• Current Industrial and Technological Trends in Aerospace
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• v.7 no.2
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• pp.121-130
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• 2009

In this paper, the attitude and orbit control subsystem technology of new GEO communication and observation satellite using Sun sensors are introduced and analyzed. COMS is new GEO communication and Earth observation satellite based on EUROSTAR 3000 space bus technology. The attitude and orbit control subsystem of COMS adopts a configuration using three BASS and three LIASS Sun sensors to acquire the attitude error information in the specific reference frames. These Sun sensors are used to acquire Sun direction and to control the spacecraft to keep the relative attitude with respect to a reference Sun direction in both transfer and operational orbits. In this paper, the mathematical models of BASS and LIASS are described as well as their operational implementation in the flight software.

• Korean Journal of Remote Sensing
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• v.23 no.4
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• pp.311-321
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• 2007

The diffuse attenuation coefficient for down-welling irradiance $K_d({\lambda})$, which is the propagation of down-welling irradiance at wavelength ${\lambda}$ from surface to a depth (z) in the ocean, and underwater visibility are important optical parameters for ocean studies. There have been several studies on $K_d({\lambda})$ and underwater visibility around the world, but only a few studies have focused on these properties in the Korean sea. Therefore, in the present study, we studied $K_d({\lambda})$ and underwater visibility around the coastal area of the Yellow Sea, and developed $K_d({\lambda})$ and underwater visibility algorithms for ocean color satellite sensor. For this research we conducted a field campaign around the Yellow Sea from $19{\sim}22$ September, 2006 and there we obtained a set of ocean optical and environmental data. From these datasets the $K_d({\lambda})$ and underwater visibility algorithms were empirically derived and compared with the existing NASA SeaWiFS $K_d({\lambda})$ algorithm and NRL (Naval Research Laboratory) underwater visibility algorithm. Such comparisons over a turbid area showed small difference in the $K_d({\lambda})$ algorithm and constants of our result for underwater visibility algorithm showed slightly higher values.

• Aerospace Engineering and Technology
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• v.2 no.2
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• pp.89-95
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• 2003

In this study, the technical characteristics of geosynchronous multi-mission satellites are investigated, compared to communication satellites. Geosynchronous meteorological satellites, whose imaging data is normally shared with the international society, have large coverage for monitoring and data service. Also the higher pointing accuracy is requested to keep the spatial resolution of 1-4km, compared to those of communication satellites. Cryogenic thermal control is needed for the better performance of IR sensors and the contamination protection of optical parts should be considered. On the other hands, for the successful development of the multi-mission satellite COMS, which will be launched in 2008, the special features of attitude control, electrical power, thermal control and mechanism are investigated.

• Korean Journal of Remote Sensing
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• v.29 no.1
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• pp.123-135
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• 2013

The reflectance observed in the visible channels of a geostationary meteorological satellite can be used to calculate the amount of cloud by comparing the reflectance with the observed solar radiation data at the ground. Using this, the solar radiation arriving at the surface can be estimated. This study used the Meteorological Imager (MI) reflectance observed at a wavelength of 675 nm and the Geostationary Ocean Color Imager (GOCI) reflectance observed at similar wavelengths of 660 and 680 nm. Cloudy days during a typhoon and sunny days with little cloud cover were compared using observation data from the geostationary satellite. Pixels that had more than 40% reflectance in the satellite images showed less than 0.3 of the cloud index and blocked more than 70% of the solar energy. Pixels that showed less than 15% reflectance showed more than 0.9 of the cloud index and let through more than 90% of the solar energy to the surface. The calculated daily accumulated solar radiation was compared with the observed daily accumulated solar radiation in 22 observatories of the Korean Meteorological Administration. The values calculated for the COMS and MTSAT MI sensors were smaller than the observation and showed low correlations of 0.94 and 0.93, respectively, which were smaller than the 0.96 correlation coefficient calculated for the GOCI sensor. The RMSEs of MTSAT, COMS MI and GOCI calculation results showed 2.21, 2.09, 2.02 MJ/$m^2$ in order. Comparison of the calculated daily accumulated results from the GOCI sensor with the observed data on the ground gave correlations and RMSEs for cloudy and sunny days of 0.96 and 0.86, and 1.82 MJ/$m^2$ and 2.27 MJ/$m^2$, respectively, indicating a slightly higher correlation for cloudy days. Compared to the meteorological imager, the geostationary ocean color imager in the COMS satellite has limited observation time and observation is not continuous. However, it has the advantage of providing high resolution so that it too can be useful for solar energy analysis.

• Proceedings of the Korean Institute of Navigation and Port Research Conference
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• 2017.11a
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• pp.167-169
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• 2017

명량수도 조류신호표지시스템 구축을 위하여 시공 전 단계에서 해양조사 및 수치모델링을 통한 최적위치를 선정하고, 센서 설치구조안정성 검토 결과를 바탕으로 파일, 싱커, 앵커방식, 센서 보호 구조물 등을 반영한 관측시스템 설계와 시공을 수행하였다. 관리자 인터페이스 및 자료관리를 위한 운용 소프트웨어와 연계하여 명량수도를 대표할 수 있는 조류정보(유향, 유속, 유속의 경향)를 항해자에게 실시간으로 제공하여 통항 선박의 안전운항을 확보할 수 있다.

• Proceedings of the Korean Institute of Navigation and Port Research Conference
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• 2019.11a
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• pp.249-251
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• 2019

장죽수도 조류신호표지시스템 구축을 위하여 시공 전 단계에서 현장해양조사 및 수치모델링을 통한 최적위치를 선정하고 센서 설치 구조안전성 검토 결과를 바탕으로 시공을 수행하였다. 관리자 인터페이스 및 자료 관리를 위한 운용 소프트웨어와 연계하여 장죽수도의 조류정보(유향, 유속, 유속의 경향)를 항해자에게 AIS 정보로 실시간으로 제공하여 통항 선박의 안전운항을 확보하고, 또한 조류관측자료 분석을 통하여 실시간 정확한 조류정보와 예측 값을 반영하여 해양사고를 미연에 방지 할 수 있다.

• Proceedings of the KSRS Conference
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• 2006.03a
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• pp.87-90
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• 2006

인천-제주 정기여객선에 수온, 클로로필 및 탁도계 등의 센서를 설치하여 해양환경 모니터링 시스템을 구축하였으며, 여객선 항로를 따라 2001년부터 2004년까지 18회에 걸쳐 자동관측과 함께 20-30분 간격으로 30여개의 정점에서 해수를 채수하여 분석하였다. 연구의 목적은 채수된 해수를 직접 분석하여 여객선에 설치된 자동측정 센서가 신뢰성 있는 자료를 생산하는지 비교 분석하는 것과 서해 한반도 연안의 해수특성을 전체적으로 이해함으로서 계절적인 변동을 파악하는 것이다. 2001-2003년 초까지 사용된 YSI 센서는 수온, 염분, 탁도와 클로로필 농도 등을 종합적으로 측정할 수 있는 멀티센서이나, 설치하여 운용해 본 결과 정밀도에서 많은 문제점이 발생하였다. 따라서 2004년 이후 클로로필과 탁도 자동 측정을 위한 단일 센서들로 교체되었으며 이들 센서는 멀티센서 보다 좋은 결과를 보였다. 비록 자동측정 장치에 문제는 있었으나, 18회에 걸친 서해 연안의 실시간 모니터링을 통하여 해수환경의 계절별 특성을 이해할 수 있었다. 부유퇴적물의 경우, 경기만과 목포 주변의 남쪽 해안은 농도가 모든 계절에서 높게 나타났으며 특히 가을 겨울철에 가장 높은 값을 나타냈다. 클로로필의 농도도 경기만 중심지역과 남쪽 해안에서 여름과 가을철에 걸쳐 0.4 - 6.0 $mg/m^3$ 정도의 분포를 보였으나 겨울철에는 2.6 $mg/m^3$ 미만으로 나타났다.

• Journal of Korean Society of Coastal and Ocean Engineers
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• v.11 no.1
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• pp.56-67
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• 1999

It is desired to use a domestically manufactured ocean data buoy for the long-term operational ocean monitoring. The ocean data buoy manufacturing technology was introduced through the research cooperation with the Qingkong University of Taiwan. The introduced ocean data buoy system was further expanded and improved for more efficient application for the marine environmental monitoring in Korea. The size of the ocean data buoy is 2.5 m in diameter, which is smaller compared to the NOAA's 3.0 m discus buoy to allow easy land transportation and ocean deployment as well. From the dynamic response test of the buoy carried out numerically, it was shown that the measurement of waves with period greater than 4 seconds is acceptable. The measurement and control system of the data buoy were improved to increase the number of measuring parameters, to reduce power consumption and to enhance better data analysis and management. Each component of the improved data buoy system was described in detail in this paper. Water quality sensors of water temperature, salinity, DO, pH and turbidity were added to the system in addition to the marine meteorological sensors of wind speed and direction, air temperature, humidity, air pressure and wave. Inmarsat satellite communication system is used for the real-time data telemetry from the buoy deployed offshore. A field performance test of the improved and domestically manufactured buoy was carried out for a month at the open sea off Pohang together with DatawelI's Wave-rider buoy to compare the wave data. The results of the test were satisfactory.

• Aerospace Engineering and Technology
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• v.3 no.2
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• pp.7-10
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• 2004

KOMPSAT-2 needs fine accuracy attitude control when it is operated in Science mode. Reaction Wheel is a necessary part of fine controlling the attitude of satellite. The reaction Wheel Assembly(RWA) is a device which provides reaction torque for attitude-control of spacecraft. It consists of an electric motor, a rotating flywheel, motor control device electrics, commutation electronics and associated power converters. This document identifies what activities to be carried out to integrate the RW#1 for ETB tests.

• Proceedings of the KSRS Conference
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• 2006.03a
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• pp.83-86
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• 2006

이어도 종합해양과학기지의 스펙트로미터로 측정된 해색 스펙트럼 자료들과 SeaWiFS 해색센서로부터 측정된 스펙트럼 자료들을 계절별로 비교 분석하여 해색영상 자료를 처리하는데 사용된 대기보정 알고리즘이 제주도 남쪽 해역과 동중국해 해역에서 어느 정도의 오차를 가지고 있는지 연구하였다. 또한 분석된 자료들을 이용하여 SeaWiFS에서 측정한 스펙트럼 자료들을 보정하고자 하였으며, 이것은 인공위성에서 측정한 클로로필 농도값이 현장관측자료와 비교했을 때 갖는 오차의 범위를 줄여줄 수 있을 것으로 생각된다. 이와 같은 연구결과들은 차후 운용될 COMS 위성의 GOCI 해색센서에 사용될 대기보정 알고리즘과 해양환경 분석 알고리즘을 개발하는데 많은 도움이 될 것으로 생각한다.