Structural and configurational optimization of spacecrafts in Very Low Earth Orbit using Atmosphere-Breathing Electric Propulsion
文献类型:期刊论文
作者 | Li XQ(李晓琪)1,2; Geng JY(耿金越)1,2; Yue YX(岳宇贤)3; Han, Ning1; Sun WJ(孙文进)1,2; Yang C(杨超)3; Hu Y(胡远)1,2; Feng GH(冯冠华)3; Meng X(孟显)1,2; Cao JW(曹进文)1,2 |
刊名 | ACTA ASTRONAUTICA
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出版日期 | 2025-08-01 |
卷号 | 233页码:82-98 |
关键词 | Very Low Earth Orbit (VLEO) Atmosphere-Breathing Electric Propulsion (ABEP) Structural and configurational optimization Propellant balance Power balance |
ISSN号 | 0094-5765 |
DOI | 10.1016/j.actaastro.2025.03.041 |
英文摘要 | The aerodynamic drag of the spacecraft in Very Low Earth Orbit (VLEO) has an important effect, and the implementation of Atmosphere-Breathing Electric Propulsion (ABEP) is anticipated to facilitate long-duration, cost-effective missions in VLEO. The balance between the acquisition and utilization of resources and aerodynamic drag should be considered in the geometric design of spacecrafts based on the ABEP system. This study defines the normalized propellants (R-m) and the normalized power (R-P) on the basis of the continuous equilibrium of thrust and drag, with drag calculated via the panel method derived from rarefied gas dynamics. The expression for R-P & sdot;R-m is formulated under the cylindrical configuration, and then the aspect ratio (l/d) is identified as the key variable. With the constraints R-m >= 1 and R-P >= 1, and the maximization of R-P & sdot;R-m as the optimization goal, the optimal aspect ratio ((l/d)(opt)) is determined, where skin friction is equivalent to pressure drag. Consequently, the lower limit of the feasible orbital altitude for the cylindrical configuration is calculated to be 186 km, which corresponds to an atmospheric density of 4.01 x 10(-10) kg/m(3), based on the performance parameters of the existing the intake device, electric thruster, and solar panels. This study further analyses the influence of orbital environmental parameters and the spacecraft's core parameters on the specific impulse (I-sp) and the product of the normalized power and the normalized propellants (R-P & sdot;R-m). The analysis is extended to encompass columnar geometries with arbitrary cross-sections, revealing that spacecrafts with a flattened cross-sectional configuration exhibit a significant advantage in VLEO. Subsequently, an optimization process is carried out, focusing on a basic configuration that integrates a flattened cylindrical shape with wings. This research provides critical insights for the integrated design of spacecrafts employing the ABEP system in VLEO. |
分类号 | 二类/Q1 |
WOS关键词 | SATELLITE ; DESIGN ; AERODYNAMICS ; REDUCTION |
资助项目 | National Natural Science Foundation of China[12275019] ; Strategic Priority Research Program of Chinese Academy of Sciences[XDA0470200] |
WOS研究方向 | Engineering |
语种 | 英语 |
WOS记录号 | WOS:001476575200001 |
资助机构 | National Natural Science Foundation of China ; Strategic Priority Research Program of Chinese Academy of Sciences |
其他责任者 | 耿金越,黄河激 |
源URL | [http://dspace.imech.ac.cn/handle/311007/101127] ![]() |
专题 | 力学研究所_高温气体动力学国家重点实验室 宽域飞行工程科学与应用中心 |
通讯作者 | Geng JY(耿金越); Huang HJ(黄河激) |
作者单位 | 1.Chinese Acad Sci, State Key Lab High Temp Gas Dynam, Inst Mech, Beijing 100190, Peoples R China; 2.Univ Chinese Acad Sci, Sch Engn Sci, Beijing 100049, Peoples R China; 3.Chinese Acad Sci, Wide Range Flight Engn Sci & Applicat Ctr, Inst Mech, Beijing 100190, Peoples R China |
推荐引用方式 GB/T 7714 | Li XQ,Geng JY,Yue YX,et al. Structural and configurational optimization of spacecrafts in Very Low Earth Orbit using Atmosphere-Breathing Electric Propulsion[J]. ACTA ASTRONAUTICA,2025,233:82-98. |
APA | Li XQ.,Geng JY.,Yue YX.,Han, Ning.,Sun WJ.,...&Huang HJ.(2025).Structural and configurational optimization of spacecrafts in Very Low Earth Orbit using Atmosphere-Breathing Electric Propulsion.ACTA ASTRONAUTICA,233,82-98. |
MLA | Li XQ,et al."Structural and configurational optimization of spacecrafts in Very Low Earth Orbit using Atmosphere-Breathing Electric Propulsion".ACTA ASTRONAUTICA 233(2025):82-98. |
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