月球会上谈探月——访嫦娥一号月球探测工程首席科学家欧阳自远院士

世界月球会议期间,本刊有幸对嫦娥一号月球探测工程首席科学家欧阳自远院士做了一次专访。谈到月球探测,欧阳院士就像一个母亲谈到了自己的孩子,有说不完的话题。从世界各国对月球探测的计划,到月球探测的深刻意义和未来月球探测的发展方向,都做了详尽的解析。下面,让记者带您走进欧阳院士的月球世界。     

Lunar cosmic ray radiation environments during Luna and Lunar Reconnaissance Orbiter missions

The RV-2N-series instruments onboard Luna missions and the Cosmic Ray Telescope for the Effects of Radiation (CRaTER) instrument onboard Lunar Reconnaissance Orbiter (LRO) were designed to characterize the global lunar radiation environment and its biological impacts by measuring cosmic ray (CR) intensity. In this study, we have shown that the RV-2N-series instruments onboard of Russian Luna missions and the CRaTER reliably detect both background CRs and solar proton events (SPEs) in the lunar radiation environment using the proton intensity measured by the RV-2N-series onboard Luna missions out of the Russian Luna program for the exploration of the Moon (November 1970–August 1975) and the CR intensity on the Moon observed by the CRaTER (June 2009–March 2011). Those were compared with the CR intensities observed by neutron monitors (McMurdo, Thule, Oulu) on the Earth. The sunspot number is used as the index of solar activity (NOAA National Geophysical Data Center). As a result, the background CR intensities on the Moon turned out to have a good anti-correlation with the solar activity. We have also identified the proton intensity increasing events on the Moon which have the similar profiles to those observed by neutron monitors on the Earth. Most of these events show the significant increase of proton intensities in the lunar radiation environment when the SPEs associated with solar eruptions are verified. Therefore, most of the proton intensity increasing events are associated with the energetic solar particles in the lunar environment.     

中国探月工程

"嫦娥4号"于2019年1月3日成功实现人类航天器首次在月球背面软着陆,"玉兔2号"月球车率先在月背刻上了中国足迹。至今,国际月球探测活动共实施126次,期间出现两个探月高潮。20世纪50—70年代,美苏两个航天大国之间的竞争引起第一轮探月高潮。20世纪末至今,各航天国家意识到月球探测的战略意义,纷纷提出月球探测计划并积极实施,月球成为各国争先探测的热点,掀起第二轮探月热潮。中国自2004年首次绕月探测工程立项实施以来,共开展了"嫦娥1号""嫦娥2号""嫦娥3号""嫦娥4号"及再入返回飞行试验共5次月球探测任务,实现"五战五捷",在空间技术、空间科学与应用、国际合作等方面取得了非凡成就,积累了丰富的经验,后续将继续开展以无人月球科研站为主的月球探测活动。     

月球背面探测任务多目标协同控制模式设计

月球背面探测需要中继卫星提供中继通信支持,实现地面测控网对月面探测器的控制。为解决月球背面探测任务过程中和环月探测卫星等多个航天器目标的相互控制及其与地面测控网之间的复杂协同控制问题,提出了协同控制关联目标描述方法,明确了控制目标和上行路由的概念和确定原则、上行路由测控网资源分配原则,设计了基于时间窗口的中继测控资源分配方法、多目标协同控制的标称计划模式、遥操作规划模式和上行控制模式。经过"嫦娥4号"天地大回路无线联试和"鹊桥"中继卫星在轨飞行证明,设计是合理可行的。     

Lunar base CELSS design and analysis.

This paper describes the conceptual development of a hybrid biological-physical/chemical (P/C) life support system model for a lunar outpost. It presents steps that lead to loop closure and determines mass flow characteristics for an inedible biomass enzyme reactor and an activated sludge bioreactor. Computer modeling techniques were used to determine that the cellulose reactor has the design capabilities to provide significant increases in the plant harvest index. Activated sludge was found to fit design demands for a small, continuous-flow, steady-state system. Systems analysis and component sizing for these two bioreactors and information regarding supporting bioregenerative and physical/chemical components are presented.     

中国月球探测器的成就与展望

全面而简要地回顾了国内外月球探测的发展历程,介绍了中国月球探测器的工程研制和飞行任务实施情况,总结了中国月球探测器取得的技术成就和科学成果,展望了中国月球探测器的未来发展。     

月球主要构造特征：嫦娥一号月球影像初步研究

月球在31亿年前已基本停止地质活动,从而保留了其形成初期的信息．这些信息对于认识月球、地球乃至太阳系的形成演化具有重要意义．在已有研究成果的基础上,结合嫦娥一号探月卫星CCD影像数据,从月海穹窿、撞击坑、月岭、断裂、月坑链、月溪及月谷等方面介绍了月球主要构造形式的地质特征、形貌特征及遥感影像特征,对其成因以及所隐含的地质意义进行了分析．结果表明,嫦娥一号CCD影像信息丰富,影像清晰,利用其CCD影像数据进一步研究月球的构造现象是可行的．     

月球动力学专辑

<正>尽管学界普遍认为:由于月球的体积相对较小,所以比地球和火星的冷却速度快许多;甚至认为早在20亿年前,月球上成规模的火成活动已经停止。然而,多年来的探测和研究结果以及目前仍然发生在月球上的动力学活动,如:频度不低的不同深度的月震、月球激光测距揭示的月球自转不均匀变化以及内部炽热的核幔边界存在的巨大的潮汐加热和耗散,这些动力学过程有力地支持了月球仍然活着这一观点。并且对于月球而言,来自地球和太阳的潮     

月球的构造格架及其演化差异

根据以GRAIL重力场数据和LOLA地形数据计算的月壳厚度,将月球构造格架初步划分为三个构造单元:主要覆盖月球正面风暴洋区域的月海构造单元、主要覆盖月球背面高地的月陆构造单元以及主要位于南半球背面的南极艾肯盆地构造单元。结合最新的研究成果,对各构造单元上的重大地质事件包括岩浆事件、火山事件和撞击事件分别进行了简单的梳理,结果表明月球不同构造单元的演化事件具有明显的差异。     

月面巡视探测器动力学建模

动力学模型是研究星球探测车运动的基础。以某月面巡视探测器原理样机为背景,建立了其动力学模型,并进行了数值仿真分析。在说明月壤机械特性的基础上,结合地面车辆力学的知识,分析了松散月壤上刚性车轮的受力,考虑了主动驱动和被动驱动的情形,利用数学拟合的方法得到了满足工程要求的简化模型。在一定假设条件下,以牛顿欧拉法建立了三自由度整车动力学模型,建模时同时考虑了驱动和转向的相互影响。最后,数值仿真结果定性地验证了月面巡视探测器动力学模型的正确性。     

Lunar gravity field modeling critical analysis and challenges

This paper summarizes and provides a critical analysis of the historical developments of lunar gravitational models from the earliest use of ground based tracking systems of the Lunar Orbiter to the Lunar Prospector mission. This encompasses a comprehensive and critical analysis of the various methods used in the estimation of the gravity coefficients and the processing of large batches of diverse measurements and data types. It has been shown that weakness exists in the current models of the lunar gravity field, which is primarily due to the lack of far side lunar tracking data information, which makes the lunar potential modeling difficult but expected to be overcome as data from SELENE satellite-to-satellite tracking becomes available. Comparisons of various lunar models reveal an agreement in the low order coefficients of the spherical harmonics. However, substantial differences in the models exist in the higher-order harmonics. A numerical comparison has been presented showing the performance of all the contemporary lunar gravitational models used within the astrodynamics community and available in public domain. Improvements to the current models are part of a continuing process and the recent model improvements and future possibilities in lunar gravity modeling are discussed. A brief review of the recent missions has been presented. It is hoped that this critical review will benefit the researchers by presenting the historical as well as state of the art in this field.     

月面上升的轨迹优化与参数分析

面向月球采样返回任务分析需求,对月面上升段的轨迹优化及燃料消耗影响因素进行了研究。基于上升器运动模型,建立以燃料消耗最优为目标考虑入轨约束的轨迹优化模型,通过Gauss伪谱法和序列二次规划求解上升过程最优推力方向。改变运动模型中的初始推重比、入轨约束中的目标轨道参数,根据轨迹优化结果得到对应的燃料消耗,分析了这些因素对上升器燃料消耗的影响。针对上升器非共面起飞的问题,提出了上升偏航、升交点调整、倾角调整3种方案,从燃料消耗的角度分析了各方案的适用情况,为未来工程应用提供参考。     

面向绕月交会对接的同波束VLBI研究

针对"嫦娥5号"(CE-5)探测器间高精度相对测量需求,设计了我国深空干涉测量处理中心框架下的同波束VLBI处理算法,分析了X波段同波束VLBI相位解模糊条件和结果;通过引入群时延辅助的相位干涉技术,大幅抑制了干涉时延随机误差,为同波束VLBI中相位解模糊提供了先验条件;利用CE-5对接实测数据验证了本文工作的有效性,为CE-5任务同波束VLBI的实施奠定了基础。     

Magnetic levitation-based Martian and Lunar gravity simulator.

Missions to Mars will subject living specimens to a range of low gravity environments. Deleterious biological effects of prolonged exposure to Martian gravity (0.38 g), Lunar gravity (0.17 g), and microgravity are expected, but the mechanisms involved and potential for remedies are unknown. We are proposing the development of a facility that provides a simulated Martian and Lunar gravity environment for experiments on biological systems in a well controlled laboratory setting. The magnetic adjustable gravity simulator will employ intense, inhomogeneous magnetic fields to exert magnetic body forces on a specimen that oppose the body force of gravity. By adjusting the magnetic field, it is possible to continuously adjust the total body force acting on a specimen. The simulator system considered consists of a superconducting solenoid with a room temperature bore sufficiently large to accommodate small whole organisms, cell cultures, and gravity sensitive bio-molecular solutions. It will have good optical access so that the organisms can be viewed in situ. This facility will be valuable for experimental observations and public demonstrations of systems in simulated reduced gravity.     

探月二期工程组织管理

中国探月二期工程立项后,国防科工局牵头,成立了由国家有关部门和有关企事业单位组成的探月工程重大专项领导小组,领导探月工程的实施工作. 领导小组任命国防科工局局长陈求发担任工程总指挥,吴伟仁同志担任工程总设计师,聘任严峻同志为应用科学首席科学家,聘请栾恩杰院士、孙家栋院士、欧阳自远院士为领导小组高级顾问.     

Progress in China's Lunar Exploration Program

Chang'E-1 and Chang'E-2 of China's Lunar Exploration Program (CLEP) have successfully achieved their mission. At the present time, only Chang'E-3 is still in operation, which was successfully launched on December 2, 2013. Chang'E-3 probe is the third robotic lunar mission of CLEP, which consists of a lander and a rover, with eight payloads on board the spacecraft. Up to December 21, 2015, more than 2.86TB raw data were received from these instruments onboard Chang'E-3 probe. A series of research results have been achieved. This paper gives a detailed introduction to the new scientific results obtained from Chang'E-3 missions.     

月球引力转弯软着陆的制导控制研究

对于月球引力转弯软着陆过程 ,采用反馈线性化方法 ,对高度和速度信息分别设计了跟踪制导控制律 ,并应用微分几何的有关理论证明了这两种跟踪制导控制系统的李雅普诺夫稳定性。此外 ,根据软着陆系统推力、燃料和状态的约束条件 ,给出了引力转弯着陆过程初始条件的可达集合。最后给出的软着陆跟踪制导实例 ,只需要测得斜向距离、速度和姿态角度信息。这种制导方法测量简单 ,适于低成本的软着陆任务。     

月球极轨探测器轨道方案设计

首先介绍了一种当前技术较为先进的奔月转移轨道方案－定相环形轨移轨道，指出了其优缺点及可行的轨道修正方案，然后确定了对月观测型探测器轨道设计原则，并采用定相环形奔月转移轨道，从总体方案的角度给出了一个月球探测器轨道设计方案，提出了具体的设计与分析方法，最后以某月球探测器为例进行了计算，给出了设计结果。