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Effect of Swing Limb Heel-Strike Accuracy on Force Modulation and EMG While Stepping over an Obstacle versus Initiating Gait from a Position of Quiet Stance (보통 보행과 장애물 보행 시작시 에서 발꿈치 닿기 (Heel-Strike)의 정확도가 힘 조절과 EMG 에 미치는 영향)

  • Kim Hyeong-Dong;Park Rae-Jun;Bae Sung-Soo
    • The Journal of Korean Physical Therapy
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    • v.15 no.2
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    • pp.196-209
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    • 2003
  • 본 연구의 목적은 보통 보행과 장애물 보행 시작시에 accuracy constraints, 즉 발꿈치 닿기(swing limb heel-strike)의 정확도가 힘판(forceplate) 상에서 힘의 조절 (force modulation)과 EMG에 어떠한 영향을 미치는지를 분석하는 것이다. 본 실험의 대상자는 힘판(forceplate)위에서 보통 보행과 장애물 보행을 하되, 대상자 앞에 놓인 표적(target)에 정확히 발꿈치 닫기 (heel-strike)를 하도록 유도되었다. 이 때 힘판 자료와 전경골근(tibialis anterior)및 가자미근 (soleus)의 근전도 (EMG)의 활동을 양쪽 다리에서 측정하였다. 대상자 앞에 놓인 표적 (target)에 정확한 발꿈치 닫기(heel-strike)가 요구되었을 때에는 발끝밀기(swing toe-off) 시간이 증가되었으며 힘판(forceplate)상에서의 peak farce와 slope to peak force 가 감소되는 것으로 나타났다. 전경골근 (tibialis anterior)의 활동역시 큰 차이로 감소하는 것으로 나타났다. 하지만 보통 보행과 장애물 보행시의 근전도 혹은 힘판상의 자료에는 큰 차이점이 없는 것으로 나타났다. 이러한 결과는 기존의 상지(upper extremity)에서 보여준 운동제어 (motor control)의 이론들이 하지(lower extremity)에서도 동일하게 적용될 수 있음을 보여주는 것이다.

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Infrared Reflector Design using the Phase Field Method for Infrared Stealth Effect (적외선 피탐지를 위한 페이즈 필드법 기반의 적외선 반사층 설계)

  • Heo, Namjoon;Yoo, Jeonghoon
    • Journal of the Computational Structural Engineering Institute of Korea
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    • v.28 no.1
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    • pp.63-69
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    • 2015
  • In this paper, infrared reflector design targeting infrared stealth effect is presented using structural optimization based on the phase field method. The analysis model was determined to accomplish the design that an incident infrared wave was reflected to a desired direction. The design process was to maximize the objective value at the measuring domain located in a target region and the design objective was set to the Poynting vector value which represents the energy flux. Optimization results were obtained according to the variation of some parameter values related to the phase field method. The model with a maximum objective value was selected as the final optimal model. The optimal model was modified to eliminate the gray scale using the cut-off method and it confirmed improved performance. In addition, to check the desired effect in the middle wave infrared range(MWIR), the analysis was performed by changing the input wavelength. The finite element analysis and optimization process were performed by using the commercial package COMSOL combined with the Matlab programming.

A Study on the Effect of the Women Farmers Information Project (여성농업인 정보화 시범사업 효과 평가)

  • Shim, Mi Ok;Kim, Hwa Nim
    • Journal of Agricultural Extension & Community Development
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    • v.8 no.1
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    • pp.107-119
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    • 2001
  • As the information gap between rural and urban area, and between men and women has been widening, the Rural Development Administration(RDA) has initiated the women farmers information project from 2000. The aims of this project are; 1) to facilitate women farmers' computer and information application in agriculture and income generating activities, and 2) to make them to be leaders to popularize computer application in rural area and agricultural sector. For these, RDA has provided not only PC, software, computer training but also the post support of extension educator to target group. This paper focused on evaluating the effect of the project, clarifying the related variables with the effect, and providing suggestions to enhance the effect. The data were gathered from 310 target women farmers and 166 extension educators in charge of the project all over the country by mailing survey with questionnaire. The main findings of this study were as follows; 1) The level of computer application of the target group was improved drastically, 2) As their self-assessment, they could improve psychological fear on the computer, recognition about information, and attitude to seek information, 3) This project was helpful for them in terms of information gathering and farm(or income generating activities) management, 4) They tried to disseminate the benefit of computer application to neighbors, so that the neighbors' interest in computer and attendance of computer training were improved, 5) Variables such as the computer training hours, the number of interaction with extension educator, formal schooling and farming history were significantly related to the project's effect. To enhance the project's effect the following strategies should be carried out; 1) The period of the computer training course should be standardized and the subjects should attend to the computer training course for the standardized period. 2) Through continuous interaction with the subjects, the extension educator should support them to use computer well and to overcome some difficulties as a beginner. 3) In selecting the subjects, the priority should be given to the person who graduated high school at least. 4) The subjects should focus on using management software, gathering useful information for their business, and selling their products directly to the consumer. 5) So as to enhance the abilities mentioned above, RDA should strengthen learning opportunities through on-line training and providing educational software, besides of existing off-line training.

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Optimization of Design Pressure Ratio of Positive Displacement Expander for Engine Waste Heat Recovery of Vehicle (자동차 엔진 폐열 회수 동력시스템에서 용적형 팽창기의 설계 팽창비 최적화)

  • Kim, Young Min;Shin, Dong Gil;Kim, Chang Gi;Woo, Se Jong;Choi, Byung Chul
    • Journal of Energy Engineering
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    • v.21 no.4
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    • pp.411-418
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    • 2012
  • The effect of built-in volume ratio of expander on the performance of a two-loop Rankine cycle system for engine waste heat recovery of vehicle has been investigated. In the case of positive displacement expander in the various operating condition of the vehicle, it can operate in both under-expansion and over-expansion conditions. Therefore, the analysis of off-design performance for the expander is very important. Furthermore, the volume and weight of the expander as well as the efficiency must be considered in the optimization of the expander. This study shows that the built-in volume ratio of expander causing under-expansion at a target condition is more desirable considering the off-design performance and size of the expander, based on the simple modeling of off-design operation of the expander.

Sway Control of c Container Crane (Part II): Regulation of the Pendulum Sway through Patternizing Trolley Moving Velocity (컨테이너 크레인의 흔들림 제어 (Part II): 트롤리 주행속도 조절을 통한 진자운동의 제어)

  • Hong, Keum-Shik;Sohn, Sung-Chull;Lee, Man-Hyung
    • Journal of Institute of Control, Robotics and Systems
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    • v.3 no.2
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    • pp.132-138
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    • 1997
  • Six different types of velocity profiles of trolley movement of a container crane are investigated for the minimal sway angle at the target trolley position. Three velocity patterns which include trapezoidal, stepped and notched-type velocity patterns are obtained assuming constant rope length. The notched type velocity pattern is shown to be derived from the time-optimal bang-bang control. The stepped type velocity pattern can be shown to be derived as bang-off bang control as well. Considering the damping effect due to hoist motion a double stage acceleration pattern is also analyzed. The main objective of the paper is to show how much time-reduction can be obtained among several velocity patterns appearing in the literature.

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A Study on Fabrication of ZnO Surface Acoustic Wave Filter for Communication Devices (통신기기용 ZnO 탄성표면파 필터의 제작에 관한 연구)

  • Lee, Dong-Yoon
    • Proceedings of the KIEE Conference
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    • 2007.10a
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    • pp.393-394
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    • 2007
  • In this study, to minimize the above effect Zinc Oxide(ZnO) thin films on Si(100) substrate were deposited by RF magnetron sputter with changing sputtering conditions such as Ar/$O_2$ gas ratios, RF power, substrate temperature, chamber prsssure and target-substrate distance. To analyze a crystallographic properties of the films, ${\Theta}/2{\Theta}$ mode X-ray diffraction, rocking curve and Alpha-step were performed. SAW filters were fabricated to evaluate the feasibility of ZnO thin film as a piezoelectrical materials and the processes of ZnO SAW filters using etch and lift-off were compared.

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A Study on Product Quality Improvement by Regression Modeling of Mini-Mill Process (미니밀 공정의 회귀식 모델링에 의한 제품품질향상에 관한 연구)

  • Lee, Myung-Hak;Ha, Sung-Do
    • IE interfaces
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    • v.12 no.1
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    • pp.150-157
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    • 1999
  • Mini-Mill process has been recently in operation at Pohang steel company, which enables more flexible steel coil production on customer demands. The effects of process parameters in Mini-Mill process need to be analyzed not only to make the process stable but also to improve product quality. This work aims to develop a regression model of Mini-Mill process using accumulated product data such that the process parameter effects on product tensile strength may be analyzed. The analysis shows that tensile strength is influenced mainly by the amount of components such as carbon, manganese, silicon, and sulfur. The effect of temperature is shown to be small. It is concluded that control of the components is much more responsible for both meeting the target and reducing the variation of the product tensile strength. Heat treatment is more useful in compensating tensile strength variations due to thickness differences and improving workability and other quality characteristics. More work is necessary for establishing regression expressions of the process that is reliable and accurate enough to dispense with the off-line inspection of the product tensile strength.

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Analysis on the Thermal Comfort Aspect of a Locally-Cooled Room in Warm and Humid Environments : PPD-Based Evaluation of Human Responses (중온 고습 환경조건에서 부분적으로 냉방되는 실내의 열쾌적성에 대한 분석 : 인체반응에 대한 PPD 기준의 평가)

  • Kim, Bong-Hun;Seo, Seung-Rok
    • Journal of the Ergonomics Society of Korea
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    • v.17 no.3
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    • pp.41-59
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    • 1998
  • Thermal comfort aspect of a locally-cooled target space in warm and humid environments(typically in the rainy summer season) was studied in view of PPD index. First. theoretical analyses were conducted to examine the effect of the governing parameters(such as air temperature, relative humidity and air velocity, etc.) using a computer model. Secondly, experimental investigations were also performed in a climatic room designed to simulate corresponding thermal conditions of outdoor environments. During the tests, temporal variation of PPD was recorded as functions of climatic variables(outdoor and indoor temperatures, relative humidity and air velocity) for the given human factors(metabolic heat generation and clothing). From both theoretical and experimental investigations, air temperature and air velocity were found to be the most dominant parameters affecting PPD of the target space. Results were summarized as: 1. Relative humidity of the locally-cooled target space tends to approach that of outdoor's as the space is subjected to an ON-OFF mode of cooling, since moisture potential of the two rooms reaches an equalized state as a result of moisture diffusion. 2. It was recognized that changes in relative humidity did not show any significance in view of thermal comfort as was reported in the previous studies, while variations of both temperature and air velocity caused relatively large changes in the degree of thermal comfort. 3. In-door environment should be evaluated in terms of PPD instead of relative humidity commonly recognized as an important climatic variable particularly in warm and humid environments.

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Improvement Effect of Water Quality along the Water Discharged Area by Water Dispersion from the Sewage Disposal Plant (하수처리장 분산방류에 의한 방류수역의 수질개선효과)

  • Kim, Dong-Soo;Park, Jong-Tae;Kim, Yong-Gu;Park, Sung-Chun
    • Journal of Environmental Science International
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    • v.17 no.1
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    • pp.113-118
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    • 2008
  • [ $6{\sim}13mg/L$ ] base water concentration on monthly BOD has been kept at the Geukrak bridge point for this research target and it indicates the water quality under the existed rank. Due to this present condition of water quality, the demage of ecology from the upper stream to the lower one of the bridge could be conjectured. Moreover, nonstructural extinction of the ecology seems to have gotten worse between both the streams of Yeoungsan River. On this research, eco-corridor between the upper stream and the lower stream of the river should be ensured, the ecological demage needs to be cut off, a dispersed discharge method which the existed method of the 1st sewage plant in Gwangju was enhanced to should be inducted for the procuring of various water ecosystem, and the conditions by the scenario suggested from this research could be applied to a water quality model. then, analysis the improvement effect of the water quality adjacent the river. From the test result, Case3-Type1 scenario is thought to be the best one. From the test result with Case3-Type1 when the concentrated discharge was never done, 0.07 mg/L of BOD concentration was increased at the lower stream where Yeoungbon B point (Haksan Bridge) is but the water improvement effect of $0.24{\sim}2.87mg/L$ is thought to have been done at the area of water deterioration.

Optical(Interferometric) Measurements of Vapor Deposition Growth Rate and Dew Points in Combustion Gases (빛의 간섭현상을 이용한 증기용착 성장속도 측정법의 실험적 연구)

  • 김상수;송영훈
    • Transactions of the Korean Society of Mechanical Engineers
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    • v.10 no.3
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    • pp.343-348
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    • 1986
  • An optical interference method was developed for measuring rapidly growing and evaporating liquid condensate films (e.g., Na$_{2}$SO$_{4}$, $K_{2}$SO$_{4}$) on solid surface exposed to flowing combustion product gases at film thicknesses well below the onset of complications due to run-off. To develop this optical system, this study investigated the optical parameters (e.g., polarization state, incident angle, target roughness, etc.) Trends for the Na$_{2}$SO$_{4}$(l) and $K_{2}$SO$_{4}$(l) deposition rates as a function of target temperature using this optical measuring system agree with the theoretical prediction of the vapor deposition. This study was able to extend the experimental range for vapor plus condensed phase transport and deposition. While previously unable to measure the evaporation rates interferometrically, these rates are estimated from the results of the investigation of polarization states.