• Journal of the Korean Society of Marine Environment & Safety
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• v.30 no.1
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• pp.108-117
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• 2024

In this study, simulations based on computational fluid dynamics were performed for self-propulsion performance prediction of a catamaran that has asymmetrical inside and outside hull form and numerous knuckle lines. In the simulations, the Moving Reference Frame (MRF) or Sliding Mesh (SDM) techniques were used, and the rotation angle of the propeller per time step was different to identify the difference using the analysis technique and condition. The propeller rotation angle used in the MRF technique was 1˚ and those used in the SDM technique were 1˚, 5˚, or 10˚. The torque of the propeller was similar in both the techniques; however, the thrust and resistance of the hull were computed lower when the SDM technique was applied than when the MRF technique was applied, and higher as the rotation angle of the propeller per time step in the SDM technique was smaller in the simulations for several revolutions of the propeller to estimate the self-propulsion condition. The revolutions, thrust, and torque of the propeller in the self-propulsion condition obtained using linear interpolation and the delivered power, wake fraction, thrust deduction factor, and revolutions of the propeller obtained using the full-scale prediction method showed the same trend for both the techniques; however, most of the self-propulsion efficiency showed the opposite trend for these techniques. The accuracy of the propeller wake was low in the simulations when the MRF technique was applied, and slight difference existed in the expression of the wake according to the rotation angle of the propeller per time step when the SDM technique was applied.

• Bulletin of the Society of Naval Architects of Korea
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• v.45 no.3
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• pp.21-26
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• 2008

• Journal of Advanced Navigation Technology
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• v.28 no.2
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• pp.178-184
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• 2024

The radar installed on an aircraft has various operating modes depending on tactical purposes, allowing for the configuration of search areas according to each mode's operational objectives. active electronically scanned array (AESA) radar emits search beams sequentially according to a predefined search beam grid within the designated search area specified by the pilot to detect targets within it. It is crucial that the radar can stably search the area designated by the pilot for target detection, even as the aircraft's attitude changes. This paper focuses on stabilizing the search pattern in the air-to-air operational mode of aircraft-mounted radar to ensure stable target detection during roll and pitch maneuvers of the aircraft. The paper demonstrates its performance by simulating aircraft maneuvers and targets in a system integration laboratory (SIL) test environment.

• Maritime Security
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• v.7 no.1
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• pp.31-60
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• 2023

This study proposes a new convergence weapon system that combines the covert placement and detection abilities of a self-propelled mobile mine with the rapid tracking and attack abilities of supercavitating rocket torpedoes. This innovative system has been designed to counter North Korea's new underwater weapon, 'Haeil'. The concept behind this convergence weapon system is to maximize the strengths and minimize the weaknesses of each weapon type. Self-propelled mobile mines, typically placed discreetly on the seabed or in the water, are designed to explode when a vessel or submarine passes near them. They are generally used to defend or control specific areas, like traditional sea mines, and can effectively limit enemy movement and guide them in a desired direction. The advantage that self-propelled mines have over traditional sea mines is their ability to move independently, ensuring the survivability of the platform responsible for placing the sea mines. This allows the mines to be discreetly placed even deeper into enemy lines, significantly reducing the time and cost of mine placement while ensuring the safety of the deployed platforms. However, to cause substantial damage to a target, the mine needs to detonate when the target is very close - typically within a few yards. This makes the timing of the explosion crucial. On the other hand, supercavitating rocket torpedoes are capable of traveling at groundbreaking speeds, many times faster than conventional torpedoes. This rapid movement leaves little room for the target to evade, a significant advantage. However, this comes with notable drawbacks - short range, high noise levels, and guidance issues. The high noise levels and short range is a serious disadvantage that can expose the platform that launched the torpedo. This research proposes the use of a convergence weapon system that leverages the strengths of both weapons while compensating for their weaknesses. This strategy can overcome the limitations of traditional underwater kill-chains, offering swift and precise responses. By adapting the weapon acquisition criteria from the Defense force development Service Order, the effectiveness of the proposed system was independently analyzed and proven in terms of underwater defense sustainability, survivability, and cost-efficiency. Furthermore, the utility of this system was demonstrated through simulated scenarios, revealing its potential to play a critical role in future underwater kill-chain scenarios. However, realizing this system presents significant technical challenges and requires further research.

• Journal of the Society of Naval Architects of Korea
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• v.42 no.6 s.144
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• pp.583-592
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• 2005

The turbulent free surface flow around a self-propelled KRISO 138K LNG Carrier is numerically simulated using the finite volume based multi-block RANS code, WAVIS developed at HRISO. The realizable k-$\varepsilon$ turbulence model with a wail function is employed for the turbulence closure. The free surface is captured with the Level-Set method and body forces are used to model the effects of a propeller without resolving the detail blade flow. In order to obtain an accurate free surface solution and stable convergence, the computations are executed with a proper fine grid refinement around the free surface and with an adoption of implicit discretization scheme for the Level-Set formulation. The computed velocity vectors at the several stations and wave patterns show a good agreement with the experimental results measured at the KRISO towing tank.

• Journal of the Korea Institute of Military Science and Technology
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• v.14 no.3
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• pp.364-371
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• 2011

This paper presents experimental results and derived experimental equations to investigate the turbulent wake characteristics generated by the self-propelled SUBOFF submarine model. A self-propelled SUBOFF model which was assumed as an axial-symmetric body was used to create wake, and a thin strut was mounted on the topside of the model. The experiments were conducted in a circulating water channel(CWC), and the hot-film was used to measure the turbulence in wake cross-section at the distance range of 0.0~2.0L from the model. The hot film anemometer measured turbulent velocity fluctuations, and the time-averaged mean velocity and turbulent intensity are obtained from the acquired time-series data. Measured results show well the general characteristics of turbulent intensity, kinetic energy and mean velocity distribution. Also, this paper presents derived experimental equations, which is extended result to the reference [1]. These experimental equations show well the general characteristics of the turbulent wake behind the self-propelled submerged body.

• Bulletin of the Society of Naval Architects of Korea
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• v.11 no.1
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• pp.60-67
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• 1974

포항종합제철(浦項綜合製鐵)은 제품출하시(製品出荷時) 해송비(海送比)를 약(約) 80% 정도(程度)로 잡고 있으며, 현재(現在) 하루 평균(平均) 약(約) 3,000ton가량의 제품(製品)이 출하(出荷)되고 있다. 따라서 강재품(鋼材品) 수송(輸送)에 push-barge system을 적용(適用)했을 경우에 각(各) 주요예상소비지(主要豫想消費地)의 1일(日) 예상소비량(豫想消費量)을 장래의 시설확장(施設擴張)을 고려(考慮)하여 1,000ton/day에서 4,000ton/day까지 가정하였고 속도(速度)는 연안화물선(沿岸貨物船)의 예(例)를 따라 7knots에서 13knots까지에 걸쳐 조사(調査)하였다. 회항시(廻航時) 화물(貨物)은 일단 없는 것으로 가정하였으며 몇가지 생각될 수 있는 것은 schedule중(中)에서 "1 tugboats: 3 barges", "2 tugboats: 4 barges", "3 tugboats: 5 barges"의 3가지만을 대상(對象)으로 하였다. 조사(調査)한 결과(結果) 소비량(消費量) 1,000ton/day인 경우에 포항-울산(浦項-蔚山) : 1,000 DWT barge, 8 knots, 1 tugboat: 3 barges 포항-부산(浦項-釜山) : 1,550 DWT barge, 8 knots, 1 tugboat : 3 barges 포항-인천(浦項-仁川) : 2,690 DWT barge, 9 knots, 2 tugboats : 4 barges 등이 최적(最適)인 것으로 나타났다. 또 자항화물선(自航貨物船)과 비교(比較)하면 같은 크기의 자항화물선(自航貨物船) $2.5{\sim}3.0$척(隻)에 해당(該當)하는 효율(效率)을 가진다. 이 결과(結果)로 미루어 보건대 push-barge system은 앞으로 연구개발(硏究開發)의 충분(充分)한 가치(價値)가 있는 것으로 생각된다.

• Journal of Advanced Marine Engineering and Technology
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• v.21 no.5
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• pp.474-481
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• 1997

Waterjet propulsion generally refers to propulsion of ships by internally mounted pumps with proper ducting. This arrangement of the actuator component of the system leads to the fundamental differences with respects to screw propeller system. In this paper, the basic hydrodynamic characteristics of waterjet propulsion was outlined to clarify the application consideration and proposal for carrying out model self-propulsion tests with waterjet propelled models was presented. The results of model self-propulsion tests carried out in the Hyundai Maritime Research Institute towing tank with catamaran ship were presented.

• Proceedings of KOSOMES biannual meeting
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• 2017.04a
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• pp.110-110
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• 2017

• Journal of Navigation and Port Research
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• v.27 no.5
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• pp.465-471
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• 2003

A coastwise chemical tanker sailing at full speed has capsized during turning in calm water. In the previous paper, we investigated the reasons of the accident by demonstrating the proper correction for the free surface effect of the liquid cargo and the bow-sinkage effect. In this paper, we also carry out model experiments of a transverse pressure under the seawater and an outward heel moment according to the heel angle and rudder angle, on the basis of radius of turning circle, ship's speed and drift angle of model ship occurring in turning. It is also shown that the flooding of seawater onto the deck occurring in turning generated a significant outward heel moment and increased the vertical distance between the center of gravity of the ship and the center of lateral water drag.