• The Journal of Korean Institute of Communications and Information Sciences
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• v.34 no.11C
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• pp.1085-1097
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• 2009

We present a structure and design method of the D8PSK modem compatible with the VDL mode-2 standard and performance test results of the developed modem. In VDL mode-2, the raised cosine filter is used only in the transmitter and a general low pass filter is used in the receiver. Consequently, we can not achieve ISI reduction but can have better spectrum characteristics. Although there is 1~2 dB performance degradation with an un-matched filter compared to that with a matched filter, it is more important to minimize adjacent channel interference in narrow band communications. The transmit signal is generated digitally to avoid the problems(I/Q imbalance and DC offset etc.) of analog modulators. In addition the digital down converter using digital IF sampling technique is adopted for the receiver. This paper contains the overall configuration, design method and simulation results based in part on the previously proposed structures and algorithms. It is confirmed that the modem transmits and receives messages successfully at a speed of max. 870 km/h over ranges of up to 310 km through the ground and in-flight communication tests.

• Journal of the Korean Institute of Intelligent Systems
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• v.23 no.3
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• pp.256-261
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• 2013

The AIS(Automatic Identification System) has been widely used for ship safety at sea over the last 10 years. The AIS traffic load at VDL(VHF Data Link) has been continuously increased. As the traffic load at VDL increases, the quality of AIS service may be deteriorated. In the previous research, the AIS traffic has been analyzed in the major ports of Korea, and its problem due to traffic overload has been suggested. However, no solutions has been given so far. In this paper, the method of autimatically controlling the VDL traffic at AIS base station is represented.

• Journal of Advanced Navigation Technology
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• v.13 no.3
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• pp.327-336
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• 2009

This paper analysis the STDMA protocol in aviation wireless data communications and carry out the performance analysis with simulation. The STDMA protocol that is currently being used in VDL Mode-4 has TDMA system characteristics, which provides time-division into several slots per one frame. The results of modeled STDMA protocol's data channel analysis show approximate 0.7 channel throughput at the transmission probabilities 0.045, 0.2, and 0.3 in the aspects of channel throughput. The delay time are 2.32434sec, 2.0293sec, and 2.12128sec respectively. These results shows the good stability in spite of variable transmission probabilities. Consequently, it is expected that STDMA protocol would be used properly for domestic communication demands and supervision system improvement by means of applying this to point-to-point communication and data/location broadcasting as a fundamental technology in CNS/ATM.

• Journal of Advanced Navigation Technology
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• v.11 no.1
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• pp.17-23
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• 2007

This paper, describes the VDR physical layer design in VDL Mode-2 in order to meet the requirements of International standards. VDR's frequency band is 117.975~137MHz, and CSMA(Carrier Sense Multiple Access), D8PSK(Differential Eight Phase Shift Keyed), 25KHz's channel bandwidth use. The analysis of the isolated channel from near channels, sensitivity of the receiver, dynamic range of the receiver, linear of the transmitter and energy of spurious for linear and non-linear simulation as a requirement condition of performance of VDR and teaches the course of design. The transmitting power level should be lower than 5dB from Po1dB point and the selected IF frequency is 45MHz to suppress the spurious signals. The receiver designed has 4.5dB of Noise figure, 27.52dB of Es/No, Mixer isolation up to 30dB, IIP3 power of LNA up to +10dBm to minimize the intermodulation.

• Journal of the Korea Institute of Information and Communication Engineering
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• v.17 no.7
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• pp.1515-1521
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• 2013

AIS is a core service in the maritime safety domain. AIS Message type #6 and #8(for binary date) can be used for carrying any kind of MSI(Maritime Safety Information). The MSC(Maritime Safety Committee) approved SN/Circ. 289 on Guidance on the use of AIS Application-Specific Messages in 2010. The MSI that carried by AIS-ASM can support to reduce the maritime accidents. Since a new AIS-ASM service places an additional load on the VDL(VHF Data Link), there should be a deployment process for new AIS-ASM services. In this paper we analyze the AIS-ASM services and survey the extended functions and systems for each AIS-ASM service. We also present the survey of the statistical analysis of local AIS messages. and suggest preliminary research topics for the deployment of new AIS-ASM services. VDL monitoring system, system for detection and removal of malfunctioning AIS equipments, and value analysis process of the MSI services are required.

• Aerospace Engineering and Technology
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• v.6 no.1
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• pp.45-54
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• 2007

In this study, the function of TIS-B(Traffic Information Service-Broadcasting), Runway incursion prevention, conflict warning, way-point assignment were evaluated using ground-to-ground surveillance test bed of KARI which was based on ADS-B(Automatic Dependant Surveillance-Broadcasting) concept. VDL(VHF Data Link) based on STDMA protocol was used as a data link, and an UAT(Universal Access Transceiver) was included to get the TIS-B information, and four ground vehicles and two aircraft were included as rover units. The main purpose of this test bed was to realize the ADS-B concept for the application of ground surveillance and to evaluate its performance.

• Journal of Advanced Navigation Technology
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• v.9 no.2
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• pp.156-163
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• 2005

In this paper, we analyzed the performance of VDL mode 3 system model whose specification is defined by ICAO(International Civil Aviation Organization). For performance evaluation, we obtained BER(Bit Error Rate), transmission delay time, burst retransmission rate and throughput. From the analysis result, we could explicitly define relationships among BER, transmission delay time, throughput and burst restransmission rate. In addition, it became known that V/D retransmission rate and throughput are closely related in down link channel.

• The Magazine of the IEIE
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• v.40 no.11
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• pp.29-35
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• 2013

• Journal of the Korean Society for Aviation and Aeronautics
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• v.20 no.4
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• pp.45-49
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• 2012

VDL(VHF Data Link) Mode E uses TDMA(Time Division Multiple Access) based aeronautical communication technologies for airborne environments. In the VDL Mode E, aircraft uses RR(Reservation Requests) slot to request data slot. However, RR needs a long guard time, since aircraft communication spans a considerable distance. The more number of aircrafts causes a larger amount of guard times which can make a throughput decreased. In this paper, we propose an enhanced MAC to reduce the guard time by using the distance information of aircraft. The ground station sends management data including time stamp. And then all aircraft can measure their distance from the ground station.

• Current Industrial and Technological Trends in Aerospace
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• v.4 no.2
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• pp.13-24
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• 2006

국제민간항공기구(ICAO)의 차세대 항행시스템(new CNS/ATM) 전환계획에 따라 전 세계적으로 항공통신, 항법, 감시 및 항공교통관리 분야의 항행안전시설과 대응되는 항공기 탑재시스템의 변화가 진행되고 있다. 특히 항공통신과 감시 분야에서는 공대지 데이터링크 기술을 활용한 새로운 항공교통서비스(CPDLC, ADS, ADS-B, FIS-B, TIS-B)가 도입되어 공역 처리능력을 제고하고 항공운항 안전에 기여하며 조종사와 관제사의 편의성을 대폭 향상시킬 것으로 기대되고 있다. 현재 민간항공에서 활발히 이용되고 있는 대표적인 데이터링크 기술인 ACARS 시스템은 국제민간항공기구가 표준화하여 제정한 VDL 기술로 대체되고 있으며 HFDL, Mode S, AMSS, UAT 등이 현재 가용한 데이터링크 기술로 개발되어 활용되고 있다. 미국과 유럽을 중심으로 관련 기술에 대한 검증과 시범 운용 사업이 활발하게 진행되고 있으며 2020년 이후를 대비한 미래 항공통신 신기술 연구에도 세계가 매진하고 있다. 본 논문에서는 현재까지 개발된 공대지 데이터링크 기술의 특성을 개관하고 관련 응용기술 구현 현황과 데이터링크 관련 세계의 미래 통신기술 연구 동향을 제시하고자 한다.