中国空间科学技术 ›› 2026, Vol. 46 ›› Issue (1): 97-110.doi: 10.16708/j.cnki.1000-758X.2026.0003

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金星探测气球技术研究

杨眉1,付宸锐2,*,薛淑艳1,张正峰1,魏雲飞2
  

  1. 1.北京空间飞行器总体设计部, 北京 100094
    2.北京航空航天大学无人系统研究院, 北京 100191
  • 收稿日期:2025-01-22 修回日期:2025-03-18 录用日期:2025-03-25 发布日期:2025-11-28 出版日期:2026-01-30

Research of technology development for Venus balloon

YANG Mei1, FU Chenrui2,*, XUE Shuyan1, ZHANG Zhengfeng1, WEI Yunfei2   

  1. 1.Beijing Institute of Spacecraft System Engineering, Beijing 100094, China
    2.Institute of Unmanned System, Beihang University, Beijing 100191, China
  • Received:2025-01-22 Revision received:2025-03-18 Accepted:2025-03-25 Online:2025-11-28 Published:2026-01-30

摘要: 首先基于地球探测气球工作环境界定了金星探测气球的组成和类型,然后梳理了金星大气环境特点及对探测气球技术的影响。随后聚焦于金星大气环境下探测气球的关键技术难点,在已有金星气球和地球气球技术的基础上,分别对吊舱设计、囊体设计、能源设计、温度控制、高度控制、空中展开充气等技术要求和技术途径进行了研究。针对高层和低层金星气球研究了金星大气环境特点,提出研究方向建议,从总体设计角度为中国金星探测气球研究和任务科学实施提供了参考。

关键词: 金星探测气球, 金星大气, 囊体设计, 温度控制, 空中展开和充气

Abstract: This paper first defines the composition and types of Venus exploration balloons based on the operational environment of Earth observation balloons, then reviews the characteristics of the Venus atmosphere and its impact on balloon technology. Subsequently, the key technical challenges of adapting balloons to the Venusian atmosphere are addressed. Based on existing Venus and Earth balloon technologies, the study explores crucial aspects of design and technology, including payload design, envelope design, energy systems, temperature control, altitude control, and aerial unfolding and inflation methods. For both high-altitude and low-altitude Venus balloons, the research examines the characteristics of the Venusian atmosphere. Above 50 km altitude, the atmosphere of Venus resembles Earth’s environment, making it easier to adapt Earth-based technologies; however, below 50 km, the atmosphere is characterized by high temperature and pressure with insufficient sunlight. The paper summarizes the technological maturity and engineering feasibility, offering a reference for the development of Venus exploration balloons and the implementation of related scientific missions.

Key words: Venus balloon, Venus atmosphere, envelope design, temperature control, aerial unfolding and inflation