Particle swarm optimization applied to hypersonic reentry trajectories

This paper presents the novel use of the particle swarm optimization(PSO)to generate the end-to-end trajectory for hypersonic reentry vehicles in a quite simple formulation.The velocitydependent bank angle profile is developed to reduce the search space of unknown parameters based on the constrained PSO algorithm.The path constraints are enforced by setting the fitness function to be infinite on condition that the particles violate the maximum allowable values.The PSO algorithm also provides a much easier means to satisfy the terminal conditions by adding penalty terms to the fitness function.Furthermore,the approximate reentry landing footprint is fast constructed by incorporating an interpolation model into the standardized bank angle profiles.Numerical simulations demonstrate that the PSO method is a feasible and flexible tool to generate the end-to-end trajectory and landing footprint for hypersonic reentry vehicles.     

Downsizing an orbital space robot: A dynamic system based evaluation

Small space robots have the potential to revolutionise space exploration by facilitating the on-orbit assembly of infrastructure, in shorter time scales, at reduced costs. Their commercial appeal will be further improved if such a system is also capable of performing on-orbit servicing missions, in line with the current drive to limit space debris and prolong the lifetime of satellites already in orbit. Whilst there have been a limited number of successful demonstrations of technologies capable of these on-orbit operations, the systems remain large and bespoke. The recent surge in small satellite technologies is changing the economics of space and in the near future, downsizing a space robot might become be a viable option with a host of benefits. This industry wide shift means some of the technologies for use with a downsized space robot, such as power and communication subsystems, now exist. However, there are still dynamic and control issues that need to be overcome before a downsized space robot can be capable of undertaking useful missions. This paper first outlines these issues, before analyzing the effect of downsizing a system on its operational capability. Therefore presenting the smallest controllable system such that the benefits of a small space robot can be achieved with current technologies. The sizing of the base spacecraft and manipulator are addressed here. The design presented consists of a 3 link, 6 degrees of freedom robotic manipulator mounted on a 12U form factor satellite. The feasibility of this 12U space robot was evaluated in simulation and the in-depth results presented here support the hypothesis that a small space robot is a viable solution for in-orbit operations.     

执行器故障下的运载火箭非奇异终端滑模容错控制

针对存在未知外部干扰和执行器卡死故障的运载火箭,提出了一种基于非奇异终端滑模面的姿态跟踪控制算法。首先,建立了考虑干扰和执行器卡死故障的运载火箭姿态控制系统多输入多输出系统模型;然后定义了运载火箭姿态跟踪系统模型,针对定义的模型,设计了一种非奇异终端滑模面,使得系统在执行器故障情况下仍能较为精确地跟踪参考信号。基于李雅普诺夫函数证明了运载火箭姿态跟踪控制系统的稳定性和有限时间收敛特性。数值仿真检验了本文基于非奇异终端滑模运载火箭姿态跟踪控制算法的有效性。     

内置式空中发射运载火箭发射方向研究

对运载器与载机分离过程的几个阶段采用统一模型进行研究,建立了分离过程物伞系统的刚体-质点模型。以此数学模型为基础,对空中发射的分离过程用Matlab/Simulink进行了仿真计算。结果表明,前向发射在分离过程结束时运载器的高度损失和速度损失比后向发射小,性能优于后向发射,对实际工程应用具有重要参考价值。     

基于多模型预测的再入飞行器制导方法

在具有控制和轨迹约束的再入制导中,提出了一种新的基于多模型预测再入飞行器纵向制导方法。首先对再入飞行器的纵向运动方程沿着标准轨道线性化,基于分段仿射约束系统建模理论逼近原非线性系统,并采用线性矩阵不等式(LMIs)优化技术离线将保证闭环系统稳定的终端二次代价项求出;然后,在每个制导周期内,基于多模型预测在线求解构造好的有限时域优化目标,从而获得控制量的增量,并把第一个控制增量分量与标准轨道的控制量叠加后形成全量控制,用于实际再入轨道的制导,而在下一个制导周期基于新的状态参数重复上面的优化过程。数字仿真结果证实了所提方法的有效性。     

高超声速飞行器控制面热防护系统地面试验研究

针对高超声速飞行器控制面研发手段中极其重要的地面试验技术,以X-37轨道飞行器为例,介绍了国外的最新研究进展和关键技术解决途径,以及指导地面试验研究的方法,并针对控制面方案在评估和鉴定中必不可少的高温模态试验,进行了综述和分析。     

基于混合优化的运载器大气层内上升段轨迹快速规划方法

针对运载器大气层内的最优轨迹快速规划问题,提出一种将求解最优控制问题的间接法与直接法相结合的混合优化方法。首先,基于最优控制问题的一阶必要条件,将运载器大气层内的三维最优上升问题转化为Hamiltonian两点边值问题;然后,采用直接法中能以较少的节点获得较高求解精度的Gauss伪谱法进行求解,提高算法的求解效率;最后,采用真空解析解初值及密度同伦技术,解决初值猜测与算法收敛困难的问题。仿真结果表明,混合优化算法能够准确、快速地对运载器大气层内的最优上升轨迹问题进行求解,并在计算精度与效率上均优于间接法,可应用于运载器的轨迹在线规划与闭环制导。     

CZ2F火箭POGO振动信号特征频率提取

CZ2F运载火箭在第5次飞行过程中意外出现了"8Hz"POGO振动现象,该振动频率对箭体的稳定性和航天员安全产生了严重的影响。为解决这一振动问题,必须精确分析该频率的持续时间和振动量级。通过研究HHT(Hilbert-Huang Transform,希尔伯特-黄变换)方法,结合火箭振动信号特点设计了特征频率提取算法,成功地提取了CZ2F火箭飞行中的"8Hz"POGO振动频率,为有效解决"8 Hz"POGO振动问题提供了技术支撑。     

长期在轨贮存低温推进剂过冷度获取方案研究

增大低温推进剂入轨时的过冷度可显著延长低温燃料在轨贮存期限.通过文献调研与理论分析,介绍了4种低温推进剂过冷度获取方案的工作过程与研究现状,分析了不同方案的优缺点,在此基础上提出了我国开展相关研究的思路.研究表明:①为了减小过冷度获取成本,应采用先加注后冷却的操作程序,且制冷系统尽可能靠近目标贮箱;②液氧、液态甲烷可通过液氮池沸腾提供过冷度;③氦气喷射预冷消耗氦气量巨大,建议仅针对小型液氢采用此技术;④热力学低温流体过冷器(TCS)技术具有总体质量轻、投入能量少等优点,在液氢过冷度获取方面具有可观的应用前景.可为我国开展低温推进剂过冷度相关研究提供参考.      

基于混合粒子群算法的上升段交会弹道快速优化设计

基于梯度搜索的高效性和粒子群搜索的随机性,提出了一种混合粒子群算法,并应用该算法研究了运载火箭上升段交会弹道快速优化设计问题.以运载火箭与目标飞行器在交会时刻的距离最小为目标函数,设计了运载火箭飞行程序,建立了运载火箭上升段交会弹道优化模型,同时分别采用混合粒子群算法、遗传算法和粒子群算法进行求解.仿真结果表明:基于本文算法对运载火箭上升段交会弹道进行优化设计,平均交会位置误差为4.137m,较遗传算法减少了17.940m,平均优化耗时488.922s,较粒子群算法缩短了2342.125s.混合粒子群算法搜索速度较快,收敛精度较高,可用于运载火箭上升段交会弹道的快速优化设计.