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火星采样返回气动辅助变轨研究进展

An Overview of Aeroassist Technologies for Mars Sample Return Mission

  • 摘要: 为降低火星采样返回任务近火制动推进剂消耗,研究了利用火星大气的气动辅助变轨技术可行性。系统调研了国外大气制动与大气捕获技术工程应用与研究现状,深入分析了关键技术,包括轨道策略设计、气动力/热环境分析、大气环境建模、在轨测量与控制策略及捕获走廊与防热结构设计。分析发现大气制动技术成熟,可节约速度增量约1.2 km/s,减速构型轴向力系数1.9~2.0,表面热流密度不超过8.21 kW/m2;对于未来火星采样返回任务,大气制动是当前最具技术可行性的途径,实施中需重点关注探测器减速效能、稳定性与气动热防护,并辅以在轨监测;同时,大气捕获需针对性开展捕获走廊优化,突破可展开式防热结构等难点(如专用防热罩气动外形设计及可展开结构验证)。本研究为任务工程实施提供了关键技术参考。

     

    Abstract: To address the high propellant consumption during Mars orbit insertion for sample return missions, this study investigates the feasibility of utilizing Martian atmosphere through aeroassist technologies. A comprehensive review of international engineering applications and research status of aerobraking and aerocapture technologies is conducted, with in-depth analysis of key technologies including orbit strategy design, aerodynamic and aerothermodynamic environment analysis, atmospheric modeling, in-flight measurement, control strategies, as well as capture corridor design and deployable thermal protection systems. The study reveals that aerobraking is a mature technology (validated in four NASA missions), capable of saving approximately 1.2 km/s of ΔV, with drag coefficients ranging from 1.9 to 2.0 and surface heat flux not exceeding 8.21 kW/m2. Aerocapture presents challenges, particularly in deployable heatshield technology. For upcoming Mars sample return missions, aerobraking is identified as the most technically viable aeroassist approach currently, requiring emphasis on deceleration efficiency, stability, and aerothermal management with in-flight monitoring during implementation. Aerocapture necessitates dedicated efforts in optimizing capture corridors, designing specialized aerodynamic configurations, and validating deployable structures. This research provides a crucial technical reference for mission engineering.

     

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