A Distributed Simulation System for Space Operation Missions

Authors

Yunzhao Liu, National Key Laboratory of Aerospace Flight Dynamics, Northwestern Polytechnical University, Xi'an 710072, ChinaFollow
Mingming Wang, National Key Laboratory of Aerospace Flight Dynamics, Northwestern Polytechnical University, Xi'an 710072, China; Research & Development Institute of Northwestern Polytechnical University in Shenzhen, Shenzhen 518057, ChinaFollow
Jintao Li, National Key Laboratory of Aerospace Flight Dynamics, Northwestern Polytechnical University, Xi'an 710072, China
Chuankai Liu, Beijing Aerospace Control Center, Beijing 100094, China
Jianjun Luo, National Key Laboratory of Aerospace Flight Dynamics, Northwestern Polytechnical University, Xi'an 710072, China; Research & Development Institute of Northwestern Polytechnical University in Shenzhen, Shenzhen 518057, China

Abstract

Abstract: For the ground verification requirements of complex space operation missions such as noncooperative target capture, on-orbit maintenance, and in-space assembly, a distributed simulation system is developed, which mainly consists of a back-end simulation model, a front-end visual demonstration system, and a front-end main controller. In order to realize the multidisciplinary model coupling and interaction among different modeling tools or programming languages, the functional mock-up interface (FMI) standard is introduced for system integration, improving the modularity, generality, and portability of the system. To fully utilize computing resources and improve the simulation efficiency, simulation subsystems and modules are deployed in a distributed manner, and the data distribution service (DDS) communication mechanism is used to achieve efficient and reliable data interaction. A demonstration case of a dual-armed space robot capturing a non-cooperative target shows that the simulation system can simulate the whole process from long-range guidance to close operation in real time, with high fidelity.

Recommended Citation

Liu, Yunzhao; Wang, Mingming; Li, Jintao; Liu, Chuankai; and Luo, Jianjun (2024) "A Distributed Simulation System for Space Operation Missions," Journal of System Simulation: Vol. 36: Iss. 3, Article 1.
DOI: 10.16182/j.issn1004731x.joss.22-1260
Available at: https://dc-china-simulation.researchcommons.org/journal/vol36/iss3/1

First Page

533

Last Page

544

CLC

TP391.9

Recommended Citation

Liu Yunzhao, Wang Mingming, Li Jintao, et al. A Distributed Simulation System for Space Operation Missions[J]. Journal of System Simulation, 2024, 36(3): 533-544.

Corresponding Author

Wang Mingming

DOI

10.16182/j.issn1004731x.joss.22-1260