• Journal of The Korean Astronomical Society
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• v.11 no.1
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• pp.47-54
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• 1978

Twelve Chih was sasigned to each day in the old Chinese calendar. This paper clarifres the relations between 12 Chih and the diurnal motion of Big Dipper or the clock, and it shows the long term table and formula for the dayly assignment of 12 Chih in the calendar.

• Journal of Astronomy and Space Sciences
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• v.30 no.3
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• pp.187-192
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• 2013

Honsangui (celestial globe) which is a water-hammering method astronomical clock is recorded in "Juhaesuyong" which is Volume VI of supplement from "Damheonseo", written by Hong Dae-Yong (1731~1783). We made out the conceptual design of Hong Dae-Yong's Honsangui through the study on its structure and working mechanism. Honsangui consist of three rings and two layers, the structure of rings which correspond to outer layer is similar to his own Tongcheonui (armillary sphere) which is a kind of armillary sphere. Honsang sphere which correspond to inner layer depicts constellations and milky way and two beads hang on it as Sun and Moon respectively for realize the celestial motion. Tongcheonui is operated by the pendulum power but Honsangui is operated by water-hammering method mechanism. This Honsangui's working mechanism is the traditional way of Joseon and it was simplified the working mechanism of Shui y$\ddot{u}$n i hsiang t'ai which is a representative astronomical clock of China. This record of Honsangui is the only historical record about the water-hammering method working mechanism of Joseon Era and it provide the study of water-hammering method mechanism with a vital clue.

• Publications of The Korean Astronomical Society
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• v.39 no.1
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• pp.1-12
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• 2024

In this study, we investigated the time signal devices of Deungnu (circa 1270) and Gungnu (1354), the water clocks produced during the Yuan Dynasty (1271-1368). These clocks influenced Heumgyeonggaknu (1438) of the Joseon Dynasty (1392-1910), exemplifying the automatic water clocks of the Yuan Dynasty. Deungnu, Gungnu, and Heumgyeonggaknu can be considered as automatic mechanical clocks capable of performances. The Jega-Yeoksang-Jip (Collection of Calendrical and Astronomical Theories of Various Chinese Masters) contains records of Deungnu extracted from the History of the Yuan Dynasty. We interpreted these records and analyzed reproduction models and technical data previously produced in China. The time signal device of Deungnu featured a four-story structure, with the top floor displaying the four divine constellations, the third floor showcasing models of these divinities, the second floor holding 12-h jacks and a 100-Mark ring, and the first floor with four musicians and a 100-Mark Time-Signal Puppet providing a variety of visual attractions. We developed a 3D model of Deungnu, proposing two possible mechanical devices to ensure that the Time-Signal Puppet simultaneously pointed to the 100-Mark graduations in the east, west, south, and north windows: one model reduced the rotation ratio of the 100-Mark ring to 1/4, whereas the other model maintained the rotation ratio using four separate 100-Mark rings. The power system of Deungnu was influenced by Suunuisangdae (the water-driven astronomical clock tower) of the Northern Song Dynasty (960-1127); this method was also applied to Heumgyeonggaknu in the Joseon Dynasty. In conclusion, these automatic water clocks of East Asia from the 13th to 15th centuries symbolized creativity and excellence, representing scientific devices that were the epitome of clock-making technology in their times.

• Journal of Astronomy and Space Sciences
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• v.26 no.3
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• pp.355-374
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• 2009

We analysed the old automatic clock and time signal system that was used by the national astronomical agency in East Asian Area. Jagyeongnu is a kind of water clock that was operated by the flowing water in Joseon Dynasty. Seowoongwan managed the water clock so as to keep the standard time system in the dynasty from the 16th year (1434) of King Sejong's reign. In 1438 the Okru that was invented in the period. Such kind of clock system already was used in China, which was Shui $y\ddot{u}n$ i hsiang t'ai (水運儀象壹) in 1092. During the period Joseon Dynasty, China and Japan had been kept the time system that one day is divided into 12 shin (12辰) or 100 gak (刻). However detailed part of the system had a little difference among the three countries. Though the whole system of water clock in Joseon had manufactured on the basis of Chinese, it had been gradually developed by own method and idea. In this study we show the historical records of the standard time keeping system in East Asian history. And then we can inform materials on the structure and functional devises for the purpose of new restoration models about the automatic clock and time system.

• Journal of Astronomy and Space Sciences
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• v.25 no.3
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• pp.299-320
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• 2008

We study on the astronomical calendars that was used in the Silla era. The calendars are deduced from the records in Samguksagi. They were influenced from calendaric system of Tang Dynasty, which are Lin duk calendar(麟德曆), Ta yen calendar(大衍曆) and Sun myung calendar(宣明曆). We analyse them in detail according to the time and duration of use. Water clock system of Unified Silla was used four water vessels for supplying water. We found the model from documents on ancient water clock that are appeared in the old Korean, Chinese and Japanese historical records. We have assumed the model of Unified Silla clepsydra is similar type with Chinese records during Tang dynasty and with Japanese reconstructed water clock in Temple Asoka. After fluid dynamic experiment, we decide the suitable diameter of supplying pipe and volume of the vessels used in the clepsydra. We introduce the experimental instruments and methods for accomplishing the clock. We designed and reconstructed the water clock of Unified Silla and float rods for measuring time, that is based on the Silla's calendaric system.

• The Bulletin of The Korean Astronomical Society
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• v.42 no.2
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• pp.48.1-48.1
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• 2017

1669년 이민철(李敏哲, 1631~1715)은 천문시계를 제작하였다. 이민철의 천문시계는 2단의 수호(水壺)와 부차(浮車), 수차로 구성된 수격식 동력시스템에 의해 작동된다. 이 중 부차는 2단의 수호 중 아래쪽 단에 위치한 소호(小壺) 안에 설치되어 있다. 위쪽 단에 위치한 수호로부터 아래쪽 단에 위치한 소호로 물이 차면 부차가 떠오른다. 부력에 의해 떠오른 부차는 수차를 회전시킨다. 수차로부터 발생된 동력은 기륜을 통해 전달되어 태양운행장치와 달운행장치, 시보장치를 작동시켜 시간을 알려준다. 이민철 천문시계의 수격식 동력시스템은 부력으로 부차를 움직여 수차가 일정하게 회전도록 하였다. 이와 같이 수차운행에서 부력을 활용하는 방식은 조선 중기에 제작된 천문시계에서만 적용된 방식이다. 우리는 이민철 천문시계의 수격식 동력시스템에 관한 연구를 수행하여 전체적인 형태과 작동메커니즘에 대해 추정하였다. 아울러 연구 결과를 바탕으로 개념설계를 진행하였다.

• Publications of The Korean Astronomical Society
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• v.21 no.2
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• pp.67-74
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• 2006

We have developed a control electronics system for an infrared detector array of KASINICS (KASI Near Infrared Camera System), which is a new ground-based instrument of the Korea Astronomy and Space science Institute (KASI). Equipped with a $512{\times}512$ InSb array (ALADDIN III Quadrant, manufactured by Raytheon) sensitive from 1 to $5{\mu}m$, KASINICS will be used at J, H, Ks, and L-bands. The controller consists of DSP(Digital Signal Processor), Bias, Clock, and Video boards which are installed on a single VME-bus backplane. TMS320C6713DSP, FPGA(Field Programmable Gate Array), and 384-MB SDRAM(Synchronous Dynamic Random Access Memory) are included in the DSP board. DSP board manages entire electronics system, generates digital clock patterns and communicates with a PC using USB 2.0 interface. The clock patterns are downloaded from a PC and stored on the FPGA. UART is used for the communication with peripherals. Video board has 4 channel ADC which converts video signal into 16-bit digital numbers. Two video boards are installed on the controller for ALADDIN array. The Bias board provides 16 dc bias voltages and the Clock board has 15 clock channels. We have also coded a DSP firmware and a test version of control software in C-language. The controller is flexible enough to operate a wide range of IR array and CCD. Operational tests of the controller have been successfully finished using a test ROIC (Read-Out Integrated Circuit).

• Publications of The Korean Astronomical Society
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• v.30 no.2
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• pp.683-685
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• 2015

A group of universities have come together with the aim of designing and developing Small Aperture Robotic Telescopes (SmART) for use by students to observe variable stars and transient follow-ups. The group is deliberating on the components of the robotic system; e.g. the telescope, the mount, the back-end camera, control software, and their integration keeping in mind the scientific objectives. The prototype might then be replicated by all the participating universities to provide round the clock observations from sites spread evenly in longitude across the globe. Progress made so far is reported in this paper.

• The Bulletin of The Korean Astronomical Society
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• v.40 no.1
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• pp.69.2-69.2
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• 2015

세종시대의 장영실(蔣英實)은 두 가지의 자동 물시계를 제작했다. 이미 잘 알려진 보루각루(報漏閣漏, '자격루'로 불림)는 1434년에 완성되어 국가 표준시계로서의 역할을 수행했고, 이어서 만들어진 흠경각루(欽敬閣漏, 1438년 제작)는 세종을 위한 특별한 시계였다. 이 연구는 흠경각(欽敬閣)에 설치한 물시계에 대한 것이다. 당시 흠경각은 세종의 정치적 구상을 위한 장소로 사용됐다. 이는 흠경각루를 이루고 있는 외형 부분인 가산(假山)에 빈풍사시(豳風四時)의 풍경을 그린 점과 의기(倚器)를 설치한 정황에서 알 수 있다. 빈풍사시의 그림은 당시에 유행하던 그림 화법으로 계절에 따른 농사일이 그려져 있어 농사짓는 백성들의 어려움을 살필 수 있었다. 또한 물시계와 함께 작동되는 의기(倚器)는 누수(漏水)에 의해서 그릇에 물이 담겨져 균형을 이루거나 기울어지는 것을 권력의 모습으로 비유하여 보여주었다. 우리는 흠경각루의 문헌내용을 분석하여 먼저 외형모습, 내부의 구성요소에 대한 것을 연구했다. 이러한 연구 성과를 확장하여 내부의 작동메커니즘의 기초설계를 실시했다. 흠경각루의 시간을 유지하는 중요한 요소는 물시계, 수차, 천형시스템의 유기적인 운영이다. 물시계의 유량실험을 통해 수압과 유량의 관계를 분석하고, 수차의 회전과 제어를 담당하는 천형시스템의 모델을 제시했다. 또한 연구과정에서 얻어진 자료의 일부를 전통천문학 교육에 활용하기 위한 웹페이지(history.kasi.re.kr)를 한국천문연구원 서버를 통해 구축중에 있다.

• The Bulletin of The Korean Astronomical Society
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• v.41 no.1
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• pp.54.2-54.2
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• 2016

Korea Microlensing Telescope Network (KMTNet) is the first optical survey system of its kind in a way that three KMTNet observatories are longitudinally well-separated, and thus have the benefit of 24-hour continuous monitoring of the southern sky. The wide-field and round-the-clock operation capabilities of this network facility are ideal for survey and the physical characterization of small Solar System bodies. We obtain their orbits, absolute magnitudes (H), three dimensional shape models, spin periods and spin states, activity levels based on the time-series broadband photometry. Their approximate surface mineralogy is also identified using colors and band slopes. The automated observation scheduler, the data pipeline, the dedicated computing facility, related research activity and the team members are collectively called 'DEEP-South' (DEep Ecliptic Patrol of Southern sky). DEEP-South observation is being made during the off-season for exoplanet search, yet part of the telescope time is shared in the period between when the Galactic bulge rises early in the morning and sets early in the evening. We present here the observation mode, strategy, software, test runs, early results, and the future plan of DEEP-South.