Mechanical characteristics of flexible connection technology for Mars parachute

ZHAO Miao; JIA He; WU Shiqing; LIU Tao; LIU Yu; LI Jian

doi:10.13700/j.bh.1001-5965.2022.0932

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ZHAO M，JIA H，WU S Q，et al. Mechanical characteristics of flexible connection technology for Mars parachute[J]. Journal of Beijing University of Aeronautics and Astronautics，2024，50（12）：3815-3824 （in Chinese） doi: 10.13700/j.bh.1001-5965.2022.0932

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Mechanical characteristics of flexible connection technology for Mars parachute

doi: 10.13700/j.bh.1001-5965.2022.0932

ZHAO Miao^{1, 2},
JIA He^{1, 2
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WU Shiqing^{1, 2},
LIU Tao^{1, 2},
LIU Yu^{1, 2},
LI Jian^{1, 2}

1.
Beijing Institute of Space Mechanics & Electronics，Beijing 100094，China
2.
Laboratory of Aerospace Entry，Descent and Landing Technology，China Aerospace Science and Technology Corporation，Beijing 100194，China

Funds: Beijing Natural Science Foundation (L248038)

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Corresponding author: E-mail：chinajiah@163.com
Received Date: 17 Nov 2022
Accepted Date: 17 Feb 2023

Available Online: 10 Mar 2023

Publish Date: 10 Mar 2023

Abstract

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As a necessary pneumatic deceleration system in the descent and landing process of the Mars probe, the demand for Mars parachutes for connection components with small mass and large loads is increasing. In view of this situation, this paper proposes a new type of flexible connection technology, which aims to the wear of flexible fabric and the weight of the system, and improve the load carrying load carrying capacity of the connection part. The research process adopted the method of two-step analysis combined with experimental verification. The numerical model of the flexible connection was first built using the lumped parameter approach, and the findings were then used as the finite element's boundary conditions to examine each joint's contact state. Finally, the strength of the parachute was verified by the test data, and the numerical simulation results are in good agreement with the test data. The findings demonstrate that, in comparison to metal components, the flexible connection technology parachute's strength is increased by 1.67 times, its weight is reduced by 58.3%, the strain at the contact position increases as the parachute's opening speed increases, and it can withstand the load associated with opening a parachute in a Mars-like environment. These findings could be a valuable design reference for future Mars parachutes.
- Mars parachute,
- flexible connection,
- soft link,
- mechanical characteristics,
- numerical simulation,
- experimental verification

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