Launch dynamics modeling and simulation of box-type multiple launch rocket system considering plane clearance contact

As the performance of the box-type multiple launch rocket system (BMLRS) improves, its mechanical structures, particularly the plane clearance design between the slider on the rocket and the guide inside the launch canister, have grown increasingly complex. However, deficiencies still exist in the c...

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Main Authors: Jinxin Tang, Guoping Wang, Genyang Wu, Yutian Sun, Lilin Gu, Xiaoting Rui
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Published: KeAi Communications Co., Ltd. 2025-05-01
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Guoping Wang
Genyang Wu
Yutian Sun
Lilin Gu
Xiaoting Rui
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description As the performance of the box-type multiple launch rocket system (BMLRS) improves, its mechanical structures, particularly the plane clearance design between the slider on the rocket and the guide inside the launch canister, have grown increasingly complex. However, deficiencies still exist in the current launch modeling theory for BMLRS. In this study, a multi-rigid-flexible-body launch dynamics model coupling the launch platform and rocket was established using the multibody system transfer matrix method and the Newton-Euler formulation. Furthermore, considering the bending of the launch canister, a detection algorithm for slider-guide plane clearance contact was proposed. To quantify the contact force and friction effect between the slider and guide, the contact force model and modified Coulomb model were introduced. Both the modal and launch tests were conducted. Additionally, the modal convergence was verified. By comparing the modal experiments and simulation results, the maximum relative error of the eigenfrequency is 3.29%. thereby verifying the accuracy of the developed BMLRS dynamics model. Furthermore, the launch test validated the proposed plane clearance contact model. Moreover, the study investigated the influence of various model parameters on the dynamic characteristics of BMLRS, including launch canister bending stiffness, slider and guide material, slider-guide clearance, slider length and layout. This analysis of influencing factors provides a foundation for future optimization in BMLRS design.
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spelling doaj-art-cbb5c5341e95441283d562d946d355d12025-08-20T03:09:12ZengKeAi Communications Co., Ltd.Defence Technology2214-91472025-05-014710512310.1016/j.dt.2024.12.016Launch dynamics modeling and simulation of box-type multiple launch rocket system considering plane clearance contactJinxin Tang0Guoping Wang1Genyang Wu2Yutian Sun3Lilin Gu4Xiaoting Rui5National Key Laboratory of Complex Multibody System Dynamics, 200 Xiaolingwei, Nanjing 210094, China; Institute of Launch Dynamics, Nanjing University of Science and Technology, Nanjing 210094, ChinaNational Key Laboratory of Complex Multibody System Dynamics, 200 Xiaolingwei, Nanjing 210094, China; Institute of Launch Dynamics, Nanjing University of Science and Technology, Nanjing 210094, China; Corresponding author.National Key Laboratory of Complex Multibody System Dynamics, 200 Xiaolingwei, Nanjing 210094, China; Institute of Launch Dynamics, Nanjing University of Science and Technology, Nanjing 210094, ChinaNational Key Laboratory of Complex Multibody System Dynamics, 200 Xiaolingwei, Nanjing 210094, China; Institute of Launch Dynamics, Nanjing University of Science and Technology, Nanjing 210094, ChinaNational Key Laboratory of Complex Multibody System Dynamics, 200 Xiaolingwei, Nanjing 210094, China; Institute of Launch Dynamics, Nanjing University of Science and Technology, Nanjing 210094, ChinaNational Key Laboratory of Complex Multibody System Dynamics, 200 Xiaolingwei, Nanjing 210094, China; Institute of Launch Dynamics, Nanjing University of Science and Technology, Nanjing 210094, ChinaAs the performance of the box-type multiple launch rocket system (BMLRS) improves, its mechanical structures, particularly the plane clearance design between the slider on the rocket and the guide inside the launch canister, have grown increasingly complex. However, deficiencies still exist in the current launch modeling theory for BMLRS. In this study, a multi-rigid-flexible-body launch dynamics model coupling the launch platform and rocket was established using the multibody system transfer matrix method and the Newton-Euler formulation. Furthermore, considering the bending of the launch canister, a detection algorithm for slider-guide plane clearance contact was proposed. To quantify the contact force and friction effect between the slider and guide, the contact force model and modified Coulomb model were introduced. Both the modal and launch tests were conducted. Additionally, the modal convergence was verified. By comparing the modal experiments and simulation results, the maximum relative error of the eigenfrequency is 3.29%. thereby verifying the accuracy of the developed BMLRS dynamics model. Furthermore, the launch test validated the proposed plane clearance contact model. Moreover, the study investigated the influence of various model parameters on the dynamic characteristics of BMLRS, including launch canister bending stiffness, slider and guide material, slider-guide clearance, slider length and layout. This analysis of influencing factors provides a foundation for future optimization in BMLRS design.http://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/pii/S2214914724002903Box-type multiple launch rocket systemLaunch dynamicsPlane clearance contactContact detection algorithmMultibody system transfer matrix method (MSTMM)
spellingShingle Jinxin Tang
Guoping Wang
Genyang Wu
Yutian Sun
Lilin Gu
Xiaoting Rui
Launch dynamics modeling and simulation of box-type multiple launch rocket system considering plane clearance contact
Defence Technology
Box-type multiple launch rocket system
Launch dynamics
Plane clearance contact
Contact detection algorithm
Multibody system transfer matrix method (MSTMM)
title Launch dynamics modeling and simulation of box-type multiple launch rocket system considering plane clearance contact
title_full Launch dynamics modeling and simulation of box-type multiple launch rocket system considering plane clearance contact
title_fullStr Launch dynamics modeling and simulation of box-type multiple launch rocket system considering plane clearance contact
title_full_unstemmed Launch dynamics modeling and simulation of box-type multiple launch rocket system considering plane clearance contact
title_short Launch dynamics modeling and simulation of box-type multiple launch rocket system considering plane clearance contact
title_sort launch dynamics modeling and simulation of box type multiple launch rocket system considering plane clearance contact
topic Box-type multiple launch rocket system
Launch dynamics
Plane clearance contact
Contact detection algorithm
Multibody system transfer matrix method (MSTMM)
url http://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/pii/S2214914724002903
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