• Journal of the Korean Society for Precision Engineering
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• v.31 no.5
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• pp.411-416
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• 2014

In this research we present design optimization methods for a vehicle-mounted satellite antenna positioner. Our initial antenna positioner was conservatively designed to satisfy a worst case scenario where wind blew across the positioner at the speed of 120 km/h. Investigating stresses and safety based on Finite Element Methods (FEM), we find reflector support frames can be optimized to significantly reduce the weight of the positioner system. Thus, we optimize the reflector support frame from the given initial design while considering weight, maximum stress, maximum allowable deflection, cross section, and thickness. As a result, Shape C and the thickness of 2 mm are determined for the cross section of the reflector support frame. Applying this result, the weight of the new antenna positioner is 57.343 kg, which is decreased by 10.74% compared to the initial conservative design.

• Proceedings of the Korean Society of Precision Engineering Conference
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• 2012.10a
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• pp.791-792
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• 2012

• Proceedings of the Korean Society of Precision Engineering Conference
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• 2013.05a
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• pp.1291-1292
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• 2013

• Proceedings of the Korean Society of Precision Engineering Conference
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• 2013.05a
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• pp.1289-1290
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• 2013

• Proceedings of the Korean Society of Precision Engineering Conference
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• 2012.10a
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• pp.813-814
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• 2012

• Journal of Advanced Navigation Technology
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• v.27 no.5
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• pp.546-551
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• 2023

In this study, a beam steering measurement system was developed to perform functions such as far-field beam steering and near-field beam focusing for TX/RX modes in the near file of the AESA radar. The beam steering measurement system consists of a spherical near-field scanner, an antenna positioner, a near-field controller, a network analyzer, a radar control system, a verification radar, a simulated radio, and an AESA radar. Using the developed system, the characteristics of TX/RX patterns before and after installation of radome to AESA radar were measured, and the beam pattern was analyzed through conversion to far field-after near-field measurement.The boresight error of the radar antenna device was measured, and it was confirmed that the main lobes were formed the same before and after the simulated radar dome was mounted.

• Proceedings of the KIEE Conference
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• 2001.11c
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• pp.272-275
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• 2001

본 논문에서는 안테나의 위치를 원격에서 제어하고 안테나의 상태를 실시간으로 모니터링할 수 있는 안테나 구동 시스템을 설계하였다. 안테나 구동 시스템은 안테나 포시셔너와 호스트 컴퓨터에서 운용되는 종합관리 소프트웨어로 구성된다. 일반적으로 안테나 포지셔너와 호스트컴퓨터는 멀리 떨어져서 설치가되며 모뎀을 통하여 데이터를 전송하므로, 데이터의 신뢰성을 높이기 위하여 안테나 포지셔너와 호스트컴퓨터간에 주기적인 통신이 이루어지도록 설계하였으며 또한, 데이터 전송 프레임에 오류 검사 바이트를 추가하였다. 종합관리 소프트웨어는 사용자의 편리성을 높이기 위하여 윈도우즈 환경에서 운용되도록 설계하였으며 전자지도에 표시되는 위도, 경도정보를 이용하여 안테나 포지셔너의 구동명령을 계산하고, 사용된 정보를 데이터베이스에 저장할 수 있도록 설계하였다.