• Journal of Astronomy and Space Sciences
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• 제39권4호
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• pp.181-194
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• 2022

Korea Pathfinder Lunar Orbiter (KPLO), also known as Danuri, was successfully launched on 4 Aug. from Cape Canaveral Space Force Station using a Space-X Falcon-9 rocket. Flight dynamics (FD) operational readiness was one of the critical parts to be checked before the flight. To demonstrate FD software's readiness and enhance the operator's contingency response capabilities, KPLO FD specialists planned, organized, and conducted four simulations and two rehearsals before the KPLO launch. For the efficiency and integrity of FD simulation and rehearsal, different sets of blind test data were prepared, including the simulated tracking measurements that incorporated dynamical model errors, maneuver execution errors, and other errors associated with a tracking system. This paper presents the simulation and rehearsal results with lessons learned for the KPLO FD operational readiness checkout. As a result, every functionality of FD operation systems is firmly secured based on the operation procedure with an enhancement of contingency operational response capability. After conducting several simulations and rehearsals, KPLO FD specialists were much more confident in the flight teams' ability to overcome the challenges in a realistic flight and FD software's reliability in flying the KPLO. Moreover, the results of this work will provide numerous insights to the FD experts willing to prepare deep space flight operations.

• Journal of Astronomy and Space Sciences
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• 제40권2호
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• pp.79-88
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• 2023

On Aug. 4, 2022, at 23:08:48 (UTC), the Korea Pathfinder Lunar Orbiter (KPLO), also known as Danuri, was launched using a SpaceX Falcon 9 launch vehicle. Currently, KPLO is successfully conducting its science mission around the Moon. The National Aeronautics and Space Administration (NASA)'s Deep Space Network (DSN) was utilized for the successful flight operation of KPLO. A great deal of joint effort was made between the Korea Aerospace Research Institute (KARI) and NASA DSN team since the beginning of KPLO ground system design for the success of the mission. The efficient utilization and management of NASA DSN in deep space exploration are critical not only for the spacecraft's telemetry and command but also for tracking the flight dynamics (FD) operation. In this work, the top-level DSN interface architecture, detailed workflows, DSN support levels, and practical lessons learned from the joint team's efforts are presented for KPLO's successful FD operation. Due to the significant joint team's efforts, KPLO is currently performing its mission smoothly in the lunar mission orbit. Through KPLO cooperative operation experience with DSN, a more reliable and efficient partnership is expected not only for Korea's own deep space exploration mission but also for the KARI-NASA DSN joint support on other deep space missions in the future.

• 항공우주시스템공학회지
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• 제18권2호
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• pp.40-46
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• 2024

본 연구는 도심 지역에서 드론 비행 경로의 계획과 안전성 평가를 개선하기 위해 CFD(Computational Fluid Dynamics)를 활용하는 방법을 제시한다. 도심 지역에서의 드론 비행은 빠르게 증가하고 있는데, 아직 경로 계획 및 안전성 평가 방법이 정립되어 있지 않으며 실험적으로 접근하고 있어 위험성이 높은 문제가 있다. 이에 본 연구에서는 CFD를 활용하여 드론과 건물 간 복잡한 3D 공간에서의 유체 역학을 고려한 비행 경로를 계획하고, 각 경로의 안전성을 정량적으로 평가하였다. 이를 위해 김천 혁신도시를 대상 지역으로 설정하여 지형과 건물 데이터 수집 및 비행 예상 경로를 선정하였다. CFD 유동 해석을 통해 비행 시뮬레이션과 안전성 평가를 위한 기본 데이터를 마련하였으며 이를 통해 드론이 제안된 비행 경로로 비행하였을 때 환경 유동에 의한 안전성 평가를 수행하였다.

• Journal of Astronomy and Space Sciences
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• 제38권3호
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• pp.185-192
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• 2021

This technical paper deals the practical transformation algorithms between several lunar reference frames which will be used for Korea pathfinder lunar orbiter (KPLO) flight operation. Despite of various lunar reference frame definitions already exist, use of a common transformation algorithm while establishing lunar reference frame is very important for all members related to KPLO mission. This is because use of slight different parameters during frame transformation may result significant misleading while reprocessing data based on KPLO flight dynamics. Therefore, details of practical transformation algorithms for the KPLO mission specific lunar reference frames is presented with step by step implementation procedures. Examples of transformation results are also presented to support KPLO flight dynamics data user community which is expected to give practical guidelines while post processing the data as their needs. With this technical paper, common understandings of reference frames that will be used throughout not only the KPLO flight operation but also science data reprocessing can be established. It is expected to eliminate, or at least minimize, unnecessary confusion among all of the KPLO mission members including: Korea Aerospace Research Institute (KARI), National Aeronautics and Space Administration (NASA) as well as other organizations participating in KPLO payload development and operation, or further lunar science community world-wide who are interested in KPLO science data post processing.

• 제어로봇시스템학회:학술대회논문집
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• 제어로봇시스템학회 1999년도 제14차 학술회의논문집
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• pp.29-32
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• 1999

Korea Multi-Purpose SATellite(KOMPSAT) is scheduled to be launched by TAURUS launch vehicle in November, 1999. Tracking, Telemetry and Command(TT&C) operation and the flight dynamics support should be performed for the successful Launch and Early Orbit Phase(LEOP) operation. After the first contact of the KOMPSAT spacecraft, initial orbit determination using ground based tracking data should be performed for the acquisition of the orbit. Although the KOMPSAT is planned to be directly inserted into the Sun- synchronous orbit of 685 km altitude, the orbit maneuvers are required fur the correction of the launch vehicle dispersion. Flight dynamics support such as orbit determination and maneuver planning will be performed by using KOMPSAT Mission Analysis and Planning Subsystem(MAPS) in KOMPSAT Mission Control Element(MCE). The KOMPSAT MAPS have been jointly developed by Electronics and Telecommunications Research Institute(ETRI) and Hyundai Space & Aircraft Company(HYSA). The KOMPSAT MCE was installed in Korea Aerospace Research Institute(KARI) site for the KOMPSAT operation. In this paper, the orbit determination and maneuver planning are introduced and simulated for the KOMPSAT spacecraft in LEOP operation. Initial orbit determination using short arc tracking data and definitive orbit determination using multiple passes tracking data are performed. Orbit maneuvers for the altitude correction and inclination correction are planned for achieving the final mission orbit of the KOMPSAT.

• 한국항공우주학회지
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• 제30권3호
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• pp.8-16
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• 2002

헬리콥터 비행 시뮬레이션을 위한 로터 운동방정식을 implicit formulation 형태로 유도하였다. 좌표계 사이의 상대운동을 고려한 일반화된 벡터 kinematics 를 유도하고 이를 적용하여 브레이드 임의 위치 에서 관성속도 및 관성가속도를 구하였다. 유도된 속도 및 가속도 벡터를 이용하여 플래핑, 리드래그 및 토오크 방정식 등을 implicit form으로 유도하였다. 브레이드 스팬에 따른 공간 적분 방법을 살펴보고, 다양한 힌지형상 및 힌지배열 순서에 관계없이 응용영역을 확장할 수 있음을 밝혔다. DAE(Differential Algebraic Equation) 형태를 갖는 본 연구의 결과식을 이용하여 동특성 계산을 위한 시간적분법을 검토하였다.

• Journal of Astronomy and Space Sciences
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• 제35권3호
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• pp.119-131
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• 2018

In spite of a short history of only 30 years in space development, Korea has achieved outstanding space development capabilities, and became the $11^{th}$ member of the "Space Club" in 2013 by launching its own satellites with its own launch vehicle from a local space center. With the successful development and operation of more than 10 earth-orbiting satellites since 1999, Korea is now rapidly expanding its own aspirations to outer space exploration. Unlike earth-orbiting missions, planetary missions are more demanding of well-rounded technological capabilities, specifically trajectory design, analysis, and navigation. Because of the importance of relevant technologies, the Korean astronautical society devoted significant efforts to secure these basic technologies from the early 2000s. This paper revisits the numerous efforts conducted to date, specifically regarding flight dynamics and navigation technology, to prepare for future upcoming planetary missions in Korea. However, sustained efforts are still required to realize such challenging planetary missions, and efforts to date will significantly advance the relevant Korean technological capabilities.

• 천문학회보
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• 제24권2호
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• pp.83-83
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• 1999

• 한국항행학회논문지
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• 제7권1호
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• pp.82-90
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• 2003

성층권에 통신중계기를 탑재한 비행선이나 비행기를 띄워서 무선중계시스템을 구축하고, 이 시스템을 광대역 무선 멀티미디어서비스 사업에 활용하는 방안이 추진되고 있다. 본 논문은 이러한 성층권 무선중계시스템을 구성하는 플랫폼의 운용개념을 정의하고, 성층권 관제시스템이 갖추어야 할 기능 및 구성요소를 설정하며, 향후 구축될 성층권 관제시스템의 설계를 구체화하기 위한 개념을 제공할 목적으로 수행된 연구의 결과이다.

• Journal of Astronomy and Space Sciences
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• 제40권4호
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• pp.217-224
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• 2023

The Korea Pathfinder Lunar Orbiter (KPLO), also known as Danuri, successfully entered its mission orbit on December 27, 2022 (UTC), and is currently performing its mission smoothly. To mitigate potential contingencies during the flight and to navigate the spacecraft into the desired lunar orbit, the KPLO flight dynamics (FD) team analyzed major trajectory-related contingencies that could lead to the violation of mission requirements and prepared operational procedures from the perspective of trajectory and FD. This paper presents the process of preparing contingency trajectory operations for the KPLO, including the identification of trajectory contingencies, prioritization results, and the development of recovery plans and operational procedures. The prepared plans were successfully applied to address minor contingencies encountered during actual operations. The results of this study will provide valuable insights to FD engineers preparing for space exploration mission operations.