• Journal of the Korean Society for Aeronautical & Space Sciences
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• v.44 no.8
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• pp.657-665
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• 2016

Launch Control System(LCS) performs the pre-launch preparation and launch operation during launch campaign. The successful launch operation is basically influenced by hardware and software of LCS. Especially, a trivial errors in control algorithm can cause critical problem or disaster in launch operation. Therefore, the hidden or implicit errors should be distinguished and eliminated by the verification test in advance. In this paper, the design and implementation of hardware and software simulator which have already been used in LCS verification will be introduced. By presenting the detailed design and flowchart-based algorithms, we make other similar systems adopt the implementation philosophies of this paper. Especially, this paper emphasizes that all the simulation algorithms work on the self-controller in LCS without using separated computer or PLC.

• Journal of the Korean Society for Aeronautical & Space Sciences
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• v.47 no.1
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• pp.9-16
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• 2019

In the present study, to investigate flows around space launch vehicles at mid-high altitudes efficiently, a three-dimensional unstructured mesh Navier-Stokes solver employing a Maxwell slip boundary condition was developed. Validation of the present flow solver was made for a blunted cone-tip configuration by comparing the results with those of the DSMC simulation and experiment. It was found that the present flow solver works well by capturing the velocity slip and the temperature jump on the solid surface more efficiently than the DSMC simulation. Flow simulations of space launch vehicles were conducted by using the flow solver. Mach number of 6 at the mid-high altitude around 86km was considered, and the flow phenomena at the mid-high altitude was discussed.

• Journal of Aerospace System Engineering
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• v.13 no.3
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• pp.70-77
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• 2019

This study presents the numerical investigation of the trajectory of rocket launched from a helicopter. The nonlinear mathematical model of armed configuration of UH-60 helicopter was developed while Hydra 70 unguided rocket was modeled to simulate the rocket behavior. The effects of various inflow models on the launched rocket trajectory are obtained. Similarly, rocket launch simulation was performed to determine the unsafe flight maneuver condition where the rocket trajectory is critically close to the helicopter main rotor tip path plane.

• Journal of the Korean Society of Propulsion Engineers
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• v.24 no.4
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• pp.48-54
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• 2020

Low cost launch vehicle for next-generation is underway in advanced space countries such as the United States, Europe, Japan and China. This paper surveys the latest technological trends in avionics system, including ground management system. In the case of on-board equipment, to make short the development period and reduce the cost, the equipment is standardized and modularized for each functions to flexibly respond to changes in system requirements. In addition, a network is applied to all inter-equipment interfaces and a powerful self-diagnostic function is included in the equipment to realize automation/simplification of the interface with the ground system, and it is confirmed that an efficient launcher system is realized.

• Bulletin of the Korean Space Science Society
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• 2004.04a
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• pp.81-81
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• 2004

위성체와 발사체 사이에는 임무설계접속, 기계접속, 전기접속, 환경접속 등 다양한 접속이 존재한다. 본 논문은 2004년 1월 수행된 발사체 전기접속 시험을 통하여 검증한 다목적 실용위성 2호와 ROCKOT 발사체간 전기접속과 발사장에서의 위성체, 발사체, 지상지원 장비 및 임무통제센터를 포함한 주변 지원시설간 접속을 기술하였다. 본 시험의 목적은 KIA(KOMPSAT-2 Interface Assembly)를 포함한 발사체 TMS(Telemetry Measure ment System)와 다목적실용위성 2호 사이의 호환성을 검증하고 LV TMS와 위성체 LSTS (Launch Support ＆ Test Set)의 하드웨어 및 소프트웨어의 정확한 동작을 검증하는 것이다. (중략)

• Journal of Astronomy and Space Sciences
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• v.11 no.2
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• pp.308-319
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• 1994

We can launch satellites only at a certain time which satisfies special conditions, since the current techniques cannot overcome these constraints. Launch window constraints are the eclipse duration, solar aspect angle, attitude control, launch site and the launch vehicle constraints, etc. In this paper, launch window is calculated that satisfies all these constraints. In calculating launch window, the basic concepts are relative locations of the sun-satellite-earth system and relative velocities of these, and these requires geometric consideration for each satellite. Launch window calculation was applied to Kitsat 2(low earth orbit) and Koreasat(geostationary orbit). The result is shown in the form of a graph that has dates on the X-axis and the corresponding times of the given day on the Y-axis.

• Aerospace Engineering and Technology
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• v.3 no.1
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• pp.232-241
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• 2004

KARI(Korea Aerospace Research Institute) is achieving the KSLV program according to National Space Technology Development Program. In this paper, the authors are intend to introduce the Integrated Power Plant(IPP) test facility which will be constructed for the variety of tests on KSLV program. IPP test facility refers to comprehensive testing equipment for liquid rocket launch vehicle. Using this facility, KARI can verify the adaptedness of parts and subsystems for launch vehicle and finally can qualify the system characteristics of launch vehicle doing kinds of test including hot firing test. IPP test facility will make it possible to simulate the vehicle launching circumstances and to predict the performance of launch vehicle during its flight test.

• Journal of the Korean Society for Aeronautical & Space Sciences
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• v.37 no.2
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• pp.156-165
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• 2009

Threat due to malfunction of space launch vehicles is significant since it is bigger and flights longer range than military missiles or scientific rockets. It is necessary to implement a flight safety system to minimize the possible hazard. Design objective of the tracking filter for the flight safety system is different from conventional tracking filters since estimation reliability is more emphasized than estimation accuracy. In this paper, a fusion tracking filter was implemented for processing multi-sensor data from a space launch vehicle. The filter performance is evaluated by analyzing the error of the estimated position and instantaneous impact point. Also a fault detection algorithm is implemented to guarantee fusion filter's reliability under any sensor failure and verified to maintain stability successfully.

• Aerospace Engineering and Technology
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• v.13 no.1
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• pp.129-141
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• 2014

Since 2006, an annual rocket competition for university students in America has been held by management of NASA to support the Space Launch System. This paper describes the significance and operational aspects of NASA Student Launch, a rocket competition for university students organized by NASA Marshall Center's Academic Affairs Office, to inspire students to pursue education and careers in science, technology, engineering, or mathematics (STEM) fields, which is Furthermore, It describes briefly activities of Korean national rocket competition for university students.

• Journal of the Korean Society of Propulsion Engineers
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• v.21 no.6
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• pp.64-72
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• 2017

The longitudinal dynamic instability which can occur in the fueling process of a space launch vehicle is called pogo. It is caused by coupling between the fuselage and propulsion system and they would be formed as a closed-loop system. so that the amplitude of the response may increase or decrease. In this paper, a mathematical model which is applicable to the systematic pogo analysis of a general launch vehicle is developed for an example of space shuttle. The formulations are composed of the linearized second-order differential equation for the propulsion system, and of the pressure, weight displacement, and generalized displacement. Those are important parameters for pogo analysis, are derived through eigenvalue analysis. By the formulation suggested in this paper, it is expected that mathematical modeling method of the pogo system can be obtained and systematic pogo stability analysis for any launch vehicle will be enabled.