模拟月壤研究及其在月球探测工程中的应用

Lunar soil simulant and its engineering application in lunar exploration program

在月壤化学成分、物理力学性质等方面研究结果的基础上,文章对国内外模拟月壤的研究进展进行了综合分析,重点阐述了服务于我国嫦娥探月工程的科学探测仪器标定、着陆器组合缓冲性能试验、巡视器移动试验、月表采样试验等研制任务的模拟月壤研究成果及应用情况,包括模拟月壤原料选取及制备工艺,模拟月壤试验场的铺设方法等,结合载人登月等任务需求提出了未来研究工作的发展建议。

Based on the research results of lunar soil （chemical composition, physical and mechanical characteristics, etc.）, the development of the lunar soil simulant both at home and abroad is comprehensively reviewed in this paper. The lunar soil simulant used in the Chinese Lunar Exploration Program is specially addressed. It is used for the calibration of scientific instruments, the full-scale landing-impact test, the mobility test of the lunar rover, the sampling test of the lunar probe, and others. The raw materials, the production process in factories and the preparation process in a test yard are described. The research proposals are made for the mission requirements of the manned lunar landing program in the future.