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Analysis of Tree-rings for Inference of Periods in which Slow-moving Landslides Occur (나이테 분석을 통한 땅밀림 발생 시기 추정)

  • Park, Jae-Hyeon;Park, Seonggyun
    • Journal of Korean Society of Forest Science
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    • v.109 no.1
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    • pp.62-71
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    • 2020
  • With the aim of restoring slow-moving landslide areas, this study collected fundamental data from tree-ring analysis of curved trees in these areas. We collected both upper and lower stem disks to measure the azimuth angles of six trees with growth curvature caused by tension cracks. Additionally, we analyzed various factors in the slow moving landslide area. The geological strata and main constitutive rocks in the study area were anorthosite-formed in the Precambrian period; moreover, there were no intrusive rocks, other geological strata, geological folds, or faults. The talus with weathered rocks was distributed in the upper zone of the slow-moving landslide area. According to annual-ring analysis of curved trees and terrain analysis by satellite imagery, slow-moving landslide occurred from the top to the bottom end of the slope between 1999 and 2011. There was a significant relationship (P < 0.01) between the azimuth angle of cracks caused by the slow-moving landslide and the angle of the curved trees. These results suggest that the occurrence of slow-moving landslides could be confirmed through analysis of annual-rings of curved trees, underground water levels, and terrain (by satellite imagery).

Decoupled Location Parameter Estimation of 3-D Near-Field Sources in a Uniform Circular Array using the Rank Reduction Algorithm

  • Jung, Tae-Jin;Kwon, Bum-Soo;Lee, Kyun-Kyung
    • The Journal of the Acoustical Society of Korea
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    • v.30 no.3
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    • pp.129-135
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    • 2011
  • An algorithm is presented for estimating the 3-D location (i.e., azimuth angle, elevation angle, and range) of multiple sources with a uniform circular array (UCA) consisting of an even number of sensors. Recently the rank reduction (RARE) algorithm for partly-calibrated sensor arrays was developed. This algorithm is applicable to sensor arrays consisting of several identically oriented and calibrated linear subarrays. Assuming that a UCA consists of M sensors, it can be divided into M/2 identical linear subarrays composed of two facing sensors. Based on the structure of the subarrays, the steering vectors are decomposed into two parts: range-independent 2-D direction-of-arrival (DOA) parameters, and range-relevant 3-D location parameters. Using this property we can estimate range-independent 2-D DOAs by using the RARE algorithm. Once the 2-D DOAs are available, range estimation can be obtained for each source by defining the 1-D MUSIC spectrum. Despite its low computational complexity, the proposed algorithm can provide an estimation performance almost comparable to that of the 3-D MUSIC benchmark estimator.

LOS Moving Algorithm Design of Electro-Optical Targeting Pod for Joystick Command (조이스틱 명령에 따른 Electro-Optical Targeting Pod의 LOS 이동 알고리즘 설계)

  • Seo, Hyoungkyu;Park, Jaeyoung;Ahn, Jung-Hun
    • The Transactions of The Korean Institute of Electrical Engineers
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    • v.67 no.10
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    • pp.1395-1400
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    • 2018
  • EO TGP(Electro-Optical Targeting Pod) is an optical tracking system which has various functions such as target tracking and image stabilization and LOS(Line of Sight) change. Especially, it is very important to move the LOS into a interest point for joystick command. When pilot move joystick in order to observe different scene, EO TGP gimbals should be operated properly. Generally, most EOTS just operate corresponding gimbal for joystick command. For example, if pilot input horizontal command in order to observe right hand screen, it just drive azimuth gimbal at any position. But in the screen, the image dosen't move in a horizontal direction because gimbal structure is Euler angle. And image rotation is occurred by elevation gimbal angle. So we need to move Pitch gimbal. So in the paper, we designed LOS moving algorithm which convert LOS command to gimbal velocity command to move LOS properly. We modeled a differential kinematic equation and then change the joystick command into velocity command of gimbals. This algorithm generate velocity command of each gimbal for same horizontal direction command. Finally, we verified performance through MATLAB/Simulink.

Efficiency Analysis of PV Tracking System with PSA Algorithm (PSA 알고리즘에 의한 태양광 추적시스템의 효율분석)

  • Choi, Jung-Sik;Ko, Jae-Sub;Chung, Dong-Hwa
    • Journal of the Korean Institute of Illuminating and Electrical Installation Engineers
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    • v.23 no.10
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    • pp.36-44
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    • 2009
  • This paper analyzes efficiency of photovoltaic(PV) tracking system using position solar algorithm(PSA). Solar location tracking system is needed for efficiently and intensively using PV system independent of environmental condition. PV tracking system of program method is presented a high tracking accuracy without the wrong operating in rapidly changing insolation by the clouds and atmospheric condition. Therefore, this paper analyzes efficiency of PV system using PSA algorithm for more correct position tracking of solar. Also, controlled altitude angle and azimuth angle by applied algorithm is compared with data of korea astronomy observatory. And this paper analyzes the tracking error and generation efficiency then proves the validity of applied algorithm.

A Study on the optimal Installation Angle of Solar Absorber Plates in Korea (국내 태양열 집열판의 최적 설치각 결정에 관한 연구)

  • Jo, Dok-Ki;Choi, In-Soo
    • Solar Energy
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    • v.18 no.2
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    • pp.69-89
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    • 1998
  • The measured solar radiation incident on tilted surfaces by all directions has been widely used as important solar radiation data in installing solar collectors, hot water systems, and photovoltaic modules, and in designing solar buildings and houses. To maximize the incident beam radiation, the slope, which is the angle between the plane of the surface in question and the horizontal, and the solar azimuth angles are needed for these solar applied systems. To respond to above needs, a theoretical study with actual measurements on moving route of the sun is carried out. This study focuses on the development of an solar expert system and on the selection of slopes for solar absorber plates in Korea.

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Ground Experiment of Spacecraft Attitude Control Using Hardware Testbed

  • Oh, Choong-Suk;Bang, Hyo-Choong
    • International Journal of Aeronautical and Space Sciences
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    • v.4 no.1
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    • pp.75-87
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    • 2003
  • The primary objective of this study is to demonstrate ground-based experiment for the attitude control of spacecraft. A two-axis rotational simulator with a flexible ann is constructed with on-off air thrusters as actuators. The simulator is also equipped with payload pointing capability by simultaneous thruster and DC servo motor actuation. The azimuth angle is controlled by on-off thruster command while the payload elevation angle is controlled by a servo-motor. A thruster modulation technique PWM(Pulse Width Modulation) employing a time-optimal switching function plus integral error control is proposed. An optical camera is used for the purpose of pointing as well as on-board rate sensor calibration. Attitude control performance based upon the new closed-loop control law is demonstrated by ground experiment. The modified switching function turns out to be effective with improved pointing performance under external disturbance. The rate sensor calibration technique by Kalman Filter algorithm led to reduction of attitude error caused by the bias in the rate sensor output.

A Study on the Optimum Selection of Placing Photovoltaic Module In the Metropolitan City Using a TRNSYS (TRNSYS를 이용한 지역별 고정형 태양광모듈 배치안 검토)

  • Park, Sung-Hyun;Seo, Jang-Hoo
    • 한국태양에너지학회:학술대회논문집
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    • 2011.11a
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    • pp.297-302
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    • 2011
  • In this study, used Trnsys and will apply metropolitan city distinguishes, fixations and BIPV systems the photovoltaic module arrangement environment which receives solar radiation quantity plentifully from the case design process which and most the outcome value simulation did analyzed. The climate data uses each metropolitan city distinguishes 20 average weather data, With measured values of horizontal solar radiation. The error scope appeared with 0.1%~6.7%. Variable of module arrangement Azimuth and angle of inclination of module and comparison group Module on due south direction angle of inclination $45^{\circ}$ day time set with the yearly average solar radiation quantity which receives. The result When the case comparison group which arranges a solar storehouse module with optimum environment and comparing until the minimum 1.4% - maximum 10.9% the solar radiation quantity difference appears with the thing, metropolitan city distinguishes considers the case solar radiation quantity which will arrange a photovoltaic module and that must establish with optimum environment judges.

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A Solar Cell Based Coarse Sun Sensor for a Small LEO Satellite Attitude Determination

  • Zahran, Mohamed;Aly, Mohamed
    • Journal of Power Electronics
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    • v.9 no.4
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    • pp.631-642
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    • 2009
  • The sun is a useful reference direction because of its brightness relative to other astronomical objects and its relatively small apparent radius as viewed by spacecrafts near the Earth. Most satellites use solar power as a source of energy, and so need to make sure that solar panels are oriented correctly with respect to the sun. Also, some satellites have sensitive instruments that must not be exposed to direct sunlight. For all these reasons, sun sensors are important components in spacecraft attitude determination and control systems. To minimize components and structural mass, some components have multiple purposes. The solar cells will provide power and also be used as coarse sun sensors. A coarse Sun sensor is a low-cost attitude determination sensor suitable for a wide range of space missions. The sensor measures the sun angle in two orthogonal axes. The Sun sensor measures the sun angle in both azimuth and elevation. This paper presents the development of a model to determine the attitude of a small cube-shaped satellite in space relative to the sun's direction. This sensor helps small cube-shaped Pico satellites to perform accurate attitude determination without requiring additional hardware.

A Study on the Optimal Installation of Solar Photovoltaic System in Korea (국내 태양광발전시스템의 최적 설치에 관한 연구)

  • Jo, Dok-Ki;Kang, Yong-Heack;Lee, Euy-Joon;Auh, Chung-Moo
    • Journal of the Korean Solar Energy Society
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    • v.24 no.3
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    • pp.19-25
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    • 2004
  • The measured solar radiation incident on tilted surfaces by all directions has been widely used as important solar radiation data in installing photovoltaic modules. To maximize the incident beam radiation, the slope, which is the angle between the plane of the surface in question and the horizontal, an4 the solar azimuth angles are needed for these solar photovoltaic systems. This is because the performance of the solar photovoltaic systems is much affected by angle and direction of incident rays. Recognizing those factors mentioned above are of importance, actual experiment has been performed in this research to obtain the an91e of inclination with which the maximum incident rays can be absorbed. The results obtained in this research could be used in installing optimal photovoltaic modules.

Development of the Precise Multi-Position Alignment Method using a Pitch Motion (피치운동을 이용한 정밀 다위치 정렬기법 개발)

  • Lee, Jung-Shin
    • Journal of the Korea Institute of Military Science and Technology
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    • v.13 no.4
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    • pp.708-715
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    • 2010
  • In Strapdown Inertial Navigation System, alignment accuracy is the most important factor to determine the performance of navigation. However by an existing self-alignment method, it takes a long time to acquire the alignment accuracy that we want. So, to attain the desired alignment accuracy in as little as $\bigcirc$ minutes, we have developed the precise multi-position alignment method. In this paper, it is proposed a inertial measurement matching transfer alignment method among alignment methods to minimize the alignment error in a short time. It is based on a mixed velocity-DCM matching method be suitable to the operating environment of vertical launching system. The compensation methods to reduce misalign error, especially azimuth angle error incurred by measurement time-delay error and body flexure error are analyzed and evaluated with simulation. This simulation results are finally confirmed by experimentations using FMS(Flight Motion Simulator) in Lab and the integration test to follow the fire control mission.