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Research of an Entry Vehicle with Semi-Rigid Trapezoid Deployable Structures

  • Harbin Institute of Technology

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Abstract

The growing interest in entry vehicles for Mars exploration has underscored the need for a decelerator with the ability to deploy and withstand significant loads. To address this challenge, we proposed a design concept for an entry vehicle featuring semi-rigid trapezoid deployable structures (SRTDS). This design involves a deployable mechanism consisting of 7R loops, which serves as the frame for flexible thermal protection structures (FTPS). By combining this mechanism with FTPS, we were able to create a semi-rigid trapezoid deployable structure. To evaluate the performance of this concept, we conducted a three-degree-of-freedom (3DoF) trajectory simulation to predict the aerodynamic parameters of the CubeSat-sized entry vehicle. Additionally, a statics simulation was performed with the results in trajectory simulation. The deformation and stress were analysed and the modal simulation of configurations was performed. The results suggested that SRTDS system could reduce 79.12% deformation of the FTPS comparing with ADEPT system.

Original languageEnglish
Title of host publicationAdvances in Mechanism and Machine Science - Proceedings of the 16th IFToMM World Congress 2023—Volume 3
EditorsMasafumi Okada
PublisherSpringer Science and Business Media B.V.
Pages279-288
Number of pages10
ISBN (Print)9783031457081
DOIs
StatePublished - 2024
Event16th International Federation of Theory of Machines and Mechanisms World Congress, IFToMM WC 2023 - Tokyo, Japan
Duration: 5 Nov 20239 Nov 2023

Publication series

NameMechanisms and Machine Science
Volume149
ISSN (Print)2211-0984
ISSN (Electronic)2211-0992

Conference

Conference16th International Federation of Theory of Machines and Mechanisms World Congress, IFToMM WC 2023
Country/TerritoryJapan
CityTokyo
Period5/11/239/11/23

Keywords

  • Deployable Semi-rigid Structures
  • Structural analysis
  • Trajectory Simulation
  • Trapezoid Configurations

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