• 제어로봇시스템학회논문지
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• 제17권8호
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• pp.843-850
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• 2011

In this paper, an effective path generation algorithm for obstacle avoidance producing small amount of steering action as possible is proposed. The proposed path generation algorithm can reduce unnecessary steering because of the small lateral changes in generated waypoints when UGV (Unmanned Ground Vehicle) encounters obstacles during its waypoint navigation. To verify this, the proposed algorithm and $A^*$ algorithm are analyzed through the simulation. The proposed algorithm shows good performance in terms of lateral changes in the generated waypoint, steering changes of the vehicle while driving and execution speed of the algorithm. Especially, due to the fast execution speed of the algorithm, the obstacles that encounter suddenly in front of the vehicle within short range can be avoided. This algorithm consider the waypoint navigation only. Therefore, in certain situations, the algorithm may generate the wrong path. In this case, a general path generation algorithm like $A^*$ is used instead. However, these special cases happen very rare during the vehicle waypoint navigation, so the proposed algorithm can be applied to most of the waypoint navigation for the unmanned ground vehicle.

• 한국군사과학기술학회지
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• 제16권2호
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• pp.95-100
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• 2013

Localization is very important for the autonomous navigation of Unmanned Ground Vehicles; however, it is difficult that they have a precise Inertial Navigation System(INS) sensor, especially Small Unmanned Ground Vehicle(SUGV). Moreover, there are some condition such as denial of global position system(GPS), GPS/INS integrated system is not robust. This paper proposes the estimation algorithm with optical flow sensor and INS. Being compared with previous researches, the proposed algorithm is suitable for skid steering vehicles. We revised the measurement model of previous research for the accuracy of side direction position. Experimental results were performed to verify the algorithm, and the result showed an excellent performance.

• 제어로봇시스템학회논문지
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• 제13권2호
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• pp.133-139
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• 2007

An unmanned ground vehicle can perform its mission automatically without human control in unknown environment. To move up to a destination in various surrounding situation, navigational information is indispensible. In order to be adopted for an unmanned vehicle, the navigation box is small, light weight and low power consumption. This paper suggests navigation system using a low grade MEMS IMU for supplying position, velocity, and attitude of an unmanned ground vehicle. This system consists of low cost and light weight MEMS sensors and a GPS receiver to meet unmanned vehicle requirements. The sensors are basically integrated by loosely coupled method using Kalman filter and internal algorithms are divided into initial alignment, sensor error compensation, and complex navigation algorithm. The performance of the designed navigation system has been analyzed by real time field test and compared to commercial tactical grade GPS/INS system.

• 한국군사과학기술학회지
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• 제14권5호
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• pp.948-956
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• 2011

In this paper, mechanism design of the explosive ordnance disposal(EOD) manipulator for small unmanned ground vehicle(SUGV) is presented from the conceptual to detailed design. EOD manipulator has been widely developed in the world due to the growing threat of the improvised explosive devices at war. It has distinctive characteristics, such as small size and high loading performance, compared to the industrial manipulator which is fixed on the floor. Design of new EOD manipulator must take into account various functional requirements and constraints simultaneously. We focused on developing the EOD manipulator that has suitable size for the SUGV and maximum 15kg payload capacity. Design approach taken in this paper is based on axiomatic design procedure and comparison among many possible candidates of each joint structure to obtain appropriate entire structure of EOD manipulator.

• 한국항공우주학회지
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• 제40권9호
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• pp.800-806
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• 2012

본 논문은 지상지원과 지상관제의 기능을 결합한 무인항공기의 비행시험을 위한 통합형 지상지원시스템(Ground support system)에 대한 설계 및 개발에 관해 기술한다. 통합비행시험은 비행체의 성능을 검증하기 위한 필수적인 절차이다. 개발한 통합형 지상지원시스템은 비행시험에 필요한 인적 물적 자원과 시간을 절감하고 비행시험의 체계적인 준비와 진행을 하기 위한 인프라로써 비행시험의 제반 사항을 갖추어 지상관제, 통신, 발전, 장비의 수송, 수리와 유지 등이 가능하며 소규모 연구소에서 2~3명의 인원으로 운용하기에 적합한 수준이다.

• 한국항공우주학회지
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• 제32권10호
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• pp.127-133
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• 2004

본 논문은 무인항공기의 자동비행을 위한 이동형 지상제어 시스템 개발에 관한 연구이다. 본 연구에서는 휴대와 이동을 수월하게 하기 위한 이동형 지상제어시스템 (PGCS)을 개발하였다. 일반적으로 지상제어시스템은 항공기가 수행해야할 임무정보를 전송하고, 원활한 조종을 위하여 항공기 위치, 자세, 상태, 항법 정보를 항공기로부터 실시간 수신할 수 있어야 한다. 이동형 지상제어시스템 구성은 노트북 컴퓨터, 지상제어시스템과 항공기간의 통신을 위한 모뎀, 입/출력 보드, 무선조종 수신기 그리고 여러 개의 스위치와 LED 램프로 구성된다. 소형 무인항공기를 이용한 비행시험으로서 본 연구에서 개발한 이동형 지상제어시스템 성능 검증을 수행하였다.

• 한국군사과학기술학회지
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• 제15권6호
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• pp.721-728
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• 2012

The tracked SUGVs(Small Unmanned Ground Vehicles) are frequently operated in the narrow slope such as stairs and trails. But due to the nature of the tracked vehicle which is steered using friction between the track and the ground and the limited field of view of driving cameras mounted on the lower position, it is not easy for SUGVs to trace narrow slopes. To properly trace inclined narrows, it is very important for SUGVs to keep it's heading direction to the slope. As a matter of factor, no roll value control of a SUGV can makes it's heading being located in the direction of the slope in general terrains. But, the problem is that we cannot directly control roll motion for SUGV. Instead we can control yaw motion. In this paper, a new slope driving method that enables the vehicle trace the narrow slopes with IMU sensor usually mounted in the SUGV is suggested which including an estimation technique of the desired yaw angle corresponding to zero roll angle. In addition, a fuzzy steering controller robust to changes in driving speed and the stair geometry is designed to simulate narrow slope driving with the suggested method. It is shown that the suggested method is quite effective through the simulation.

• 한국신뢰성학회지:신뢰성응용연구
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• 제15권2호
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• pp.131-138
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• 2015

In modern warfare, the number of unmanned systems grow faster than any other weapon systems. Therefore, it is very important to predict and measure the combat effectiveness (CE) of unmanned weapon systems in battlefield for deciding defense budget to acquire those systems. In general, quantitative calculation of weapon effectiveness under complicated battlefield is difficult based on the future network centric warfare. Hence, many papers studied how to measure the combat effectiveness and tried to study a lot of related issues about it. However, there are few papers dealing with the relationship between the UGV (Unmanned Ground Vehicle)'s performance and CE in a ground battlefield. In this paper, we do the sensitivity analysis based on a given scenario in a small unit battle. In order to do that, we developed simulation model using AnyLogic and changed the input parameters such as detection and hitting probabilities. We also assess the simulation outputs according to the variation of input parameters. The MOE used in this simulation model output is survival ratio for Blue force. We hope that this paper will be useful to find which input variable is more effective to increase combat effectiveness in a small unit ground battlefield.

• International Journal of Aeronautical and Space Sciences
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• 제8권2호
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• pp.54-66
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• 2007

Traffic and emergency monitoring systems are essential constituents of Intelligent Transportation System (ITS) technologies, but the lack of traffic monitoring has become a primary weakness in providing prompt emergency services. Demonstrated in numerous military applications, unmanned aerial vehicles (UAVs) have great potentials as a part of ITS infrastructure for providing quick and real-time aerial video images of large surface area to the ground. Despite of obvious advantages of UAVs for traffic monitoring and many other civil applications, it is rare to encounter success stories of UAVs in civil application including transportation. The objective of this paper is to report the outcomes of research supported by the state agency in US to investigate the feasibility of integrating UAVs into urban highway traffic monitoring as a part of ITS infrastructure. These include current technical and regulatory issues, and possible suggestions for a future UAV system in civil applications.

• 한국정보과학회논문지:소프트웨어및응용
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• 제35권12호
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• pp.705-715
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• 2008

SUGV의 활용이 늘어감에 따라 구성하는 소프트웨어가 복잡해지고 개발 환경 다양화로 인한 상호운용성 문제가 대두되고 있다. 본 논문에서는 이러한 문제점을 해결하고자 기존의 UML 프로파일 메커니즘을 이용하여 SUGV 개발에 MDA가 적용되도록 하였다. 이를 통해 이종 SUGV 소프트웨어 설계시 타겟 독립 모델을 만든 후 UML 프로파일이 적용된 자동화 도구를 이용해 타겟 종속 모델 및 코드를 생성하면 이종 기기의 개발기간과 노력을 절약할 수 있다. 그리고 발생된 코드의 분석을 통해 제안한 방법의 이점 및 신뢰성을 확인할 수 있었다.