• 한국소음진동공학회:학술대회논문집
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• 한국소음진동공학회 2006년도 춘계학술대회논문집
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• pp.376-379
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• 2006

Reaction Wheel Assembly (RWA) is one of the major disturbance sources that have influence upon the Line of Sight (LOS) of payload. A micro-vibration induced by RWA is propagated through the satellite structure and decrease the LOS stability performance of payload. This effect shall be analyzed through the jitter analysis. If a requirement or specification of payload jitter level is found to be not satisfied according to the jitter analysis campaign, some modification or redesign should be done on the satellite structure or a couple of isolator should be attached on the RWA interface in order to reduce the transmitted vibration level of RWA. The purpose of ???RWA isolator test? is to roughly evaluate the performance of vibration suppression level with a passive RWA isolator made of rubber. For this test, actual RWA is used as a vibration source and a couple of cube-shaped rubber mount designed for satellite is used as a passive isolator. There may be several considerations in order to accommodate RWA isolator to spacecraft such as not only vibration reduction performance but also thermal conduction problem, mechanical size, RWA alignment problem, etc. But in this report the feasibility of RWA isolator is analyzed only in a vibration suppression point of view. As a result, high frequency vibration of RWA above 50Hz is perfectly attenuated with isolators, however, first harmonic components below 50Hz became larger due to the additional low frequency resonance modes of roll, pitch, yaw rigid body motion of RWA+bracket.

• Advances in aircraft and spacecraft science
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• 제1권4호
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• pp.409-425
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• 2014

Converging flows of a gas and a liquid at a microchannel cross junction, under proper conditions, can result in the formation of periodic, dispersed microslugs. This microslug formation phenomenon has been proposed as the basis for a fuel injection system in a novel, 'discrete' monopropellant microthruster designed for use in next-generation miniaturized satellites. Previous experimental studies demonstrated the ability to generate fuel slugs with characteristics commensurate with the intended application during steady-state operation. In this work, numerical and experimental techniques are used to study the effect of valve actuation on slug characteristics, and the results are used to compare with equivalent steady-state slugs. Computational simulations of a valve with a 1 ms valve-actuation cycle show that as the ratio of the response time of the valve to the fully open time is increased, transient effects can increase slug length by up to 17%. The simulations also demonstrate that the effect of the valve is largely independent of surface tension coefficient, which is the thermophysical parameter most responsible for slug formation characteristics. Flow visualization experiments performed using a miniature valve with a 20 ms response time showed less than a 1% change in the length of slugs formed during the actuation cycle. The results of this study indicate that impulse bit and thrust calculations can discount transient effects for slower valves, but as valve technology improves transient effects may become more significant.

• Advances in aircraft and spacecraft science
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• 제2권3호
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• pp.303-328
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• 2015

A design methodology is presented to develop the hingeless control surfaces for MAV using adhesively bonded Macro Fiber Composite (MFC) actuators. These actuators have got the capability to deflect the trailing edge surfaces of the wing to attain the required maneuverability, besides achieving the set aerodynamic trim condition. A scheme involving design, analysis, fabrication and testing procedure has been adopted to realize the trailing edge morphing mechanism. The stiffness distribution of the composite MAV wing is tailored such that the induced deflection by piezoelectric actuation is approximately optimized. Through ground testing, the proposed concept has been demonstrated on a typical MAV structure. Electromechanical analysis is performed to evaluate the actuator performance and subsequently aeroelastic and 2D CFD analyses are carried out to see the functional requirements of wing trailing edge surfaces to behave as elevons. Efforts have been made to obtain the performance comparison of conventional control surfaces (elevons) with morphing wing trailing edge surfaces. A significant improvement in lift to drag ratio is noticed with morphed wing configuration in comparison to conventional wing. Further, it has been shown that the morphed wing trailing edge surfaces can be deployed as elevons for aerodynamic trim applications.

• Corrosion Science and Technology
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• 제18권5호
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• pp.182-189
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• 2019

A thin spray coating of inorganic black lithium polysilicate (IBLP) on black anodized AZ31B magnesium alloy was fabricated for better corrosion resistance and thermo-optical properties for thermal control of spacecraft components. The morphology of the specimens with and without IBLP-based spray coating was characterized by SEM-EDS techniques. Impedance and potentiodynamic measurements on the specimens revealed better corrosion resistance for the specimen with a thin coating of lithium polysilicate. This was primarily due to the presence of lithium polysilicate inside the micro-cracks of the black anodized specimen, restricting the diffusion paths for corrosive media. Environmental tests, namely, humidity, thermal cycling, thermo vacuum performance, were used to evaluate the space-worthiness of the coating. The thermo-optical properties of the coating were measured before and after each environmental test to ascertain its stability. The specimen with an IBLP-based spray coating showed enhanced thermo-optical properties, greater than ~0.90. Hence, the proposed coating demonstrated better handling, better corrosion resistance, and space-worthiness during the pre-launch phase owing to its improved thermo-optical properties.

• 한국추진공학회지
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• 제23권6호
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• pp.95-108
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• 2019

전기추진은 전기에너지를 이용하여 연료를 빠른 속도로 분사시켜 높은 비추력을 갖는 추진방식으로, 위성의 연료무게를 크게 감소시켜 발사비용 감소와 탑재체 무게를 증가 시킬 수 있어 세계적으로 매우 활발하게 연구되고 있다. 최근에는, 초소형위성부터 대형위성, 저궤도위성부터, 우주탐사선까지 다양한 목적으로 전기추력기가 활용되고 있으며, 완전전기추진을 이용하여 위성임무를 수행하고자 하는 위성들도 개발되어 점차 그 수가 증가하고 있다. 본 논문에서는, 세계적으로 연구가 가장 활발하게 진행되고 있는 미국, 유럽, 일본에서의 전기추력기 연구개발 현황과 동향에 대해서 살펴보고자 한다.

• Advances in aircraft and spacecraft science
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• 제3권2호
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• pp.171-195
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• 2016

The present paper is a review of the main activities carried out within the context of the COMPTINN' program, a joint research project founded by a FUI program (Fonds $Unifi{\acute{e}}s$ $Interminist{\acute{e}}riels$) in which four research teams focused on the thermo-oxidation behaviour of HTS-TACTIX carbon-epoxy composite at 'high' temperatures ($120^{\circ}C-180^{\circ}C$). The scientific aim of the COMPTINN' program was to better identify, with a multi-scale approach, the link between the physico-chemical mechanisms involved in thermo-oxidation phenomena, and to provide theoretical and numerical tools for predicting the mechanical behaviour of aged composite materials including damage onset and development.

• 항공우주기술
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• 제10권2호
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• pp.29-36
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• 2011

과학기술위성 3호는 우리별 위성 시리즈와 과학기술위성 1호, 2호를 잇는 소형위성으로 첨단 위성체 핵심 기술 선행연구, 첨단 우주 및 지구 과학 탑재체 개발, 우주분야 인력 양성 등의 다양한 역할을 수행한다. 과학기술위성의 주탑재체는 다목적 적외선 영상시스템으로 우리은하와 황도극지방을 관측하여 우주의 기원을 연구한다. 다목적 적외선 영상시스템에는 국산 적외선 센서의 우주검증을 위해 지표면의 적외선 영상 획득 임무도 추가되었다. 부탑재체는 초소형 영상 분광기로서 농작물의 작황, 댐의 수질 예측 모델, 에어로졸 광학 두께 측정 연구 등에 활용된다. 본 논문에서는 2012년 말에 발사되어 주어진 임무기간 동안 과학기술위성 3호의 다양한 임무 수행을 위한 운영개념을 설명한다.

• 한국항공우주학회지
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• 제33권3호
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• pp.93-98
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• 2005

과학기술위성2호는 2007년 12월에 발사될 예정이다. 이 위성의 주관측기는 DREAM으로서, 주요 임무는 지구 또는 대기로부터 발생되는 복사에너지를 라디오파 대역에서 관측하는 것이다. 이 외 과학기술위성2호는 과학기술 실험용기기로서 정밀디지탈 태양센서, 2중헤드 별센서 등이 탑재되며, 과학기술위성2호의 자세제어 및 모멘텀 덤핑용 과학기술실험용 탑재체로서 펄스형 플라즈마 추력기가 실린다. 본 논문에서는 관측기기 및 과학기술실험용 탑재체 등의 운용모드를 고려한 과학기술위성2호의 운용모드에 따른 전력의 수요예측에 대하여 연구하였고, 임무를 수행하는 동안 안정적인 전력을 공급하기위한 필요전력에 대하여 분석하였다.

• Advances in aircraft and spacecraft science
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• 제10권3호
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• pp.223-243
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• 2023

There is a burgeoning demand for minimizing the mass of satellites because of its direct impact on reducing launch-to-orbit cost. This must be done without compromising the structure's efficiency. The present paper introduces a relatively low-cost and easily implementable approach for optimizing structural mass to a maximum natural frequency. The natural frequencies of the satellite are of utmost pertinence to the application requirements, as the sensitive electronic instrumentation and onboard computers should not be affected by the vibrations of the satellite structure. This methodology is applied to a realistic model of Al-Azhar University micro-satellite in partnership with the Egyptian Space Agency. The procedure used in structural design can be summarized in two steps. The first step is to select the most favorable primary structural configuration among several different candidate variants. The nominated variant is selected as the one scoring maximum relative dynamic stiffness. The second step is to use perforation patterns reduce the overall mass of structural elements in the selected variant without changing the weight. The results of the presented procedure demonstrate that the mass reduction percentage was found to be 39% when compared to the unperforated configuration that had the same plate thickness. The findings of this study challenge the commonly accepted notion that isogrid perforations are the most effective means of achieving the goal of reducing mass while maintaining stiffness. Rather, the study highlights the potential benefits of exploring a wider range of perforation unit cells during the design process. The study revealed that rectangular perforation patterns had the lowest efficiency in terms of modal stiffness, while triangular patterns resulted in the highest efficiency. These results suggest that there may be significant gains to be made by considering a broader range of perforation shapes and configurations in the design of lightweight structures.

• 한국우주과학회:학술대회논문집(한국우주과학회보)
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• 한국우주과학회 2007년도 한국우주과학회보 제16권2호
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• pp.139-143
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• 2007

전기 추진시스템은 저렴한 개발비와 높은 신뢰성을 제공하는 추진 장치로 많은 분야에서 응용 되어 왔다. 특히 최근에 발사된 SMART-1과 MUSES-C는 우리에게 시사하는 바가 크다. 각각 European Space Agency(ESA)와 Japan Aerospace Exploration Agency(JAXA)에서 개발한 행성 탐사선으로, SMART-1은 달 탐사를 목적으로 하고 MUSES-C는 소행성 Itokawa의 토양을 채취해오는 것을 목적으로 한다. 이 두 탐사선에는 각각 Hall effect thruster와 Micro wave ion engine이 탑재되었는데, 작고 저렴한 비용의 탐사선을 이용해서 충분히 행성 탐사가 가능하다는 좋은 선례를 남겼다. 현재 개발되고 있는 과학기술위성 3호(STSAT-3)에도 전기추진 장치가 탑재되는데, SMART-1에 탑재 되었던 것과 유사한 Hall effect thruster가 인공위성 연구센터와 KAIST 물리학과의 GDPL과 공동으로 개발되고 있다. 성능이 좋은 전기 추력 장치를 개발하기 위해 추력기 내부에서 발생하는 플라즈마의 물리적 특성을 파악하는 것은 매우 중요한 일이다. 이 논문에서는 이러한 플라즈마의 특성을 모사하는 방법으로 Particle In Cell 모사와 더불어 독립적인 개개 입자의 운동을 기술하는 입자모사(particle simulation)를 이용하는 방법을 제시 하고자 한다. 이러한 접근 방법은 실제 전기추력장치를 설계하고 실험하는 담당자에게 플라즈마 운동에 대한 명료한 지식을 제공해 줄 수 있을 것으로 생각된다.