Chapter 527 Yes, it’s that big

The use of crawler tracks can improve the off-road performance of the vehicle and make it easier to pass through some depression-type structures.

However, this kind of design concept has also been denied in previous lunar rovers.

Because the acceleration of gravity on the moon is only one-sixth of that on the earth, the gravity of the same object on the moon will be very small.

In this way, the sand on the moon will be more likely to enter the mechanical device of the lunar rover, making the lunar rover more likely to malfunction.

If there is no one on board, once the lunar rover breaks down, it cannot be repaired.

Relatively speaking, crawler planetary vehicles are not as flexible as wheeled planetary vehicles, and are more likely to overturn when passing obstacles.

This can also easily lead to mission failure.

Another reason why crawler planetary vehicles have not been used is that the mass of crawler planetary vehicles is often very large.

Due to the limitations of current rocket carrying capacity, wheeled planetary vehicles with smaller mass are easier to send to outer space.

Of course, even if there are restrictions due to these factors, it does not mean that the planet vehicle with a crawler structure is definitely not suitable for application.

Xu You connected his brain to the quantum computer, quickly performed various calculations, and tried various possibilities for the new structure of the planetary vehicle.

"If it is this kind of structure...it can solve these problems!"

After a series of calculations, Xu You finally found a new direction.

That is to combine the advantages of wheeled structure and crawler structure to design a planetary vehicle with wheel-crawler composite structure.

When dealing with different situations, the mode can be converted so that the lunar rover can adapt to a variety of different road conditions.

After several days of intense work, Xu You finally designed a plan that satisfied him most.

In the brain simulation simulation, this new type of lunar rover performed very well. Not only can it run stably on the lunar surface for a long time, it can also perform various simple collection, analysis and other tasks.

Among them, although the information from Sam Space Agency did not directly help Xu You design the lunar rover, it provided Xu You with a large amount of valuable data.

These data can allow Xu You to better simulate the environment on the moon and allow the lunar rover to be tested under nearly real conditions.

After completing the design of the new lunar rover, Xu You immediately informed everyone to go to the conference room for an impromptu meeting.

After learning that Xu You had completed the design of the new lunar rover, everyone was very curious as to how Xu You designed the new lunar rover this time.

"Because of time constraints, let's just talk about the key points."

As before, Xu You showed the design drawings of the new lunar rover directly on the big screen without any delay.

Seeing the design of the new lunar rover on the screen, everyone was a little surprised at first.

"Is the new lunar rover designed by Professor Xu... so big?"

The first impression everyone has when seeing this design drawing is that the size of this lunar rover is too big.

According to their impression, the size of the lunar rover will be relatively limited, otherwise it will be difficult to send it to alien planets through a launch vehicle.

However, since this is Xu You's design, no one will easily doubt that there is something wrong with Xu You's design.

Over the years, Xu You's various achievements in the field of scientific research have always refreshed everyone's understanding, and in the end they all proved that Xu You was right.

If Xu You would make such a design, he would naturally have his reasons.

Xu You saw everyone's doubts and said quickly:

"I know that when everyone sees my design, they will immediately think that this lunar rover is a bit too big. Don't worry, please listen to me explain the reasons."

As he spoke, Xu You explained his design concept with a calm expression.

"First of all, it is the design direction of the crawler-type lunar rover. I know that before this, there has been no planetary rover with a crawler structure that has truly landed on an alien planet, but this does not mean that the crawler-type structure is a direction that has been abandoned. If

We want to conduct in-depth exploration of the moon, and this is a breakthrough that must be made."

Given the current terrain structure of the moon, a planetary rover with a crawler structure is obviously more suitable for long-distance operations on the moon.

"Please note that this new lunar rover is not a complete crawler structure, but a wheel-crawler composite structure. If necessary, the new lunar rover can be switched to a structure very similar to the wheeled structure, allowing it to be lifted

Operating speed on flat road conditions.”

While talking, Xu You opened another interface.

This is an interface in a simulation state. At this time, the new lunar rover has just passed through the rugged pothole road and entered a relatively smooth road.

Immediately afterwards, the drive telescopic mechanism of the new lunar rover drives the two swing arms to lift the tracks at both ends.

At this time, only the wheels under the crawler drive wheels are in contact with the crawler tracks, and the entire structure is converted into a structure similar to a wheel type.

The speed of the new lunar rover has also increased a lot due to the mode change.

"As you can see, such a special structure maximizes the advantages of tracked and wheeled structures, while avoiding the shortcomings of both structures. The Fulon system it is equipped with can also use the data from the new lunar rover sensor to

, intelligently switches modes. We don’t need to remotely control it in real time, we only need to set the destination, and it can automatically go to the target location.”

After listening to Xu You's explanation, everyone's impression of the new lunar rover has improved a lot.

At least in this aspect of design, Xu You has indeed made great innovations and has great application value.

"The next step is the energy part. Due to the increase in size, the energy consumption of the new lunar rover will definitely be much greater than that of the previous lunar rover. Therefore, for energy storage, we use batteries similar to those used in Fulong mobile phones.

The structure and high-density energy storage method allow the new lunar rover to achieve long-term endurance without energy supply."

There are also day and night on the moon, because the main way to obtain energy is solar energy, and energy supply cannot be obtained at night.

At this time, the energy storage system becomes particularly important.

"In addition to energy storage, we also have a unique design for the solar panels of the new lunar rover. Please take a look here first."

As he spoke, Xu You controlled the computer and let the new lunar rover simulate the process of unfolding the solar panels in the software.

"Here, we use special flexible materials so that the solar panels can be expanded to the largest area. When the sun is fully illuminated, it only takes 4-6 hours to fully charge."
Chapter completed!