• Journal of Aerospace System Engineering
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• v.13 no.1
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• pp.47-53
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• 2019

To improve an aerodynamic characteristic of the eVOTL aircraft, Korea Aerospace Research Institute (KARI) performed a validity test of the cross-rotating propeller technology. First, CFD analysis was carried out and an idea of the cross-rotating propeller to imply on a multi-copter confirmed with a commerce pitch control multi-copter that has two different blades, 0.11 and 0.21 m. After verifying the idea, a multi-copter with about 3 kg maximum take-off weight (MTOW) was custom designed to complete a ground test to measure thrust and noise. The test was performed with 15 and 22 in. propellers at the identical tip speed. The test results show that the 22 in. propeller with the cross-rotating technology required about 30 % less power and reduced 3~5 dB aerodynamic noise as compared to 15 in. propeller without cross-rotating.

• ICROS
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• v.3 no.3
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• pp.29-35
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• 1997

본 논문에서는 인공위성의 자세를 측정하는 장치로서 태양센서, 지구수평센서, 자이로스코프, 별센서, 자장계 등의 자세감지장치와 궤도조정 및 자세제어를 하기 위한 모멘텀 휠, 반작용 휠, 가스 제트 추력기 등 각종 구동장치의 기술적 특성에 대해서 검토하고자 한다. 본 논문의 주목적은 최근 국내에서 활발히 추진되고 있는 인공위성 개발 사업 관련 위성체와 관련된 일반의 관심을 증대시키고 관련 실무 지식을 소개하고자 하는데 있다.

• Journal of the Korean Society for Aeronautical & Space Sciences
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• v.42 no.10
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• pp.870-877
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• 2014

Geostationary satellites undergo various orbital perturbations and this results in location change. Therefore, all the geostationary satellites use the thruster in order to control the location change. For this purpose, the suitable amount of liquid propellant is mounted and the amount of propellant is reduced as time goes by. This means that the lifetime of the satellite depends on the residual propellant amount. Therefore precise residual propellant gauging is very important for the mitigation of economic losses arised from premature removal of satellite from its orbit, satellites replacement planning, slot management and so on. In this paper, we introduce the propellant gauging methods used in the geostationary satellites and the propellant gauging method studied in the laboratory level.

• Aerospace Engineering and Technology
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• v.13 no.2
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• pp.1-6
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• 2014

Power system of the tilt-duct VTOL aerial robot has been developed. This paper focuses on the power train with small liquid-type engine for the R/C boat and presents the test results with design procedures. The hardware aspects of the power system include details about the hardware configurations for the interfaces with the vehicle. The ground test and tether test for measuring the thrust performance of vehicle and evaluating the endurance of power train carried out.

• The Bulletin of The Korean Astronomical Society
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• v.37 no.2
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• pp.191.2-191.2
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• 2012

저궤도 위성을 설계함에 있어 시스템 수준에서 수행하는 질량특성의 계산은 위성을 구성하는 각각의 구성품에 대한 정보를 종합하여 전체 시스템의 특성을 예측하는 작업이다. 질량특성에 대한 요구조건은 발사체로부터 설정되는데 요구조건 항목은 탑재체질량, 무게중심 그리고 관성모멘트에 관한 것이다 또한, 자세제어면에서 추력에 의한 토크에 따른 무게 중심 등이며 최근 위성의 고기동화 요구에 따라 기동요구조건 및 자세구동장치의 용량에 따라 결정된다. 특히 위성의 궤도형상 관성모멘트는 위성 동특성을 표시하므로 이를 사용하여 제어시뮬레이션을 수행하는 자세제어계에 주요 입력 데이터로 활용된다. 본 논문에서는 저궤도 위성의 질량특성 요구조건을 검증하기 위해 수행한 질량특성 예측과 질량특성 측정 시험에 대해서 기술하고자 한다.

• Journal of the Korea Institute of Military Science and Technology
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• v.12 no.6
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• pp.796-807
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• 2009

The swimming abilities of aquatic-animals are of vital importance to their ecology. The relationship between outer shapes and the swimming ability has been focused just a few centuries ago by engineering community. Present paper surveys the recent studies of the aquatic-animals' swimming performance in the morphological point of view. Also an experimental study is performed in order to investigate the effect of the tail fin's shape on the propulsive performance. The result showed that the morphological study provided valuable data for exploring the secrets of the aquatic-animals' swimming performance.

• Journal of the Korean Society for Aeronautical & Space Sciences
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• v.31 no.1
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• pp.113-119
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• 2003

During the mission operation time, it is very important to estimate the spacecraft propellant remaining as accurately as possible. This is because the quantity of propellant is related directly to how long the satellite can be operated ín orbit. There are two different methods for spacecraft propellant gauging; the PVT method and the book-keeping method. This paper describes the characteristics and applications of these methods using the flight operation data of KOMPSAT-1. Additionally, propellant consumption rates in delta-V maneuvering and each attitude control submode are analyzed according to spacecraft operation modes. The earth search submode shows the highest propellant consumption rate.

• Journal of the Korean Society of Propulsion Engineers
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• v.18 no.5
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• pp.19-28
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• 2014

Firing test of solid rocket motor with pintle-technology carried out and the measured pressure-time curve was compared with the values predicted by the internal ballistic and performance analysis. Without baffle, the measured combustion chamber pressure was similar with the predicted pressure at the beginning of combustion, but gradual increase in pressure, which was unexpected with the end-burning grain of which burning area is constant, was observed. A baffle was inserted to make uniform flow over the pintle. Unlike the thruster without baffle, the measured combustion chamber pressure was 1.4 times higher than the predicted value. Through the CFD simulation, 10% of total pressure loss of the flow was observed from combustion chamber to nozzle throat when the baffle was inserted. The measured pressure with baffle was predicted well by considering the total pressure loss in the internal ballistic modelling and performance analysis.

• Journal of Korean Tunnelling and Underground Space Association
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• v.26 no.2
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• pp.91-111
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• 2024

Most of utility cable tunnels are constructed utilizing shield TBM as part of the underground transmission line project. The TBM chamber is the only space inside the tunnel that encounters rock and soil, and is the place with the highest frequency of accident exposure, such as collapse and collision accidents. Since there is currently no way to measure the disc cutter wear from outside the chamber, frequent inspection by workers is essential. Accordingly, in this study, in order to prevent safety accidents inside the TBM chamber and expect the effect of shortening the construction period by reducing the number of chamber openings, the concept of disk cutter wear measurement technology was established and a prototype was produced. By considering prior technology and determining that magnetic sensors are most suitable for the excavation environment, wear measurement sensor package were developed integrating magnetic sensors, wireless communication modules, power supply, external casing, and monitoring systems. To verify the performance of the prototype in an actual excavation environment, a full-scale tunnelling test was performed using a 3.6 m EPB shield TBM. Based on the full-scale tests, five prototypes were operated normally among eight prototypes. It was analyzed that sensor measurement, wireless communication, and durability performance were secured within a maximum thrust of 3,000 kN and a rotation speed of 1.5 RPM.

• Journal of the Korean Society for Aeronautical & Space Sciences
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• v.43 no.4
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• pp.359-367
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• 2015

This paper aims to design an educational science program based on rocket propulsion for high school students. Curriculum in high school physics and chemistry were evaluated to find out scientific match with basic principles in rocket propulsion. Also model rocketry was implemented as a part of the educational program. Solid propellants were prepared by the combination of sorbitol and candy after a selection process for solid propellant from several high caloric food candidates. Specially, this program was intended to give an opportunity to organize basic knowledge of high school science with model rocketry by measuring combustion temperature, thrust level of developed propellants. A pilot operation of the program was done with four high school students to evaluate the achievement of final goals of the program both in technical and educational aspect.