Simulation of Space Flexible webs on Capture Process Based on Nonlinear Finite Element Method

Abstract

Abstract Aiming at the problem of the space flexible webs collision during the space capture process, the general method of collision detection was given based on the nonlinear finite element method, and the collision dynamic model of the space flexible webs and target was established. In order to verify the versatility of the space flexible webs structure in different capture scenarios, the target capture position and attitude were changed respectively, and different capture scenarios were established to simulate and analyze the working conditions by using the finite element software. The results showed that the target position and attitude during the collision impact process is the key of the results of the flexible webs capture mission, which can provide some reference for the structural design and on-orbit task planning of the space flexible webs system.