• Journal of Space Technology and Applications
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• v.4 no.1
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• pp.74-85
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• 2024

As the limitations of conventional radio communications between satellites and the ground become apparent, various experiments are being conducted around the world to overcome them with space laser communication. In this study, we address the development of our own optical communications terminal (OCT) and optical ground station (OGS) and the experiments of free-space optical communication (FSOC) using them. Using a 30 mm-diameter OCT and a 250 mm-diameter portable OGS telescope, as well as commercial 10 Gbps SFP+ modules and media converters, we successfully transmitted and received 4K high-definition multimedia interface (HDMI) signals through 1,550 nm optical laser beam. The transmission and reception distances of the experiment were 3, 9, and 20 km, respectively, and the received signal strength at each distance was +6.1, -2.8, and -10.9 dBm, respectively. It was demonstrated that the 4K HDMI video lasted for over 10 minutes.

• Journal of Space Technology and Applications
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• v.4 no.2
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• pp.87-104
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• 2024

CubeSats are being utilized in various fields such as Earth observation, space exploration, and verification of space science and technology due to their low cost, short development period, enhanced mission-oriented performance, and ability to perform various missions through constellation and formation flights. Recently, as the availability of CubeSats has increased and their application areas have expanded, the demand for high-speed transmission of large amounts of data obtained by CubeSats has increased unprecedentedly. Laser-based free space optical communication technology is capable of transmitting large amounts of data at high speeds compared to the existing radio communication methods, and provides various advantages such as use of unlicensed spectrum, low cost, low power, high security characteristics, and of use a small communication platform. For this reason, it is suitable as a high-performance communication technology to support CubeSat missions. In this paper, we will present the core components and characteristics of CubeSat-based space laser communication system, and recent research trends, as well as representative technology development results.

• Proceedings of the Korean Institute of IIIuminating and Electrical Installation Engineers Conference
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• 2006.05a
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• pp.422-425
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• 2006

본 연구는 도체주변에 감겨진 광섬유 코일에 따라 선형편광축이 자기장에 의해 회전하는 Faraday Effect를 이용한 GIS(Gas Insulated Switchgear,이하 GIS) 용 광 전류센서의 구성과 DAQ(Data Acquisition,이하 DAQ)보드를 장착한 PC를 이용하여 실시간 데이터 취득, 분석 그리고 저장을 동시에 수행하였다 광원은 1310[nm]의 레이저 다이오드를 이용하였다. 센서부는 GIS에 맞게 원형으로 제작하였고 $9/125[{\mu}m]$규격 단일모드의 일반 통신용 광섬유를 지름 31[cm]의 센서부 코어에 20[회] 감아 설치하였다. PC기반의 실시간 데이터 분석 프로그래밍은 NI사의 Labview를 이용하여 코딩하였으며 PD(Photo Diode,이하 PD)의 전기적인 신호는 터미널 블록을 거쳐 NI사의 16bit DAQ M시리즈를 이용하여 수집되어진다. 직접 코딩한 프로그램을 이용하여 $700A\sim1400A$ 측정한 출력값 선형적인 증가추세를 보여주었다. 또한 OCS(Oscilloscope,이하 OCS)를 이용한 측정시스템과의 출력신호 및 정밀도를 비교 검토하였다. 그리고 Labview에서 지원하는 Web Tool기능을 이용하여 Web기반의 원거리 측정에서도 안정된 출력을 보여주었다.