Rocket launching method and integrated offshore launch vessel
By designing an integrated sea launch vessel with rocket storage and launch capabilities, the problems of high cost and long cycle of sea-based rocket launches have been solved, achieving efficient and reliable rocket launches.
Patent Information
- Authority / Receiving Office
- CN · China
- Patent Type
- Patents(China)
- Current Assignee / Owner
- Filing Date
- 2023-06-01
- Publication Date
- 2026-03-27
AI Technical Summary
How to reduce the cost of sea-based rocket launches, shorten the launch cycle, and ensure launch reliability.
An integrated sea-launch vessel was designed, including the launch hull, environmental protection facility, and launch equipment. It is equipped with rocket storage compartments, rocket entry and exit lifting devices, rocket parking and adjustment devices, and erection and docking adjustment devices. It is capable of horizontal transport and vertical launch of rockets and provides environmental protection functions.
It has enabled efficient transportation and launch of multiple rockets, reduced the cost of sea launches, shortened the launch cycle, and improved launch reliability.
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Abstract
Description
TECHNICAL FIELD
[0001] The present application relates to the field of rocket sea launch, in particular to a rocket far-sea launch method and an integrated sea launch ship. BACKGROUND
[0002] With the increasing demand for space launch activities and the increasing density of land population, the safety problem of rocket flight and landing area is becoming more and more prominent. Sea launch can effectively solve the safety problem of rocket flight and debris landing area by flexibly selecting launch site and landing area through sea navigation, thereby greatly reducing the cost of land launch personnel evacuation. In addition, the number of small inclination angle satellites is increasing all over the world, and the sea launch platform can move in a large range of sea, which can effectively solve the problem that some land launch sites cannot meet the launch demand of 0°-13° inclination angle satellites, and can meet the launch demand of satellites with various inclination angles. Therefore, sea launch has important significance for rocket launch service and has very good development prospect.
[0003] Since sea launch requires the rocket launch ship to transport the rocket to the launch sea area, and the launch command ship and part of the technical personnel also need to arrive at the launch sea area, the launch cost and operation cost of sea launch are relatively high.
[0004] Therefore, how to reduce the cost of sea launch, shorten the cycle of sea launch, and ensure the reliability of sea launch is a technical problem that the technical personnel in the field urgently need to solve. SUMMARY
[0005] The present application provides a rocket far-sea launch method and an integrated sea launch ship to shorten the cycle of sea launch, reduce the cost of sea launch, and ensure the reliability of sea launch.
[0006] To solve the above technical problems, the present application provides the following technical solutions:
[0007] The integrated offshore launching ship comprises a launching ship body, an environment guarantee plant and a launching device. A rocket storage cabin for storing multiple rockets during transportation is arranged in the cabin of the launching ship body. A rocket storage cabin opening is formed on the deck of the launching ship body and communicates with the rocket storage cabin. A rocket storage cabin opening cover is arranged at the rocket storage cabin opening. A rocket in-out cabin lifting device is arranged at the rocket storage cabin opening. The rocket in-out cabin lifting device is used for docking with an erecting frame carrying a rocket after the rocket is loaded on the ship, and lowering the rocket from the rocket storage cabin opening to the rocket storage cabin for storage. The rocket in-out cabin lifting device is also used for docking with the erecting frame carrying the rocket during the rocket launching preparation stage, and raising the rocket from the rocket storage cabin to the deck of the launching ship body. A rocket parking adjusting device is arranged in the rocket storage cabin. The rocket parking adjusting device is used for docking with the erecting frame carrying the rocket, and moving the rocket and the erecting frame in the rocket storage cabin. An erecting docking adjusting device is arranged on the deck of the launching ship body. The erecting docking adjusting device is used for moving the rocket and the erecting frame to the docking position of the erecting frame and the launching device after the rocket is raised to the deck. The environment guarantee plant is movably arranged on the deck of the launching ship body. The launching device is fixedly arranged on the deck of the launching ship body. The launching device is used for erecting the rocket from a horizontal state to a vertical state, and carrying the rocket in the vertical state to the rocket ignition and launching.
[0008] The integrated offshore launching ship as described above, wherein preferably, the rocket storage cabin is divided into six rocket parking positions. The extension direction of each rocket parking position is the same as the extension direction of the launching ship body. The six rocket parking positions are arranged in two rows.
[0009] The integrated offshore launching ship as described above, wherein preferably, the rocket storage cabin opening is opposite to the rocket parking position in the middle of the row of rocket parking positions close to the bow.
[0010] The integrated offshore launching ship as described above, wherein preferably, the rocket in-out cabin lifting device comprises four lifting columns and a fixed buckle. The lower end of the lifting column is fixed to the bottom plate of the rocket storage cabin. The upper end of the lifting column extends to a predetermined position above the rocket storage cabin opening. The fixed buckle is connected to the lifting column and used for connecting with the erecting frame carrying the rocket.
[0011] The integrated offshore launching ship as described above, wherein preferably, the rocket parking adjusting device and the erecting docking adjusting device are both moving trolleys.
[0012] The integrated offshore launching ship as described above, wherein preferably, the moving trolley comprises a trolley front part, a trolley middle part and a trolley rear part. The rear end of the trolley front part is connected to the front part of the trolley middle part. The rear end of the trolley middle part is connected to the front end of the trolley rear part. The trolley front part and the trolley rear part have wheels.
[0013] The integral offshore launching ship as described above, wherein preferably, the environmental protection plant comprises: a first plant part and a second plant part, the first plant part is higher than the second plant part, and the second plant part is pluggable connected with the first plant part.
[0014] The integral offshore launching ship as described above, wherein preferably, the deck of the launching ship body is provided with a heat-insulating cabin installation adjusting device, which is used for installing the heat-insulating cabin outside the fairing of the rocket after the rocket is lifted to the deck of the launching ship body.
[0015] A rocket far-sea launching method, comprising the following steps: step S910, transporting the rockets with the fairing assemblies to the launching ship body on the wharf; step S920, sequentially lowering the rockets transported to the launching ship body into the rocket storage cabin; step S930, sequentially moving the rockets lowered into the rocket storage cabin and the erecting frame to the designated position and locking to store in the rocket storage cabin; step S940, after storing the rockets in the rocket storage cabin, sailing the launching ship body to the launching sea area; step S950, after the launching ship body reaches the launching sea area, lifting the rockets to the deck of the launching ship body in the rocket launching preparation stage, docking the rockets to the launching device, removing the environmental protection plant, and launching the rockets by erecting; and step S960, after launching the rockets, entering the next rocket launching preparation stage.
[0016] The rocket far-sea launching method as described above, wherein preferably, further comprising the following step: step S970, after launching all the rockets in the rocket storage cabin, carrying out the withdrawal and returning.
[0017] Compared with the prior art, the launching ship body has the launching capacity of carrying multiple rockets at one time, has the rocket assembly and launching capacity, and has the environmental protection and operation implementation conditions for storing the rockets on the ship. BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF DRAWINGS
[0018] In order to more clearly illustrate the technical solutions in the embodiments of the present application or the prior art, the following will briefly introduce the drawings needed to be used in the embodiments or the prior art description. Obviously, the drawings in the following description only illustrate some embodiments of the present application, and other drawings can also be obtained by those skilled in the art according to these drawings.
[0019] Figure 1 The schematic diagram of the integral offshore launching ship provided for embodiment one Figure 1 ;
[0020] Figure 2 The schematic diagram of the integral offshore launching ship provided for embodiment one Figure 2 ;
[0021] Figure 3 A schematic diagram of the integrated sea-based launch vessel provided in Embodiment 1 Figure 3 ;
[0022] Figure 4 A schematic diagram of the integrated sea-based launch vessel provided in Embodiment 1 Figure 4 ;
[0023] Figure 5 A schematic diagram of the integrated sea-based launch vessel provided in Embodiment 1 Figure 5 ;
[0024] Figure 6 A schematic diagram of the rocket storage compartment of the integrated sea-based launch vessel provided in Embodiment 1;
[0025] Figure 7 A top view of the mobile trolley of the integrated sea launch vessel provided in Embodiment 1;
[0026] Figure 8 This is a front view of the mobile trolley of the integrated sea launch vessel provided in Embodiment 1;
[0027] Figure 9 This is a flowchart of the rocket launch method for offshore launch provided in Example 2. Detailed Implementation
[0028] Embodiments of the present invention are described in detail below. Examples of these embodiments are shown in the accompanying drawings, wherein the same or similar reference numerals denote the same or similar elements or elements having the same or similar functions throughout. The embodiments described below with reference to the accompanying drawings are exemplary and are only used to explain the present invention, and should not be construed as limiting the present invention.
[0029] Example 1
[0030] like Figures 1 to 5 As shown, this application provides an integrated marine launch vessel, including: a launch hull 110, an environmental protection facility 120, and a launch device 130. As an example, the launch hull 110 is 165m long, 40m wide, and has a draft of 9m.
[0031] The launch hull 110 houses a rocket storage compartment 111 for storing multiple rockets (rockets in a satellite-enclosed configuration) during transport, for example, storing six rockets horizontally. The rocket storage compartment 111 is equipped with temperature and humidity control components, salt spray control components, and explosion-proof components to ensure its environmental protection and explosion-proof capabilities. Due to the long size of the rockets, they are stored horizontally within the rocket storage compartment 111. Since the rockets in this application are in a satellite-enclosed configuration, this application is applicable to situations where the satellite can be transported horizontally.
[0032] As an example, six rocket parking spaces (e.g. a first rocket parking space, a second rocket parking space, a third rocket parking space, a fourth rocket parking space, a fifth rocket parking space, and a sixth rocket parking space) are defined in the rocket storage cabin 111, and the extension direction of each rocket parking space is the same as the extension direction of the launch ship body 110. In addition, the six rocket parking spaces are arranged in two rows, and each row has three rocket parking spaces. Figure 6
[0033] A rocket storage cabin opening is formed in the deck of the launch ship body 110 and communicates with the rocket storage cabin 111, and is used for lowering a rocket and an erecting rack to the rocket storage cabin 111 or raising the rocket and the erecting rack from the rocket storage cabin 111 to the deck of the launch ship body 110. The erecting rack has functions of supporting, fixing, etc. a rocket, including uniform load support, lower clamps, support rings, upper clamps, etc., has an independent oil source and control system, and can independently perform support ring locking and upper and lower clamp action functions. As an example, the rocket storage cabin opening is opposite to the sixth rocket parking space in the middle of the row of rocket parking spaces close to the bow, that is, the fifth rocket parking space in the sixth rocket parking space in the Figure 6 In addition, the shape of the rocket storage cabin opening is rectangular to adapt to the shape of the rocket. In addition, the extension direction of the rocket storage cabin opening is the same as the extension direction of the launch ship body 110.
[0034] A rocket storage cabin opening cover is arranged at the rocket storage cabin opening to open when the rocket enters or exits the rocket storage cabin 111, and to close at other times. As an example, the rocket storage cabin opening cover is located in the rocket storage cabin 111, and the rocket storage cabin opening cover is in sliding connection with the inner surface of the deck. Optionally, the inner surface of the deck has a sliding track, and the rocket storage cabin opening cover is in sliding fit with the sliding track.
[0035] The rocket storage hatch is provided with a rocket in-out hatch lifting device 113, which is used to dock with the rocket erecting rack carrying the rocket after the rocket is loaded on the ship, and to lower the rocket from the rocket storage hatch into the rocket storage cabin 111 for storage, and to dock with the rocket erecting rack carrying the rocket during the rocket launch preparation stage, and to raise the rocket from the rocket storage cabin 111 to the deck of the launch ship body 110. As an example, the rocket in-out hatch lifting device 113 includes four lifting columns (for example, hydraulic cylinders) and a fixed buckle; the lower end of the lifting column is fixed to the bottom plate of the rocket storage cabin 111, the upper end of the lifting column extends to a predetermined position above the rocket storage hatch, which can be determined according to the required height of the rocket, and the lifting space of the lifting column can extend to the inside of the environmental protection plant 120 without affecting the movement of the environmental protection plant 120, for example, extending to 9.5m above the deck of the launch ship body 110; the fixed buckle is connected to the lifting column, which is used to connect with the rocket erecting rack, so as to realize the lifting of the rocket and the rocket erecting rack by extending upward or shortening downward through the lifting column. Optionally, two of the four lifting columns are located on the first side of the rocket storage hatch, and the other two are located on the second side of the rocket storage hatch, and the first side is opposite to the second side, so that the lowering / rising of the rocket and the rocket erecting rack can be stably realized. In addition, the rocket in-out hatch lifting device 113 can lock the rocket at the required height to facilitate the docking of the rocket erecting rack with the rocket parking adjustment device (not shown in the figure).
[0036] The rocket storage cabin 111 is provided with a rocket parking adjustment device, which is used to dock with the rocket erecting rack carrying the rocket after the rocket is lowered into the rocket storage cabin, to move the rocket and the rocket erecting rack in the rocket storage cabin. Specifically, it is used to dock with the rocket erecting rack carrying the rocket below the rocket after the rocket is lowered into the rocket storage cabin 111, so as to release the docking of the rocket in-out hatch lifting device 113 with the rocket erecting rack carrying the rocket, and to move the rocket and the rocket erecting rack carrying the rocket to the designated position and lock, and to move the rocket and the rocket erecting rack carrying the rocket to the rocket in-out hatch lifting device 113 during the rocket launch preparation stage, so that the rocket in-out hatch lifting device 113 can dock with the rocket erecting rack carrying the rocket, and the rocket and the rocket erecting rack carrying the rocket can be raised to the deck of the launch ship body 110. As an example, the rocket parking adjustment device can also be a moving trolley.
[0037] The deck of the launch ship body 110 is also provided with an erecting docking adjustment device 115; which is used to move the rocket and the rocket erecting rack to the docking of the rocket erecting rack with the launch device 130 after the rocket is raised to the deck of the launch ship body. As an example, the erecting docking adjustment device 115 can also be a moving trolley.
[0038] Since the length of the rocket is relatively long, the length of the moving trolley for moving the rocket and the rocket erecting rack is also relatively long, therefore, in order to reduce the movement of the moving trolley to the launch ship body 110,Figure 7 and Figure 8 As shown, the mobile trolley includes a front section 210, a middle section 220, and a rear section 230. The rear end of the front section 210 is connected to the front end of the middle section 220, and the rear end of the middle section 220 is connected to the front end of the rear section 230. The front section 210 and the rear section 230 have wheels 240, while the middle section 220 does not. By moving each component onto the launch hull 110 and then assembling them, the difficulty of loading the mobile trolley onto the ship is reduced.
[0039] The launch hull 110 is equipped with a thermal insulation chamber installation and adjustment device 116 on its deck. After the rocket rises to the deck of the launch hull, the thermal insulation chamber installation and adjustment device 116 carries the thermal insulation chamber and installs it to the outside of the rocket's fairing, so that the launch device 130 can erect the rocket and wait for the rocket to be launched.
[0040] In addition, a testing cabin is set up on the bow compartment of the launch hull 110 to store various testing instruments. These instruments are used to complete subsystem tests and full rocket tests before launch.
[0041] Environmental protection facility 120 is movably mounted on the deck of launch vehicle hull 110, covering launch device 130 and rocket. It provides environmental protection functions for the rocket and satellite during the rocket launch preparation phase, and for launch device 130 outside of the rocket launch preparation and launch phases. As an example, environmental protection facility 120 is movable on the deck of launch vehicle hull 110 via rails. Also as an example, such as... Figure 1 and Figure 5 As shown, the environmental protection facility 120 includes a first facility and a second facility. The first facility is higher than the second facility, and the second facility is pluggable to the first facility. That is, the second facility is inserted into the first facility, and the second facility can be inserted into the depth of the first facility. The second facility can also be pulled out from the depth of the first facility, thereby enabling the environmental protection facility 120 to achieve a telescopic function to meet the space constraints on the launch hull 110.
[0042] The launch device 130 is fixedly mounted on the deck of the launch hull 110 and is used to erect the rocket from a horizontal position to a vertical position, and to carry the vertically positioned rocket to the launch site. As an example, the launch device 130 is fixed to the stern of the launch hull 110. The launch device 130 includes: a rocket erection device, an anti-tipping device, a launch pad assembly, and a deflector assembly. The rocket erection device is used to erect the rocket onto the launch pad assembly, the anti-tipping device is used to prevent the rocket from tipping over, and the deflector assembly is located below the launch pad assembly to guide the rocket's exhaust plume.
[0043] Based on the above, the rocket launcher with multiple launch capabilities provided in this application also includes a command ship. During transportation, the command ship is moored and secured to the deck of the launch ship hull 110. After reaching the designated location, the command ship is hoisted into the water and sails to the command area. As an example, during transportation, the command ship is moored and secured to the stern of the launch ship hull 110. Furthermore, both the command ship and the launch ship hull 110 are equipped with wireless communication equipment, thereby enabling telemetry, control, and launch functions between the command ship and the launch ship hull 110. The launch ship hull 110 is equipped with satellite communication equipment, providing remote testing and launch capabilities with a land-based telemetry and control center.
[0044] Example 2
[0045] like Figure 9 As shown, this application provides a method for multiple rocket launches, including the following steps:
[0046] Step S910: Transport the multiple rockets with the satellite shield assembly to the launch ship at the dock;
[0047] For satellites capable of horizontal transport, the rocket assembly and testing are completed in the land-based technical facility. The satellite fairing (satellite and fairing) docking and the docking of the fairing assembly and rocket are also completed in the land-based technical facility. Afterward, the launch ship docks at the pier, and multiple rockets with the fairing assembly docked are transported onto the launch ship. At the home port, the launch equipment (launch pad, rocket erection system, anti-tipping device, and deflector system, etc.), environmental protection facilities, and rocket entry / exit lift system are arranged and installed on the launch ship. For liquid rocket launches, the loading and installation of the fueling and gas distribution equipment and propellant tanks must also be completed simultaneously. Finally, multiple rockets with the fairing assembly docked are transported onto the launch ship.
[0048] As one example, when a rocket is loaded onto the ship, the transport vehicle drives to the dock, reverses, and carries the rocket and erector frame onto the launch ship. It then proceeds to the location of the rocket entry / exit lift, which mates with the erector frame. The erector frame is then released from the transport vehicle, and the lift, carrying the rocket and erector frame, rises, at which point the transport vehicle departs. As another example, at the dock, rockets with pre-assembled satellite arrays are transported sequentially from the bow to the launch ship, while the launch equipment and command ship are transported from the stern to the launch ship.
[0049] Step S920: The multiple rockets transported to the launch ship are sequentially lowered into the rocket storage compartment;
[0050] Open the rocket storage hatch cover, and the rocket entry and exit lifting device will lower the rocket and its support from the rocket storage hatch to the No. 6 rocket parking position in the rocket storage compartment.
[0051] Step S930, sequentially move the multiple launch rockets lowered into the rocket storage cabin to the designated position and lock to store in the rocket storage cabin;
[0052] After the rocket access cabin lifting device lowers the rockets into the rocket storage cabin, the rocket parking adjustment device moves to the position below the rockets, i.e., the No. 6 rocket parking position, and is docked with the rocket holding rack, the docking between the rocket access cabin lifting device and the rocket holding rack is released, then the rocket access cabin lifting device carries the rockets and the rocket holding rack from the No. 6 rocket parking position to the designated position (other rocket parking positions) and locks, thereby storing the multiple launch rockets in the rocket storage cabin. In addition, since the rockets are long in size and the satellite in the present application can be transported horizontally, the rockets are stored horizontally in the rocket storage cabin.
[0053] Step S940, after storing the multiple launch rockets in the rocket storage cabin, the launch ship sails to the launch sea area;
[0054] After the multiple launch rockets are all stored in the rocket storage cabin, the rocket storage hatch cover is closed, at this time the launch ship is ready, and the launch ship can start sailing to the launch sea area.
[0055] Step S950, after the launch ship reaches the launch sea area, in the rocket launch preparation stage, the rockets are lifted to the deck of the launch ship and are docked to the launch device, the environmental protection plant is removed, and the rocket is launched after being erected;
[0056] After the launch ship reaches the launch sea area, the launch ship anchors and positions, the command ship detaches from the launch ship and sails to the command sea area for testing launch to command the rocket launch.
[0057] The rocket access cabin lifting device is docked with the rocket holding rack parked at the No. 6 rocket parking position, the docking between the rocket parking adjustment device and the rocket holding rack is released, the rocket access cabin lifting device lifts the rockets from the rocket storage cabin through the rocket storage hatch, to the deck of the launch ship, and to a height of 8600mm above the deck, the erecting and docking adjustment device drives along the driving line on the deck surface to the position below the rocket holding rack, the parking is completed, the rocket access cabin lifting device lowers the rockets and the rocket holding rack to the docking between the erecting and docking adjustment device and the rocket holding rack, thereby releasing the docking between the rocket access cabin lifting device and the rocket holding rack, and closing the rocket storage hatch cover.
[0058] The erecting and docking adjustment device carries the rockets to the launch device to realize the docking between the rocket holding rack holding the rockets and the launch device. In addition, the heat preservation cabin installation adjustment device carries the heat preservation cabin to install it outside the fairing of the rocket, to wait for the launch device to erect the rockets and launch the rockets. Before launching the rockets, the environmental protection plant is removed, the heat preservation cabin is opened, the launch device erects the rockets, and according to the instruction of the command ship, the rockets are launched.
[0059] Step S960, after the launch of the rocket, enter the next rocket launch preparation phase;
[0060] After the launch of the rocket, if there are still rockets in the rocket storage cabin, enter the next rocket launch preparation phase, that is, continue to execute step S950. When the next rocket is lifted, the rocket parking adjustment device parked at the other rocket parking position carries the rocket to the No. 6 rocket parking position, the rocket in-out cabin lifting device is docked with the erecting rack carrying the rocket, the docking between the rocket parking adjustment device and the erecting rack is released, and the rocket in-out cabin lifting device lifts the rocket from the rocket storage cabin to the deck of the launch ship body. Until there is no rocket in the rocket storage cabin, the offshore launch is completed.
[0061] Step S970, after all the rockets in the rocket storage cabin are launched, proceed to the recovery and return.
[0062] After all the rockets in the rocket storage cabin are launched, the erecting rack is separated from the launch device (the rocker arm of the launch device), the erecting docking adjustment device carries the erecting rack to the rocket in-out cabin lifting device, the rocket in-out cabin lifting device is docked with the erecting rack, the rocket storage cabin door is opened, the erecting rack is lowered into the rocket storage cabin for parking, and the rocket storage cabin door is closed. Specifically, the erecting rack is lowered to the rocket parking adjustment device at the No. 6 rocket parking position, if the other rocket parking positions are not parked with the erecting rack, the erecting rack is transferred to the other rocket parking positions for parking, and if all the rocket parking positions are parked with the erecting rack.
[0063] The launch ship body of the present application has the ability to carry multiple rockets for launch at sea once, has the ability to transport and launch rockets after general assembly, and has the environmental protection and operation implementation conditions for rocket storage on the ship.
[0064] It is apparent to those skilled in the art that the present application is not limited to the details of the foregoing exemplary embodiments, but can be implemented in other concrete forms without departing from the spirit or essential characteristics of the present application. Accordingly, the embodiments should be considered as exemplary only, and are not limiting, and the scope of the present application is defined by the appended claims rather than the foregoing description, and all changes falling within the meaning and range of equivalency of the elements of the claims are intended to be embraced therein. Any reference signs in the claims should not be construed as limiting the claims to which they belong.
[0065] Furthermore, it should be understood that although this specification describes embodiments, not every embodiment contains only one independent technical solution. This narrative style is merely for clarity. Those skilled in the art should consider the specification as a whole, and the technical solutions in each embodiment can also be appropriately combined to form other embodiments that can be understood by those skilled in the art.
Claims
1. An integrated sea-launching vessel, characterized in that, include: Launch hull, environmental protection facility, and launch equipment; The launch ship's cabin is equipped with a rocket storage compartment for storing multiple rockets in the form of a satellite array during transportation. The launch ship's deck has a rocket storage hatch that communicates with the rocket storage compartment, and the rocket storage hatch is equipped with a rocket storage hatch cover. The rocket storage compartment is divided into 6 rocket parking positions. The extension direction of each rocket parking position is the same as the extension direction of the launch ship. The 6 rocket parking positions are arranged in two rows, with 3 rocket parking positions in each row. The rocket storage compartment opening is opposite to the middle rocket parking position in the row of rocket parking positions closest to the bow. The rocket storage hatch is equipped with a rocket entry and exit lifting device, which is used to dock with the rocket carrier erector after the rocket is loaded onto the ship, and to lower the rocket from the rocket storage hatch into the rocket storage compartment for storage, and to dock with the rocket carrier erector during the rocket launch preparation phase, and to raise the rocket from the rocket storage hatch from the rocket storage compartment into the deck of the launch ship. The rocket storage compartment is equipped with a rocket parking and adjustment device, which is used to dock the rocket storage compartment with the erector that holds the rocket, so as to move the rocket and the erector within the rocket storage compartment. The launch ship's deck is equipped with an erection and docking adjustment device, which is used to move the rocket and the erector frame to dock with the launch device after the rocket is raised onto the deck. Both the rocket parking and adjustment device and the erection and docking adjustment device are mobile trolleys, which include: the front part of the trolley, the middle part of the trolley and the rear part of the trolley; The rear end of the front of the vehicle is connected to the front of the middle part of the vehicle, and the rear end of the middle part of the vehicle is connected to the front end of the rear part of the vehicle. The front and rear parts of the vehicle have wheels, while the middle part of the vehicle does not have wheels. The difficulty of moving the vehicle onto the ship is reduced by moving each component onto the launch ship and then assembling the components. The environmental protection facility is movably mounted on the deck of the launch ship, while the launch device is fixedly mounted on the deck at the stern of the launch ship. It is used to lift the rocket from a horizontal position to a vertical position and to carry the vertically mounted rocket to the rocket ignition and launch.
2. The integrated sea-launching vessel according to claim 1, characterized in that, The rocket entry and exit lifting device includes: four lifting columns and fixing clips; the lower end of the lifting column is fixed to the bottom plate of the rocket storage compartment, and the upper end of the lifting column extends to a predetermined position above the rocket storage compartment opening; the fixing clips are connected to the lifting columns and are used to connect with the erecting frame that holds the rocket.
3. The integrated sea-launching vessel according to claim 1, characterized in that, The environmental protection plant includes Plant 1 and Plant 2. Plant 1 is higher than Plant 2, and Plant 2 and Plant 1 are pluggable connected.
4. The integrated sea-launching vessel according to claim 1, characterized in that, The launch ship's deck is equipped with a thermal chamber installation and adjustment device, which is used to carry the thermal chamber and install it onto the outside of the rocket's fairing after the rocket has risen to the launch ship's deck.
5. A method for launching rockets over the open sea, characterized in that, The method applied to the integrated sea-launching vessel according to any one of claims 1 to 4 includes the following steps: Step S910: Transport the multiple rockets with the satellite shield assembly to the launch ship at the dock; Step S920: The multiple rockets transported to the launch ship are sequentially lowered into the rocket storage compartment; Step S930: Move the multiple rockets and the erector frame that have descended into the rocket storage compartment to the designated positions and lock them in order to store them in the rocket storage compartment. Step S940: After storing multiple rockets in the rocket storage compartment, the launch ship sails towards the launch area. Step S950: After the launch vessel arrives at the launch area, during the rocket launch preparation phase, the rocket is raised onto the deck of the launch vessel and docked to the launch device. The environmental protection facility is removed, and the rocket is erected and launched. Step S960: After the launch of this rocket is completed, proceed to the preparation stage for the launch of the next rocket.
6. The method for launching rockets over the open sea according to claim 5, characterized in that, It also includes the following steps: Step S970: After all the rockets in the rocket storage compartment have been launched, the rockets will be retrieved and returned to base.
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