Hypersonic reentry trajectory planning by using hybrid fractional-order particle swarm optimization and gravitational search algorithm

This paper proposes a novel hybrid algorithm called Fractional-order Particle Swarm optimization Gravitational Search Algorithm (FPSOGSA) and applies it to the trajectory planning of the hypersonic lifting reentry flight vehicles. The proposed method is used to calculate the control profiles to achieve the two objectives, namely a smoother trajectory and enforcement of the path constraints with terminal accuracy. The smoothness of the trajectory is achieved by scheduling the bank angle with the aid of a modified scheme known as a Quasi-Equilibrium Glide (QEG) scheme. The aerodynamic load factor and the dynamic pressure path constraints are enforced by further planning of the bank angle with the help of a constraint enforcement scheme. The maximum heating rate path constraint is enforced through the angle of attack parameterization. The Common Aero Vehicle (CAV) flight vehicle is used for the simulation purpose to test and compare the proposed method with that of the standard Particle Swarm Optimization (PSO) method and the standard Gravitational Search Algorithm (GSA). The simulation results confirm the efficiency of the proposed FPSOGSA method over the standard PSO and the GSA methods by showing its better convergence and computation efficiency.     

面向航天器微低重力仿真的大型超平支撑平台精密装配技术研究

大型超平支撑平台作为航天器微低重力仿真的大型精密试验设备,具备大尺寸、高承载刚度、全自动精密调节等特点。通过对大型超平支撑平台装配要求及难点分析,构建装配系统组成,制定装配工艺流程,设计调节机构及调节工艺流程,并针对虚拟轮廓构建、精密测量、装配路径规划、调控策略等数字化自动装配关键技术进行研究,最终实现大型超平支撑平台的快速、精密测量与调节,高效率、高质量地完成200块平台的精确装配。     

航天器时态规划技术研究进展

结合航天器自主运行的迫切需求,阐述了航天器任务规划问题给智能规划技术带来的挑战,并重点分析了具有时间属性的规划方法研究必要性。给出航天器时态规划定义,分别总结了状态空间时态规划建模方法和基于时间线的时态规划建模方法,并给出时态规划知识模型关键元素定义。根据规划方法发展现状,归纳总结前向链、模型转换、规划空间规划和分层任务网络四种方法在时态规划技术方面的特点和研究进展,着重描述各种方法对规划中时间要素的处理。在对目前的航天器时态规划技术发展趋势总结分析基础上,给出了未来航天器时态规划技术的发展建议。     

High-fidelity trajectory optimization for aeroassisted vehicles using variable order pseudospectral method

In this study, the problem of time-optimal reconnaissance trajectory design for the aeroassisted vehicle is considered. Different from most works reported previously, we explore the feasibility of applying a high-order aeroassisted vehicle dynamic model to plan the optimal flight trajectory such that the gap between the simulated model and the real system can be narrowed. A highly-constrained optimal control model containing six-degree-of-freedom vehicle dynamics is established. To solve the formulated high-order trajectory planning model, a pipelined optimization strategy is illustrated. This approach is based on the variable order Radau pseudospectral method, indicating that the mesh grid used for discretizing the continuous system experiences several adaption iterations. Utilization of such a strategy can potentially smooth the flight trajectory and improve the algorithm convergence ability. Numerical simulations are reported to demonstrate some key features of the optimized flight trajectory. A number of comparative studies are also provided to verify the effectiveness of the applied method as well as the high-order trajectory planning model.     

基于模因算法的飞机装配序列规划

针对飞机制造的装配序列规划问题,提出一种基于模因算法的飞机部件装配序列规划方法。在装配优先约束矩阵和非正交干涉矩阵的基础上构建装配规划模型,以飞机零部件间的装配方向和装配工具的差异性来构建适应度函数。在非干涉解空间中进行全局搜索,获得较优的装配规划方案,通过二叉树中序遍历法将较优的方案转化为可行解,再经过交叉操作和变异操作后,在可行解空间内进行局部搜索,最终获取较优的装配方案。以某型号的飞机舱门装配为例,通过与传统遗传算法对比,证实模因算法在飞机装配序列规划中的可行性和有效性。     

深空探测器动态约束规划中的外延约束过滤方法研究

随着深空探测任务的增加以及星上科学任务的日益复杂,深空探测器自主任务规划与调度技术成为研究的热点。在深空探测器任务特点与系统约束分析的基础上,将智能规划理论与约束可满足技术相结合,研究多层约束规划模型中约束的动态特征,设计了基于动态约束表的外延约束快速过滤算法,根据领域信息中活动间的冲突性特征来对新加入的活动进行分类和一致性检查。仿真结果表明:提出的算法能够有效地降低约束处理中无效的约束检查次数,降低问题处理过程中的算法回溯,提高规划效率和成功率。     

Backstepping sliding-mode control of stratospheric airships using disturbance-observer

In the presence of unknown disturbances and model parameter uncertainties, this paper develop a nonlinear backstepping sliding-mode controller (BSMC) for trajectory tracking control of a stratospheric airship using a disturbance-observer (DO). Compared with the conventional sliding mode surface (SMS) constructed by a linear combination of the errors, the new SMS manifold is selected as the last back-step error to improve independence of the adjustment of the controller gains. Furthermore, a nonlinear disturbance-observer is designed to process unknown disturbance inputs and improve the BSMC performances. The closed-loop system of trajectory tracking control plant is proved to be globally asymptotically stable by using Lyapunov theory. By comparing with traditional backstepping control and SMC design, the results obtained demonstrate the capacity of the airship to execute a realistic trajectory tracking mission, even in the presence of unknown disturbances, and aerodynamic coefficient uncertainties.     

分析插值误差和斜率的轨迹优化网格细化方法

提出一种基于插值误差和斜率分析的轨迹优化自适应网格细化方法，包括节点插入算法和节点删除算法。节点插入算法分析各个离散节点的控制变量的插值误差。若插值误差较大，则在该节点周围增加节点细化网格；否则，不进行细化。节点删除算法分析各个离散节点处的控制变量斜率。若某个节点的左斜率和右斜率都为零，那么删除该节点；否则，保留该节点。采用三个典型的轨迹优化算例验证了所提出的方法的有效性和特色，并且与其它几种网格细化方法进行了对比。仿真结果表明，本文方法生成的网格规模较小，需要的网格迭代次数较少，能够快速、高精度求解非光滑轨迹优化问题。     

Shaping low-thrust trajectories with thrust-handling feature

Shape-based methods are becoming popular in low-thrust trajectory optimization due to their fast computation speeds. In existing shape-based methods constraints are treated at the acceleration level but not at the thrust level. These two constraint types are not equivalent since spacecraft mass decreases over time as fuel is expended. This paper develops a shape-based method based on a Fourier series approximation that is capable of representing trajectories defined in spherical coordinates and that enforces thrust constraints. An objective function can be incorporated to minimize overall mission cost, i.e., achieve minimum $\mathrm{\Delta }V$. A representative mission from Earth to Mars is studied. The proposed Fourier series technique is demonstrated capable of generating feasible and near-optimal trajectories. These attributes can facilitate future low-thrust mission designs where different trajectory alternatives must be rapidly constructed and evaluated.     

Accurate approximation of in-ecliptic trajectories for E-sail with constant pitch angle

Propellantless continuous-thrust propulsion systems, such as electric solar wind sails, may be successfully used for new space missions, especially those requiring high-energy orbit transfers. When the mass-to-thrust ratio is sufficiently large, the spacecraft trajectory is characterized by long flight times with a number of revolutions around the Sun. The corresponding mission analysis, especially when addressed within an optimal context, requires a significant amount of simulation effort. Analytical trajectories are therefore useful aids in a preliminary phase of mission design, even though exact solution are very difficult to obtain. The aim of this paper is to present an accurate, analytical, approximation of the spacecraft trajectory generated by an electric solar wind sail with a constant pitch angle, using the latest mathematical model of the thrust vector. Assuming a heliocentric circular parking orbit and a two-dimensional scenario, the simulation results show that the proposed equations are able to accurately describe the actual spacecraft trajectory for a long time interval when the propulsive acceleration magnitude is sufficiently small.