• Journal of the Korean Society for Aeronautical & Space Sciences
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• v.50 no.6
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• pp.401-412
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• 2022

In this study, we investigated the design methods of satellite constellations to conduct near-real-time surveillance reconnaissance of the Korean Peninsula. Also, we designed satellite constellations utilizing the Walker-Delta method and repeat-ground-track method, and taking into account the target area and the feasible number of satellites. The constrains of the Electro-Optical and Synthetic Aperture Radar equipment were also considered in performance analysis. As a result, the designed constellation has mean revisit time of less than 30 min which enables near-real-time surveillance reconnaissance of the Korean Peninsula. This research provides the strategy to design the satellite constellation for reconnaissance. Furthermore, it contributes to suggesting an operating strategy for micro-satellites constellation and guidelines for establishing space force.

• Defense and Technology
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• no.5 s.255
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• pp.48-57
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• 2000

새천년이 시작되는 21세기는 정보산업의 시대이고, 우리 군의 미래전력도 정보획득능력에 의해 결정될 것임은 부인할 수 없는 사실이다. 이제, 인공위성 이야기는 더 이상 우리의 머리위를 떠돌아 다니는 "남의 별"들의 이야기가 아닌, "우리 별"의 이야기여야 한다. 미국이나 프랑스를 중심으로 하는 위성 선진국들이 엄청난 규모의 위성시장을 놓고 눈에 보이지 않는 전쟁을 하고 있는 이 시기에, 2000년대를 맞이한 우리의 과제가 무엇인지는 명확해진다.

• Aerospace Industry
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• v.65
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• pp.44-46
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• 1999

• The Science & Technology
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• v.17 no.1 s.176
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• pp.46-49
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• 1984

• Journal of the Korean Society for Aeronautical & Space Sciences
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• v.37 no.11
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• pp.1112-1120
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• 2009

In this paper, the authors introduced a new approach to find the target orbits of each satellite in order to establish a temporary reconnaissance constellation mission to minimize the average revisit time (ART) while satisfying the constraint on fuel limit. Two distinct problems are dealt with: the first is to reconnoiter the local area with discriminating fuel constraint the second is to reconnoiter ground moving target with same fuel constraint. A preliminary effort in applying a genetic algorithm to those problems has also been demonstrated through simulation study. The results show that current ARTs of each mission are reduced by 41% and 42%, respectively, by relocating the orbit of each satellite. Naturally, the final result may depend on satellite orbits, sensor characteristics, allowable fuel cost, thruster capability, and maneuver strategies.

• Journal of the Korean Society for Aeronautical & Space Sciences
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• v.49 no.9
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• pp.791-800
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• 2021

In this paper, the recent development trends of civil/military earth observation satellites of space-advanced countries and South Korea are investigated and the current status and the direction of prospective domestic satellite projects is described. The space-advanced countries are the United States, Russia, France, Germany, Italy, Israel, China and Japan. Based on the recent trends, the direction of prospective earth observation satellites is predicted. In general, the term of 'satellite development' usually refers to a concept of satellites, ground stations and launch vehicles consisting a satellite system, but in this paper the term focuses on the development of satellites, not the satellite system.

• Defense and Technology
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• no.7 s.293
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• pp.50-57
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• 2003

이라크 전쟁에서 네트워크 체계는 우주의 인공위성에 의한 정찰과 고고도, 중고도 및 저고도의 용도별 정찰 항공기들로부터 수집한 정보의 분석 및 융합을 거의 실시간으로 처리하여 그 정보를 요구하는 부대에 신속히 전파할 수 있는 네트워크 체계로서 우주선을 활용하여 전파할 수 있으므로 필요한 부대에서 정확한 정보를 이용한 정밀 공격이 가능하였던 것으로 판단된다. 이러한 네트워크 전쟁의 양상으로 판단할 때, 우리 군도 미래 네트워크 전쟁에 대비한 군사력 건설을 강화하여 앞서 언급한 기술들을 기반으로 하는 네트워크 체계 중심의 우주 및 공중 정찰로부터 필수적으로 요구되는 정보를 수집할 수 있는 정보 수집 및 분석/융합 네트워크 체계와 우주 및 공중으로부터 정밀 유도할 수 있는 정밀 유도 네트워크 체계를 건설하여야 할 것이다.

• The Journal of the Institute of Internet, Broadcasting and Communication
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• v.19 no.5
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• pp.169-173
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• 2019

In this paper, SAR payload operation mode design method, results and performance analysis results are suggested. To SAR payload design, pramary parameter should be identified and designed. It is designed considering the small satellite of less than 100kg operated in low earth orbit. Also, an antenna structure for small size and light weight is proposed. Performance analysis is performed by applying the design values.

• Journal of the Korea Institute of Military Science and Technology
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• v.23 no.2
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• pp.125-138
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• 2020

One of the most important steps to consider in utilizing micro-satellites for surveillance or reconnaissance operations is the design of the satellite constellation. The Walker-Delta constellation which is commonly used in designing satellite constellations is not ideal for this operation in which military satellites are required to monitor specific regions continuously in a stable manner. This study aims to discuss the methodology for designing a satellite constellation that is capable of monitoring the fixed region at the fixed time each day by using the Sun synchronous Orbit. The BB(Beach Ball) constellation that we propose outperforms the Walker-Delta constellation in terms of robustness and it holds the merit of being simple in its design, thereby making future expansions more convenient. We expect the BB constellation will have a high applicability as the operational concept of military surveillance satellites is established in the near future.

• Journal of Aerospace System Engineering
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• v.17 no.4
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• pp.75-86
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• 2023

The guided missiles and decoy systems that have been developed have been likened to a spear and shield. When a new attack system appears, another defense system is developed, and the attack system is once again upgraded to neutralize it. Now, due to the limitations of the decoy system, guided weapons have become the main force of both the defense and attack systems. Also, these systems have been expanded to use Space systems as a means of defending against a guided weapon system that is too fast for terrestrial-based systems. Induced weapon systems started at the sub-sonic level, and have become so important that their speeds have become super-sonic and hyper-sonic. The concept of Space has been included in the range of guided missiles, and satellite systems have become essential elements of guided missiles. Focusing on the correlation between the guided missile system and the satellite system, we analyze the characteristics of modern guided munitions and the direction of development of the guided weapons system.