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A Study on Safety Management Methods for Introduction of the Advanced Aircraft by the Republic of Korea Air Force (한국공군의 첨단 항공기 도입에 따른 안전관리방안 연구)

  • Koo, Bon Ean;Lee, Kang Jun
    • Journal of the Korean Society for Aviation and Aeronautics
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    • v.29 no.2
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    • pp.36-46
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    • 2021
  • The purpose of this study is to ensure safety by proactively identifying hazards that could be derived from changes in mission form and environment as the advanced aircraft such as F-35A stealth fighter, KC-330 Multi-role transport and tanker, RQ-4B high altitude unmanned reconnaissance aircraft, etc are introduced that the Republic of Korea Air Force(ROKAF) has never been operated so far. To this end, the safety management methods based on proactive and predictive approaches used in advanced countries(US Air Force, UK Royal Air Force, Royal Australian Air Force) operating aircraft types same or similar things being newly powered by the ROKAF were reviewed. In addition, the direction for improvement of the safety management methods operating in the ROKAF and the measures necessary for establishment of the new safety management techniques to be applied were suggested.

Analysis of Aerodynamic Efficiencies of Fighter Aircraft in Close Formation Flight Using a Panel Method (패널법을 사용한 근접 편대비행 전투기 공력효율성 분석)

  • Kim, Jaemuk;Han, Cheolhuei
    • Journal of Institute of Convergence Technology
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    • v.11 no.1
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    • pp.29-32
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    • 2021
  • 편대비행 항공기들은 선행항공기에서 발생시킨 후류의 영향으로 후행항공기의 공력효율이 증가하는 것으로 잘 알려져 있다. 비점성 비회전 유동장에 관한 연속방정식을 지배방정식으로 사용하는 패널법은 비교적 빠른 시간 이내에 항공기의 공력특성 변화를 계산할 수 있는 장점이 있다. 본 연구에서는 편대비행 항공기들 사이의 항공기들 사이의 흐름방향 거리는 스팬길이의 2.5배로 위치시키고, 수평상대거리는 스팬길이의 -0.4~0.3배로, 수직상대거리는 스팬길이의 -0.25, -0.15.0.15.0.25배로 변화시키며 계산을 수행했다. 연구결과 선행항공기와 후행항공기의 수평상대거리 변화의 경우 주날개들이 안쪽으로 겹침이 발생하고, 수직 상대거리가 가까울수록 더 큰 공력성능 향상을 얻을 수 있었다. 편대비행 하는 후행항공기의 공력성능 향상은 선행 항공기로부터 발생한 익단 와류의 올려흐름 영향에 기인한 것이다. 선행항공기로부터 발생한 익단와류는 후행항공기의 모멘트 특성을 변화시켜 비행안정성에 영향을 미치게 된다. 향후 연구에서는 선행항공기로부터 발생한 와의 영향이 후행항공기의 모멘트 특성에 미치는 영향을 연구 할 것이다.

Aircraft Digital Fly-By-Wire System Technology Development Trend (항공기 디지털 전자식 비행제어 시스템 기술 개발 동향)

  • Seong-Byeong Chae
    • The Journal of the Korea institute of electronic communication sciences
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    • v.18 no.3
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    • pp.509-520
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    • 2023
  • In this paper, the structure and the characteristics of the Fly-By-Wire system applied to the civil aircraft was described. The development trend of the redundant method of the flight control system, data communication system, control surface actuation system and the control laws implemented by the Fly-By-Wire system of the civil aircraft are discussed. The Fly-By-Wire system was first applied to the fighter and its inherent advantages lead to the advent of the Fly-By-Wire civil aircraft. Recently even the small jet aircraft shows the trend of adopting the Fly-By-Wire system. In the future, most of the aircraft are expected to be the Fly-By-Wire type.

Perception Survey of Firefighters on Application of Emergency Vehicle Exemption during Return to Station Accidents (긴급자동차 복귀 중 교통사고 특례에 대한 소방공무원의 인식조사)

  • Young-Jin, Reem;Deok-Jin Jang;Ha-Sung Kong
    • Journal of the Korea Safety Management & Science
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    • v.25 no.2
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    • pp.139-151
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    • 2023
  • This study aims to understand the current status of exemptions for traffic accidents during the return of emergency vehicles and to provide suggestions for improvement. A survey was conducted on 3,500 firefighters to investigate the perception of traffic accidents during the return of emergency vehicles, and responses from 505 participants were analyzed. Based On the demographic characteristics and perception of the participants, frequency analysis and variance analysis were used as research methods to analyze basic statistics and the current situation. The results showed that firefighters have concerns and anxieties about traffic accidents during the return of emergency vehicles, and the need for applying exemptions and enacting explicit legal provisions was statistically confirmed. Based on these results, we suggest a policy for exemptions to improve the preparation for re-deployment and to alleviate the concerns and anxieties of firefighters.

Progressive Test and Evaluation Strategy for Verification of KF-X AESA Radar Development (한국형 전투기(KF-X) AESA 레이다 개발 검증을 위한 점진적인 시험평가 전략)

  • Shinyoung Cho;Yongkil Kwak;Hyunseok Oh;Hyesun Ju;Hongwoo Park
    • Journal of the Korea Institute of Military Science and Technology
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    • v.27 no.3
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    • pp.387-394
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    • 2024
  • This paper describes a progressive test and evaluation strategy for verification of Korean Fighter eXperimental (KF-X) AESA(Active Electronically Scanned Array) radar development. Three progressive stages of development test and evaluation were officially performed from simulated test conditions to actual operating conditions according to standards: radar function/performance and avionics integration. KF-X AESA radar development is repeatedly verified by progressive stages consisting of five tests: Roof-lab ground test, System Integration Laboratory(SIL) ground test, Flying Test Bed(FTB) test, KF-X ground test, and KF-X flight test. As a result, the risk factor decreases as stages and tests progress. Therefore, development test and evaluation of KF-X AESA radar are successfully performed at low development risk.

A Study on the Analysis of the Welfare Status of Civil Servants: Focusing on Firefighters (공무원의 복지 실태 분석에 관한 연구: 소방공무원을 중심으로)

  • Hyun-Mi Kim;Kyong-Jin Park
    • Journal of the Korean Society of Industry Convergence
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    • v.27 no.4_2
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    • pp.841-850
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    • 2024
  • This study is about improving the welfare of firefighters, which has not been conducted in depth in previous studies. The overall level of welfare for firefighters was found to be 2.87 points on average (out of 5). Among the welfare status items, the most common answer was, 'Many firefighters may have post-traumatic stress disorder, even though they have not been diagnosed by a hospital.' The higher the rank and length of service, the higher the welfare status, and a statistically significant difference was confirmed (p(.01). In this study, the survey subjects were limited to some firefighters. We believe that these samples have limitations in generalizing the results of the study. However, the study is considered to be fruitful in that it identified the welfare status of some firefighters and confirmed their needs. I hope that the overall welfare of firefighters will be improved through periodic follow-up studies in the future.

A Research of Field Tolerance for Improvement of Fire Fighting Ability in High Rise Structures (고층건축물에서의 소방력 향상을 위한 현장적응성에 관한 연구)

  • Choi, Tae-Young;Park, Nam-Kwun
    • Journal of the Society of Disaster Information
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    • v.8 no.1
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    • pp.47-55
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    • 2012
  • There are currently various domestic high-rise construction projects underway. Such projects may maximize the economic impact, and yield other benefits, however, there is also a possibility of fire, terrorism, and other disasters that one may not even imagine. This study of high-rise structures' damage reduction measures the fire-fighting ability of the fire fighters at the scene of an indoor emergency upon entry. In order to identify the practical limitations, the fire fighter entered from the 1st floor to reach the top 54th floor. 1.Time required to reach the top floor without the respirator 2.Time required as well as pressure consumption to reach the top floor with the respirator equipped was measured; based on the results, performable range of operations during a fire fighting activity were presented.

Effects of a High-Intensity Interval Training Program on the Fitness and Performance of Firefighters (고강도 인터벌 트레이닝(HIIT)이 소방공무원의 체력 및 업무능력에 미치는 영향)

  • Kim, Cherho;Ji, Changjin;Kim, Sangho
    • Fire Science and Engineering
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    • v.34 no.2
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    • pp.97-102
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    • 2020
  • The purpose of this study was to investigate the effectiveness of a Tabata exercise program as an alternative for firefighters whose working environment makes it difficult to manage physical fitness. The Tabata exercise program, in which 16 people participated, led to increased muscle mass and reduced weight and body fat, which not only improved the health of the firefighters but also improved their cardiopulmonary endurance, muscle endurance, and muscle strength, which are essential elements during firefighting emergency relief activities. On the basis of these results, it is believed that developing and providing guidelines for scientific and systematic exercise programs to firefighters will lead to better work capability during fire and disaster situations.

Factors Affecting the Recovery of Pilots +Gz Tolerance

  • Park, Myunghwan;Jee, Cheolkyu;Kim, Cheonyoung;Seol, Hyeonju
    • Journal of the Ergonomics Society of Korea
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    • v.36 no.5
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    • pp.535-543
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    • 2017
  • Objective: This study was designed to identify factors affecting pilots' +Gz tolerance recovery from +Gz induced exhaustion. Background: +Gz tolerance of pilots has been considered as a crucial factor to fly the modern high performance fighter aircrafts. However, the factors affecting pilots' G-tolerance recovery from +Gz induced exhaustion have not been examined in the acceleration research community. Method: A centrifuge profile consisting of a high +Gz run for pilot's exhaustion and a low +Gz run for pilot's recovery and another high +Gz runs for pilot's second exhaustion was designed. The subjects' +Gz tolerance recovery ratio was measured by ratio of second high +Gz run time to the first high +Gz run time. The subjects' +Gz tolerance recovery rate was measured by dividing the subjects' +Gz tolerance recovery ratio by the low +Gz run time. The subjects' G-tolerance recovery rate was analyzed with respect to the subjects' personal factors including subjects' anthropometric and physiologic characteristics, flight time, flying aircraft type and so on. Results: The subjects' previous three-month flight hours (r=-0.336, p=0.039), six-month flight hours (r=-0.403, p=0.012) and one-year flight hours (r=-0.329, p= 0.044) correlated with the subjects' G-tolerance recovery rate. Conclusion: The subjects' G-tolerance recovery rate is clearly related to the subjects' previous flight hours. However, the subjects' anthropometric and physiologic characteristics do not show any statistically significant correlation with the subjects' G-tolerance recovery rate. Application: This research provides a safety critical insight to aviation community by identifying the factors to affect the gravity-induced loss of consciousness (GLOC) of pilots.

A Study on the Method of revitalization for Fire Services' Organization - The Solution for Conflict Between Desk Officials and Outside Duty Ones - (소방공무원의 조직 활성화 방안에 관한 연구 - 내외근 간의 갈등을 중심으로 -)

  • Chae, Jin;Woo, Seong-Cheon
    • Fire Science and Engineering
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    • v.23 no.2
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    • pp.85-95
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    • 2009
  • The fire organization of civil servant is a specified public official job which traditionally is characterized by conservative attributes, highly emphasized with a hierarchical culture and the order from higher position. Such a special condition of the fire organization is seemingly regarded as a prerequisite of the occurrence especially prevalent of the systematic discord rather than the other system of a civil servant such as a common administrative job. The conflict among fire officials which is caused by the variety of effort that has been input in pursuit of making a desirable structure does not in progress or even though it dose, weakened by a counterbalance. Therefore, the goal of this research is inducing a plan to revitalize the fire organization through the corroborative analysis of the conflict between indoor duty and outdoor service ones. That is the reason of the disagreement, the device of getting rid of discord and so on.