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2025 Volume 48 Issue 2  Published: 2025-04-25
    Special Contribution
  • Wanchun CHEN , Nanxiang WANG , Xiaopeng GONG
    doi: 10.7654/j.issn.2097-1974.20250201

    To address the issues of penetration and precision attacking for air-to-air missiles, an analytical solution for the miss distance of a non-zero-order guidance system is derived. The solution is then extended to advanced guidance laws beyond proportional navigation guidance. Based on these results, the effectiveness of evasion under different maneuvering strategies is analyzed which theoretically explaining the typical characteristics of miss distances in step and serpentine maneuvers and factors influencing the optimal maneuvering strategy are studied. Through reasonable adjustment of maneuver timing and direction, the effectiveness of evasion is improved. Furthermore, considering the integration of penetration and attacking through intelligent guidance laws, an adaptive-stepsize sparsified sampling prior model theory infusion remedial training agent learning (ASTRAL) is introduced. Simulation results show that the missile agent trained with the ASTRAL can effectively evade defender while maintaining its attacking capability during penetration. In addition, the generated guidance law demonstrates good engineering feasibility.

  • Launch Vehicle and Missile
  • Ruwen WANG , Song GUAN , Kun MA , Xiaoyu MA , Yulin WANG
    doi: 10.7654/j.issn.2097-1974.20250202

    For Falcon 9 rocket launch missions in 2024 and before, a reuse indicator system has been initially established. Statistical analysis is conducted in the time dimension and status dimension, and the development rules of Falcon 9 rocket one-stage reuse technology are initially obtained. By the analysis of the rules, the development and evolution process of Falcon 9 rocket recovery and reuse technology is divided into three stages. Finally, a preliminary prediction is made on the development of China's reusable rockets.

  • Launch Vehicle and Missile
  • Xuan LI , Tieqiu HUANG
    doi: 10.7654/j.issn.2097-1974.20250203

    In response to the problems of large deformation, multi-contacts, and time-varying folding stiffness during the deployment of flexible folding spacecraft, research has been conducted on the dynamic modeling methods of the deployment process of large-flexibility folding structures. Based on the folding method of such large-flexibility structures, a typical folding model is simplified and extracted, and a three-dimensional finite-segment discrete model suitable for the deployment of large-flexibility folding structures is established using the finite segment method. Utilizing vector mechanics, a mechanical model of the connecting forces between adjacent units is derived from the Newton-Euler equations, and the stiffness matrix of the connection forces is provided. Nonlinear equivalent contact spring damping and a continuous friction coefficient Coulomb friction force model are introduced to simulate the contact and friction states between units, ensuring the stability and efficiency of the solution. A time-varying nonlinear elastic connection model at the crease is proposed, along with a parameter identification method for bending stiffness. Using ADAMS software, dynamic simulations of deployment are conducted for typical folding models under four working conditions, and corresponding deployment experiments are designed. The comparison between the two results shows that the change in tensile force during the deployment process of typical folding models matches well, validating the feasibility and accuracy of dynamic modeling for such structures, and laying the foundation for subsequent simulations of the overall structure's unfolding.

  • Propulsion
  • Weiguo GENG , Xiaolei WANG
    doi: 10.7654/j.issn.2097-1974.20250204

    In the process of rocket engine development, the test work is very important, and the main result of the test is a large number of data measured in the test, so the measurement is very important. The rocket engine has a harsh working environment, high test cost, high test risk, many measuring points, high precision and large scale, and requires wide measuring range and frequency to ensure high accuracy of steady-state parameter measurement and no distortion of transient process measurement. Therefore, special requirements are also proposed for the test system. In order to meet the new requirements of rocket engine test, a digital filter is proposed for optimizing the performance of rocket engine test system, which can optimize the dynamic characteristics of the test system on the basis of not changing the original equipment hardware, and meet the requirements of high accuracy of steady-state parameters an no distortion of transient parameters. The experimental results show that the proposed method can obviously improve the performance of rocket engine test system.

  • Propulsion
  • Chun LIU , Baihua GAO , Mengni ZHONG
    doi: 10.7654/j.issn.2097-1974.20250205

    To ensure the reliability of dynamic seal performance of low temperature valve in liquid rocket engine, the sealing pressure and performance of a new type of labyrinth packing dynamic seal structure are simulated and tested. Firstly, the structure of traditional packing dynamic seal is optimized, and a new PTFE-Graphite-Metal labyrinth composite seal is designed. Then, based on the thermal stress coupling method, the influence of the working condition on the dynamic sealing performance is analyzed, and two empirical models for PTFE and Graphite are proposed to represent the dependence of contact stress on both the loading pressure and temperature. Finally, the sealing performance of the new labyrinth dynamic seal is tested at room and low temperature. The results show that the new labyrinth dynamic seal can achieve good sealing performance at room and low temperature, which is consistent with the simulation results.

  • Propulsion
  • Huanli YU , Chaoer TANG
    doi: 10.7654/j.issn.2097-1974.20250206

    This study investigates the combustion performance of gas-oxygen and gas-methane pintle injectors, which discusses the influence of pintle injector structure design parameters and thrust chamber combustion design parameters on the combustion performance. Theoretical analysis is carried out by numerical simulation and other methods. The simulation results show that the oxidizer central pintle injector has a higher combustion performance. A larger angle of the pintle head and a smaller distance of the intermediate sleeve have a higher combustion performance. A smaller pintle head radius can significantly play a role in cooling the pintle head, but there is a certain loss of combustion performance. When the speed ratio is about 1.1, the combustion performance is higher, and the temperature of the pintle head is lower. When the mixing ratio of oxygen and methane is around 3, the combustion performance is higher.

  • Propulsion
  • Zhenhua ZHANG , Wenhan LI , Jianhua HE , Xin CHANG , Yuliang WANG
    doi: 10.7654/j.issn.2097-1974.20250207

    As the key interface between launch vehicle and ground support equipment, the cryogenic connector is used for filling and venting of cryogenic propellant, and it falls off before or after launch. Affected by the high temperature and high humidity environment of Hainan launch site, the low temperature surface of the rocket-ground interface is more prone to frost and ice after long-time filling, which hinders the action of the separation and increases the resistance of the connector to fall off. Quality problems affecting the launch process occurred in historical missions. An improved scheme for the rocket-ground interface is proposed, which can reduce or avoid icing at the unlocking part and reduce unlocking resistance through thermal design optimization.

  • Guidance, Navigation and Control
  • Qinghua TENG , Junpeng HUI , Tianren LI , Ben YANG
    doi: 10.7654/j.issn.2097-1974.20250208

    The intelligent upgrade of the aircraft has put forward new requirements for guidance capabilities, and traditional algorithms perform poorly in tracking spatial three-dimensional trajectories under biased conditions. An aircraft trajectory tracking guidance method is designed based on the TD3 reinforcement learning algorithm. Through the action space in the form of deviation, the penalty term in the reward function and the guidance of the rate of change of distance, problems such as difficult convergence of algorithm training, large fluctuations in control quantity, and large cumulative deviation at the middle and final shift points are solved. Compared with the traditional LQR algorithm, the reinforcement learning guidance algorithm has significantly improved guidance accuracy and deviation adaptability, and has good versatility, which can be applied to small-scale formation maintenance issues.

  • Material and Manufacturing
  • Jiangtao NI , Xiaotong BAO , Yong XIE
    doi: 10.7654/j.issn.2097-1974.20250209

    Selective laser melting (SLM) technology is a key technology for parts manufacturing in the aerospace field. With integrating the overall structural optimization design and SLM technology, the overall lightweight manufacturing of complex components can be achieved. In view of the high-performance manufacturing requirements of parts in the aerospace field, the progress in the manufacturing of complex integral components and lightweight structures in the aerospace field by SLM technology in recent years is introduced, and the future development direction is pointed out.

  • Material and Manufacturing
  • Lei XIAO , Zhiguo FENG , Lei ZHAO , Yu ZHANG , Huacong KUANG
    doi: 10.7654/j.issn.2097-1974.20250210

    In order to solve the problem of vulnerability of the missile-loaded motor shaft and bearing in the high overload environment of 23 000g guided artillery projectile, the anti-high overload brushless DC motor using a combination of disc spring and special steel ball for buffering and vibration damping is designed. Firstly, the acceleration load curve of the missile-borne motor is obtained by calculation. The bearing and shaft of the brushless DC motor are analyzed to be the failure prone parts. Secondly, according to the energy absorption characteristics of dish spring and steel ball, a composite damping structure of brushless DC motor combining dish spring and special steel ball is designed in the case of limited structural space. And based on this structure, a high speed and fast response anti-high overload motor is designed. Finally, the simulation and experimental analysis of the designed motor show that the design of the composite buffer structure can effectively reduce the stress and deformation of the motor shafting parts under the high overload environment. The structure of the anti-high overload motor has no obvious damage after the Marshall's drop hammer test, and the working performance meets the requirements of precision guidance control.

  • SD-3 Commercial Rocket
  • Hongren GUAN , Xin JIN , Xingchen HUI , Mingxi TONG , Wen ZHANG
    doi: 10.7654/j.issn.2097-1974.20250211

    As a critical component of the space transportation system, solid launch vehicle has advantages such as full-vehicle storage, versatility for sea-based and land-based launch, rapid response, and low requirements for launch support. The development process and overall technical scheme of Smart Dragon-3 solid rocket are introduced. In addition, the practical experience in the development of solid launch vehicles is drawn as a brief summery. Furthermore, the series development of solid launch vehicles is claimed, based on the analysis of the future positioning of solid rocket development. The carrying capacity of medium-sized solid launch vehicle needs to be improved, through research innovation, scale development and optimization of comprehensive cost. In this case, the demands of various launch orbits can be satisfied by the style of offhand sea launch.

  • SD-3 Commercial Rocket
  • Fang WANG , Huan QI , Wei LIU , Limeng SUN
    doi: 10.7654/j.issn.2097-1974.20250212

    Satellite Internet is becoming the new battlefield of global competition. With the development of Chinese satellite network and G60 satellite chain, there is a huge market space for commercial launch of launch vehicles. Under the commercial application, the design, production and launch of Chinese launch vehicle show the trend from fixed launch site, customized research and months of preparation time to random launch site, mass production and several days of preparation time. A heterogeneous network and SDN management based wireless test and launch control system architecture universal for land and sea is proposed, and the integrated design of mobile cabin based test and launch control system is presented. Aiming at the requirements of rapid response, economic efficiency, high reliability and strong environmental adaptability of commercial aerospace, a fast workflow method based on system decoupling, test integration and automatic interpretation is proposed, and a system integration method based on assisting business with commercial general hardware procurement and special software development, improvement of system reliability replacing equipment reliability and ground integrated protection replacing individual adaptation is proposed to achieve a balance between economy and reliability. On this basis, the trend of test and launch technology is introduced from five aspects which are the integration of vehicle functions and ground functions, the test and launch technology with remote assistance, low-cost test and launch mode, test and launch control for recyclable rocket, and application of advanced technology

  • SD-3 Commercial Rocket
  • Linhui GONG , Teng WANG , Lijun GAO , Chen WANG , Wei LIU
    doi: 10.7654/j.issn.2097-1974.20250213

    With the rapid development of technology, digital technology has become a key force driving innovation and development in various industries. Based on extensive research on the current state of digital applications in the aerospace industry both domestically and internationally, this research focuses on summarizing the achievements and experiences of the implementation of digital technology in the engineering development of the SD-3 commercial rocket. The aim is to delve into the current application status of digital technology in the commercial space industry and through typical case studies to analyze its specific implementation strategies, and to provide valuable references and insights for innovation in related fields.