• Journal of the Korea Society of Computer and Information
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• v.16 no.2
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• pp.55-60
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• 2011

In this paper, we propose a new method for extracting muscles from lumbar images. The proposed method sets areas without distortions with field expert's assistance as areas of measuring interest and removing noises from initial ultrasonic videos. Then, the method emphasizes the brightness contrast with Ends-in search stretching algorithm and separate thoracic vertebra from subcutaneous fat area using morphological characteristics. 4-directions contour tracing algorithm is applied to extract the bottom of subcutaneous fat area. Extracting thoracic vertebra area requires noise removal and morphological characteristics as well among candidate areas obtained by controlling min-max brightness. The thickness of muscles is then defined as the length between subcutaneous fat area and extracted thoracic vertebra. The experiment which consists of 368 image analysis verifies that the proposed method is more effective in measuring the thickness of muscles than before.

• Journal of the Korean Society of Radiology
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• v.14 no.6
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• pp.781-790
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• 2020

Tract-Based Spatial Statics (TBSS) after obtaining the image by examining a diffusion tensor image that can determine the presence or absence of damage to the cerebral white matter and gray matter for middle-aged men aged 30 to 50 with the starting age of drinking as a variable. As a result of measuring and analyzing the FA (fractional anisotropy) value of the brain gray matter region to the hippocampal region nerve fibers, the lower the alcohol start age in all regions, the lower the anisotropy measurement value, but the FA value was statistically significant. The study results indicated by the FA results measured in this study are that the earlier the drinking start age, the more severe the morphological changes in all neurological and anatomical brain regions in the hippocampal region of the brain gray matter and seriously affect the nerve fiber tissue. It can be said to harm and damage nerve fibers and affect functional morphological variations associated with alcohol.

• The Korean Journal of Applied Statistics
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• v.29 no.6
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• pp.1129-1145
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• 2016

Functional neuro-connectivity is one of the main issues in brain science in the sense that it is closely related to neurodynamics in the brain. In the paper, we choose fMRI as a main form of response data to brain activity due to its high resolution. We review methods for analyzing functional neuro-connectivity assuming that measurements are made on physiological responses to neuron activation. This means that we deal with a state-space and measurement model, where the state-space model is assumed to represent neurodynamics. Analysis methods and their interpretation should vary subject to what was measured. We included analysis results of real fMRI data by applying a high-dimensional autoregressive model, which indicated that different neurodynamics were required for solving different types of geometric problems.

• Journal of the Korean Institute of Telematics and Electronics
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• v.17 no.6
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• pp.58-64
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• 1980

A new type of multimicroelectrode array has been developed using integrated circuit technology in order to record action potentials from nervous systems. The size and pattern of the electrode array are determined accurately in a frow $\mu$m range by optical photolithogaphy. The electrical characteristics of the integrated microelectrode array were investigated. The practical applications of this electrode array in recording action potentials from a ventral nerve of a cockroach are shown.

• Journal of Korean Tunnelling and Underground Space Association
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• v.5 no.3
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• pp.217-226
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• 2003

This study is focused on the finding out load transfer mechanism in the ground near the tunnel during tunnel excavation in the jointed sandy ground. Laboratory model tests were performed on various cases of the overburden heights above tunnel crown, location, and degree of discontinuity planes. For model tests, a movable plate was installed in the midst of the bottom of sandy ground. This plate, moving downwards, was intended to model the stress relaxation during tunnel excavation. The load transfer was measured at the fixed separated bottom plates adjacent to the movable plate. As the result, the loosening zone and the load-transfer form around the tunnelling site were affected by the overburden height and the characteristics of discontinuous planes. And large loosening zone was developed along the discontinuous planes which were close to the tunnel.

• Journal of the Korean Institute of Intelligent Systems
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• v.8 no.3
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• pp.95-103
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• 1998

This paper deals with a problem occuring in recognition of tactile images due to the effects of imposed force at a me urement moment. Tactile image of a contact surface, used for recognition of the surface type, varies depending on the forces imposed so that a false recognition may result in. This paper fuzzifies two parameters of the contour of a tactile image with the membership function formed by considering the imposed force. Two fuzzifed paramenters are fused by the average Minkowski's dist; lnce. The proposed algorithm was implemented on the multisensor system cnmposed of an optical tact le sensor and a 6 axes forceltorque sensor. By the experiments, the proposed algorithm has shown average recognition ratio greater than 869% over all imposed force ranges and object models which is about 14% enhancement comparing to the case where only the contour information is used. The pro- ~oseda lgorithm can be used for end-effectors manipulating a deformable or fragile objects or for recognition of 3D objects by implementing on multi-fingered robot hand.

• Environmental and Resource Economics Review
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• v.20 no.1
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• pp.119-153
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• 2011

This study reviews various aspects of model formulating processes of dichotomous choice responses of the contingent valuation method (CVM), which has been increasingly used in the preliminary feasibility test of Korea public investment projects. The theoretical review emphasizes the consistency between WTP estimation process and WTP measurement process. The empirical analysis suggests that two common parametric models for dichotmous choice responses (RUM and RWTP) and two commonly used probability distributions of random components (probit and logit) resulted in all most the same empirical WTP distributions, as long as the WTP functions are specified to be a linear function of the bid amounts. However, the efficiency gain of DB response compared to SB response were supported on the ground that the two CV responses are derived from the same WTP distribution. Moreover for the exponential WTP function which guarantees the non-negative WTP measures, sample mean WTP were quite different from median WTP if the scale parameter of WTP function turned out to be large.

• The Journal of Korean Institute of Communications and Information Sciences
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• v.13 no.1
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• pp.94-105
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• 1988

In this paper, we deal with to survey a narrow band ISDN transmission capability through the local subscriber line in Korea. First, we disscuss international activity trends of technical references required for a narrow band ISDN services using existing pair cables. Second, we have measured transmission characteristics to send digital signals at 144kbps ratio through the local subscriber line With this result, we have found that 3.6% of measured lines are not availlable for a narow band ISDN channel, obtained a conclusion that the input level of U-transceiver should be more than -31dBm so as to assure the sufficient digital transmission quality. We also know that majority noise cased by transmission error are due to impulsive noise and near end crosstalk. Fianlly. as a result of the BER measruement, it is observed that, within 2.5km, more than 70% of measured cables are satisfied with the reference quality.

• Analytical Science and Technology
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• v.18 no.6
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• pp.495-499
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• 2005

Notwithstanding antipathies against radiation, radiations are extensively used in various fields with development of the radiation technology. In order to safely manage such radiation it is necessary for development of the radiation measurement materials. In this paper a thin film type of plastic scintillator using in the contamination measurement devices was prepared. The plastic organic scintillator was prepared by simple solvent methods. It was possible to prepare in easy way and in various forms. The polysulfone which has high transparency and solubility was chosen. As the radiation measurement scintillator, the optical properties and radiation detection abilities were estimated.

• Proceedings of the Korea Water Resources Association Conference
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• 2020.06a
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• pp.310-310
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• 2020

자연하천에서 식생의 성장은 유속 및 수위 변화에 중요한 영향을 미치며, 따라서 식생으로 인한 흐름저항은 흐름과 유사이송 모델링을 위한 중요 매개 변수가 된다. 즉, 수치 모델을 활용함에 있어 식생의 흐름 저항을 정확하게 추정하는 것이 매우 중요하며, 보다 정확한 추정을 위해 실험 혹은 현장 데이터를 활용한 보정과정이 필수적으로 요구된다. 본 연구에서는 식생 패치를 포함한 인공 수로의 흐름 모의를 위해 실규모 실험 수로에서 측정된 유속 및 수위 데이터를 활용하여 모델보정을 수행하고자 한다. 이를 위해 공간 분포 별로 각기 다른 흐름 저항식의 적용이 가능하며, 식생 저항 공식을 포함하고 있는 Delft3D 모델을 활용하였다. 또한 실규모 수로에서의 유속 및 수위 데이터 수집을 위해 한국건설기술연구원 하천연구센터에서 실험을 수행하였다. 실험 구간의 길이는 약 120 m이고 하폭은 11 m이며, 국내 하천에서 보이는 식생패치의 유사한 형태를 재현하기 위해 하천 내 가장 많이 활착되어있는 버드나무와 유사한 형태의 인공식생을 제작하였다. 인공 식생은 지그재그로 배치되었으며, 식생의 전체 높이는 1.1 m이고, 각 패치 당 23그루의 인공 식생이 총 8개 패치에 식재되었다. 모의 조건은 상류단 유입 유량 2.805 ㎥/s, 하류단수위 98.764 m의 정류 조건을 적용하였다. 또한 식생 패치 구간에서의 흐름 저항 추정을 위해 Delft3D 모델 내에서 선택가능 한 Baptist의 비침수(Non-submerged)식을 적용하였으며, 항력계수 결정을 위해 1과 1.5를 적용하여 측정 수위와 비교하였다. Delft3D의 흐름 모의 결과, 항력계수 1.5를 적용했을 때, 측정 수위와 거의 일치하는 것으로 나타났으며, 항력계수 1.0을 적용했을 경우, 측정 수위에 비해 다소 낮게 모의되는 것으로 나타났다. 또한 항력계수 1.5인 경우 식생 패치 구간에서 평균 0.65 m/s의 유속이 발생하였다.