoint landing missions, together with the entry guidance and aerodynamic lift control. This paper addresses the issue of Mars entry navigation using inertial measurement unit (IMU) and orbiting or surface radiometric beacons. The range and Doppler information sensed from orbiting or surface radio beacons and the entry vehicle state information derived from IMU are integrated in Unscented Kalman filter to correct the inertial constant bias and suppress the navigation measurement noise. Computer simulations show that the integrated navigation algorithm proposed in this paper can achieve 50 m position error and 2 m/s velocity error, which satisfies the need of future pinpoint Mars landing missions.     

火星进入的气动力特性预测模型分析

火星大气环境对飞行器进入带来了新的挑战,气动力预测是首先需要解决的问题.针对火星探测器的高超声速进入问题,利用三维并行程序求解流体力学Navier-Stokes方程,分别考虑真实气体模型和完全气体模型,分析模型及参数对气动力特性预测的影响,旨在得到准确、高效和可靠的火星进入器气动力特性预测模型.采用真实气体模型对海盗号进行了沿飞行轨道的数值模拟,气动力特性预测结果与飞行数据一致,验证了火星大气热化学模型及数值方法.分别采用真实气体模型和完全气体模型对海盗号升力式进入和探路者号零攻角进入进行了气动力特性预测,结果表明采用等效比热比的完全气体模型的预测值非常接近真实气体模型,偏差均在1%左右,配平攻角相差约0.4°,来流比热比模型的气动力特性预测值偏差很大.火星进入器的气动力预测建议采用真实气体模型和等效比热比完全气体模型.      

火星大气进入滑模自抗扰制导方法

针对火星探测器大气进入制导阶段存在着模型参数误差等不确定性,基于直接反馈线性化理论设计了一种滑模自抗扰进入制导方法。首先利用反馈线性化方法对跟踪系统模型进行线性化处理;在此基础上设计了滑模控制律,并利用线性扩张状态观测器估计系统的未知不确定量,在控制律中进行补偿;此外还给出了大气进入段的横向制导律。仿真结果表明,与反馈线性化方法相比,该方法设计的制导律有效地降低了模型参数误差对制导精度的影响,实现了对参考轨迹的良好跟踪,提高了探测器开伞点的精度。     

考虑失效性故障的火星探测器进入段姿态容错控制

火星进入过程中的故障和外部干扰不可避免地降低了火星进入制导和控制算法的性能。利用反步法设计了一种对转动惯量信息变化不敏感的火星进入姿态容错控制算法。首先,将虚拟控制律的微分量视作干扰量,利用自适应技术对其进行补偿,避免了传统反步法微分爆炸的缺陷。同时,控制设计过程中显式地引入了饱和函数,保证了在存在输入饱和的情况下,控制律仍然能使得探测器姿态保持稳定。最后,以“火星科学实验室”探测器为模型进行了数值仿真验证,结果表明该控制律在存在输入饱和约束、转动惯量不确定性、执行机构部分失效甚至完全失效的工况下,仍然能够完成对姿态的精准跟踪。     

基于阻力跟踪的火星大气进入段非线性预测制导律设计

针对火星探测任务大气进入段的高精度着陆问题,提出一种基于阻力跟踪的非线性预测制导策略。基于火星探测器大气进入段的三维运动模型,综合考虑探测器气动参数摄动、火星大气密度摄动、外部扰动以及进入时刻状态初值不确定性,设计了基于优化思想的非线性预测制导律,并对所提出的制导方法进行仿真验证。仿真结果表明:非线性预测制导律在满足控制约束的条件下可以获得较高的着陆精度。     

Multi-objective optimization of parachute triggering algorithm for Mars exploration

A multi-objective optimization procedure to design parachute triggering algorithm, based on Monte Carlo analysis of flight uncertainties, has been developed in this paper. Most of Mars explorations missions utilize parachute for a safe descent through the lowest of the atmosphere. The parachute triggering algorithm is designed to accommodate the range of off-nominal entry trajectories, and is aimed to parachute opening in certain range of Mach numbers, dynamic pressure and altitude. Our novel algorithm takes the fight uncertainty into the account through Monte Carlo analysis, selects maximization of altitude statistical mean and minimization of Mach number statistical mean as two objectives, then employs multi-objective evolutionary algorithm based on decomposition (MOEA/D), to search the Pareto-front framework. Such a methodology can be implemented on the future design of entry, descent, and landing (EDL) mission.     

利用数字高程模型自动检测火星表面陨石坑

为了克服利用影像识别陨石坑的诸多限制因素,利用"火星全球勘探者"(MGS)火星激光高度计(MOLA)得到的火星三维DEM数据,转换获得地形曲率,然后利用设定阈值将曲率图转换为二值图像,结合图像分割floodin算法可以得到待检测陨石坑,最后利用Hough变换可以检测出陨石坑。其成功率达到73.4%,可以有效地从DEM中识别陨石坑。利用DEM识别陨石坑的方法可以识别更多新的陨石坑,为现存的陨石坑目录提供新的数据信息。     

火星精确定点着陆多信息融合自主导航与控制方法研究

针对火星定点采样、载人登陆和基地构建等任务的需求,提出了一种火星精确定点着陆多信息融合自主导航与控制(Guidance Navigation and Control,GNC)方案。针对大气进入前的高精度导航需求,提出了基于X射线脉冲星和火星表面陆标图像的融合自主导航方法;针对火星着陆探测进入、下降和着陆(Entry,Descent and Landing,EDL)过程的高精度绝对和相对导航需求,提出了基于陆标图像、IMU(Inertial Measurement Unit)和测距测速信息的多信息融合自主导航方法;针对精确定点着陆要求,设计了大气进入和动力下降过程的制导与控制算法。数学仿真结果表明,提出的方案能够实现高精度的定点着陆(精度100 m)和相对避障(精度为0.5 m),可满足任务需求。     

一种火星进入段在线脱敏轨迹设计方法

为降低轨迹求解难度,提升脱敏制导的适应性,针对火星进入段提出一种在线脱敏轨迹设计方法.首先,采用预测的末端航程偏差和状态敏感度作为性能指标,利用该指标为倾侧角凸函数的特性将最优求解问题转换为简单的动态寻优过程;其次,结合任务要求和估计的进入点状态,通过迭代得到同时满足航程和横程要求的三自由度脱敏轨迹.仿真表明该方法可达到与现有脱敏设计相近的末端状态精度.     

基于改进多模型的火星大气进入自适应估计方法

针对火星进入过程中大气密度等不确定参数对导航系统状态估计精度的影响,提出了一种基于改进混合专家框架的多模型自适应估计方法。该方法对进入过程中不同的测量信息进行规范化处理,以克服传统多模型自适应估计方法稳定性差、数值下溢等固有缺陷,进一步提高状态估计精度。将其应用于火星不同进入探测方式下的导航场景进行仿真分析。仿真结果表明:该方法在动力学系统模型参数存在不确定扰动时能获得精确的状态估计,可以满足未来定点着陆探测对导航系统的精度需求。     

火星大气进入段侧向预测校正制导律设计

火星大气进入段预测校正制导方法通常采用误差走廊来约束侧向运动,该方法只能满足侧向运动的末端约束,而无法实现对侧向运动过程约束的满足。将预测制导的方法引入侧向制导律设计中,该方法无需离线规划误差走廊,而是根据侧向运动中的相关约束,在线计算倾侧角反转时刻,从而同时满足侧向运动的末端约束与过程约束,并能够克服采用误差走廊可能导致的飞行器因频繁反转机动而使燃料过快消耗的问题。仿真结果表明:该侧向预测制导律不仅能满足开伞位置精度,同时也能实现对进入轨迹侧向运动的灵活规划。     

A high order method for orbital conjunctions analysis: Sensitivity to initial uncertainties

A high order method to quickly assess the effect that uncertainties produce on orbital conjunctions through a numerical high-fidelity propagator is presented. In particular, the dependency of time and distance of closest approach to initial uncertainties on position and velocity of both objects involved in a conjunction is studied. The approach relies on a numerical integration based on differential algebraic techniques and a high-order algorithm that expands the time and distance of closest approach in Taylor series with respect to relevant uncertainties. The modeled perturbations are atmospheric drag, using NRLMSISE-00 air density model, solar radiation pressure with shadow, third body perturbation using JPL’s DE405 ephemeris, and EGM2008 gravity model. The polynomial approximation of the final position is used as an input to compute analytically the expansion of time and distance of closest approach. As a result, the analysis of a close encounter can be performed through fast, multiple evaluations of Taylor polynomials. Test cases with objects ranging from LEO to GEO regimes are considered to assess the performances and the accuracy of the proposed method.     

对一种月球与火星探测多程微波测量链路定轨定位的数值模拟初步分析

轨道器精密定轨与着陆器的精确定位在深空探测任务中具有非常重要的科学意义。对一种月球与火星探测多程微波测量链路的定轨定位能力进行了初步仿真分析,推导了这种多程微波测量链路的测量模型,分析了该模型的优势。模拟仿真分析结果表明,此测量跟踪模式的数据具有提升轨道精度的潜在能力,并且同时求得着陆器的位置。定量分析表明,在考虑坐标系转换误差,重力场误差,行星历表误差以及星上转发误差的情况下,模拟1 mm/s的噪声,对于月球探测器来说,轨道器的定轨精度可达几米,着陆器的定位精度有望达到分米量级;对于火星探测器来说,轨道器的定轨精度可达到数10 m,着陆器的定位精度可达到几米。     

Reliability-based trajectory optimization using nonintrusive polynomial chaos for Mars entry mission

This paper presents the reliability-based sequential optimization (RBSO) method to settle the trajectory optimization problem with parametric uncertainties in entry dynamics for Mars entry mission. First, the deterministic entry trajectory optimization model is reviewed, and then the reliability-based optimization model is formulated. In addition, the modified sequential optimization method, in which the nonintrusive polynomial chaos expansion (PCE) method and the most probable point (MPP) searching method are employed, is proposed to solve the reliability-based optimization problem efficiently. The nonintrusive PCE method contributes to the transformation between the stochastic optimization (SO) and the deterministic optimization (DO) and to the approximation of trajectory solution efficiently. The MPP method, which is used for assessing the reliability of constraints satisfaction only up to the necessary level, is employed to further improve the computational efficiency. The cycle including SO, reliability assessment and constraints update is repeated in the RBSO until the reliability requirements of constraints satisfaction are satisfied. Finally, the RBSO is compared with the traditional DO and the traditional sequential optimization based on Monte Carlo (MC) simulation in a specific Mars entry mission to demonstrate the effectiveness and the efficiency of the proposed method.     

基于自适应伪谱法的升力式飞行器火星进入段快速轨迹优化

针对升力式火星飞行器定点着陆任务的轨迹优化问题，给出了基于自适应伪谱法的快速优化算法.综合考虑探测器火星大气进入过程中的动力学约束、边界约束、路径约束以及控制约束条件，利用自适应伪谱法将轨迹优化问题转换为离散的非线性规划问题，采用序列二次规划算法进行求解，得到性能指标最优的进入轨迹.通过仿真验证，给出了实现火星进入过程燃料消耗最优的状态量和控制量轨迹.仿真结果表明，在Matlab中采用自适应伪谱法，能够在800s内采用267个配点，给出近似精度为10-6的火星进入过程中消耗能量最优的参考轨迹.