• Journal of the Korea Computer Graphics Society
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• v.17 no.2
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• pp.11-16
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• 2011

In computer graphics, shadows play a very important role as a hint of inter-object distance as well as themselves in terms of realism. To represent shadows, some traditional methods such as shadow mapping and shadow volume have been frequently used for the purpose. However, the rendering results are not natural since they assume the point light. On the contrary, an area light can render soft-shadows, but its computation is too burdensome due to integral over the whole light source surface. Many alternatives have been introduced, back-projection of occluder onto the light source to get visibility of light or filtering of shadow boundary by calculating size of penumbra. But they also have problems of light bleeding or ringing effects because of low order approximation, or low performance. In this paper, we describe a method to improve those problems using shadow atlas.

• Journal of Korea Game Society
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• v.9 no.6
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• pp.179-189
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• 2009

We present a novel shadow culling algorithm for interactive ray tracing. Our approach exploits frame-to-frame coherence instead of preprocessing of building shadow data, so this algorithm is suitable for dynamic ray raying. In this algorithm, shadow processing results are stored to each primitive and used in the next frames. We also present a novel occlusion testing method. This method corrects potential shadow errors in our culling algorithm and requires low overhead. Experiment results show that our algorithm reduced both the traversal cost by 7-19 percent and the intersection cost by 9-24 percent.

• Radiation Oncology Journal
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• v.13 no.4
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• pp.391-396
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• 1995

Purpose : The Conformal Radiation Therapy has bee widely used under favour of development of computer technologies. The delivery of a large number of static radiation fields are being necessary for the conformal irradiation. In this paper we investigate dosimetric characteristics on penumbra regions of a multileaf collimator(MLC), and compare to those of lead alloy block for the optimal use of the system in 3-D conformal radiotherapy. Materials and Methods : The measurement of penumbra by MLC or lead alloy block was performed with 6 or 10 MV X-rays. The film was positioned at a dmax depth and 10 cm depth, and its optical density was determined using a scanning videodensitometer. The effective penumbra, the distance from $80{\%}$ to $20{\%}$ isodose lines and $90{\%}$ to $10{\%}$ were analyzed as a function of the angle between the direction of leaf motion and the edge defined by leaves. Results : Increasing MLC angle ($0-75^{\circ}$) was observed with increasing the penumbra widths and the scalloping effect. There was no definite differences of penumbra width from $80{\%}$ to $20{\%}$ isodose lines, while being the small increase of penumbra width from $90{\%}$ to $10{\%}$ isodose line varing the depth and energy. The effective penumbra width of lead alloy block are agree resonably with those of MLC within 4.8mm. Conclusion : The comparative qualitative study of the penumbra between MLC and lead alloy block demonstrate the clinical acceptability and suitability of the multileaf collimator for 3-D conformal radiotherapy.

• Journal of the Korean earth science society
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• v.29 no.4
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• pp.352-362
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• 2008

This study explored pre-service teachers' mental models about eclipse phenomena to investigate their understandings on the earth science concept needed f3r an integrated approach. We conducted in-depth interviews with two different contexts on 30 secondary and 36 primary pre-service teachers participants, and analyzed phenomenological primitives (p-prims) and facets of causal explanations about eclipses. Based on this study, we identified four different levels of mental models about eclipses. Four mental models were categorized as (1) Screening model, (2) Orbital plane model, (3) Hybrid model, and (4) Shadow cast model. Screening model is a flawed mental model, orbital plane model is an incomplete correct mental model, and shadow cast model is a scientifically correct mental model. Hybrid model, composite of two or more mental models, use multiple mental models simultaneously. Orbital plane model was the most widespread mental model in secondary pre-service teachers group, whereas screening model was used frequently in primary group. It was found that the level of mental model could be determined by the level of facet and p-prims. We confirmed context sensitivity of the mental models and perceived the necessity of integrated approaches to promote progression of mental models. Implications of our findings for enhancing pre-service science teachers' topic-specific pedagogical content knowledge (PCK) associated with eclipse phenomena are also discussed here.

• 한국신재생에너지학회:학술대회논문집
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• 2011.05a
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• pp.108-108
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• 2011

공동주택에서 2025년 정부가 추진하고 있는 Zero Energy 건축물 구현과 친환경에 대한 탄소배출 저감 문제로 재생에너지 생산시스템의 추가 적용은 반드시 필요하다. 따라서 공동주택 적용 및 활용성을 높일 수 있는 BIPV시스템 개발을 통하여 설치면적 확보와 세대 활용성을 높일 수 있도록 하는 것이 필요하다. 특히 거실 창호의 경우 주방향이 남향, 남동 또는 남서향으로 배치되어 태양광을 적용하기에 적합한 특성을 가지고 있다. 그러나 창호는 건물외피의 역할과 재실자가 조망과 정보취득을 얻을 수 있는 중요한 통로가 되기 때문에 단열 문제나 시야 차폐의 문제는 발생하지는 않도록 하는 것이 필요하다. 본 연구에서는 a-si타입 모듈 2개를 10% 투과율로 Bsck Coating 색상을 달리한 모듈과 c-si BIPV 모듈을 커튼월 창호시스템으로 개발, 일반 2중 창호시스템과 비교 평가를 위해 실제 Test bed 건물에 시공하여 시환경 및 실내 창측면 온도변화 측정 분석을 진행하였다. 현재 국내외 출시되고 있는 a-si see through 모듈은 10~30%의 투과율로 창 마감재로 대체가 가능하나 건축 환경(시환경,열환경)에 대한 분석은 전무한 상태이다. 본 연구에서는 시환경과 창유리면의 열 부하, 자외선, 적외선 차폐 및 가시광선의 투과율에 대한 평가와 Back Coating에 따른 색온도 평가를 통해서 a-si BIPV의 공동주택 세대 발코니 창호 적합성에 대한 검토를 진행하였다. 연구결과는 아래와 같다. ${\bullet}$ 실내조도는 청천공 정오기준 가시성 확보 모듈의 경우 2,300 ~ 3,500lx를 나타내고 있어 대비 현상이나 창측의 급격한 조도 변화가 적은 시환경 구축이 가능 ${\bullet}$ 12시경 휘도는 창측면, 실내 벽체, 코너 바닥면을 대상으로 a-si BIPV 모듈을 적용한 경우 휘도비가 12:1로 KS나 IESNA의 광원과 근접면의 비 20:1 범위에 모두 존재, 적합한 것으로 분석되었으나 c-si의 경우는 그림자로 인한 대비 현상이 발생, 작업 시환경 문제 발생. ${\bullet}$ 이중시스템 창호와 비교하여 단열 성능 떨어짐. 발전시간대 창유리 면 온도 상승 으로 하절기 냉방부하 증가. ${\bullet}$ 자외선은 100% 가까이 차단, 적외선은 13~42%만 투과되고 가시광선은 13% 투과율을 나타내어 일반 창에 칼라 코팅을 적용하는 것과 유사한 경향을 나타냄.

• Journal of radiological science and technology
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• v.42 no.6
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• pp.429-434
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• 2019

The gonads are directly affected by radiation exposure during radiography of the pelvis, abdomen, and spine. Exposure of the gonads to radiation can cause genetic mutations and can result in the occurrence of malignant tumors. In this study, we created three types of shielding material shapes for shielding of the ovaries, which are the gonads of female during radiography of the pelvis, and comparative evaluations using shadow shielding methods. The source surface distance(SSD) was 100 cm and the field size was 42 cm × 43 cm. The three types of shielding material shapes(type 1, 2 and 3) were assessed and the entrance surface dose in the ovaries were measured. The thickness of the shielding material was expanded from 0.3 mm to 2.4 mm and after five repetitions, radiation values were measured and mean values were calculated. The mean dose were 3.09 mGy for type 1, 3.54 mGy for type 2, and 3.19 mGy for type 3, indicating that the measurements were the lowest for type 1. When an additional filter of 0.2 Cu + 1 Al was used, the dose were 3.72 mGy for type 1, 5.43 mGy for type 2, and 4.05 mGy for type 3, indicating that the measurements were the lowest for type 1. The results show that, even if the shielding material is not thick, in other words, even with a thickness of 2.94 mGy for the SN 3(0.9 mm) of type 1, shielding can be achieved, with a patient dose lower than the diagnostic reference level(3.42 mGy). Additionally, among the three types of shielding material, the type 1 appeared to be the most appropriate shielding material. It is thought that the use of shielding material could reduce the risk factors for stochastic effects or critical effects of ionizing radiation during pelvic or lumbar radiography.