An ethical duty: Let astronautical development unfold – to make the people more secure

In examining alternative space-development models, one observes that Heinlein postulated the first Moon flight as the outcome of the focused action of an individual – building upon an ample commercial aerospace transportation infrastructure. The same technological basis and entrepreneurial drive would then sustain a fast human and economic expansion on three new planets. Instead, historically, humans reached the Moon thanks to a “Faustian bargain” between astronautical developers and governments. This approach brought the early Apollo triumphs, but it also created the presumption of this method as the sole one for enabling space development. Eventually, the application of this paradigm caused the decline of the astronautical endeavor. Thus, just as conventional methods became unable to sustain the astronautical endeavor, space development appeared as vital, e.g., to satisfy the people?s basic needs (metabolic resources, energy, materials, and space), as shown elsewhere. Such an endeavor must grow from actions generating new wealth through commercial activities to become self-supporting. Acquisition and distribution of multiform space resources call, however, for a sound ethical environment, as predatory governments can easily forfeit those resources.     

Analytical-HZETRN model for rapid assessment of active magnetic radiation shielding

The use of active radiation shielding designs has the potential to reduce the radiation exposure received by astronauts on deep-space missions at a significantly lower mass penalty than designs utilizing only passive shielding. Unfortunately, the determination of the radiation exposure inside these shielded environments often involves lengthy and computationally intensive Monte Carlo analysis. In order to evaluate the large trade space of design parameters associated with a magnetic radiation shield design, an analytical model was developed for the determination of flux inside a solenoid magnetic field due to the Galactic Cosmic Radiation (GCR) radiation environment. This analytical model was then coupled with NASA’s radiation transport code, HZETRN, to account for the effects of passive/structural shielding mass. The resulting model can rapidly obtain results for a given configuration and can therefore be used to analyze an entire trade space of potential variables in less time than is required for even a single Monte Carlo run. Analyzing this trade space for a solenoid magnetic shield design indicates that active shield bending powers greater than ∼15 Tm and passive/structural shielding thicknesses greater than 40 g/cm² have a limited impact on reducing dose equivalent values. Also, it is shown that higher magnetic field strengths are more effective than thicker magnetic fields at reducing dose equivalent.     

空间光学望远镜在轨建造中的结构机构技术

围绕空间光学望远镜在轨建造中的结构机构技术进行分析,重点包括结构机构相关的关键技术基本概念和技术特点,分别对大型望远镜空间结构拓扑构型优化及模块技术、光机结构机构的高精度展开调整及锁合技术、典型光机元件的在轨增材制造技术、机器人辅助自主精密装配及控制技术进行了技术内涵及先进技术途径分析.最后展望了在轨建造中结构机构技术...     

基于声发射的单层铝板高速撞击损伤类型识别

针对基于声发射技术的在轨航天器遭受空间碎片撞击损伤的评估问题,采用AUTODYN软件进行了弹丸超高速正撞击铝板所产生声发射波动信号的数值模拟,给出了二维模拟结果;对所得到的声发射信号进行小波重构,得到低频和高频部分的信号。通过研究低频和高频信号的峰值变化,发现第一和第二峰值幅度与撞击速度的变化具有一定的规律性,通过低频第二峰值幅度与第一峰值幅度比值将高速撞击损伤模式分为成坑、锥形穿孔和圆柱形穿孔三种类型。
     

空间相机桁架支撑结构满应力优化设计与试验

针对空间相机桁架式支撑结构在设计过程中难以同时保证重量轻且刚度高的问题, 提出了采用满应力方法对桁架杆截面进行优化设计的思想. 以桁架杆重量最低为优化目标, 桁架杆自重变形和桁架的一阶固有频率为约束条件, 桁架杆截面的内外径为优化变量, 建立了基于满应力准则的优化模型. 经过优化, 桁架杆截面的外径为50mm, 内径40mm, 质量6.1kg, 一阶固有频率121Hz. 采用有限元法对优化结果进行模态校核和重力变形校核, 同时为检验碳纤维复合材料的热稳定性, 对桁架组件进行了热变形分析, 得到次镜的偏心和偏转均满足光学设计要求. 对优化设计出的桁架组件进行了0.2g扫频试验以及尺寸稳定性试验. 试验结果表明, 桁架组件一阶固有频率119Hz 与理论分析结果基本吻合; 在45N外力载荷和15°C均匀温升载荷的作用下, 桁架稳定性能良好, 次镜的偏心和偏转均小于5", 满足光学设计要求. 优化设计出的桁架支撑结构具有刚度高、尺寸稳定等特点, 这为实现空间相机向大口径、长焦距、轻型化方向发展奠定了研究基础.      

空间机器人在轨更换ORU的力/位混合控制方法

针对ORU在轨更换任务,首先推导了空间机械臂末端自由、末端与环境接触等情况下的动力学方程,并提出了相应的接触力计算方法;其次,改进了传统的R\|C控制方法,采用加权选择矩阵代替原有的选择矩阵,实现了力控制与位置控制之间的平滑切换;最后,开发了基于Matlab/Simulink的闭环控制仿真系统,该系统由多体动力学、接触动力学、轨迹规划、力/位混合控制、3D显示等模块组成。利用该系统开展了ORU转移与安装过程的闭环控制仿真,仿真结果校验了所提方法的有效性。     

Removing orbital debris with lasers

Orbital debris in low Earth orbit (LEO) are now sufficiently dense that the use of LEO space is threatened by runaway collision cascading. A problem predicted more than thirty years ago, the threat from debris larger than about 1 cm demands serious attention. A promising proposed solution uses a high power pulsed laser system on the Earth to make plasma jets on the objects, slowing them slightly, and causing them to re-enter and burn up in the atmosphere. In this paper, we reassess this approach in light of recent advances in low-cost, light-weight modular design for large mirrors, calculations of laser-induced orbit changes and in design of repetitive, multi-kilojoules lasers, that build on inertial fusion research. These advances now suggest that laser orbital debris removal (LODR) is the most cost-effective way to mitigate the debris problem. No other solutions have been proposed that address the whole problem of large and small debris. A LODR system will have multiple uses beyond debris removal. International cooperation will be essential for building and operating such a system.     

柔性锥-杆式对接机构碰撞过程仿真研究

以中小型航天器普遍采用的锥-杆式对接机构为研究对象,提出一种柔性对接锥作为缓冲系统的方案,用柔性锥变形吸收撞击能量作为缓冲。用有限元法对碰撞过程进行仿真,讨论了柔性对接锥作为缓冲系统的性能对对接过程的影响。仿真结果表明:与普通对接锥相比,柔性锥能减小碰撞力峰值50%多。     

临近空间拦截弹的非奇异终端滑模控制

针对临近空间直接力/气动力复合控制拦截弹的抗干扰控制问题,提出了一种基于有限时间干扰观测器(FTDO)的非奇异终端滑模(NTSM)复合跟踪控制策略。首先,设计FTDO估计系统的不匹配干扰;在此基础上,设计基于FTDO的NTSM复合控制律,获取期望的控制力矩。接着,考虑到作为执行机构的气动舵和反作用喷气装置存在冗余性,进一步提出了一种动态控制分配算法实现期望控制指令到执行机构的分配,获得良好的控制分配精度和较小的执行机构能耗。最后,仿真结果验证了所设计复合控制系统的有效性。