• Journal of Aerospace System Engineering
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• v.18 no.2
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• pp.12-20
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• 2024

The application of reinforcement design to ensure the structural safety of electronics in small satellites is limited by the spatial constraints of the satellite structure during launch vibrations. Additionally, a reliable evaluation approach is needed for mounting highly integrated devices that are susceptible to fatigue failure. Although the Steinberg fatigue failure theory has been used to assess the structural integrity of electronic devices, recent studies have highlighted its theoretical limitations. In this paper, we propose a structural methodology based on the critical strain theory to design the digital control unit (DCU) of the X-band SAR payload component for the small SAR technology experimental project (S-STEP), a small satellite constellation. To validate the design, we conducted modal and random analyses using simplified modeling techniques. Based on our methodology, we ultimately demonstrated the structural safety of the electronics through analysis results, safety margin derivation, and functional tests conducted both before and after the launch test.

• Transactions of the Korean Society of Mechanical Engineers A
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• v.36 no.11
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• pp.1473-1478
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• 2012

This paper presents the development of a fracture-type protector for carrying a reconnaissance robot to a remote target area. Instead of a conventional unlocking mechanism, a separation method based on the fracture of assembled parts was implemented in the proposed lightweight protector in order to improve the feasibility for a real battlefield. Simulations using the finite element model of the protector and the robot were performed to verify the fracture under the given loading conditions, and shock experiments using a drop table were performed to calculate shock transmittance through the protector to the robot. Several field tests for a 100-m flight proved that the proposed scenario (launching, flying, landing, and separation) was achieved successfully.

• Journal of the Korean Society for Aeronautical & Space Sciences
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• v.36 no.12
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• pp.1207-1215
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• 2008

Satellite generates a complex electromagnetic noise by conducted and radiated coupling effect of the various electrical instruments. This noise may cause serious problems on the satellite system. To minimize the electromagnetic coupling effects and maintain the system safety margin, system noise reduction technique should be applied from the beginning of the system design. The COMS system is evaluated by measuring the conducted noise on system electrical power leads at PSR(Power Supply Regulator) and verifying a 6 dB system safety margin under the complex noise environment with current injection. The radiated noise due to the complex transmit antenna configuration is evaluated by integrating all unit-level RE measurement results, and the RF compatibility between spacecraft and launch vehicle is analyzed with the above estimations. This paper describes the COMS EMC compatibility analysis with respect to each unit level EMC test results, and RF compatibility analysis between spacecraft and launch vehicle. The analyzed results will be reflected on FM(Flight Model) EMC test.

• The Journal of Korean Institute of Electromagnetic Engineering and Science
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• v.25 no.3
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• pp.311-318
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• 2014

Electromagnetic compatibility(EMC) performance of the first Korea space launch vehicle(KSLV-I) should be ensured and verified in order to guarantee the normal operation among the spacecraft, ground facilities which are installed in the space center, and other wireless communication networks. For the purpose of the EMC performance verification, pertinent EMC test specifications, methods, and procedures for both the subsystems and the system should be established in consideration of operational properties and electromagnetic environmental effects. And it is required to maintain and control the EMC properties consistently in accordance with the determined specifications up to the program closing phase. In this paper, sequential management work conducted during the overall development process of the KSLV-I is explained, and not only the phased EMC test plan for each model of the KSLV-I and its subsystem but also test method, specification, and results of the verification tests are presented. And also, multipaction analysis results are presented.

• Journal of the Korean Society for Aeronautical & Space Sciences
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• v.44 no.3
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• pp.228-239
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• 2016

CNUSAIL-1 is a 3U-sized cube satellite with $4m^2$ small solar sail which is currently being developed at the Chungnam National University. The primary purpose of the CNUSAIL-1 is successful sail deployment in LEO and its operation for investigating its effect on satellite orbit and attitude as well as performing de-orbiting using the sail membranes as drag sail at the final phase. The system design and mechanism of solar sail deployment is introduced, and optical and tensile tests are carried out for the material of membranes and booms for its safety and performance verification. The ground test is carried out to verify its performance for sail deployment and satellite through comparison between folding methods by determining its folding patterns, thickness of spiral spring and angular velocity measurement in a low-friction environment.

• Proceedings of the Korean Society For Composite Materials Conference
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• 2002.05a
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• pp.119-122
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• 2002

The vibration qualification test of satellite antenna is required to verify that there will be no structural damage due to the severe vibration caused by the launch of satellite. For the qualification test, reasonable test load condition needs to be introduced by dynamic analysis. The present work has been performed to provide an understanding how the qualification test load can be evaluated by the results of both normal mode and sine vibration analyses with notching technique for a composite Ka-band antenna structure.

• Aerospace Engineering and Technology
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• v.6 no.1
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• pp.173-181
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• 2007

Radiated emission / susceptibility performance of the KSLV-I 2nd stage which are controlled from the unit level to the system level should be examined and managed all over the frequency ranges in order to ensure the normal operation of the SC, the 1st stage of the KSLV-I, ground support equipments which are installed at the space center, and other wireless communication networks. Not only unintentional electric field emissions from the KSLV-I system and its subsystems should be restricted to the levels less than the limits specified in the EMC requirements, but also proper test and evaluation method should be established, respectively. In this paper, radiated emission/susceptibility test limits, method, and test results of the KSLV-I 2nd stage engineering model are presented.

• Proceedings of the Korean Society of Computer Information Conference
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• 2016.07a
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• pp.29-32
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• 2016

본 논문에서는 나로호(KSLV-I) 비행상태의 실시간 감시를 목적으로 국내에서는 처음 개발된 우주센터 원격수신자료전시시스템(EDS)의 구축과 운용을 소개한다. EDS는 우주센터 발사통제시스템의 주요 시스템 중 하나이고 그 역할은 위성발사체의 비행에 중대한 영향을 주는 주요정보(QLM)와 궤적정보(TSPI)를 수신하여 실시간으로 처리함으로써 탑재 서브시스템별 전문가들이 위성발사체의 비행 상태를 감시할 수 있도록 지원하는 것이다. EDS는 3회에 걸친 나로호 비행시험에서 그 역할에 따라 매회 8대가 운영되었으며 임무를 성공적으로 수행하였다. 본 시스템을 기반으로 추후 발전된 형태의 한국형발사체(KSLV-II) 비행상태의 실시간 감시시스템의 구축이 가능할 것으로 예상된다.

• Proceedings of the Korean Vacuum Society Conference
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• 2014.02a
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• pp.140.1-140.1
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• 2014

인공위성은 지상에서 발사된 후 로켓에 의해 임무궤도에 안착을 한 뒤 위성 내부에 탑재된 추진시스템에 의하여 자세 및 궤도제어를 수행한다. 특히, 저궤도 관측위성의 경우 정확한 이미지 촬영을 위해서는 자세제어가 매우 중요하고, 추진체의 잔여량에 따라 인공위성의 수명이 결정되기도 하므로 추진시스템의 역할이 매우 중요하다. 특히, 추진체의 무게에 따라 위성 전체 중량이 좌우되어 발사중량에도 영향을 미치게 되므로 고성능, 저질량의 추진계가 요구되며, 추진계는 극히 미세한 누설도 허용되지 않는다. 개발된 인공위성 추진계 내부의 누설 여부 확인을 위하여 우주환경을 모사한 진공챔버 내부에서 고압으로 충진된 추진 탱크의 누설탐지 시험을 수행하게 된다. 본 논문에서는 지상에서 모사된 우주환경 하에서 인공위성 추진계의 누설 탐지 기법에 대해 알아보고자 한다.

• Proceedings of the KSRS Conference
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• 2000.04a
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• pp.1-1
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• 2000

아리랑위성 1호는 1999년 12월 21일 미국 캘리포니아 반덴버그 공군기지에서 성공적으로 발사되어 초기 고도 702.5km, 궤도경사각 98.26도의 궤도 진입에 성공하였다. 발사 후 2 개월간의 초기 운용기간 (Launch Early Operation Phase) 동안 위성체의 점검 및 기본 기능시험이 완료되었고 현재 위성은 정상 임무궤도에서 운용되고 있다. 초기 운용기간에 위성에 탑재된 관측센서의 기능분석 및 시험 영상 촬영도 이루어졌다. 본 발표에서는 초기 운용기간에 전자광학카메라 (EOC)와 해석관측센서 (OSMI)로부터 획득한 영상자료의 일부를 공개한다. 이를 통해 향후 국토이용관리, 해양 및 기상 등 다 방면에 활용될 EOC 및 OSMI 자료의 현재 수신상황을 설명하고 영상자료에 대한 이해를 도모하고자 한다.