• Smart Structures and Systems
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• 제32권1호
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• pp.1-7
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• 2023

In modal analysis, the mode shape reflects the vibration characteristics of the structure, and thus it is widely performed for finite element model updating and structural health monitoring. Generally, the acceleration-based mode shape is suitable to express the characteristics of structures for the translational vibration; however, it is difficult to represent the rotational mode at boundary conditions. A tilt sensor and gyroscope capable of measuring rotational mode are used to analyze the overall behavior of the structure, but extracting its mode shape is the major challenge under the small vibration always. Herein, we conducted a feasibility study on a multi-mode shape estimating approach utilizing a single physical quantity signal. The basic concept of the proposed method is to receive multi-metric dynamic responses from two sensors and obtain mode shapes through bridge loading test with relatively large deformation. In addition, the linear transformation matrix for estimating two mode shapes is derived, and the mode shape based on the gyro sensor data is obtained by acceleration response using ambient vibration. Because the structure's behavior with respect to translational and rotational mode can be confirmed, the proposed method can obtain the total response of the structure considering boundary conditions. To verify the feasibility of the proposed method, we pre-measured dynamic data acquired from five accelerometers and five gyro sensors in a lab-scale test considering bridge structures, and obtained a linear transformation matrix for estimating the multi-mode shapes. In addition, the mode shapes for two physical quantities could be extracted by using only the acceleration data. Finally, the mode shapes estimated by the proposed method were compared with the mode shapes obtained from the two sensors. This study confirmed the applicability of the multi-mode shape estimation approach for accurate damage assessment using multi-dimensional mode shapes of bridge structures, and can be used to evaluate the behavior of structures under ambient vibration.

• 제어로봇시스템학회논문지
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• 제19권6호
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• pp.569-575
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• 2013

This paper proposes a method for PDR (Pedestrian Dead-Reckoning) using a low cost IMU. Generally, GPS has been widely used for localization of pedestrians. However, GPS is disabled in the indoor environment such as in buildings. To solve this problem, this research suggests the PDR scheme with an IMU attached to the pedestrian's waist. However, despite the fact many methods have been proposed to estimate the pedestrian's position, but their results are not sufficient. One of the most important factors to improve performance is, a new calibration method that has been proposed to obtain the reliable sensor data. In addition to this calibration, the PDR method is also proposed to detect steps, where estimation schemes of step length, attitude, and heading angles are developed. Peak and zero crossings are detected to count the steps from 3-axis acceleration values. For the estimation of step length, a nonlinear step model is adopted to take advantage of using one parameter. Complementary filter and zero angular velocity are utilized to estimate the attitude of the IMU module and to minimize the heading angle drift. To verify the effectiveness of this scheme, a real-time system is implemented and demonstrated. Experimental results show an accuracy of below 1% and below 3% in distance and position errors, respectively, which can be achievable using a high cost IMU.

• 지구물리와물리탐사
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• 제23권4호
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• pp.243-252
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• 2020

이 논문에서는 시추공을 이용한 탐사나 자료 해석 시에 중요한 시추공 궤적 정보 획득 방법에 대한 이해를 공유하고자, 깊이에 따른 시추공의 좌표를 구하는 시추공 공곡 측정 문제를 좌표계 변환 공식에 기초하여 수학적으로 정리하였다. 먼저, 철재 케이싱이 설치되어 있지 않은 시추공에 적용 가능한 방법으로서 3성분 가속도계와 3성분 자력계를 함께 이용하여 시추공의 방위각, 편차각 그리고 센서회전각을 구하는 원리를 정리하였다. 다음으로, 철재 케이싱이 설치되어 있을 경우에 자이로스코프에서 3성분 각속도가 측정되었을 때, 좌표계 변환 행렬의 시간 미분 관계식에 기초해 각속도의 시간에 따른 적분을 통해 요-피치-롤 각을 구하는 수학적 이론을 정리하고 지구 자전의 영향을 제거함으로써 측정자료의 시간 적분에 의해 시추공의 궤적을 구하는 방법을 설명하였다. 오차가 포함된 측정 자료로부터 시추공 공곡 결정의 정확도를 높이는 중요한 방법으로 센서 또는 측정 자료를 융합하는 원리도 예를 들어 설명하였다. 시추공 공곡 측정원리는 GPS 수신이 불가능한 터널내에서의 궤적 추적 또는 무인비행체를 이용한 공중 탐사나 항공 탐사 시 센서의 자세 측정에도 활용될 수 있다. 또한, 센서의 융합에서 필수적으로 접목되어야 할 최적화 필터에 대해서도 중요 문헌 및 사례를 소개함으로써, 앞으로의 연구에 도움을 주고자 하였다.

• Imaging Science in Dentistry
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• 제50권3호
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• pp.227-236
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• 2020

Purpose: Image artifacts caused by patient motion cause problems in cone-beam computed tomography (CBCT) because they lead to distortion of the 3-dimensional reconstruction. This prospective study was performed to quantify patient movement during CBCT acquisition and its influence on image quality. Materials and Methods: In total, 412 patients receiving CBCT imaging were equipped with a wireless head sensor system that detected inertial, gyroscopic, and magnetometric movements with 6 dimensions of freedom. The type and amplitude of movements during CBCT acquisition were evaluated and image quality was rated in 7 different anatomical regions of interest. For continuous variables, significance was calculated using the Student t-test. A linear regression model was applied to identify associations of the type and extent of motion with image quality scores. Kappa statistics were used to assess intra- and inter-rater agreement. Chi-square testing was used to analyze the impact of age and sex on head movement. Results: All CBCT images were acquired in a 10-month period. In 24% of the investigations, movement was recorded (acceleration: >0.10 [m/s²]; angular velocity: >0.018 [°/s]). In all examined regions of interest, head motion during CBCT acquisition resulted in significant impairment of image quality (P<0.001). Movement in the horizontal and vertical axes was most relevant for image quality (R²>0.7). Conclusion: Relevant head motions during CBCT imaging were frequently detected, leading to image quality loss and potentially impairing diagnosis and therapy planning. The presented data illustrate the need for digital correction algorithms and hardware to minimize motion artefacts in CBCT imaging.