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A study on the Beehive Door Opening and Closing System using a Hornet Sound Analysis

  • Kim, Joon Ho;Han, Wook;Chung, Wonki
    • International Journal of Advanced Culture Technology
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    • v.10 no.3
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    • pp.393-396
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    • 2022
  • Recently, rapid climate change has had a significant impact on the ecosystem of honeybees. In addition, the problem of Vespa Hornets invasion of colonies has a fatal impact on the bee ecosystem, independent of climate change. Especially in late summer. This study relates to a method for preventing Vespa Hornets attack. In this study, we developed a Vespa Hornets sound detection device was developed by collecting and analyzing the sound of a Vespa Hornets and applying IoT technology. The developed device detects the sound of a Vespa Hornets when Vespa Hornets appears around the hive of the bees and sends a signal to automatically close the door of the beehive. The device that receives the signal drives the motor that controls the honeycomb door to close the beehive door. The Vespa Hornets sound detection device operates until no Vespa Hornets sound is detected. The system developed by us is expected to be installed in the beehives of actual beekeeping farms to dramatically reduce the damage caused by by Vespa Hornets.

LED transceivers with beehive-shaped reflector for visible light communication

  • Sohn, Kyung-Rak;Kim, Min-Soo
    • Journal of Advanced Marine Engineering and Technology
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    • v.38 no.2
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    • pp.169-174
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    • 2014
  • This paper proposes a novel beehive-shaped reflector for application to light-emitting diode (LED) transceivers for illumination and bi-directional visible light communication (VLC). By using a diffuse propagation model extended to line-of-sight and direct signals, the distribution of illuminance and the path loss of the transceiver are investigated to evaluate the performance of the beehive-shaped reflector. To verify bi-directional communication, a VLC-based image capture system, comprising a complementary metal-oxide semiconductor (CMOS) image sensor and video processor unit, is demonstrated. Real-time images captured by the CMOS camera are successfully transmitted to the monitoring system via a free-space channel at a rate of 115.2 kbps.

Numerical Simulation of Thermal Performance of Printed Circuit Heat Exchangers with Microchannels of Different Shapes (마이크로채널 형상에 따른 PCHE 열유동 수치해석)

  • Cho, Yeon-Hwa;Lee, Kyu-Jung;Moon, Dong-Ju;Kim, Yoon-Ho
    • Transactions of the Korean Society of Mechanical Engineers B
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    • v.35 no.1
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    • pp.61-66
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    • 2011
  • The performance of microchannel PCHE (Printed Circuit Heat Exchanger) is superior to that of other existing commercial heat exchangers. Further, it is also more efficient than other heat exchangers. Various microchannels, whose shapes are straight (I), Wavy, Beehive, Surf, I-Wavy, I-Beehive, or I-Surf, are computationally modeled in this study. The counter-flow arrangement is used, and the flow characteristics, heat transfer, and pressure drop in the microchannels under various mass flow rate conditions are investigated. The results for I microchannel is chosen as the benchmarks and is compared with those of newly proposed microchannels. It is found that the surf-shaped microchannel is most efficient in improving the overall performance of a PCHE.

A study on the honeycomb entry and exit counting system for measuring the amount of movement of honeybees inside the beehive (벌통 내부 꿀벌 이동량 측정을 위한 벌집 입·출입 계수 시스템 연구)

  • Kim, Joon Ho;Seo, Hee;Han, Wook;Chung, Wonki
    • The Journal of the Convergence on Culture Technology
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    • v.7 no.4
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    • pp.857-862
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    • 2021
  • Recently, rapid climate change has had a significant impact on the bee ecosystem. The decrease in the number of bees and the change in the flowering period have a huge impact on the harvesting of beekeepers. Accordingly, attention is focused on smart beekeeping, which introduces IoT technology to beekeeping. According to the characteristics of beekeeping, it is impossible to continuously observe the beehive in the hive with the naked eye, and the condition of the hive is mostly dependent on knowledge from experience. Although a system that can measure partly through sensors such as temperature/humidity change inside the hive and measurement of the amount of CO2 is applied, there is no research on measuring the movement path and amount of movement of bees inside the beehive. Part of the migration of honeybees inside the hive can provide basic information to predict the most important cleavage time in beekeeping. In this study, we propose a device that detects the movement path of bees and measures and records data entering and exiting the hive in real time. The device proposed in this study was developed according to the honeycomb standard of the existing beehive so that beekeeping farms could use it. The development method used a photodetector that can detect the movement of bees to configure 16 movement paths and to detect the movement of bees in real time. If the measured honeybee movement status is utilized, the problem of directly observing the colony with the naked eye in order not to miss the swarming time can be solved.

Beehive (Hexagrid), New Innovated Structural System for Tall Buildings

  • Nejad, Peyman Askari
    • International Journal of High-Rise Buildings
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    • v.5 no.4
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    • pp.251-262
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    • 2016
  • Tall Buildings have been one of the most prominent symbols of economic growth for nearly a century. Yet, in the aftermath of the tragedies of September 11, "signature" Tall buildings have become the focus of much debate. The structural systems today are undergoing a major evolution to address the ability of providing flexibility in the design and use of the building together with sustainability (Green) and cost-effective system. This paper describes a new invented structural system, evolutionary structural analysis and design of Tall buildings, which involves the entire analysis process, including conceptual and design stages and comparison with the existing Tall building. This study presents an new innovative structural system, Beehive (Hexagrid), for Tall buildings. The final results are achieved by modeling an 80 story Tall building with the optimized angle and topology of hexagon members by using a computer analysis, ETABS finite element analysis. The objective function of this system is to use one structural system in order to both maximize Eigen frequency for resisting dynamic responses and minimize mean compliance for static responses. Finite element analysis is carried out by using standardized materials. Optimal Hexagrid topologies with the highest stiffness are finally determined to resist both static and dynamic behaviors. Holistic design integration approaches between structures and facades to save energy for environmental control are studied. Innovative design ideas to control structural motion as well as to utilize that motion to harness energy are discussed. Considering abundant emergence of tall buildings all over the world in recent years, the importance of the studies presented in this paper cannot be overemphasized for constructing more sustainable built environments.

A Study on the Hair style in Respect of Fashion Trend in 1960's (1960년대 패션트렌드에 따른 헤어스타일의 양상)

  • Yoo, Mee-Geum;Choi, Jung-Soon
    • Journal of the Korean Society of Fashion and Beauty
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    • v.2 no.2 s.2
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    • pp.1-11
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    • 2004
  • The purpose of this study was to analyze the hair style trend in the respect of fashion trend in 1960s. The study also attempted if there were significant influences to current hair designers and hair styles as beehive, mods hair, short cut. geometric cut, wigs, natural hair, unisex hair. This study is a descriptive study, involving the collection of picture data and examine the art of the 1960's. Because 1960's is a revolutionary decade in the way of living and fashion trend. This study also adopted review of literature and analysis of magazines. 1960's was a period of major street fashion as Mods, Jackie Look, Miniskirt, Pop Art, Op Art Look, Space Look, Hippie Look, Unisex Look. The results of this study can be summarized as follows: 1) A review of literature had shown that little or no studies for an in depth analysis of 1960's fashion trend and hair design. 2) During the sixties, the trend of fashion and hair style were remarkable change in the way of living. 3) There were strong influences hair styles of 1960's until today.

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Trend Analysis for the Beehive Removal Dispatch of the 119 Rescue Teams in Busan (부산지역 119구조대의 벌집 제거 출동 경향 분석)

  • Lee, Geun-chul;Kim, Byoung-Gwon;Seo, Il-hwan
    • Journal of the Society of Disaster Information
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    • v.17 no.4
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    • pp.667-673
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    • 2021
  • Purpose: The aim of this study is to analyze the trend for the dispatch of the 119 rescue teams to remove the beehive according to the distribution of temperature and time in Busan metropolitan city for 5 years from 2015. Method: From January 2015 to December 2019, 11 fire stations in Busan were dispatched and the source data of rescue and emergency activities were collected. The number of beehive removal dispatches was determined by the Busan Metropolitan Fire Station's jurisdiction over the past five years, and the temperature meteorological factors and honeycomb removal dispatches were analyzed in frequency and percentage. Result: The frequency of dispatch began to increase at an monthly average temperature of more than 20℃ and was higher at 23℃ to 29℃ than other temperature range. The highest frequency of dispatch was 7,900 cases in 2017. In particular, we found that the start timing of the honeycomb removal is getting faster as the year goes by. Gijang-gun had the largest frequency of dispatch, and Haeundae-gu, Geumjeong-gu, and Nam-gu were found to have a higher that. Conclusion: We found that the start timing of the honeycomb removal is getting faster as the year goes by and temperature changes. The results of this study are considered to be useful in future studies of wasps in urban areas.

Detection of microbial organisms on Apis mellifera L. beehives in palm garden, Eastern Thailand

  • Sirikwan Dokuta;Sumed Yadoung;Peerapong Jeeno;Sayamon Hongjaisee;Phadungkiat Khamnoi;Khanchai Danmek;Jakkrawut Maitip;Bajaree Chuttong;Surat Hongsibsong
    • Journal of Ecology and Environment
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    • v.48 no.1
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    • pp.17-23
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    • 2024
  • Background: Honey bees play a crucial role in pollination and ecological balance. Apis mellifera L. colonies, especially those located in specific geographic regions, such as the palm garden in Eastern Thailand, are susceptible to potential threats from microbial contaminants. Understanding and detecting microbial organisms in these beehives is essential for the preservation of bee health, honey production, and the broader ecosystem. However, the problem of microbial infection and antibiotic-resistant bacteria is more severe and continuously increasing, resulting in a health, economic, and social crisis. The purpose of this study is to determine the prevalence of microorganisms in A. mellifera beehives in palm gardens in Rayong province, Eastern Thailand. Results: Ten swabs in transport media were swabbed and obtained from different parts of each beehive (1 swab per beehive), for a total of 10 hives. Traditional microbial culture-based methods, biochemical tests, and antimicrobial susceptibility (disc-diffusion) tests were used to detect microbial organisms and antibiotic resistance in bacteria. The swab tests from nine beehives resulted in the detection of Gram-positive bacteria (63.64%), Gram-negative bacteria (27.27%), and fungi/yeast (9.09%). These microorganisms are classified as a group of coagulase-negative Staphylococcus spp. and made up 40.91% of the bacteria discovered. Other bacteria found were Coryneform bacteria (13.64%), Pantoea spp. (13.64%), Bacillus spp. (9.09%), yeast (9.09%), glucose non-fermentative Gram-negative bacilli (9.09%), and Pseudomonas spp. (4.55%). However, due to the traditional culture-based and 0biochemical tests usually used to identify the microbial organisms in clinical specimens and the limitation of identifying some environmental microbial species, the results of the antimicrobial susceptibility test cannot reveal if the organism is resistant or susceptible to the drug. Nevertheless, drug-sensitive inhibition zones were formed with each antibiotic agent. Conclusions: Overall, the study supports prevention, healthcare, and public health systems. The contamination of microorganisms in the beehives may affect the quality of honey and other bee products or even the health of the beekeeper. To avoid this kind of contamination, it is therefore necessary to wear personal protective equipment while harvesting honey and other bee products.

Development of Beehive with Plastic Foundation (양봉용 플라스틱 인공소비 개발)

  • Han, Doo-Hee
    • Proceedings of the KAIS Fall Conference
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    • 2012.05b
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    • pp.789-792
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    • 2012
  • 기존의 밀랍소비의 단점을 보완하고 벌들의 산란을 돕도록 개량한 플라스틱 소비를 개발하였다. 소비의 특징은 판을 관통시키고 밀랍을 코팅하여 벌들이 집을 짓기 쉽게 하였으며, 반영구적으로 활용할 수 있도록 하였다. 밀랍과 플라스틱 소비의 시편을 같은 규격으로 강도실험을 하고 열안정성실험한 결과를 종합하여 보면 플라스틱 소비의 수명이 밀랍소비의 수명에 비하여 10배 이상 될 것이 추정되며, 시험양봉을 한 결과 99% 이상의 벌집 완성률을 보였으며 산란 및 채밀성이 우수하였다.

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Analysis of Environment Control Capability Wintering Beehouse in Young Area (용인지역 저온양봉사의 환경조절성능 분석(농업시설))

  • 이석건;김란숙;이현우;이종원
    • Proceedings of the Korean Society of Agricultural Engineers Conference
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    • 2000.10a
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    • pp.302-307
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    • 2000
  • The wintering honey bee chambers were constructed and inside environment factors were analyzed to provide high technology for efficient wintering of honeybee colonies. As a result of this study, inside air temperature of yongin chamber under the wide range of outside temperature condition was found to be appropriated for wintering of bee, and inside temperature of beehive was about 2$^{\circ}C$ higher than the air temperature in the chamber. The fan operation schedule did not control the high temperature down properly in the chamber, It was necessary to find a new fan operation schedule to be able to provide the optimum temperature for wintering honey bee colonies. inside humidity variation of Yongin chamber was very much depended on outside humidity.

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