• Journal of the Korean Society for Aviation and Aeronautics
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• v.24 no.4
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• pp.12-19
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• 2016

In the case of hard problems to find solutions or complx combination problems, there are various optimization algorithms that are used to solve the problem. Among these optimization algorithms, the representative of the optimization algorithm created by imitating the behavior patterns of the organism is the PSO (Particle Swarm Optimization) algorithm. Since the PSO algorithm is easily implemented, and has superior performance, the PSO algorithm has been used in many fields, and has been applied. In particular, PSO-SAPARB (PSO with Swarm Arrangement, Parameter Adjustment and Reflective Boundary) algorithm is an advanced PSO algorithm created to complement the shortcomings of PSO algorithm. In this paper, this PSO-SAPARB algorithm was applied to the longitudinal controller design of a VTOL (Vertical Take-Off and Landing) aircraft that has the advantages of fixed-wing aircraft and rotorcraft among drones which has attracted attention in the field of UAVs. Also, through the introduction and performance of the Korean SBAS (Satellite Based Augmentation System) named KASS (Korea Augmentation Satellite System) which is being developed currently, this paper deals with the availability of algorithm such as the PSO-SAPARB.

• Journal of Aerospace System Engineering
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• v.16 no.4
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• pp.10-16
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• 2022

Since aviation systems are developed as the complex form of software a hardware, the necessity to apply to relevant guidelines is increasing. It is however uncommon that international development guidelines regarding electronic hardware are applied to current domestic aviation systems. In this paper, we compare and analyze DO-254 and ECSS-Q-ST-60-02C, electronic hardware development guidelines with the case of KASS (Korea Augmentation Satellite System) Performance Suitability, based on the project of SBAS (Satellite Based Augmentation System) development and construction.

• Journal of Advanced Navigation Technology
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• v.28 no.5
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• pp.594-600
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• 2024

With the operation of the Korean satellite-based augmentation System (KASS), it has become possible to develop and implement localizer performance with vertical guidance (LPV) instrument approach procedures. In this study, we developed an LPV procedure for Runway 18 at Ulsan Airport, where the installation of an instrument landing system (ILS) is unable due to obstacles, and examined the potential reduction in flight cancellations. The study results suggest that, when developing an LPV instrument approach procedure, the decision altitude would be 380 feet, and the visibility minimum would be 1,200 meters. Consequently, it is expected that flight cancellations for Runway 18, based on 2023 cancellation data, could be reduced by 92% under the given visibility and ceiling conditions if LPV instrument approach procedure is developed. Therefore, the development and operation of the LPV instrument approach procedure for Runway 18 at Ulsan Airport is deemed essential.

• Journal of Advanced Navigation Technology
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• v.22 no.2
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• pp.96-104
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• 2018

NOTAM is an announcement that is distributed to flight attendants with status information related to aviation. ICAO, the International Civilian Aviation Organization, recommends that a NOTAM service be provided for the SBAS service in order to use the SBAS signal-based access procedure. To comply with ICAO recommendation, KASS must provide NOTAM service to all aircraft landing using SBAS signal in order to provide APV-I SoL service. Therefore, it is necessary to develop KASS NOTAM system to provide KASS NOTAM service. In this paper, we analyzed the regulations related to NOTAM in Korea and abroad and analyzed the present state of NOTAM service in Korea. Based on this, we propose a method of providing KASS NOTAM service. We analyzed the NOTAM system of WAAS in the US and EGNOS in Europe and analyzed the main functional requirements of the KASS NOTAM system.

• Journal of Satellite, Information and Communications
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• v.11 no.4
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• pp.74-80
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• 2016

In this paper, the modeling and implementation results of the operational test and evaluation tool of the KASS up-link station composed of the GEO(Geostationary Earth Orbit) satellite signal analysis tool model that analyzes the GEO satellite signal and the GEO message analysis tool model that analyzes the GEO satellite navigation message. In addition, we describe the results of software modeling and implementation of some software models of GEO satellite and KASS up-link stations that can generate and provide simulated signals to operational test and evaluation tools of these KASS up-link stations.

• Journal of Positioning, Navigation, and Timing
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• v.12 no.4
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• pp.431-436
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• 2023

In order to provide continuous Korea Augmentation Satellite System (KASS) services, the operation organization should continuously and systematically perform operations, maintenance, and technical activities. All subsystems of KASS, all Line Replacement Units (LRUs), and Software Replacement Units (SWRUs) should be operated and maintained continuously. In order to effectively manage these activities, it is necessary to develop an Operation Management Tool (OMT). For this purpose, operation management, operation organization, and operation activities were defined. The defined requirements were divided into general, function, interface, and database for OMT development, and functions and decision-making procedures consisting of site/asset/trouble/work order/schedule management were designed. The OMT developed by reflecting the site and asset information as well as the design content met predefined requirements. The OMT will be actively used in actual KASS operation and will evolve by continuously reflecting the additional requirements of operators. Through this tool, KASS will support continuous service provision.

• Journal of Advanced Navigation Technology
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• v.19 no.3
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• pp.207-216
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• 2015

Since the distribution of SBAS reference stations is one of the most important factors that affect the system performance, the effects of the distribution should be analyzed carefully from the beginning of the program to develop the system conforming to given performance requirements. The reference stations of KASS, the Korean SBAS, are planned to be installed only inside South Korea, which limits the number and area of those. It differentiates KASS from others that have much larger sites. In this paper, the author analyzes the performance impact on UDRE and ${\delta}UDRE$ for GPS and GEO due to the limitations by a series of simulations, which showed that the UDRE performance depends on the diversity of the reference station distribution and the impact on the GEO UDRE is significant. The paper concludes by providing KASS design and development considerations to minimize the possible performance risks due to the limitations of KASS reference station distribution.

• Journal of Advanced Navigation Technology
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• v.22 no.5
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• pp.384-390
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• 2018

This paper introduces a MATLAB graphical user interface (GUI) based software for analysis of korea augmentation satellite system (KASS) availability performance. This software uses minimum variance (MV) estimator and Kriging algorithm to generate integrity information such as user differential range error (UDRE) and grid ionospheric vertical error (GIVE). The information is offered to ground and aviation users in Korean region. The software also gives accuracy data, protection level data and availability map about each user position by using the integrity information. In particular the software calculates the protection level along a path of aircraft. We verified the result of protection level of aviation user by comparing them with the results of SBASimulator#2, which is a simulation tool of european geostationary navigation overlay service (EGNOS). As a result, the protection level error between the result of our software and the SBASimulator#2 was about 2% which means that the result of our software is accurate.

• Journal of Positioning, Navigation, and Timing
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• v.13 no.3
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• pp.257-268
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• 2024

The Korea Augmentation Satellite System (KASS) satellite was successfully launched and service is being started. By receiving messages transmitted from the KASS satellite, users can employ the messages to improve positioning accuracy or to verify the integrity of Global Positioning System (GPS). In this paper, we propose a test method for a beam-formed GPS receiver developed to improve the survivability of KASS augmented messages that can enhance positioning accuracy even in an environment with jamming or interfering signals. Through the test method proposed in this paper, quantitative verification is performed for a beam-formed GPS receiver aimed at maintaining the augmented navigation solution to which KASS augmented messages are applied by tracking the KASS signal as much as possible under conditions where the jamming signal strength is gradually increasing. In addition, the proposed test method includes three conditions; first, a static lab test method for repeated verification of functions under the same conditions; second, a static outdoor test method for performance verification in an operating environment of a platform equipped with the beam-formed GPS receiver; and finally, a dynamic lab test method for performance verification of a moving platform equipped with the beam-formed GPS receiver toward a jammer. In this paper, we propose a method for simulating the jamming signal incident direction through the phase delay of an RF cable designed to prevent unintentional jamming signal emission in both lab and outdoor tests, and a method of applying test software for injecting a jamming signal to compare the survivability performance consistently according to the presence or absence of beamforming signal processing. Through the proposed test method, it was verified that the augmented navigation solution could be output for a longer time period when the beamforming signal processing was applied to the KASS satellite signal in the beam-formed GPS receiver.

• Journal of Positioning, Navigation, and Timing
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• v.9 no.2
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• pp.71-77
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• 2020

KRS which is subsystem of Korea Augmentation Satellite System (KASS) performs a role of collecting and monitoring GPS signals. In order to generate the accurate correction message, the site which meets the requirements should be selected and verification to meet each requirement should be accompanied. When the sites are selected, the environmental considerations are EMI, clear horizon (CH) and multipath. Of these, EMI and CH can be checked for satisfaction by instrumentation, but multipath error is difficult to predict. Therefore, multipath error analysis for the installation position of actual antenna at each KRS site should be preceded, and multipath scenario should be generated for each location to analyze the effects of the resulting system performance. In this paper, based on satellite signals collected from each KRS sites, the method for analyzing multipath error in each KRS sites is described, and the multipath error is analyzed. Also to perform an analysis of the effects on system performance due to multipath error, multipath error modeling is performed for the generation of simulation scenarios.