Numerical simulation and behavior prediction of a space net system throughout the capture process: Spread, contact, and close
Abstract In this paper, we develop an exhaustive numerical simulator for the dynamic visualization and behavior prediction of the tether‐net system during the whole space debris capture phases, including spread, contact, and close. First of all, to perform its geometrically nonlinear deformation, di...
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| author | Weicheng Huang Huaiwu Zou Yongjun Pan Kai Zhang Junjie Zheng Jinpeng Li Shuai Mao |
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| description | Abstract In this paper, we develop an exhaustive numerical simulator for the dynamic visualization and behavior prediction of the tether‐net system during the whole space debris capture phases, including spread, contact, and close. First of all, to perform its geometrically nonlinear deformation, discrete different geometry theory is applied to model the mechanical response of a flexible net. Based on the discretization of the whole structure into multiple vertexes and lines, the internal force and associated Hession are derived in a closed form to solve a series of nonlinear dynamic equations of motion. The spread and deployment of a packaged net can be realized using this well‐established net solver. Next, a multidimensional incremental potential formulation is selected to achieve the intersection‐free boundary nonlinear contact and collision between the deformable net and rigid debris. Finally, for the closing mechanism analysis, a log‐like barrier functional is derived to achieve the nondeviation condition between the ring–rod linkage system. The C2 continuous log barrier functionals constructed for both the contact model and the linkage system are smooth and differentiable, and, therefore, the nonlinear net capture dynamic system can be efficiently solved through a fully implicit time integrator. Overall, as a demonstration, the whole capture process of a defunct satellite using a hexagon net is simulated through our well‐established numerical framework. We believe that our comprehensive numerical methods could provide new insight into the optimal design of active debris removal systems and promote further development of the online control of tether tugging systems. |
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| spelling | doaj.art-4f548994152a47c09b57170d8ecfa6b62023-09-28T02:31:12ZengWileyInternational Journal of Mechanical System Dynamics2767-14022023-09-013326527310.1002/msd2.12084Numerical simulation and behavior prediction of a space net system throughout the capture process: Spread, contact, and closeWeicheng Huang0Huaiwu Zou1Yongjun Pan2Kai Zhang3Junjie Zheng4Jinpeng Li5Shuai Mao6School of Mechanical Engineering Southeast University Nanjing ChinaShanghai Institute of Aerospace Systems Engineering Shanghai ChinaCollege of Mechanical and Vehicle Engineering Chongqing University ChongQing ChinaSchool of Mechanical Engineering Southeast University Nanjing ChinaSchool of Mechanical Engineering Southeast University Nanjing ChinaSchool of Mechanical Engineering Southeast University Nanjing ChinaSchool of Mechanical Engineering Southeast University Nanjing ChinaAbstract In this paper, we develop an exhaustive numerical simulator for the dynamic visualization and behavior prediction of the tether‐net system during the whole space debris capture phases, including spread, contact, and close. First of all, to perform its geometrically nonlinear deformation, discrete different geometry theory is applied to model the mechanical response of a flexible net. Based on the discretization of the whole structure into multiple vertexes and lines, the internal force and associated Hession are derived in a closed form to solve a series of nonlinear dynamic equations of motion. The spread and deployment of a packaged net can be realized using this well‐established net solver. Next, a multidimensional incremental potential formulation is selected to achieve the intersection‐free boundary nonlinear contact and collision between the deformable net and rigid debris. Finally, for the closing mechanism analysis, a log‐like barrier functional is derived to achieve the nondeviation condition between the ring–rod linkage system. The C2 continuous log barrier functionals constructed for both the contact model and the linkage system are smooth and differentiable, and, therefore, the nonlinear net capture dynamic system can be efficiently solved through a fully implicit time integrator. Overall, as a demonstration, the whole capture process of a defunct satellite using a hexagon net is simulated through our well‐established numerical framework. We believe that our comprehensive numerical methods could provide new insight into the optimal design of active debris removal systems and promote further development of the online control of tether tugging systems.https://doi.org/10.1002/msd2.12084tether‐net systemspace debris capturenonlinear dynamicsmultiflexible body dynamics |
| spellingShingle | Weicheng Huang Huaiwu Zou Yongjun Pan Kai Zhang Junjie Zheng Jinpeng Li Shuai Mao Numerical simulation and behavior prediction of a space net system throughout the capture process: Spread, contact, and close International Journal of Mechanical System Dynamics tether‐net system space debris capture nonlinear dynamics multiflexible body dynamics |
| title | Numerical simulation and behavior prediction of a space net system throughout the capture process: Spread, contact, and close |
| title_full | Numerical simulation and behavior prediction of a space net system throughout the capture process: Spread, contact, and close |
| title_fullStr | Numerical simulation and behavior prediction of a space net system throughout the capture process: Spread, contact, and close |
| title_full_unstemmed | Numerical simulation and behavior prediction of a space net system throughout the capture process: Spread, contact, and close |
| title_short | Numerical simulation and behavior prediction of a space net system throughout the capture process: Spread, contact, and close |
| title_sort | numerical simulation and behavior prediction of a space net system throughout the capture process spread contact and close |
| topic | tether‐net system space debris capture nonlinear dynamics multiflexible body dynamics |
| url | https://doi.org/10.1002/msd2.12084 |
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