• Journal of Astronomy and Space Sciences
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• 제32권3호
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• pp.247-256
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• 2015

In this work, an efficient method with which to evaluate the high-degree-and-order gravitational harmonics of the non-sphericity of a central body is described and applied to state predictions of a lunar orbiter. Unlike the work of Song et al. (2010), which used a conventional computation method to process gravitational harmonic coefficients, the current work adapted a well-known recursion formula that directly uses fully normalized associated Legendre functions to compute the acceleration due to the non-sphericity of the moon. With the formulated algorithms, the states of a lunar orbiting satellite are predicted and its performance is validated in comparisons with solutions obtained from STK/Astrogator. The predicted differences in the orbital states between STK/Astrogator and the current work all remain at a position of less than 1 m with velocity accuracy levels of less than 1 mm/s, even with different orbital inclinations. The effectiveness of the current algorithm, in terms of both the computation time and the degree of accuracy degradation, is also shown in comparisons with results obtained from earlier work. It is expected that the proposed algorithm can be used as a foundation for the development of an operational flight dynamics subsystem for future lunar exploration missions by Korea. It can also be used to analyze missions which require very close operations to the moon.

• International Journal of Aeronautical and Space Sciences
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• 제5권2호
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• pp.54-61
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• 2004

In this paper we carried out a design study for an unmanned Mars missionsuitable for Republic of Korea. The mission will use a KSLV series launch system,which is to place a one tonne payload into the LEO. We calculated the velocityincrements(AV) required for departure from Earth and insertion into the orbitaround Mars based on the mission opportunity data provided by NASA. Two typesof Mars modules - entry type and orbiter type - were considered in this studyWe calculated the mass of TPS(therma1 protection system) for the entry tvpe Marsmodule based on the heat transfer rate and heat load from the Mars atmosphere tothe surface of the TPS. The heat transfer rate and heat load were obtained throughan entry trajectory calculation. For the orbiter type Mars module, we calcuIated themass breakdown of the additional spacecraft which is to insert the Mars moduleinto the orbit around Mars. Other mass items were determined by proportioningfrom the existing Mars modules. This paper finally proposes the payload capacitiesfor each types of Mars modules.

• 한국추진공학회지
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• 제23권3호
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• pp.96-103
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• 2019

본 연구에서는 지상 시험과 수치해석을 비교하여 시험용 달 궤도선의 추진제 공급부 설계 검증을 하고자 한다. 비행 모델의 유동 흐름을 모사할 수 있는 지상 시험용 검증 모델을 제작하고 있으며, 지상 시험용 검증 모델과 비교하기 위한 항목을 배관 내 전체 압력 강하량, 추력기 밸브 구동에 의한 수격현상 그리고 유량 제어 및 수격현상 완화를 위한 오리피스 장착의 세 가지로 선정하였다. 해석 결과를 향후 지상 시험 결과와 비교하여 최종적으로 설계 확정을 위한 근거 자료를 확보하고자 한다.

• Journal of Astronomy and Space Sciences
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• 제35권4호
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• pp.295-308
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• 2018

In this study, orbit determination (OD) simulation for the Korea Pathfinder Lunar Orbiter (KPLO) was accomplished for investigation of the observational arc-length effect using a sequential estimation algorithm. A lunar polar orbit located at 100 km altitude and $90^{\circ}$ inclination was mainly considered for the KPLO mission operation phase. For measurement simulation and OD for KPLO, the Analytical Graphics Inc. Systems Tool Kit 11 and Orbit Determination Tool Kit 6 software were utilized. Three deep-space ground stations, including two deep space network (DSN) antennas and the Korea Deep Space Antenna, were configured for the OD simulation. To investigate the arc-length effect on OD, 60-hr, 48-hr, 24-hr, and 12-hr tracking data were prepared. Position uncertainty by error covariance and orbit overlap precision were used for OD performance evaluation. Additionally, orbit prediction (OP) accuracy was also assessed by the position difference between the estimated and true orbits. Finally, we concluded that the 48-hr-based OD strategy is suitable for effective flight dynamics operation of KPLO. This work suggests a useful guideline for the OD strategy of KPLO mission planning and operation during the nominal lunar orbits phase.

• Journal of Astronomy and Space Sciences
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• 제40권4호
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• pp.131-148
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• 2023

Lunar permanently shadowed regions (PSRs) never see direct sunlight and are illuminated only by secondary illumination - light reflected from nearby topography. The ShadowCam imaging experiment onboard the Korea Pathfinder Lunar Orbiter is acquiring images of these PSRs. We characterize and discuss the nature of secondary illumination for the Shackleton PSR from ShadowCam radiance-calibrated images. We also use modeling to understand the magnitude and direction of the secondary illumination. Results from our analysis highlight the non-homogeneous, dynamic, and complex nature of PSR secondary lighting. Knowledge of the direction of the secondary illumination is crucial for reli-able interpretation of contrasts observed in ShadowCam images. This preliminary analysis of the floor of Shackleton crater from images acquired over multiple secondary illumination conditions does not reveal indications of exposed surface ice, even though temperatures are constantly below 110K.

• 우주기술과 응용
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• 제3권4호
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• pp.373-384
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• 2023

우리나라 최초의 우주탐사 개발사업으로 시작된 달 탐사 개발사업은 다누리 달 궤도선뿐만 아니라 임무목적을 달성하기 위한 탑재체와 이를 운영하기 위한 심우주지상시스템도 함께 개발되었다. 다누리에 탑재된 국내 기관이 개발한 4기의 과학탑재체가 획득한 달 탐사 과학데이터는 2024년 1월부터 일반 대중에게 공개될 예정이다. 이를 위하여 우리나라 최초의 우주탐사 과학데이터 관리 및 공개시스템인 KPDS(KARI Planetary Data System)가 개발되었다. 본 논문에서는 구축된 KPDS 웹사이트의 구성과 기능에 대하여 기술하였다.

• 한국항공우주학회지
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• 제45권9호
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• pp.746-756
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• 2017

본 연구에서는 한국형 달 탐사 시험용 궤도선을 위한 심우주 추적망 (Deep Space Network)의 관측값을 구현하는 알고리즘을 개발하였다. 이 알고리즘을 활용하여 탐사선의 신호 지연 효과를 관측 모델을 통해 보정해서 계산된 관측값을 생성할 수 있다. 계산된 관측값으로 거리, 도플러, 방위각, 고도각을 생성하였다. 기하학적 데이터 값을 General Mission Analysis Tool (GMAT)의 시나리오를 통해 구하였으며, 계산된 관측값을 구하기 위해서 시간 지연 효과, 대류층 지연 효과, 대류권 내 하전 입자에 의한 지연 효과, 대류권 밖 하전 입자에 의한 지연 효과, 대류층에 의한 굴절 효과, 안테나에 의한 지연 효과를 고려하였다. 관측 모델들을 통해 구한 계산된 관측값은 시험용 궤도선의 정밀 궤도 결정을 위해 사용된다. 본 논문에서 개발한 데이터 시뮬레이션 모듈은 미 항공우주국의 궤도 결정 툴 박스 (Orbit Determination ToolBoX, ODTBX)를 이용해 검증되었다.

• Journal of Astronomy and Space Sciences
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• 제41권1호
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• pp.43-60
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• 2024

Korea Pathfinder Lunar Orbiter (KPLO) is South Korea's first space exploration mission, developed by the Korea Aerospace Research Institute. It aims to develop technologies for lunar exploration, explore lunar science, and test new technologies. KPLO was launched on August 5, 2022, by a Falcon-9 launch vehicle from cape canaveral space force station (CCSFS) in the United States and placed on a ballistic lunar transfer (BLT) trajectory. A total of four trajectory correction maneuvers were performed during the approximately 4.5-month trans-lunar cruise phase to reach the Moon. Starting with the first lunar orbit insertion (LOI) maneuver on December 16, the spacecraft performed a total of three maneuvers before arriving at the lunar mission orbit, at an altitude of 100 kilometers, on December 27, 2022. After entering lunar orbit, the commissioning phase validated the operation of the mission mode, in which the payload is oriented toward the center of the Moon. After completing about one month of commissioning, normal mission operations began, and each payload successfully performed its planned mission. All of the spacecraft operations that KPLO performs from launch to normal operations were designed through the system operations design process. This includes operations that are automatically initiated post-separation from the launch vehicle, as well as those in lunar transfer orbit and lunar mission orbit. Key operational procedures such as the spacecraft's initial checkout, trajectory correction maneuvers, LOI, and commissioning were developed during the early operation preparation phase. These procedures were executed effectively during both the early and normal operation phases. The successful execution of these operations confirms the robust verification of the system operation.

• Journal of Astronomy and Space Sciences
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• 제1권1호
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• pp.35-39
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• 1984

Space Shuttle의 성공적인 비행을 가능케한 요인중의 하나가 Silica Tile을 사용한 재사용 할 수 있는 Thermal Protection System의 설계이었다. 이러한 Thermal Protection System의 기본 설계 개념을 밝히고 또한 Silica Tile의 생산 공정과 Tile System의 구조를 서술하였다.

• 한국항공우주학회지
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• 제39권1호
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• pp.69-75
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• 2011

우리나라는 우주 개발의 일환으로 달 탐사를 위한 달 탐사선과 달 착륙선의 발사를 계획하고 있다. 향후 멀티미디어 기반의 달 탐사 정보를 전송하기 위해서는 대용량 Telemetry 데이터를 전송하기 위한 통신 시스템을 구축하는 것이 필요하다. CCSDS 표준에서는 신뢰성 있는 원거리 심우주 통신 시스템을 위한 ARQ 기법으로 Deferred NAK mode를 권고하고 있다. 본 논문에서는 달 탐사선과 지상국 및 우주 환경 모델을 반영하여 Deferred NAK mode 통신 시스템 시뮬레이터를 구현하며, 시뮬레이터에는 대용량 Telemetry 데이터를 전송하기에 적합한 변조 방식과 터보 부호화 기법을 사용한다. 시뮬레이션을 통해 Telemetry 데이터의 전송 성능을 분석한다.