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Can relativistic electrons be accelerated in the geomagnetic tail region?

  • Lee, J.J.;Parks, G.K.;Min, K.W.;Lee, E.S.;McCarthy, M.P.;Hwang, J.A.;Lee, C.N.
    • Bulletin of the Korean Space Science Society
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    • 2008.10a
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    • pp.31.1-31.1
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    • 2008
  • While some observations in the geomagnetic tail region supported electrons could be accelerated by reconnection processes, we still need more observation data to confirm electron acceleration in this region. Because most acceleration processes accompany strong pitch angle diffusion, if the electrons were accelerated in this region, strong energetic electron precipitation should be observed near earth on aurora oval. Even though there are several low altitude satellites observing electron precipitation, intense and small scale precipitation events have not been identified successfully. In this presentation, we will show an observation of strong energetic electron precipitation that might be analyzed by relativistic electron acceleration in the confined region. This event was observed by low altitude Korean STSAT-1, where intense several hundred keV electron precipitation was seen simultaneously with 10 keV electrons during storm time. In addition, we observed large magnetic field fluctuations and an ionospheric plasma depletion with FUV aurora emissions. Our observation implies relativistic electrons can be generated in the small area where Fermi acceleration might work.

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A Case Study on Heavy Rainfall Using a Wind Profiler and the Stability Index

  • Hong, Jongsu;Jeon, Junhang;Ryu, Chansu
    • Journal of Integrative Natural Science
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    • v.8 no.3
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    • pp.221-232
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    • 2015
  • In this study, the vertical characteristics of wind were analyzed using the horizontal wind, vertical wind, and vertical wind shear, which are generated from a wind profiler during concentrated heavy rain, and the quantitative characteristics of concentrated heavy rain were analyzed using CAPE, SWEAT, and SRH, among the stability indexes. The analysis of the horizontal wind showed that 9 cases out of 10 had a low level jet of 25 kts at altitudes lower than 1.5 km, and that the precipitation varied according to the altitude and distribution of the low-level jet. The analysis of the vertical wind showed that it ascended up to about 3 km before precipitation. The analysis of the vertical wind shear showed that it increased up to a 1 km altitude before precipitation and had a strong value near 3 km during heavy rains. In the stability index analysis, CAPE, which represents thermal buoyancy, and SRH, which represents dynamic vorticity, were used for the interpretation of the period of heavy rain. As SWEAT contains dynamic upper level wind and thermal energy, it had a high correlation coefficient with concentrated-heavy-rain analysis. Through the case studies conducted on August 12-13, 2012, it was confirmed that the interpretation of the prediction of the period of heavy rain was possible when using the intensive observation data from a wind profiler and the stability index.

Multi-Mode Radar System Model Design for Helicopter (헬기탑재 다중모드 레이다 시스템 모델 설계)

  • Kwag, Young-Kil;Bae, Jae-Hoon
    • Proceedings of the Korea Electromagnetic Engineering Society Conference
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    • 2003.11a
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    • pp.208-212
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    • 2003
  • An airborne radar is an essential aviation electronic system of the helicopter to perform various missions in all-weather environments. This paper presents the conceptual design results of the multi-mode pulsed Doppler radar system testbed model for helicopter. Due to the inherent flight nature of the hovering vehicle which is flying in low-altitude and low speed, as well as rapid maneuvering, the moving clutters from the platform should be suppressed by using a special MTD (Moving Target Detector) processing. For the multi-mode radar system model design, the flight parameters of the moving helicopter platform were assumed: altitude of 3 Km, average cruising velocity of 150knots. The multi-mode operation capability was applied such as short-range, medium-range, and long-range depending on the mission of the vehicle. The nominal detection ranges is 30 Km for the testbed experimental model, but can be expanded up to 75 Km for the long range weather mode. The detection probability of each mode is also compared in terms of the signal-to noise ratio of each mode, and the designed radar system specifications ate provided as a design results.

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A Study on Resolving the Radar Blind Sector in Jeju region (제주지역 레이더 음영지역 해소에 관한 연구)

  • Moon, Woo-Choon;Jung, Hyun-Tae;Kim, Bo Young
    • Journal of the Korean Society for Aviation and Aeronautics
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    • v.23 no.4
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    • pp.12-21
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    • 2015
  • Due to the influence of Han-la Mountain which is located at the center of Jeju Island, a radar blind sector has been appearing in the south-east, low-altitude area of Jeju Island. Thus, the region is perilous for aircraft using surveillance in this area with the existing radar equipment that is currently available. In addition, as the popularity for domestic leisure aviation is on the rise, the safety in low-altitude area should be guaranteed. Where not only IFR flights but also VFR flights are mainly used. Therefore, immediate measures to the present state of radar blind sector in Jeju Island should be taken into serious account. Regarding the circumstances, this study's purpose is to help secure the aviation safety in Jeju region by analyzing the current air traffic surveillance system in Jeju Island and comprehending its vulnerable factors. Moreover, this study compares secondary radar surveillance system, ADS-B and MLAT(Multilateration) system with factors based on the guidance materials from ICAO Asia and Pacific region office to suggests an adequate surveillance technology considering the regional characteristics of Jeju.

Space Physics Sensor on KOMPSAT-1

  • Min, Kyoung-Wook;Choi, Young-Wan;Shin, Young-Hoon;Lee, Jae-Jin;Lee, Dae-Hee;Kim, Jhoon
    • Proceedings of the KSRS Conference
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    • 1998.09a
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    • pp.355-360
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    • 1998
  • A small package of plasma instruments, Space Physics Sensor, will monitor the space environment and its effects on microelectronics in the low altitude region as it operates on board the KOMPSAT-1 from 1999 over the maximum of the solar cycle 23. The Space Physics Sensor (SPS) consists of two parts: the Ionospheric Measurement Sensor (IMS) and the High Energy Particle Detector (HEPD). IMS will make in situ Measurements of the thermal electron density and temperature, and is expected to provide a global map of the thermal electron characteristics and the variability according to the solar and geomagnetic activity in the high altitude ionosphere of the KOMPSAT-t orbit. HEPD will measure the fluxes of high energy protons and electrons, monitor the single event upsets caused by these energetic charged particles, and give the information of the total radiation dose received by the spacecraft. The continuous operation of these sensors, along with the ground measurements such as incoherent scatter radars, digital ionosondes and other spacecraft measurements, will enhance our understanding of this important region of practical use for the low earth orbit satellites.

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Shock Response Prediction of a Low Altitude Earth Observation Satellite During Launch Vehicle Separation

  • Lee, Dae-Oen;Han, Jae-Hung;Jang, Hae-Won;Woo, Sung-Hyun;Kim, Kyung-Won
    • International Journal of Aeronautical and Space Sciences
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    • v.11 no.1
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    • pp.49-57
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    • 2010
  • Several pyrotechnic devices are employed over the course of satellite's missions, generally for the separation of structural subsystems and deployment of appendages. Firing of pyrotechnic devices results in impulsive loads characterized by high peak acceleration and high frequency content which can cause failures of various flight hardware elements and small components. Thus, accurate prediction of acceleration level in various components of spacecraft due to pyrotechnic devices is important. In this paper, two methods for pyroshock prediction, an empirical model and statistical energy analysis in conjunction with virtual mode synthesis, are applied to predict shock response of a low altitude earth observation satellite during launch vehicle separation. The predicted results are then evaluated through comparison with the shock test results.

A Study On the Ejector Design Technique And Flow Characteristics (초음속 지상추진시험설비의 이젝터 설계 기법 및 유동 특성 연구)

  • Lee Yang-Ji;Cha Bong-Jun;Yang Soo-Seok
    • Journal of the Korean Society of Propulsion Engineers
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    • v.10 no.1
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    • pp.54-63
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    • 2006
  • Ejector system are used to transport a low momentum flow to the higher pressure flow by the momentum change between high and low momentum flows. This system is used to simulate the high altitude and Mach number condition over altitude 20 km and Mach 4 of the supersonic test facility. We applied the design and the performance analysis technique(EISIMP code) of the Ramjet Test Facility(RJTF) air system in JAXA to the ejector system of the ramjet test facility in KARI. After preliminary design of the ejector system, we performed a computational study using FLUENT and investigated shock structures and flow characteristics of the ejector system.

A study on the Responsibility of the Atmospheric Numerical Model on Turbulence induced by Orography (대기환경모형에 대한 지형성 난류의 의존성에 관한 연구)

  • Lee Soon-Hwan;Lee Hwa-Woon;Kim Yoo-Keun
    • Journal of Environmental Science International
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    • v.8 no.6
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    • pp.653-660
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    • 1999
  • The flow of non-rotation atmosphere with uniform stratification and wind past an isolated three dimensional topography obstacle is investigated with three-dimensional hydrostatic and non- hydrostatic numerical model. The characteristic of turbulence created the back of topography obstacle is usually defined by Froude number which is the function of upstream wind speed, the height of topography obstacle, and atmospheric stability. Turbulence tends to be formed more easily at the non-hydrostatic model than hydrostatic model. Especially, the difference between flow patterns of two models generated by isolated obstacle is more clear under low Froude number. The difference of flow patterns can be only seen at relatively low altitude, but at high altitude the patterns of two models are almost same. In this research, wind velocity in the parameters related with Froude number have great sensitivity at responsibility of numerical models. and slop of obstacle is also important factor at the flow pattern regardless of the species of numerical model

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Population Dynamics of the Genus Pterostichus (Coleoptera, Harpalidae) (길쭉먼지벌레의 개체군 변동 (딱정벌레목(目): 먼지벌레과(科)))

  • Park, Jong Kyun;Kwon, Yong Jung;Suh, Sang Jae
    • Current Research on Agriculture and Life Sciences
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    • v.14
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    • pp.77-84
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    • 1996
  • Most species were occured at the low altitude in June and at the high altitude in August. And then, in September, they occurred abundantly at the low sites as the same case in June. The trends in population density of 4 species of Pterostichus from Mt. T$\breve{o}$gyusan, S. Korea, were revealed various tendencies of fluctuation. Generally most species showed the seasonal prevelance in some extent of degree as their characteristic appearance.

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Trends in Low Altitude Small Drone Identification Technology and Standardization (저고도 소형드론 식별 기술 및 표준화 동향)

  • Kang, K.M.;Park, J.C.;Choi, S.N.;Oh, J.H.;Hwang, S.H.
    • Electronics and Telecommunications Trends
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    • v.34 no.6
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    • pp.164-174
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    • 2019
  • This article presents low altitude small drone identification trends at home and abroad. To reduce the dysfunction caused by the proliferation of drones worldwide, there is a growing interest in remote identification technologies that can identify the basic information of the drone. First, this article introduces policy trends in major countries. US, Europe, and China have recently provided recommendations regarding technologies available for the remote identification and tracking of a drone. Next, standardization activities on identification communications and identification systems are introduced. For this, standards organizations for the small drone identification, such as the International Organization for Standardization, IEEE 802, Radio Technical Commission for Aeronautics, International Civil Aviation Organization, and $3^{rd}$ Generation Partnership Project, are investigated. Finally, drone identification technology trends are introduced. In the US and Europe, various drone identification technologies have been studied to identify a drone owner and drone registration information with a drone identifier. In South Korea, drone identification technology is still in its infancy, whereas drone detection and physical counterattack technologies are somewhat more developed. As such, major drone manufacturers are also currently studying and developing drone identification systems.