• Journal of electromagnetic engineering and science
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• 제16권2호
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• pp.80-86
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• 2016

This paper proposes the algorithm for forward link adaptive coding and modulation (ACM) and the detailed design for a satellite communication system to improve network reliability and system throughput. In the ACM scheme, the coding and modulation schemes are changed by as much as the channel can provide depending on the quality of the communication link. To implement the forward link ACM system in the Ka-band, channel prediction and modulation/coding decision methods are proposed and simulated. The parameters of the adaptive filter predictor based on the least mean square are optimized, the minimum mean square error of the channel predictor is 0.0608 when step size and the number of filter tap are 0.0001 and 4, respectively. A test-bed is set up to verify the forward link ACM system, and a test is performed using a Ka-band satellite (i.e., Communication, Ocean, and Meteorological Satellite [COMS]). This test verifies that the ACM scheme can increase the system throughput.

• 한국전산유체공학회지
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• 제16권3호
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• pp.59-65
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• 2011

COMS (Communication, Ocean and Meteorological Satellite) is a geostationary satellite and was developed by KARI for communication, ocean and meteorological observations. COMS was tested under vacuum and very low temperature conditions in order to correlate thermal model and to verify thermal design. The test was performed by using KARI large thermal vacuum chamber. The COMS S/C thermal model was successfully correlated versus the 2 thermal balance test phases. After model correlation, temperatures deviation of all individual units were less than $5^{\circ}C$ and global deviation and standard deviation also satisfied the requirements, less than $2^{\circ}C$ and $3^{\circ}C$. The final flight prediction was performed by using the correlated thermal model.

• 한국소음진동공학회:학술대회논문집
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• 한국소음진동공학회 2007년도 춘계학술대회논문집
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• pp.220-223
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• 2007

Acoustic test of the payload fairing of Korea satellite launch vehicle was conducted to verify the performance of acoustic protection system installed inside the payload fairing. This paper briefly introduces the acoustic test procedures and its results. Overall 148 dB acoustic loads were exerted on the payload fairing structures which mated with the upper stage structure of the launch vehicle. In order to verify the increase of insertion loss by the acoustic protection system, two kinds of test were performed. One is conducted with acoustic protection system and the other without acoustic protection system. Internal acoustic loads as well as external ones were measured and the measured insertion losses were compared with the requirement. The results showed that the acoustic protection system increases the insertion loss by more than 6 dB above 125 Hz. They also indicated that some design modification of Helmholtz resonator array is required to increase the insertion loss at a cavity resonant frequency.

• 한국소음진동공학회:학술대회논문집
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• 한국소음진동공학회 2006년도 춘계학술대회논문집
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• pp.193-196
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• 2006

Vibration overtests have been common problems in aerospace industry. A test item can be overtested at its resonances when it is excited by the traditional spectrum enveloping peaks in the field acceleration spectrum. This paper introduces the method of modifying the excitation specification to alleviate the overtesting problem. A vibration analysis was performed to estimate interface forces and acceleration responses. A finite element model that was verified by an extensive modal test enabled us to shape the acceleration input accurately The produced notched input will be used in the sinusoidal vibration test of the small satellite launch vehicle.

• International Journal of Aeronautical and Space Sciences
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• 제16권4호
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• pp.602-613
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• 2015

As one of the mission payloads to be verified through the cube satellite mission of Cube Laboratory for Space Technology Experimental Project (STEP Cube Lab), we developed a hinge driving separation nut-type holding and releasing mechanism. The mechanism offers advantages, such as a large holding capacity and negligible induced shock, although its activation principle is based on a nylon cable cutting mechanism triggered by a nichrome burn wire generally used for cube satellite applications for the purpose of holding and releasing onboard appendages owing to its simplicity and low cost. The basic characteristics of the mechanism have been measured through a release function test, static load test under qualification temperature limits, and shock measurement test. In addition, the structural safety and operational functionality of the mechanism module under launch and on-orbit environments have been successfully demonstrated through a vibration test and thermal vacuum test.

• 항공우주시스템공학회지
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• 제10권2호
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• pp.34-40
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• 2016

A satellite is exposed to various impact environment until orbit entry. It is particularly undergoing the biggest impact by pyro shock, which is generated when the launch vehicle stages are separated or the satellite is separated from the launch vehicle. In this paper, due to the fact that the pyro shock is prerequisite for performing the test and verification on the ground, we developed an air-gun type shock tester for NEXTSat-1 shock test at the KAIST SaTReC along with the development of program introduced by LabVIEW software. The program operated in shock tester is consist of data measurement and analysis with the convenient implementation of user interface and its easy modification of the code.

• 한국전산유체공학회:학술대회논문집
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• 한국전산유체공학회 2009년 춘계학술대회논문집
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• pp.142-147
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• 2009

COMS (Communication, Ocean and Meteorological Satellite) is a geostationary satellite and has been developing by KARI for communication, ocean and meteorological observations. It will be tested under vacuum condition and very low temperature in order to verify thermal design of COMS. The test will be performed by using KARI large thermal vacuum chamber, which was developed by KARI, and the COMS will be the first flight satellite tested in this chamber. The purposes of thermal balance test are to correlate analytical model used for design evaluation and predicting temperatures, and to verify and adjust thermal control concept. KARI has plan to use heating plates to simulate space hot condition especially for radiator panels such as north and south panels. They will be controlled from 90K to 273K by circulating GN2 and LN2 alternatively according to the test phases, while the shroud of the vacuum chamber will be under constant temperature, 90K, during all thermal balance test. This paper presents thermal modelling including test chamber, heating plates and the satellite without solar array wing and Ka-band reflectors and discusses temperature prediction during thermal balance test.

• 항공우주기술
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• 제11권2호
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• pp.49-56
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• 2012

저궤도위성은 궤도에 진입한 이후에는 탑재 소프트웨어에 의해 임무를 수행하게 된다. 탑재 소프트웨어에 의한 위성의 임무 수행은 많은 부분이 내부 논리에 의해 자동으로 수행되고 있다. 그러나 발사 후 초기 운용이나 정상 운용의 임무 명령 생성, 궤도 조정, 건강 상태 확인 및 조치 등의 경우는 위성 운용 인원 및 위성 개발자의 판단 및 제어가 필요하다. 이를 위해 위성의 텔레메트리를 수신 및 원격 명령을 위성에 전송하여 탑재 소프트웨어를 상황에 맞게 제어할 수 있도록 위성과 지상국 간의 무선 통신 접속이 필요하다. 위성과 지상국 간의 접속 검증 시험을 종단 시험(End-to-End test)이라고 하며, 이 논문에서는 저궤도위성 개발의 전체 기간 중 수행한 2 차례의 종단 시험에 대하여 시험 형상 및 시험 설계에 대해 서술하고 이에 따른 시험 결과에 대해 정리하였다.

• 한국우주과학회:학술대회논문집(한국우주과학회보)
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• 한국우주과학회 2004년도 한국우주과학회보 제13권2호
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• pp.368-371
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• 2004

ETRI has developed the EQM (Engineering Qualification model) payload system for the communications and broadcasting satellite (CBS) with Korean local companies. This paper describes a series of environmental tests such as vibration, thermal/thermal vacuum, and EMC tests. All the development processes including the design, implementation, integration and workmanship were verified and evaluated by these tests. The results of the functional tests and the compliance to the requirements are also presented. The technologies and heritage obtained from this development will be applied to the development of the payload system for the Korean communication satellite in the near future.

• 항공우주기술
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• 제13권2호
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• pp.142-149
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• 2014

저궤도위성은 발사 이후 초기 운영[1] 및 검보정 단계를 거쳐 정상 운영 단계로 진입한다. 정상 운영 단계에서는 이상 현상에 대한 대응조치[2], 궤도조정 작업 이외의 대부분 기간 동안 지상국으로부터 임무 명령을 수신하고 영상 촬영 및 전송 임무를 수행하게 된다. 저궤도위성과 지상국 시스템이 모두 관여된 임무수행능력은 저궤도위성 프로그램 성공 판단의 핵심 지표이고, 저궤도위성 프로그램 추진 목적과 일치하는 항목이기 때문에 지상 시험 단계에서 철저한 검증을 통해 신뢰성을 확보해야 한다. 지상 시험단계에서 지상국과 위성의 역할을 검증함으로써 임무수행능력에 대한 신뢰성을 확보하기 위해서는 저궤도위성의 실제 운용 상황과 유사한 시나리오를 작성하고 이를 바탕으로 명령을 생성하여 위성에 전달하며, 영상과 건강상태 텔레메트리(Telemetry) 데이터를 수신하는 등의 임무수행 전체 주기에 대한 검증이 필요하다. 이 논문은 저궤도위성과 지상국간 접속 환경을 활용해 수행된 임무수행능력 지상 검증 시험 설계 및 수행 결과에 대해 다룬다. 시험 설계시 고려되어야 할 항목과 이를 바탕으로 설계된 시험에 대해 상세히 서술하고 결과에 대해 정리하였다.