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Longitudinal Flight Control of a Transport Aircraft Using Thrust Only

  • Ochi, Y.;Kanai, K.
    • 제어로봇시스템학회:학술대회논문집
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    • 2001.10a
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    • pp.148.3-148
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    • 2001
  • This paper deals with a problem of decreasing the airspeed and the altitude of a transport aircraft using thrust only. Such a situation can occur, if the aircraft loses all hydraulic power that drives the control surfaces. A controller for flight path angle control is designed using the model following servo control method, which is a PI-type optimal regulator. For computer simulation, a simulation model that covers a range of flight envelope is made using given linear models and trim points at some flight conditions. Nondimensional aerodynamic coefficients, derivatives and trim points that are not at the given trim points are computed by linear interpolation. The model is effective in simulation where the trim point varies. Simulation using ...

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Numerical Prediction of the Base Heating due to Rocket Engine Clustering (로켓엔진 병렬화에 의한 저부가열의 수치적 예측)

  • Kim Seong Lyong;Kim Insun
    • Journal of computational fluids engineering
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    • v.9 no.3
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    • pp.18-25
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    • 2004
  • Multi plume effects on the base heating have been Investigated with a CFD program. As the flight altitude increases, the plume expansion angle increases regardless of the single or clustered engine. The plume interaction of the clustered engine makes a high temperature thermal shear in the center of four plumes. At low altitude, the high temperature shear flow stays in the center of plumes, but it increases up to engine base with the increasing altitude. At high altitude, the flow from plume to base and the flow from base into outer free stream are supersonic, which transfers the high heat in the center of plumes to the base region. The radiative heat of the clustered engine varies from 220 kW/m² to 469 kW/m² with increasing altitude while those of the single engine are 10 kW/m² and 43.7 kW/m². And the base temperature of the clustered engine varies from 985K to 1223K, and those of the single engine are 483K and 726K. This big radiative heat of clustered engine can be explained by the active high temperature base flow and strong plume interactions.

Uncertainty Analysis and Improvement of an Altitude TestFacility for Small Jet Engines

  • Jun, Yong-Min;Yang, In-Young;Kim, Chun-Taek;Yang, Soo-Seok;Lee, Dae-Sung
    • International Journal of Aeronautical and Space Sciences
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    • v.5 no.1
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    • pp.46-56
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    • 2004
  • The verification and improvement of the measurement uncertainty have beenperformed in the altitude test facility for small gas turbine engines, which was built atthe Korea Aerospace Research Institute (KARI) in October 1999. This test is performedwith a single spool turbojet engine at several flight conditions. This paper discussesthe evaluation and validation process for the measurement uncertainty improvements usedin the altitude test facility. The evaluation process, defined as tests before the facilitymodification, shows that the major contnbutors to the measurement uncertainty are theflow meter discharge coefficient, the inlet static and total pressures, the cell pressureand the fuel flow rate. The measurement uncertainty is focused on the primary parametersof the engine performance such as airflow rate, thrust and specific fuel consumption (SFC).The validation process, defined as tests after the facility modification, shows that themeasurement uncertainty, in seal level condition, is tmproved to the acceptable level throughthe facility modification. In altitude test conditions, the measurement uncertainties arenot improved as much as the uncertainty in sea level condition.

Image Map Generation Using Low-altitude Photogrammetric UAV (저고도촬영시스템을 이용한 영상지도 제작)

  • Yoo, Hwan-Hee;Park, Jang-Whan;Shim, Jae-Hyun;Kim, Seong-Sam
    • Journal of Korean Society for Geospatial Information Science
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    • v.14 no.1 s.35
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    • pp.37-47
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    • 2006
  • In the last years a low-altitude image acquisition technology has been developed in application of frequent change monitoring in urban area md speedy surveillance in disaster area. A low-altitude photogrammetric system have advantages of accurate observation and free data-acquisition time. Especially, an unmaned RC-helicopter, improving safety, durability and portability, comes into the spotlight as a built-in vehicle in close range photogrammetric application due to their capability of safe near-by observation and effective flight performance. This paper gives a methodology for generating image map by development of low cost and timesaving low-altitude photogrammetric UAV(unmaned aerial vehicles) for collecting high-resolution image data, and implement of geo-rectification and image mosaicking.

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Cost-Effective High-Altitude Scientific Balloon Development and its Flight Test (비용효율적인 고고도 과학기구 개발 및 비행시험)

  • Kang, Jungpyo;Shim, Gyujin;Kim, Hweeho;Lee, Yongseon;Yee, Kwanjung
    • Journal of the Korean Society for Aeronautical & Space Sciences
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    • v.46 no.4
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    • pp.345-358
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    • 2018
  • The high altitude scientific balloon has been used for decades in advanced aerospace countries such as United States, France, and Japan to carry out various research objectives. Since the initial cost for development and operation is enormous, it has been conducted by national research institutes. Recently, the advent of open source software/hardware ecosystems with low-cost yet high-performance have lowered barriers to enter into scientific balloon research and development. In this study, a zero pressure balloon prototype was designed considering the cost, usability, compatibility, and development period by using commercial off the shelf (COTS) items. In addition, the flight operation experience was accumulated through eight times of the flight tests, and operational reliability of the balloon system was verified. Finally, the foundation for the operation of the large zero pressure balloon was established.

Development Status and Study of the Sounding Rocket (Sounding Rocket의 국내외 개발 현황 및 고찰)

  • Kim, Jin-Yong;Lee, Won-Bok;Suh, Hyuk;Rhee, Young-Woo
    • Proceedings of the Korean Society of Propulsion Engineers Conference
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    • 2009.05a
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    • pp.207-210
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    • 2009
  • This paper presents development status of sounding rockets containing scientific payload and telemetry at home and abroad. The case of outside, united state is launching sounding rockets in 20-30 flight per year by the NASA program which offer to carry payload weights of 38-680 kg and altitude of 88-1,500 km. Europe is launching in 4-5 flight per year by the ESA program. Japanese sounding rockets are being applied an Antarctic exploration and flight verification in 1-2 flight per year. The case of korean sounding rockets was successful with the launch of three times(KSR-I,II,III), but our development techniques for space launch vehicle lag behind other industries. Therefore, Launch vehicle development should enable with the support and acquirement of advanced technology.

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Effect of Flight Altitude on Minimal Infrared Signature of Combat Aircraft (고도 변화에 따른 전투기 적외선 신호 최소 조건 분석)

  • Nam, Juyeong;Chang, Injoong;Lee, Yongwoo;Kim, Jihyun;Cho, Hyung Hee
    • Journal of the Computational Structural Engineering Institute of Korea
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    • v.33 no.6
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    • pp.375-382
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    • 2020
  • Owing to the rapid development of infrared guided weapon systems, the threat to aircraft survivability is constantly increasing, and research on infrared stealth technologies are being conducted to ensure aircraft survival. In this study, we analyze the minimum infrared signature of an aircraft according to its flight altitude by considering the characteristics of infrared guided missiles, which detect the contrast signature between the aircraft and background. We conducted computational fluid dynamics simulations for the convective coefficient, and heat transfer simulations were performed considering convection, conduction, and radiation for flight conditions. Thus, we obtained the surface temperature distribution of the aircraft and analyzed the aircraft infrared signature based on the flow characteristics around it. Furthermore, the optimum emissivity for the minimum infrared signature was derived, and the effect of the infrared signature was analyzed when this optimum emissivity was applied to the fuselage surface for each flight condition.

A Study on Aircraft Flight Stability of T-50 Air Data Reconfiguration Mode (T-50 형상 재구성 모드의 항공기 비행 안정성에 관한 연구)

  • Kim, Chong-Sup;Hwang, Byung-Moom;Hwang, Min-Hwan;Bae, Myung-Whan
    • Journal of the Korean Society for Aeronautical & Space Sciences
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    • v.33 no.5
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    • pp.57-64
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    • 2005
  • Modern versions of supersonic jet fighter aircraft using digital flight-by-wire flight control system receive aircraft flight condition such as altitude, airspeed and AoA(angle of attack) from IMFP(Integrated Multi-Function Probe). IMFP sensors data have triplex structure using three IMFP sensors. An air data reconfiguration mode is applied to a T-50 flight control law to guarantee the aircraft flight stability when 2 or 3 IMFP sensors data are invalided. In this study, linear analysis and HQS(Handling Quality Simulator) pilot simulation are performed to analyze flight stability when the air data reconfiguration mode is applied to the control law. And we propose an example that the air data reconfiguration mode is applied to the control law due to second failure of IMFP during T-50 flight. It is found that the aircraft flight stability is not affected when the T-50 flight control law is changed to the air data reconfiguration mode.

Development of Autonomous Reconnaissance Flight Simulation for Unmanned Aircraft to Derive Flight Operating Condition (자율정찰비행 무인항공기의 비행운영조건 고찰을 위한 비행시뮬레이션 개발)

  • Seok, Min Joon
    • Journal of the Korean Society for Aeronautical & Space Sciences
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    • v.47 no.4
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    • pp.266-273
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    • 2019
  • The efficiency and effectiveness of mission performance can be greatly changed according to the operating conditions such as the number of manned aircraft, flight altitude, and so on, in performing search and reconnaissance missions using a large number of small reconnaissance unmanned aerial vehicles. However, it is not easy to determine which operating conditions are most reasonable. Therefore, in this study, we developed an unmanned airplane flight simulation that can detect and identify the target while avoiding collision according to autonomous flight, suggesting a way to derive operating conditions when operating a large number of unmanned aerial vehicles.

Enhancing air traffic management efficiency through edge computing and image-aided navigation

  • Pradum Behl;S. Charulatha
    • Advances in aircraft and spacecraft science
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    • v.11 no.1
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    • pp.33-53
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    • 2024
  • This paper presents a comprehensive investigation into the optimization of Flight Management Systems (FMS) with a particular emphasis on data processing efficiency by conducting a comparative study with conventional methods to edge-computing technology. The objective of this research is twofold. Firstly, it evaluates the performance of FMS navigation systems using conventional and edge computing methodologies. Secondly, it aims to extend the boundaries of knowledge in edge-computing technology by conducting a rigorous analysis of terrain data and its implications on flight path optimization along with communication with ground stations. The study employs a combination of simulation-based experimentation and algorithmic computations. Through strategic intervals along the flight path, critical parameters such as distance, altitude profiles, and flight path angles are dynamically assessed. Additionally, edge computing techniques enhance data processing speeds, ensuring adaptability to various scenarios. This paper challenges existing paradigms in flight management and opens avenues for further research in integrating edge computing within aviation technology. The findings presented herein carry significant implications for the aviation industry, ranging from improved operational efficiency to heightened safety measures.