• Journal of the Optical Society of Korea
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• 제18권4호
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• pp.388-394
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• 2014

In this paper, we propose a three-dimensional (3D) image correlator by use of computational integral imaging reconstruction based on the modified convolution property of periodic functions (CPPF) for recognition of partially occluded objects. In the proposed correlator, elemental images of the reference and target objects are picked up by a lenslet array, and subsequently are transformed to a sub-image array which contains different perspectives according to the viewing direction. The modified version of the CPPF is applied to the sub-images. This enables us to produce the plane sub-image arrays without the magnification and superimposition processes used in the conventional methods. With the modified CPPF and the sub-image arrays, we reconstruct the reference and target plane sub-image arrays according to the reconstruction plane. 3D object recognition is performed through cross-correlations between the reference and the target plane sub-image arrays. To show the feasibility of the proposed method, some preliminary experiments on the target objects are carried out and the results are presented. Experimental results reveal that the use of plane sub-image arrays enables us to improve the correlation performance, compared to the conventional method using the computational integral imaging reconstruction algorithm.

• 한국정보통신학회:학술대회논문집
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• 한국정보통신학회 2013년도 추계학술대회
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• pp.893-895
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• 2013

본 논문에서는 접지면에 역 T형 노치를 넣은 평면형 폴디드 모노폴 안테나를 제안하였다. 제안된 안테나에서는 대역폭을 늘리기 위하여 내부 패치와 외부 패치의 폭들을 점차 넓히는 방향으로 변화를 주었고, 그라운드에 가로와 세로 slit의 길이가 비슷하고 폭은 약 2배 정도 차이가 있는 노치를 넣어 설계 및 모의실험을 하였다.

• Journal of Electrochemical Science and Technology
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• 제14권4호
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• pp.388-396
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• 2023

Photoelectrochemical (PEC) water splitting is a vital source of clean and sustainable hydrogen energy. Moreover, the large-scale H₂ production is currently necessary, while long-term stability and high PEC activity still remain important issues. In this study, a GaN-based photoelectrode was modified by an additional NH₃ treatment (900℃ for 10 min) and its PEC behavior was monitored. The bare GaN exhibited a highly crystalline wurtzite structure with the (002) plane and the optical bandgap was approximately 3.2 eV. In comparison, the NH₃-treated GaN film exhibited slightly reduced crystallinity and a small improvement in light absorption, resulting from the lattice stress or cracks induced by the excessive N supply. The minor surface nanotexturing created more surface area, providing electroactive reacting sites. From the surface XPS analysis, the formation of an N-Ga-O phase on the surface region of the GaN film was confirmed, which suppressed the charge recombination process and the positive shift of E_FB. Therefore, these effects boosted the PEC activity of the NH₃-treated GaN film, with J values of approximately 0.35 and 0.78 mA·cm^-2 at 0.0 and 1.23 V_RHE, respectively, and an onset potential (V_on) of -0.24 V_RHE. In addition, there was an approximate 50% improvement in the J value within the highly applied potential region with a positive shift of V_on. This result could be explained by the increased nanotexturing on the surface structure, the newly formed defect/trap states correlated to the positive V_on shift, and the formation of a GaO_xN_1-x phase, which partially blocked the charge recombination reaction.

• 한국전자파학회:학술대회논문집
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• 한국전자파학회 2003년도 종합학술발표회 논문집 Vol.13 No.1
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• pp.380-383
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• 2003

In this paper, we analyzed the characteristics of a modified DGS(Defected Ground Ground Structure)and extracted the equivalent citcuit of that. The proposed DGS is the structure that connects two DGS units, which are composed of the defects on the metallic ground plane and the gab on the signal line. The gab on the signal line was adopted to induce series capacitor of band pass filter. Also, to confirm the validity of the proposed structure, we designed and implemented C - Band pass filter by using the modified DGS.

• 한국전자파학회논문지
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• 제16권12호
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• pp.1194-1205
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• 2005

본 논문에서는 접지면을 변형시킨 대역 저지 특성을 갖는 CPW 급전 타원형 UWB 안테나를 제안하였다. UWB 시스템 전대역(3.1 GHz${\~}$10.6 GHz)에서 2 이하의 VSWR을 만족하는 특성을 구현하였고, IEEE 802.11a에 의한 5 GHz대역(5.15 GHz${\~}$5.825 GHz)과의 간섭을 차단하기 위해 복사 소자에 수평 슬롯을 삽입하여 안테나를 제작${\cdot}$측정하였다. 뒷면에 접지면이 없는 단일 평면의 CPW 급전 구조를 사용해 제작이 용이하였고, 초박형, 초소형화가 가능하였다. 측정 결과 UWB 전대역에서 -10 dB 이하의 양호한 반사 손실과 2.1 dB${\~}$4.75 dB의 최대 이득을 보였으며 전방향 복사 패턴을 나타내었고, 선형 위상 특성을 보였다.

• Geomechanics and Engineering
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• 제34권5호
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• pp.491-505
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• 2023

The practical usage of underground space and demand for vehicular tunnels necessitate the construction of non-circular wide rectangular tunnels. However, constructing large tunnels in soft clayey soil conditions with no ground improvement can lead to excessive ground deformations and collapse. In recent years, in situ ground improvement techniques such as jet grouting and deep cement mixing are often utilized to perform cement-stabilisation around the tunnel boundary to prevent large deformations and failure. This paper discusses the stability characteristics and failure behaviour of a wide rectangular tunnel in cement-treated soft clays. First, the plane strain finite element model is developed and validated with the results of centrifuge model tests available in the past literature. The critical tunnel support pressures computed from the numerical study are found to be in good agreement with those of centrifuge model tests. The influence of varying strength and thickness of improved soil surround, and cover depth are studied on the stability and failure modes of a rectangular tunnel. It is observed that the failure behaviour of the tunnel in improved soil surround depends on the ratio of the strength of improved soil surround to the strength of surrounding soil, i.e., q_ui/q_us, rather than just q_ui. For low q_ui/q_us ratios,the stability increases with the cover; however, for the high strength improved soil surrounds with q_ui >> q_us, the stability decreases with the cover. The failure chart, modified stability equation, and stability chart are also proposed as preliminary design guidelines for constructing rectangular tunnels in the improved soil surrounded by soft clays.

• Nuclear Engineering and Technology
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• 제53권2호
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• pp.592-602
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• 2021

Thorium compounds have attracted immense scientific and technological attention with regard to both fundamental and practical implications, owing to unique chemical and physical properties like high melting point, high density and thermal conductivity. Hereby, we investigate the mechanical and thermodynamic stability and report on the structural, electronic and magnetic properties of new silicon-doped cubic ternary thorium phosphides ThSi_xP_1-x (x = 0, 0.25, 0.5, 0.75 and 1). The first-principles density functional theory procedure was adopted within full-potential linearized augmented plane wave (FP-LAPW) method. The exchange and correlation potential terms were treated within Generalized-Gradient-Approximation functional modified by Perdew-Burke-Ernzerrhof parameterizations. The proposed compounds showed mechanical and thermodynamic stable structure and hence can be synthesized experimentally. The calculated lattice parameters, bulk modulus, total energy, density of states, electronic band structure and spin magnetic moments of the compounds revealed considerable correlation to the Si substitution for P and the relative Si/P doping concentration. The electronic and magnetic properties of the doped compounds rendered them non-magnetic but metallic in nature. The main orbital contribution to the Fermi level arises from the hybridization of Th(6d+5f) and (Si+P)3p states. Reported results may have potential implications with regard to both fundamental point of view and technological prospects such as fuel materials for clean nuclear energy.

• 대한두개안면성형외과학회지
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• 제15권2호
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• pp.82-88
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• 2014

Background: The chin shape and position is important in determining the general shape of the face, and augmentation genioplasty is performed alone or in combination with other aesthetic procedures. However, augmentation genioplasty using osteotomy is an invasive and complex procedure with the potential to damage mentalis muscle and mental nerve, to affect chin growth, and prolonged recovery. Our aim was to present our experience with a modified augmentation genioplasty procedure for hypoplastic chins using a Gore-Tex implant. Methods: Two vertical slit incisions were made at the canine level to create a supra-periosteal pocket between the incisions, preserving the periosteum and mentalis muscle. Minimal sub-periosteal dissection was performed lateral to the incisions along the mandibular border. The both wings of implant were inserted under the periosteum to achieve a stable dual plane implantation. Results: In total, 47 patients underwent dual plane chin augmentation using a Gore- Tex implant between January 2008 and May 2013. The mean age at operation was 25.77 years (range, 15-55 years). There were 3 cases of infection; one patient was treated with antibiotics, the others underwent implant removal. Additionally, two patients complained of postoperative parasthesia that spontaneously improved without any additional treatment. Most patients were satisfied with the postoperative outcomes, and no chin growth problems were observed among the younger patients. Conclusion: Dual plane Gore-Tex chin augmentation is a minimally-invasive operation that is simple and safe. All implants yielded satisfactory results with no significant complications such as mental nerve injury, lower lip incompetence, or chin growth limitation.

• 한국전산구조공학회논문집
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• 제18권3호
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• pp.291-302
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• 2005

구조응답에 기여하는 중요성으로 인하여 추계론적 해석에서는 재료탄성계수의 불확실성에 의한 응답변화도에 대한 연구가 주로 진행되어 왔다. 그러나 추계론적 해석이 의미있는 값을 제공하기 위해서는 가능한 많은 인수에 대한 불확실성을 동시에 고려하여야 한다. 본 연구에서는 구조재료의 중요한 두 인수인 탄성계수와 포아송비에 나타나는 불확실성을 고려한 추계론적 해석을 위한 정식화를 평면문제에 대하여 제안하였다. 이를 위하여 이들 두 인수의 함수로 주어지는 구성행렬의 각 요소에 대한 다항식 전개를 채용하였으며, 두 인수의 불확실성에 따라 나타나는 자기 및 상호상관함수는 n-차 모멘트에 대한 일반식을 적용하여 구성하였다. 다항식 전개에 따라 부행렬의 무한합으로 변형된 구성행렬은 계산상의 편의를 위하여 요구되는 정확도 내에서 절삭하여 사용하였다. 제안된 방법의 검증을 위하여 단순 평면구조를 예제로 택하여 해석하었으며, 해석결과는 국부평균법을 채용한 고전적인 몬테카를 해석 결과와 비교하였다.

• KSII Transactions on Internet and Information Systems (TIIS)
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• 제12권3호
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• pp.1224-1242
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• 2018

Aiming at motion analysis and compensation, it is essential to conduct motion detection with images. However, motion detection and tracking from low-altitude images obtained from an unmanned aerial system may pose many challenges due to degraded image quality caused by platform motion, image instability and illumination fluctuation. This research tackles these challenges by proposing a modified joint transform correlation algorithm which includes two preprocessing strategies. In spatial domain, a modified fuzzy edge detection method is proposed for preprocessing the input images. In frequency domain, to eliminate the disturbance of self-correlation items, the cross-correlation items are extracted from joint power spectrum output plane. The effectiveness and accuracy of the algorithm has been tested and evaluated by both simulation and real datasets in this research. The simulation experiments show that the proposed approach can derive satisfactory peaks of cross-correlation and achieve detection accuracy of displacement vectors with no more than 0.03pixel for image pairs with displacement smaller than 20pixels, when addition of image motion blurring in the range of 0~10pixel and 0.002variance of additive Gaussian noise. Moreover,this paper proposes quantitative analysis approach using tri-image pairs from real datasets and the experimental results show that detection accuracy can be achieved with sub-pixel level even if the sampling frequency can only attain 50 frames per second.