• Journal of Astronomy and Space Sciences
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• 제36권3호
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• pp.187-197
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• 2019

The Optical Wide-field patroL-Network (OWL-Net) is a Korean optical space surveillance system used to track and monitor objects in space. In this study, the characteristics of four Initial Orbit Determination (IOD) methods were analyzed using artificial observational data from Low Earth Orbit satellites, and an appropriate IOD method was selected for use as the initial value of Precise Orbit Determination using OWL-Net data. Various simulations were performed according to the properties of observational data, such as noise level and observational time interval, to confirm the characteristics of the IOD methods. The IOD results produced via the OWL-Net observational data were then compared with Two Line Elements data to verify the accuracy of each IOD method. This paper, thus, suggests the best method for IOD, according to the properties of angles-only data, for use even when the ephemeris of a satellite is unknown.

• Journal of Astronomy and Space Sciences
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• 제35권1호
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• pp.31-37
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• 2018

Pc1 pulsations are geomagnetic fluctuations in the frequency range of 0.2 to 5 Hz. There have been several observations of Pc1 pulsations in low earth orbit by MAGSAT, DE-2, Viking, Freja, CHAMP, and SWARM satellites. However, there has been a clear limitation in resolving the spatial and temporal variations of the pulsation by using a single-point observation by a single satellite. To overcome such limitations of previous observations, a new space mission was recently initiated, using the concept of multi-satellites, named the Small scale magNetospheric and Ionospheric Plasma Experiments (SNIPE). The SNIPE mission consists of four nanosatellites (~10 kg), which will be launched into a polar orbit at an altitude of 600 km (TBD) in 2020. Four satellites will be deployed in orbit, and the distances between each satellite will be controlled from 10 to 1,000 km by a high-end formation-flying algorithm. One of the possible science targets of the SNIPE mission is observing electromagnetic ion cyclotron (EMIC) waves. In this paper, we report on examples of observations, showing the limitations of previous EMIC observations in low earth orbit, and suggest possibilities to overcome those limitations through a new mission.

• 한국추진공학회:학술대회논문집
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• 한국추진공학회 2008년 영문 학술대회
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• pp.561-565
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• 2008

Generally, reaction wheels or thrusters are used for attitude control of a satellite. There is a potential method for the attitude control utilizing the plasma flow on the Low Earth Orbit. In the present study, experiments which simulate attitude control of a Low Earth Orbit Satellite using the ionosphere were conducted. In this experiment, a plasma flow was generated by a steady-state Hall type accelerator. However it is known that the Hall type accelerator, which is used as plasma source, produces a torque around its axis called "swirl torque". This torque would affect the attitude control in the above-mentioned experiments. First of all, we conducted the measurement of the swirl torque. Secondly, experiments using a satellite model with negative electrodes were conducted. The negative electrodes generated torque around the axis, and controlled the attitude of the satellite model by changing the applied voltage.

• Journal of the Optical Society of Korea
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• 제15권1호
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• pp.52-55
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• 2011

We discuss the effect of stray light on a high-precision camera in an LEO(Low Earth Orbit) satellite. The critical objects and illumination objects were sorted to discover the stray light sources in the optical system. Scatter modeling was applied to determine a noise effect on the surface of a detector, and the relative flux of a signal and noise were also calculated. The stable range of reflectivity of the beam splitter was estimated for various scattering models.

• Journal of Astronomy and Space Sciences
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• 제27권3호
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• pp.253-262
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• 2010

The electrical power system (EPS) of Korean satellites in low-earth-orbit is designed to achieve energy balance based on a one-orbit mission scenario. This means that the battery has to be fully charged at the end of a one-orbit mission. To provide the maximum solar array (SA) power generation, the peak power tracking (PPT) method has been developed for a spacecraft power system. The PPT is operated by a software algorithm, which tracks the peak power of the SA and ensures the battery is fully charged in one orbit. The EPS should be designed to avoid the stress of electronics in order to handle the main bus power from the SA power. This paper summarizes the results of energy balance to achieve optimal power sizing and the actual trend analysis of EPS performance in orbit. It describes the results of required power for the satellite operation in the worst power conditions at the end-of-life, the methods and input data used in the energy balance, and the case study of energy balance analyses for the normal operation in orbit. Both 10:35 AM and 10:50 AM crossing times are considered, so the power performance in each case is analyzed with the satellite roll maneuver according to the payload operation concept. In addition, the data transmission to the Korea Ground Station during eclipse is investigated at the local-time-ascending-node of 11:00 AM to assess the greatest battery depth-of-discharge in normal operation.

• 항공우주기술
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• 제12권2호
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• pp.91-98
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• 2013

LEO (Low Earth Orbit), GEO (Geosynchronous Earth Orbit) 위성을 비롯한 우주 탐사선의 컴퓨팅 환경은 지상의 내장형 시스템(Embedded System)과 동일한 범주로 간주될 수 있으며 개인용, 산업/서버용 컴퓨터와 비교했을 때 비교적 원시적이고 발전 속도도 더뎠다. 특히 개인 컴퓨터 및 서버/워크스테이션에서 필수적으로 사용되고 있는 파일 시스템도 우주 탐사선에는 최근까지 거의 사용되지 않았다. 본 논문에서는 최근에 우주 탐사선에 파일 시스템을 적용하기 위한 유럽 PUS (Packet Utilization Standard)와 CCSDS (Consultative Committee for Space Data Systems) 커뮤니티의 관련 규격 제정 등 국제적 연구 개발 동향 및 우주 탐사선에 적용가능한 응용 기술 분야에 대한 연구 결과를 기술한다.

• 대한원격탐사학회:학술대회논문집
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• 대한원격탐사학회 2007년도 Proceedings of ISRS 2007
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• pp.207-210
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• 2007

A part of the big differences between LEO(Low Earth Orbit) and GEO(Geostationary Earth Orbit) satellite is that transfer orbit is used or not or what tolerance of the position on the mission orbit is permitted. That is to say, the transfer orbit is not used and the constraint of orbit position is not adapted on LEO satellite. Whereas for GEO satellite case, the transfer orbit shall be used due to the very high altitude and the satellite shall be stayed in the station keeping box which is permitted on the mission orbit. These phases are functions for AOCS mission. The aim of this paper is to introduce the AOCS hardware configuration for COMS (Communication, Ocean and Meteorological Satellite). The AOCS hardware of COMS consist of 3 Linear Analogue Sun Sensors (LIASS), 3 Bi-Axis Sun Sensors (BASS), 2 Infra-Red Earth Sensors (IRES), 3 Fiber Optical Gyroscopes (FOG), 5 momentum wheels and 14 thrusters. In this paper, each component is explained how to be used, how to locate and what relation between the AOCS algorithm and these components.

• International Journal of Aeronautical and Space Sciences
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• 제13권4호
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• pp.474-483
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• 2012

In this paper, a collision avoidance maneuver was sought for low Earth orbit (LEO) and geostationary Earth orbit (GEO) satellites maintained in a keeping area. A genetic algorithm was used to obtain both the maneuver start time and the delta-V to reduce the probability of collision with uncontrolled space objects or debris. Numerical simulations demonstrated the feasibility of the proposed algorithm for both LEO satellites and GEO satellites.

• 한국항공우주학회지
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• 제37권7호
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• pp.709-716
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• 2009

위성 궤도 자세는 위성 열설계에 영향을 주는 중요한 요소로서, 궤도 운용 자세에 대한 열적 조건을 정확히 파악하는 것을 필요로 한다. 본 연구에서는 저궤도 위성의 yaw motion의 운영 자세에 따른 우주 열환경의 변화와 열설계의 열적 영향을 검토하였다. 본 위성은 고정형의 태양 전지판을 가지고 있기 때문에 태양광 구간 동안에 태양지향(sun-pointing)자세를 유지하고, 위성에 장착되는 별센서인 별추적기의 가시 방향이 심층 우주방향을 향하도록 하기 위하여 위성의 길이 방향을 축으로 일정한 각속도로 회전을 하는 yaw motion을 하도록 운용된다. 이것은 위성이 정밀한 자세 제어의 성능을 발휘할 수 있도록 별추적기가 별의 시야각을 확보하기 위한 것이다. 또한 위성 열설계 측면에서는 이러한 운용을 위한 자세 변화에 따른 열적 영향을 파악하는 것을 필요로 한다. 연구에서는 위성의 열모델에 이러한 궤도 운용 자세를 반영한 후의 궤도 열해석을 통하여 이를 알아보고자 한다.

• 한국항행학회논문지
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• 제16권6호
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• pp.900-909
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• 2012

저궤도 위성에 탑재하는 위성항법 수신기는 관측된 신호를 필터링하고 신호중단 시 궤도예측을 수행하는 항법필터를 장착하는데, 사용하는 위성동역학 모델이 필터성능을 주로 결정하게 된다. 본 연구에서는 항법필터에 필요한 정밀위성동역학 알고리듬을 연구하고 이를 계산하는 프로그램을 개발하였다. 정밀 중력가속도, 정밀좌표변환, 3체 중력, 대기저항, 태양복사압 모델을 결합하였으며, 해외 정밀궤도결정 프로그램을 이용하여 정확도를 검증하였다. 시뮬레이션과 실제 궤도 데이터를 사용하여 초기위치 정확도에 따른 궤도예측정확도를 분석 하였다. 개발된 모델은 위성탑재용 실시간 항법필터에 적용되는 동역학모델로는 충분한 정확도를 가지는 것을 확인하였다.