• Journal of Satellite, Information and Communications
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• v.12 no.4
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• pp.72-77
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• 2017

The Satellite Based Augmentation System (SBAS) broadcasts to users integrity and correction information for Global Navigation Satellite System (GNSS) such as GPS and GLONASS using geostationary orbit (GEO) satellites. In accordance with the recommendation of the International Civilian Aeronautical Organization (ICAO) to introduce SBAS until 2025, a Korean SBAS system development / construction project is underway with the Ministry of Land, Transport and Maritime Affairs. Korea Augmentation Satellite System (KASS) is a high precision GPS correction system which is composed of KASS Reference Station (KRS), KASS Processing Station (KPS), KASS Uplink Station (KUS), KASS Control Station (KCS) and GEO satellites. In this paper, we provided the conceptual design of the KASS uplink station, which is composed of the Signal Generator Section (SGS) and the Radio-Frequency Section (RFS), and interface between the KASS ground sector and the GEO satellite.

• Journal of Digital Convergence
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• v.19 no.2
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• pp.221-230
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• 2021

The study attempts to suggest potential problem and solutions expected in the process of implementing KASS, which is currently under development to improve the domestic navigation safety system, and to summarize improvement effects of domestic navigation safety system anticipated by the implementation of KASS. Challenges expected in the process of implementing KASS exists in four aspects: emotional, technical, cost, safety aspects. When KASS is implemented and operates, various benefits can be realized. Benefits include cost savings by not using navigation safety systems during takeoff and landing; reduction of flight delays and cancellations by removing airway congestion; increase of aircraft accommodation capacity; reduction of carbon emissions; preparation for future aviation demands and improvement of air transportation safety; and reduction of flight accidents. In conclusion, it is expected to enter into an era of more intense competition due to increased aviation demands. In order to survive in this competitive environment, early introduction of KASS is indispensable. Analysis results of this study are expected to provide reference information for academic research in this area. A possible future research topic include a study predicting the changes in the navigation safety systems introduced by KASS and proposing practical and useful ways to respond the changes.

• Proceedings of the Korean Institute of Navigation and Port Research Conference
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• 2017.11a
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• pp.185-187
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• 2017

한국항공우주연구원 SBAS 사업단은 한국형 위성기반 보강 항법 시스템(KASS) 개발을 위한 기준국 후보지 환경 분석을 수행하였다. 기준국 후보지 환경 분석을 위한 요구사항은 일반 시설 항목(시설, 보안, 화재 등)과 GNSS 신호 환경 항목(수평앙각, EMI, 다중경로)으로 구분하였다. 총 17개 기준국 사이트에 대한 정밀조사를 수행하였으며 사이트 요구사항 만족여부를 비교하였다. 추후 조사 결과를 바탕으로 시스템 성능 및 기준국 시스템 구축을 고려하여 KASS 시스템의 기준국을 선정할 예정이다.