• Journal of the Institute of Convergence Signal Processing
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• v.15 no.4
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• pp.176-182
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• 2014

This paper introduces the development of global fringe search (GFS) software for preprocessing of Daejeon Correlator. In case of the VLBI observation, a observer conducts the observation for the reference sources with strong and point-like radio stars on schedule in order to confirm the well-observedness of the radio source by the radio telescope. The correlator performs the correlation for the reference sources to detect the fringe completely. We developed the GFS software by calculating the precise delay time between each observatory based on specific observatory. Then, this software calculates the precise delay time by using the delay model (correlator model) of reference source and information of time offset between the Hydrogen Maser frequency standard and GPS (Global Positioning System) clock located in each observatory through the correlation preprocessing. In order to confirm the performance of the developed software, experiments were carried out for the reference sources and target sources observed by the KaVA (KVN and VERA Array). Experimental results show that the GFS software has effectively good performance by finding the precise delay time offset according to the comparison between the compensated delay time offset and one without compensation.

• Journal of Science Education
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• v.42 no.2
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• pp.230-241
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• 2018

This study was conducted to see how science classes using astronomical observations software could affect elementary students' scientific learning motivations and academic achievements. For this, 24 sixth graders of G Elementary School were designated as experimental groups to provide classes in which astronomical observation software was used. The experimental treatment period was 4 weeks and the results were as follows. First, elementary science classes that used astronomical observation software were effective in boosting scientific learning motivation. Second, elementary science classes that used astronomical observation software were effective in enhancing academic achievements. From these study results, we could confirm that elementary science classes that used astronomical observation software were effective for elementary school students' motivation and academic achievements.

• The Bulletin of The Korean Astronomical Society
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• v.39 no.1
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• pp.88.1-88.1
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• 2014

국립고흥청소년우주체험센터는 2014년 11월에 1,040mm의 반사망원경을 도입할 예정이다. 그 사전 준비로 천체관측소 10m돔에 150mm 굴절망원경과 1K CCD카메라를 설치하고, 이를 통합 제어할 원격관측시스템을 구축하였다. 원격으로 제어가 가능한 이 시스템은, 망원경 구동부, CCD, 돔을 제어할 수 있는 소프트웨어, 각 기기를 원격에서 조정 작동할 수 있는 장비, 기상과 하늘의 실시간 상황 및 망원경의 상태를 확인 할 수 있는 원격 모니터링 카메라 등으로 구성되어 있다. 구축 이후 M67 산개성단과 SA98 표준성 영역을 원격으로 관측하였다. 이를 통해, 관측시에 발생할 수 있는 문제점과 장애요인을 분석하여 보완 개선하였고, 시범관측으로 확보한 자료를 활용하여 관측환경을 정량화하는 중이다. 최우선 과제는 센터가 위치한 내나로도 지역의 시상정보를 검증하고 축적하는 일이다. 센터는 천체관측소에 시상 관측기 설치하여 자료를 축적하고 있다. 이 정보의 신뢰성을 확보하기 위해 150mm 굴절망원경으로 얻어진 시상정보와 비교 검증하고자 한다. 또한 이 과정에서 센터 천체관측소에 구축된 망원경으로 관측 가능한 한계등급을 얻을 수 있었고, 표준계 변환작업을 통해 1차와 2차 소광계수를 구해 보았다. 추가적으로 관측 가능한 일수를 지속적으로 기록하여, 계절별, 월별 관측 가능일 수를 조사할 예정이다.

• The Bulletin of The Korean Astronomical Society
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• v.46 no.2
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• pp.75.1-75.1
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• 2021

MSE (Maunakea Spectroscopic Explorer)는 11.25m 구경의 망원경과 최대 4,000 개의 천체를 한 번에 관측할 수 있는 분광기를 통해 다천체 분광학 연구를 이끌 차세대 관측기기이다. 경희대학교는 망원경에 장착되는 다천체 분광기의 성능 요구사항을 바탕으로 노출 시간 소프트웨어 ETC (Exposure Time Calculator)를 개발하고 있다. ETC는 대기에 의한 연속선 소광, 방출선과 흡수선, 망원경 및 광학 기기의 투과율, 검출기의 암전류와 읽기 잡음을 바탕으로 신호 대 잡음비 S/N (Signal to Noise)을 도출하여 천체를 분광 관측하기 위한 적절한 노출 시간을 계산한다. MSE-ETC는 저분산 LR (Low Resolution, R=3,000), 중분산 MR (Moderate Resolution, R =6,000) 및 고분산 HR (High Resolution, R=40,000)의 관측 모드로 가시광선과 근적외선 영역의 S/N과 파장, 그리고 S/N과 AB등급 간의 상관관계를 보여준다. 본 포스터에서는 개발 중인 MSE-ETC 프로그램의 구조와 작동 알고리즘 및 사용 예를 발표한다.

• Journal of the Institute of Convergence Signal Processing
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• v.14 no.3
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• pp.181-190
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• 2013

In this paper, we designed file system in order to utilize data analysis by using correlation result from Daejeon correlator including related software development. Correlation results are consisted of visibility component (amplitude and phase) of radio source, but for data analysis of correlation result, various information such as weather, radio telescope position, observation time, radio source position, source type, and receiver noise temperature are needed. In this paper, we designed file system as a directory-structure for making use of these informations at Linux system for analyzing data and developed software to make file system. To verify the effectiveness of designed file system and developed software, file system generation experiment is conducted, and then astronomers accepted that there is no severe problem for scientific analysis using designed file system.

• Journal of the Institute of Convergence Signal Processing
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• v.19 no.2
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• pp.68-76
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• 2018

In this paper, we describe the correlation processing method of multi-polarization observation data of the Daejeon Correlator. VLBI observations include single or multiple polarized observations depending on the type of object. Polarization observations are performed to observe the characteristics of the object. During the observations of the celestial object, polarization measurements are also performed to determine the delay values and causes of changes in the object. Correlation processing of polarization observation data of the Daejeon correlator is proposed by OCTAVIA of a synchronous reproduction processing apparatus that outputs data input to each antenna unit by using an output bit selection function to convert bits and the order of the data streams is changed, And the input of the Daejeon correlator is configured to perform the polarization correlation processing by conducting correlation processing by setting the existing stream number to be the same. Correlation processing is conducted on the test data observed for the polarization correlation processing and it is verified through experiments that the polarization correlation processing method of the proposed Daejeon correlator is effective.

• Journal of Astronomy and Space Sciences
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• v.24 no.4
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• pp.367-378
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• 2007

We present a software which we developed for the multi-purpose CCD camera. This software can be used on the all 3 types of CCD - KAF-0401E ($768{\times}512$), KAF-1602E ($1536{\times}1024$), KAF-3200E ($2184{\times}1472$) made in KODAK Co.. For the efficient CCD camera control, the software is operated with two independent processes of the CCD control program and the temperature/shutter operation program. This software is designed to fully automatic operation as well as manually operation under LINUX system, and is controled by LINUX user signal procedure. We plan to use this software for all sky survey system and also night sky monitoring and sky observation. As our results, the read-out time of each CCD are about 15sec, 64sec, 134sec for KAF-0401E, KAF-1602E, KAF-3200E., because these time are limited by the data transmission speed of parallel port. For larger format CCD, the data transmission is required more high speed. we are considering this control software to one using USB port for high speed data transmission.

• Journal of the Institute of Convergence Signal Processing
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• v.10 no.4
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• pp.280-288
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• 2009

In this paper, we developed new time information recording module of VSI (VLBI Standard Interface) format by analyzing the Mark5B recorder control and operation software with 1Gbps speed, which is able to record the weak signal of space radio source, through the Korean VLBI Network (KVN). The control and operation software of high-speed recorder consists of 2 kinds of software, which is that it can operate RAID control board by controlling large capacity HDD drive and the network control and operation. Especially, core software in high-speed recorder is able to output the results after performing and analyzing the input command. Through the analysis of control and operation software, new time information recording module, which is needed to process the observed data for correlation, is developed. New developed time information recording module can record the time information together after checking the interrupt of 1PPS(Pulse Per Second) input signal when the observed data will be recorded. To verify the normal operation of the developed time information recording module, we performed the real observation test and confirmed the effectiveness of developed software through analyzing the recorded observation data.

• Digital Contents
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• no.8 s.87
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• pp.18-29
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• 2000

정보통신부가 후원하고 한국데이터베이스진흥센터와 조선일보, 매일경제신문, 소프트웨어진흥원이 주관한 2000년도 제 2/4분기 디지털콘텐츠대상 수상식이 지난 6월 6일 정보통신부 중회의실에서 열렸다. 이날 수상식에는 안병엽 정보통신부 장관을 비롯, 한국데이터베이스진흥센터의 이준우 전무 등 정보 통신분야 주요 인사가 참여하여 자리를 빛냈다. 온라인 및 네트워크게임 부문의 수상 업체는 sk주식회사의 샤이암과 이미르엔터테인먼트의 메틴이 각각 수상했다. 공익 및 교육용 콘텐츠 부문에는 아이테크의 천체관측 가이드 CD롬인 물음표와 느낌표-재미있는 과학이 수상의 영예를 안았다. 디지털 영상 부문에는 (주)고신미디어의 MMB-Album이 수상했다. 또한 디지털 정보 및 웹캐스팅 부문에는 (주)픽쳐맵인터내셔날의 정밀 전자지도가 수상했다.

• Bulletin of the Korean Space Science Society
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• 2004.04a
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• pp.63-63
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• 2004

국가지정연구실 사업인 “인공위성 및 지구접근천체 감시연구(NEOPAT)”에서는 2001년부터 2004년까지 인공위성에 대한 광학관측을 추진하였다. 인공위성의 궤도에 관한 자료는 미국 NORAD에서 제공하는 TLE(Two Line Elements)를 이용하였으며, 한국천문연구원에서 개발한 KODAS(KAO Orbit Determination & Data Analysis System) 소프트웨어를 TLE에 사용하여 임의의 시각에서의 위성에 대한 위치 정보를 얻을 수 있었다. (중략)