• 한국항공우주학회지
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• 제49권6호
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• pp.481-488
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• 2021

인공위성의 원격명령 처리시스템은 상태감시, 제어 및 미션 실행을 위한 원격명령을 제공하는 유일한 통로이다. 국내의 인공위성은 과학 및 기술 위성, 다목적 위성 및 정지궤도 위성으로 나눌 수 있으며 CCSDS 표준 프로토콜을 사용하여 지상국과 통신을 수행한다. 그러나 기존의 국내개발 위성은 소프트웨어를 사용하여 원격명령어를 디코딩하여 소프트웨어 개발 및 검증 비용이 높고 하드웨어와 비교할 때 상대적으로 성능이 낮다. 본 연구에서는 원격명령 디코딩 ASIC을 이용한 원격 명령 처리시스템을 제시한다. 이 시스템의 하드웨어는 telecommand RAM, protocol RAM/ROM, telecommand ASIC, interface FPGA 및 relay block으로 구성되었다. 이 시스템은 인공위성이 사용하는 일반 명령 및 펄스 명령을 처리한다. 시스템을 시험 및 검증하기 위해 점검 장비 및 시험환경을 구축하였다. 제안한 ASIC 기반의 telecommand 처리시스템은 소프트웨어 기반 디코딩 시스템에 비해 개발 비용을 1/5로 줄였을 뿐만 아니라 성능은 10⁵배 향상되었다.

• Journal of Astronomy and Space Sciences
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• 제28권4호
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• pp.319-332
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• 2011

The objectives of this study are to analyze the satellite visibility at the randomly established ground sites, to determine the five optimal ground sites to perform the optical surveillance and tracking of domestic satellites, and to verify the acquisition of the optical observation time sufficient to maintain the precise ephemeris at optimal ground sites that have been already determined. In order to accomplish these objectives, we analyzed the visibility for sun-synchronous orbit satellites, low earth orbit satellites, middle earth orbit satellites and domestic satellites as well as the continuous visibility along with the fictitious satellite ground track, and calculate the effective visibility. For the analysis, we carried out a series of repetitive process using the satellite tool kit simulation software developed by Analytical Graphics Incorporated. The lighting states of the penumbra and direct sun were set as the key constraints of the optical observation. The minimum of the observation satellite elevation angle was set to be 20 degree, whereas the maximum of the sun elevation angle was set to be -10 degree which is within the range of the nautical twilight. To select the candidates for the optimal optical observation, the entire globe was divided into 84 sectors in a constant interval, the visibility characteristics of the individual sectors were analyzed, and 17 ground sites were arbitrarily selected and analyzed further. Finally, five optimal ground sites (Khurel Togoot Observatory, Assy-Turgen Observatory, Tubitak National Observatory, Bisdee Tier Optical Astronomy Observatory, and South Africa Astronomical Observatory) were determined. The total observation period was decided as one year. To examine the seasonal variation, the simulation was performed for the period of three days or less with respect to spring, summer, fall and winter. In conclusion, we decided the optimal ground sites to perform the optical surveillance and tracking of domestic satellites and verified that optical observation time sufficient to maintain the precise ephemeris could be acquired at the determined observatories.

• 한국항공우주학회지
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• 제49권9호
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• pp.791-800
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• 2021

본 논문은 우주 선진국 및 우리나라의 민/군 지구관측위성 개발 동향에 대해 조사하였으며, 국내 위성사업의 현황 및 향후 방향에 대해 기술하였다. 우주 선진국의 민/군 지구관측위성 개발 동향은 미국, 러시아, 프랑스, 독일, 이탈리아, 이스라엘, 중국 그리고 일본에 대해 조사하였으며, 이를 바탕으로 향후 지구관측위성 개발 방향에 대해 예측하였다. 일반적으로 위성 개발이라는 용어는 위성시스템을 구성하는 위성체, 지상체 및 발사체 등을 모두 포함하여 개발하는 개념으로 사용되지만, 본 논문에서는 위성 시스템이 아닌 위성체 자체의 개발을 중점으로 사용하였다.

• Journal of Astronomy and Space Sciences
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• 제32권4호
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• pp.349-355
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• 2015

As a governmentally approved domestic entity for Space Situational Awareness, Korea Astronomy and Space Science Institute (KASI) is developing and operating an optical telescopes system, Optical Wide-field PatroL (OWL) Network. During the test phase of this system, it is necessary to determine the range of brightness of the observable satellites. We have defined standard magnitude for Low Earth Orbit (LEO) satellites to calibrate their luminosity in terms of standard parameters such as distance, phase angle, and angular rate. In this work, we report the optical brightness range of five LEO Satellites using OWL-Net.

• 항공우주정책ㆍ법학회지
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• 제32권1호
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• pp.385-417
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• 2017

Insurances of space activities are divided into satellite insurance, astronaut insurance and third party liability insurance. Against the background of the rapid development of space commercialization, especially the increasing participation of private entities in space affairs, the present international and domestic mechanisms of space insurance are challenged. As a space-faring state which is in the process of developing space businesses, the regulations of space insurance in China are deserved to be discussed. Satellites insurance is at present well-developed, the "pre-launch", "launch" and "in-orbit" phases of satellites are all possible to be insured by related companies. China created the CAIA in 1997 to provide insurance for Chinese satellites. However, with more private entities start to involve in space as well as satellite industry, the regime established under the framework of CAIA is necessary to be modified, and the mechanism relating to space insurance brokers should be promoted. The astronauts are recognized as the envoy of humankind, and relevant international regulations are made to provide assistance to them in emergency circumstances. From the domestic perspective, astronauts will be fully insured. China creates a particular type of insurance for astronauts. However, once space tourism becomes a business, the insurance of the tourist will be demanded to be created. In order to promote China's space tourism, it is recommended to take the "Astronaut Group Insurance" as an optional model to space tourists, if the tourists are customers of a governmental-owned space company. Once private involvement of providing orbital/suborbital tourism service becomes a reality, new rules are required. Getting a third party liability insurance is deemed as an indispensable precondition for an applicant to get a launch permission. Domestic space laws will include provisions for the third party liability insurance. China's "Interim Measures" of 2002 realizes the importance of third party liability insurance and requires the permit holder to get it before entering the launching site. This regulation is different from the practices of other states. Concerning that China is the sponsor of APSCO, for the purpose of promoting commercial space cooperation, a harmonized approach to domestic law is recommended to be found.

• 전자통신동향분석
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• 제38권1호
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• pp.55-64
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• 2023

Recently, preparations for 6G have led to the increasing interest in integrated or hybrid communication networks considering low-orbit satellite communication networks with terrestrial mobile communication networks. In addition, the demand for frequency allocation for new mobile services from low-orbit small satellites to provide global internet of things (IoT) services is increasing. The operation of such satellites and terrestrial mobile communication networks may inevitably cause interference in adjacent bands and the same band frequency between satellites and terrestrial systems. Focusing on the results of the recent ITU-R WP4C meeting, this study introduces the current status of frequency sharing and interference issues between satellites and terrestrial systems, and frequency allocation issues for new mobile satellite operations. Coexistence and compatibility studies with terrestrial IMT in L band and 2.6 GHz band, operated by Inmassat and India, respectively, and a new frequency allocation study (WRC-23 AI 1.18) are carried out to reflect satellite IoT demand. For the L band, technical requirements have been developed for emission from IMT devices at 1,492 MHz to 1,518 MHz to bands above 1,518 MHz. Related studies in the 2 GHz and 2.6 GHz bands are not discussed due to lack of contributions at the recent meeting. In particular, concerning the WRC-23 agenda 1.18 study on the new frequency allocation method of narrowband mobile satellite work in the Region 1 candidate band 2,010 MHz to 2,025 MHz, Region 2 candidate bands 1,695 MHz to 1,710 MHz, 3,300 MHz to 3,315 MHz, and 3,385 MHz to 3,400 MHz, ITU-R results show no new frequency allocation to narrow mobile satellite services. Given the expected various collaborations between satellites and the terrestrial component are in the future, interference issues between terrestrial IMT and mobile satellite services are similarly expected to continuously increase. Therefore, participation in related studies at ITU-R WP4C and active response to protect terrestrial IMT are necessary to protect domestic radio resources and secure additional frequencies reflecting satellite service use plans.

• 한국항공우주학회지
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• 제44권8호
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• pp.702-709
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• 2016

우리나라의 위성개발이 본격적으로 착수된 이래 개발자들의 노력으로 국내독자개발 역량을 확보하였다. 지난 20년 동안 실용급 원격탐사위성의 경우 세계적인 수준에 도달하였으며 정지궤도위성은 임무에 따라 국내주도로 개발할 수 있는 기술력을 구축하였다. 세계 시장의 진출을 위한 표준본체 기반의 차세대중형위성 개발을 진행하고 있으며 금년부터는 달탐사 궤도선 개발에 착수하였다.

• Journal of Astronomy and Space Sciences
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• 제34권1호
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• pp.19-30
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• 2017

The optical wide-field patrol network (OWL-Net) is a Korean optical surveillance system that tracks and monitors domestic satellites. In this study, a batch least squares algorithm was developed for optical measurements and verified by Monte Carlo simulation and covariance analysis. Potential error sources of OWL-Net, such as noise, bias, and clock errors, were analyzed. There is a linear relation between the estimation accuracy and the noise level, and the accuracy significantly depends on the declination bias. In addition, the time-tagging error significantly degrades the observation accuracy, while the time-synchronization offset corresponds to the orbital motion. The Cartesian state vector and measurement bias were determined using the OWL-Net tracking data of the KOMPSAT-1 and Cryosat-2 satellites. The comparison with known orbital information based on two-line elements (TLE) and the consolidated prediction format (CPF) shows that the orbit determination accuracy is similar to that of TLE. Furthermore, the precision and accuracy of OWL-Net observation data were determined to be tens of arcsec and sub-degree level, respectively.

• 한국항공운항학회지
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• 제13권4호
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• pp.100-110
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• 2005

The worldwide satellite system for search and rescue has been in operation since 1982 and has assisted in the rescue of thousands of lives in distress. Aviators, mariners and land users being equipped with distress beacons are capable of transmitting distress signals to the satellites in emergency situations anywhere in the world. This paper describes the configuration of the search and rescue satellite system, principles of its operation, and how the system is utilized to process the distress events. Also, this paper points out the importance of development of technologies of user equipment and proposes an experimental program for technology development using domestic satellites.

• 항공우주기술
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• 제2권1호
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• pp.63-72
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• 2003

지구 관측 위성은 크게 광학 관측 위성과 레이더 관측 위성으로 분류할 수 있다. 위성의 형태는 임무의 종류에 따라 결정된다. 광학 위성의 경우 높은 지상 해상도가 요구되는 경우 적당하며, 기상 조건에 관계없이 영상을 얻기 위해서는 레이더 관측 위성이 적합하다. 국내에서도 정보의 중요성이 증가됨에 따라 위성의 필요성이 증가되었다. 이러한 이유로 본 논문에서는 지구 관측 위성의 개발 동향 및 현황을 기술하였다. 이러한 위성 기술의 추세를 고려하여 국내 위성 개발이 계획되어야 할 것이다.