• Journal of Aerospace System Engineering
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• v.13 no.1
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• pp.11-17
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• 2019

In this paper, the performance of a small fixed wing unmanned aerial vehicle is predicted theoretically with the minimum specifications and a low Reynolds number. Based on the results, it was compared with the results of an actual flight test and simple electric motor wind tunnel test. As a result of the validity of the analysis, a 3.5 kilograms class fixed wing small UAV can predict aerodynamic performance by general theory analysis. However, the required thrust was analyzed as a possible design error. Based on the results of this study, this paper proposed a method to minimize the design error when developing small fixed wing UAV flying in a low Reynolds number.

• Journal of Aerospace System Engineering
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• v.16 no.3
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• pp.52-62
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• 2022

In the SORA methodology developed for the operational risk assessment of a specific category of operation of a UAS, the ground and the air risk levels are determined, and a SAIL indicating the level of assurance and integrity for the corresponding risk is assigned, and accordingly, the operational safety level for the proposed operation. Objectives should be demonstrated at an appropriate level of robustness. Because of the nature of the specific category of operation, people on the ground are the first risk subjects to be considered. The resulting ground risk class plays an important role in the allocation of SAIL. In this paper, the impact on SAIL and OSO according to the final risk level and the reduction of the level through the determination of the ground risk level and the application of mitigation measures among risk assessments for specific categories of UAV operation was investigated.

• Geophysics and Geophysical Exploration
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• v.23 no.3
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• pp.178-191
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• 2020

Unmanned aerial vehicle (UAV) technologies have grown rapidly over the past decade. Simultaneously, there is an increasing need for efficient high-resolution exploration techniques in complex environments. As a result, exploration technology using UAVs is gaining attention as an efficient method to complement and replace existing exploration technologies. In particular, magnetic exploration technology with UAVs is rapidly gaining ground in the field of exploration and is expected to be actively used in this field in the future. To properly use such technology in domestic exploration, it is necessary to review the latest research trends. Accordingly, this paper introduces the current state of UAV-based magnetic exploration technology studies and, based on this, discusses future research directions.

• Journal of the Korea Institute of Information and Communication Engineering
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• v.25 no.1
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• pp.108-114
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• 2021

AVTE(Air Vehicle Test Equipment) is a device to check status of on-board aircraft equipment before and after flight for performing successful UAV(Unmanned Aerial Vehicle) missions. This paper describes software design and test sequence of the AVTE for enabling easy-manual check by the operator and convenient automatic check of on-board electric equipment respectively. The proposed AVTE inspects BIT(Built-In Test) results of on-board LRUs(Line Replacement Units) including avionics and sensor sub-system devices. Also, it monitors all the LRU status and check the normality of aircraft equipment by means of setting specific values of the LRUs and confirming the expected test results. The AVTE prints the test results as a form of report to easily check the normal conditions of the aircraft equipment and operates automatically without operator interaction, thus being thought to effectively reduce workload of the operator.

• Journal of the Korean Society for Aeronautical & Space Sciences
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• v.40 no.3
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• pp.243-250
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• 2012

In this paper, a systematic consequence of evaluation method, procedure, and flight data analysis is investigated for application of ADS-33E-PRF to UAV. And it is applied to unmanned rotorcraft for evaluation. CNUHELI-020, which is developed in Chungnam National University, is used for assessment of handling quality: decoupled longitudinal and lateral/directional model were used to assess handling qualities. Evaluation flight maneuvers are categorized as hover/low-speed requirements, small-amplitude attitude change, and moderate-amplitude attitude change requirements.

• Convergence Security Journal
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• v.15 no.3_1
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• pp.3-9
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• 2015

With the development of technology, small UAVs are used in various forms. From military UAV to the Amazon drone, the UAVs are applied to increasing fields for its merits which can replace human work more fast and precisely than what human used to do. Yet, the use and development of UAVs cannot be embraced indiscreetly. There exist negative aspects along with its convenience and positive use. In military use, for instance, the use of UAV can handle dangerous missions in place of human beings but at the same time, it can be very threatening weapons that put people in danger of being attacked at unknown time and places. Therefore, this study discusses the safety measures for major national facilities. Through theoretical understanding of UAVs and major national facilities, the study explores into key concepts and reviewed the cases that threatened our nation's safety. The study also makes suggestions on the policies of the use of UAV to secure national safety.

• The Science & Technology
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• s.508
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• pp.23-25
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• 2011

• ICROS
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• v.20 no.4
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• pp.37-43
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• 2014

소형 무인항공기가 발달함에 따라 영상센서의 활용이 증가하였다. 특히 발전된 컴퓨팅 파워와 소형화된 영상센서의 발달로 무겁고 값비싼 레이더 장비의 기술을 영상센서로 구현하는 연구가 활발히 진행 중이다. 영상 이동표적표시(Moving Target Indication MTI) 기법은 이런 시대의 흐름에 따라 발달된 기술이며 현재 미군의 소형무인항공기 RQ-11 Raven에 상용화 되었다. 본 논문에서는 소형 무인항공기용 영상 MTI 기법의 원리를 설명하고 영상 MTI에서 주로 사용하는 카메라 운동 보 정 기법인 매개변수/비매개변수 방식의 영상정합의 접근법을 위주로 설명하였다. 또한 소형 무인항공기용 영상감시시스템 구현에서 가장 큰 문제점인 시차/항공기 진동 보정에 대한 진행 중인 연구논문도 소개하였다.

• Journal of Aerospace System Engineering
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• v.17 no.6
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• pp.133-143
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• 2023

This paper describes the system integration laboratory's requirement analysis, implementation, and verification for multiple-scenario unmanned aerial vehicle operation and control technology using a manned rotorcraft for Manned-Unmanned Teaming. System integration laboratory consists of manned rotorcraft flight simulation, unmanned aerial vehicle flight and mission equipment simulation, ground control system simulation for unmanned aerial vehicle control and change in the control authority between the ground control system and manned rotorcraft, and operation and control system for mission plan's writing and transmission. Each implemented simulation verified the requirements through software and hardware integration test.

• Proceedings of the Korea Water Resources Association Conference
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• 2016.05a
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• pp.249-249
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• 2016

무인항공기(UAV)는 군사적 목적으로 개발되었지만, 최근 다양한 분야에서 활용되고 있다. 수자원 관리를 위해서도 시대적 흐름에 따라 드론과 관련된 많은 연구가 진행되고 있다. 이수임 등(2015)은 UAV영상을 활용한 수변구조물의 DSM 생성 및 정확도 연구를 통해 지상 LIDAR와 같은 수준의 DSM 및 더욱 정확한 GCP 취득의 필요성을 제시했다. 이용창(2015)은 회전익 UAS 영상기반 고밀도 측점자료의 위치 정확도를 평가하였다. 이인수 등(2013)은 초경량 고정익무인항공기 사진측량기법의 정사영상 정확도 평가를 수행하였다. 또한 김민규 등(2010)은 풍수해 모니터링을 위한 UAV 적용성 분석을 실시하였고, 김홍래 등(2014)은 UAV를 활용한 감시정보정찰 임무분석 및 설계도구 개발을 위한 연구를 수행하였다. 상기와 같이 수자원 분야 활용을 위한 많은 연구가 보고 되고 있으나, 아직까지 드론 활용의 대부분은 항공영상 취득 및 분석기술 개발에 집중되어 있다. 본 연구에서는 무인항공기를 수재해 감시 및 관리 기술에 적용하기 위해 수행되었다. 수재해 감시 및 관리를 위한 방법으로 NIR(Near Infrared) 센서를 부착한 '재해관리용 드론'을 개발하고 현장실험을 수행하였다. 실험결과 NIR센서를 탑재한 드론은 수재해 관리에 매우 유용하게 활용될 수 있을 것으로 판단되었다.