• Journal of Aerospace System Engineering
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• v.17 no.1
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• pp.33-41
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• 2023

As seen in the case of the Boeing 737 Max accident, the proportion of aircraft software is rapidly increasing. However, it is vulnerable to safety issues. In case of domestic aircraft software, to operate a Light Unmanned Aerial Vehicle (LUAV) less than an empty weight of 150 kg, safety certification is required for an Ultra-Light Vehicle (ULV). However, software certification procedure is not included. Since the use of LUAVs has increased recently, software verification is required. This paper proposed a checklist of LUAV software that could be applied to LUAV referring DO-178C, an aviation software certification standard. A case study of applying the proposed checklist to the Model-based Development-based Helicopter Flight Control Computer (FCC) project currently used by domestic and foreign advanced companies and institutions was conducted.

• Journal of Aerospace System Engineering
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• v.15 no.3
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• pp.11-19
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• 2021

Contrails are line-shaped clouds formed by the condensation of water vapor from the interaction of exhaust gas from aircraft engines and the high-altitude atmosphere. Contrails are known to aggravate global warming by creating a greenhouse effect by absorbing or reflecting radiation emitted from the Earth. In this study, development of a model that can quantitatively predict the contrail occurrence was conducted for the reduction of contrail, which is likely to form an aircraft certification category in the future. Based on prior research results, a model that can predict the occurrence of contrail between Tokyo and Qingdao was developed, in addition to proposing improved flight altitude that can minimize the occurrence of contrail.

• Journal of the Korean Society for Aeronautical & Space Sciences
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• v.33 no.4
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• pp.91-99
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• 2005

Flight compatibility certification is performed to substantiate the compatibility between ALQ-X ECM pod and KF-16D/RF-4C aircraft. A certification plan for the ALQ-X flight compatibility is established. Similarity analysis, mass/inertia analysis, structural analysis/test, and ground vibration test/flutter analysis are made to support the safety of MIL-HDBK-1763 Test 250 (Captive compatibility flight profile). Aircraft flew along flight envelope boundary with representative ALQ-X configurations. Handling qualities are evaluated by comparing flight characteristics of the aircraft with and without ALQ-X. Structural integrity and endurance is evaluated using measured flight test data. Results of these flight tests showed that ALQ-X is compatible with KF-16D/RF-4C without altering the flight envelope which has originally been certified for ALQ-88 and ALQ-119 ECM pods. ALQ-X certification program made following technical achievements: Type III certification for foreign designed fighter, flutter analysis program development using GVT results, and utilization of MIL-STD-1553B data bus in flight test.

• Proceedings of the Korean Institute of Information and Commucation Sciences Conference
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• 2017.05a
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• pp.65-68
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• 2017

In this paper, a multipactor test for the space qualification model of the X-band dual-mode high-power channel filter for high-speed data transmission of geostationary satellite observation payloads was conducted and compared with the 8 dB margin required for design. It was confirmed that analytically required margins were met through testing and that satisfactory test results were obtained. The design and test of the multipactor are tested according to the ECSS standard. Based on this, it is suggested that if the margin of design is sufficiently secured, it can be used in the development of the filter for space qualification model without any test.

• The Bulletin of The Korean Astronomical Society
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• v.37 no.2
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• pp.179.2-179.2
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• 2012

과학기술위성 3호는 우리 은하계의 근적외선 관측, 우주 배경복사 관측 및 지구 지표면의 적외선 영상 획득을 임무로 하는 우주관측용 적외선카메라와 지구 지표면의 적외선 영상획득을 임무로 하는 지구관측용 적외선카메라 그리고 한반도 지역의 다중 스펙트럼 영상을 획득함으로써 대기관측 및 환경감시의 임무를 가지는 소형분광영상카메라를 장착한 우주 및 지구과학 연구용 위성이다. 2007년 개발을 시작하여 시험인증모델(EQM, Engineering& Qualification Model) 개발과 열구조모델 (STM, Structure and Thermal Model)을 개발 완료하였고, 2012년 하반기에 발사를 앞두고 2010년 비행모델 유닛들이 납품되기 시작하여 위성체 시스템 레벨에서의 조립 및 시험을 진행하고 있다. 본 논문에서는 조립 및 기능시험 중 발견된 유닛의 문제들을 해결 과정과 시스템 레벨에서의 전기접합시험, 극성시험, 비행소프트웨어 기능시험, 종합기능시험 및 ETE 시험등 기능 시험의 종류, 목적 그리고 검증 결과를 발표하고자 한다.

• Journal of Space Technology and Applications
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• v.1 no.3
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• pp.319-336
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• 2021

This paper discusses the results of launch environment tests for the engineering qualification model (EQM) of nanosatellite Scale magNetospheric and Ionospheric Plasma Experiment (SNIPE) for scientific missions and lessons learned for the design of nanosatellites. SNIPE is a group of four formation-flying 6U nanosatellites with a range of payloads for missions including space weather measurement. We developed the EQM to verify the preliminary design prior to fabricating the flight model. Launch environment test of EQM was conducted for the first time in 2019, and all failures were corrected and verified at the second test conducted in 2021. A notable point of the two tests is that the nanosatellite deployer used in the first test is different from that of the second test. The second deployer has the capability to fix the internal satellite whereas the first deployer just contains and deploys the satellite. Thus actual mechanical loads the satellite receives is reduced for the second test compared to the first test. This work compares the mechanical responses of two tests and proposes general guidelines for structural design of nanosatellites.

• Journal of the Korean Society for Aeronautical & Space Sciences
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• v.49 no.9
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• pp.709-719
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• 2021

Recent progress in analysis and flight simulation methods enables wider use of a virtual certification and reduces number of certification flight tests. Aerodynamic database (AeroDB) is one of the most important components for the flight simulation. It is composed of aerodynamic coefficients at a range of flight conditions and control deflections. This paper proposes and efficient method for construction of AeroDB that combines Gaussian Process based Variable Fidelity Modeling with adaptive sampling algorithm. A case study of virtual certification of a F-16 fighter is presented. Four AeroDB were constructed using different number and distribution of high-fidelity data points. The constructed database is then used to simulate gliding, short pitch, and roll response. Compliance with certification regulations is then checked. The case study demonstrates that the proposed method can significantly reduce number of high-fidelity data points while maintaining high accuracy of the simulation.

• Journal of Aerospace System Engineering
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• v.16 no.1
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• pp.17-27
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• 2022

A certain level of stability margin airworthiness criteria should be met to secure robustness against uncertainties between the real plant and the model in a flight control system design. The U.S. Department of Defense (DoD) specification of MIL-F-9490D and airworthiness certification standard of MIL-HDBK-516B uses gain and phase margin criteria of flight control system. However, the same stability margin criteria is applied at all development phases without considering the design maturity of each development phase of the aircraft. Ultimately, a problem arises when the aircraft operation envelope is excessively restricted. This paper proposes the relation of handling qualities and stability margin, and presents re-established stability margin criteria as a development phases and verification methods. The results of the research study are considered to contribute to the verification of the stability margin criteria more flexibly and effectively by applying the method to not only the currently manned developing aircrafts but also the unmanned vehicle to be developed in the future.

• The Bulletin of The Korean Astronomical Society
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• v.37 no.2
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• pp.205.1-205.1
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• 2012

러시아 발사체 드네프르에 의해 발사될 과학기술위성 3호의 주탑재체 다목적적외선영상시스템, MIRIS (Multipurpose InfraRed Imaging System)는 한국천문연구원에서 주관하여 개발되었다. 그 구성 카메라인 EOC (Earth Observation Camera)는 한반도재난감시를 수행하고, SOC (Space Observation Camera)는 우리 은하 평면의 근적외선 서베이 관측을 통해 $360^{\circ}{\times}6^{\circ}$ Paschen-${\alpha}$ 방출선 지도를 작성하고 I, H 밴드 필터를 이용해서 황도 남북극에 대한 적외선우주배경복사를 관측한다. MIRIS 비행모델이 제작 완료되었고, 그 구성 기기인 SOC, EOC, 전장박스에 대한 최종 우주환경시험을 수행하였다. 과학기술위성 3호의 비행모델 우주환경시험은 진동시험과 열진공시험으로 이뤄지며, 그 시험 규격은 문서에 규정된 Acceptance Level로 수행된다. 충격시험은 공학인증모델을 통해 검증되었다. 열진공시험은 한국천문연구원에서 수행되었으며, 진동시험은 한국과학기술원 인공위성센터에서 수행되었다. 또한 전체 위성이 조립된 후 과학기술위성 3호의 열진공시험은 한국항공우주연구원에서 수행되었다. 이 발표에서는 MIRIS 비행모델에 대한 환경시험과정 및 결과를 보고하고, 과학기술위성이 전체적으로 조립된 후의 MIRIS 진동 및 열진공 시험 결과도 함께 논의한다.

• Journal of the Korean Society for Aeronautical & Space Sciences
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• v.44 no.12
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• pp.1035-1042
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• 2016

By using commercial flight simulation game engine, X-Plane, we have studied QTG(Qualification Test Guide) generation that can satisfy FTD level 5. Flight model is SR-20 of Cirrus. In list of QTG, There are some items to measure control forces. therefore, we have installed CLS(Control Loading System) to flight control devices in order to make it possible to measure control forces. We made Autopilot function externally to make flight model in trim conditions because X-Plane don't provide internal trim routine function. In addition to develop an algorithm, it can automatically perform the test. To avoid the inconvenience to control as it was to be carried out in same conditions. In case of FTD level 5, it is possible to use alternative data sources not only real flight data. By using these alternative data sources, all test results satisfy a scope given by CFR Part 60.