Abstract:As an emerging complex equipment, tethered balloons feature intricate operation procedures and are highly influenced by environmental factors. Improper operation may affect the safety of products or personnel, and professional trained personnel are required to operate them. Direct training and training of physical equipment will affect the normal use of equipment, shorten the service life of equipment, cost a lot of money and have safety risks. Therefore, it is imperative to employ a simulation training system first, allowing trainees to acquire a solid foundation in theoretical knowledge and operational skills before proceeding to hands-on training with the actual equipment. This paper integrates the operational requirements and functional components of tethered balloons to design and develop a tethered balloon simulation training system. This system adopts a combined approach of scaled-down physical models and software. The scaled-down physical models encompass the balloon structure, telemetry and control subsystem, and launch-and-recovery subsystem. The software component comprises modules for balloon status monitoring, theoretical teaching, and equipment maintenance, supported by computer and network equipment. Through testing and application, the system has achieved simulations of balloon platform operations, launch-and-recovery procedures, status monitoring, and networking-based teaching. It also facilitates effective performance evaluation. The tethered balloon simulation training system, applied to both theoretical and practical training, can conserve training resources, enhance training efficiency, and mitigate training risks.
