• Journal of the Korea Institute of Information and Communication Engineering
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• v.19 no.9
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• pp.2153-2160
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• 2015

An analysis of hardware design conditions of moving object detection (MOD) algorithm is described, which is based on effective Gaussian mixture learning (EGML). A simulation model of EGML algorithm is implemented using OpenCV, and the effects of some parameter values on background learning time and MOD sensitivity are analyzed for various images. In addition, optimal design conditions for hardware implementation of EGML-based MOD algorithm are extracted from fixed-point simulations for various bit-widths of parameters. The proposed fixed-point model of the EGML-based MOD uses only half of the bit-width at the expense of the loss of MOD performance within 0.5% when compared with floating-point MOD results.

• Journal of Korean Society of Coastal and Ocean Engineers
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• v.7 no.1
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• pp.57-69
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• 1995

The development of a finite difference model for cross-shore sediment transport prediction in the surf tone due to the storm surge event is presented in this paper. Using the inhomogeneous diffusion equation with moving boundaries. the present numerical model is found to be robust and efficient and does not possess a number of restrictions imposed in Kriebel and Dean's(1985) numerical model. Our numerical model is validated through comparison with the analytical solution. the data of a large-scale experiment and the field data of Hurricane Eloise. The Present model if able to predict the averaged volumetric erosion rate of a beach due to the time-varying real storm surge hydrographs and satisfies the conservation of sediment between eroded volume in the onshore region and deposited volume in the offshore region. In addition. the present model is able to reasonably predict the recession of a beach with wide berm and dune. and can describe the change of a breaking point by the offshore deposition. From the sensitivity analysis or the present numerical model with various input parameters, it is concluded that the present numerical model is able to analyze the beach change in a reliable manner including the effects of different sizes of sediments.

• The Korean Journal of Cytopathology
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• v.19 no.2
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• pp.136-143
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• 2008

Urothelial carcinoma accounts for 90% of all the cases of bladder cancer. Although many cases can be easily managed by local excision, urothelial carcinoma rather frequently recurs, tends to progress to muscle invasion, and requires regular follow-ups. Urine cytology is a main approach for the follow-up of bladder tumors. It is noninvasive, but it has low sensitivity of around 50% with using the conventional cytospin preparation. Liquid-based cytology (LBC) has been developed as a replacement for the conventional technique. We compared the cytomorphometric parameters of $ThinPrep^{(R)}$ and cytospin preparation urine cytology to see whether there are definite differences between the two methods and which technique allows malignant cells to be more effectively discriminated from benign cells. The nuclear-to-cytoplasmic ratio value, as measured by digital image analysis, was efficient for differentiating malignant and benign urothelial cells, and this was irrespective of the preparation method and the tumor grade. Neither the $ThinPrep^{(R)}$ nor the conventional preparation cytology was definitely superior for distinguishing malignant cells from benign cells by cytomorphometric analysis of the adequately preserved cells. However, the $ThinPrep^{(R)}$ preparation showed significant advantages when considering the better preservation and cellularity with a clear background.

• Journal of the Korea Academia-Industrial cooperation Society
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• v.18 no.2
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• pp.6-13
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• 2017

This study examines the effect of the type and number of orifices in an in-line mixer to improve the mixing performance and pressure loss. Recently, in-line non-power-consuming mixers have been increasingly used to complement mechanical mixers, which have a long dwell time, noise, excessive energy consumption, and high maintenance costs. An in-line mixer with an orifice for efficient mixing in water treatment was examined by numerical analysis using the commercial code FLUENT. The flow characteristics of pressure loss and velocity distribution within the mixer and the mixing efficiency were compared with and without the orifices. The CFD results show that the mixing efficiency was improved, but the pressure loss was increased by the in-line mixer with an orifice. A sensitivity study was also done on the principal parameters.

• Journal of Navigation and Port Research
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• v.27 no.4
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• pp.471-478
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• 2003

In the Signalized Intersection, the capacity analysis is conducted with a large amount of input data such as road way, traffic and signal condition. but the level of service(LOS) is determined by delay estimated as a measure of effectiveness (MOE) based on this procedure. However, It is under the circumstances which are not considered for the errors caused by the uncertainty of input data in the field(the turing volumes, lane geometry, signal timing, grade of approach lane, percentage heavy vehicles, peak hour factor and arrival type etc.) as become the bases in the determination of the capacity and LOS. It includes the problem of reliability which is not verified for the capacity and LOS estimated. So, this study is to suggest the minimization of their influences by examining whether the uncertainty of input data such as the traffic volume, percentage of heavy vehicles and roadway geometry on the approach lane in the intersection under the study affects the capacity analysis and LOS determination.

• Macromolecular Research
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• v.16 no.6
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• pp.517-523
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• 2008

A RGD (Arg-Gly-Asp) conjugated chitosan hydrogel was used as a cell-supporting scaffold for articular cartilage regeneration. Thermosensitive chitosan-Pluronic (CP) has potential biomedical applications on account of its biocompatibility and injectability. A RGD-conjugated CP (RGD-CP) copolymer was prepared by coupling the carboxyl group in the peptide with the residual amine group in the CP copolymer. The chemical structure of RGD-CP was characterized by $^1H$ NMR and FT IR. The concentration of conjugated RGD was quantified by amino acid analysis (AAA) and rheology of the RGD-CP hydrogel was investigated. The amount of bound RGD was $0.135{\mu}g$ per 1 mg of CP copolymer. The viscoelastic parameters of RGD-CP hydrogel showed thermo-sensitivity and suitable mechanical strength at body temperature for cell scaffolds (a> 100 kPa storage modulus). The viability of the bovine chondrocyte and the amount of synthesized glycosaminoglycans (GAGs) on the RGD-CP hydrogels were evaluated together with the alginate hydrogels as a control over a 14 day period. Both results showed that the RGD-CP hydrogel was superior to the alginate hydrogel. These results show that conjugating RGD to CP hydro gels improves cell viability and proliferation, including extra cellular matrix (ECM) expression. Therefore, RGD conjugated CP hydrogels are quite suitable for a chondrocyte culture and have potential applications to the tissue engineering of articular cartilage tissue.

• Korean Journal of Optics and Photonics
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• v.3 no.2
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• pp.77-85
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• 1992

The design of a flat-field XUV spectrograph is optimized for a high throughput, aberration-corrected spectral image in the wavelength region of 50-300 $\AA$ The varied-line spacing (VLS) concave grating theory for an XUV spectrograph with a toroidal mirror in front of an entrance slit is derived. Since the derived theory includes the arbitrary shaped source, it is able to correct the limit of the simple optimization theory which considers only a point source at the center of the entrance slit. The reflection matrix at the toroidal mirror and the diffraction matrix at VLS grating are derived and compared with those of a holographic grating. The absolute energy efficiency of a flat-field spectrograph is calculated by considering the reflectivities of the toroidal mirror and the Au coated concave grating and the grating efficiency. The alignment sensitivity of the toroidal mirror and the concave grating is investigated, and the method to achieve the best imaging of XUV spectrum is discussed. The calculated resolving power of the flat-field XUV spectrograph is more than 4000 in the aberration-corrected wavelength range. The focused spot size at the dispersion plane is less than $20\mu \textrm m\times \mu \textrm m$at the wavelength 100$\AA$ It is shown that a high throughput characteristic can also be achieved through a careful adjustment of alignment parameters.

• Proceedings of the Korea Water Resources Association Conference
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• 2012.05a
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• pp.358-358
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• 2012

최근 기후변화의 영향에 따라 강수량과 증발산량이 변하는 경향을 보이고 있으며, 그에 따라 유출량도 변하고 있다. 따라서 기후변화가 수자원에 미치는 영향도 커지고 있으며, 댐 유역의 유출량 산정은 홍수나 용수의 확보측면에서 중요시 되고 있다. 탱크모형은 일본의 Sugawara가 1961년 처음 개발한 모형으로 유역을 오리피스 유출공을 가진 저류형 수조의 조합으로 가정하여 유량을 산정하는 유출모형으로 매개변수가 많고, 이들을 시행착오로 결정해야 하기 때문에 숙련된 경험이 요구되는 단점이 있으나 계산법이 명확하고 수문현상을 잘 재현한다는 장점이 있다. 탱크에는 강수량, 유출량, 그리고 증발량과 같은 입력 자료가 필요하며, 정확한 실제 증발산량 값을 알기는 어렵기 때문에 물수지를 이용해 증발산량을 계산하여 사용하고 있지만 유출량 미계측 지역에서는 사용이 어렵다. 그러므로 태양복사에너지, 온도, 바람, 기압, 습도와 같은 기상학적 인자에 따라서 잠재증발량을 산정하여 탱크 모형의 입력 자료로 사용한다면, 유출량자료가 없는 유역에서도 탱크모형을 사용하여 유출량을 산정할 수 있을 것으로 사료된다. 본 연구에서는 섬진강댐유역과 합천댐유역의 유출량 산정을 위해 잠재 증발산량 산정식(Penman, FAO P-M, Makkink, Preistley-Taylor, Hargreaves)을 적용하여 Tank 모형 매개변수들의 민감도분석을 수행하였다. 섬진강댐은 전북 임실군 강진면 옥정리와 정읍시 산내면 종성리 사이에 있으며, 유역면적은 $763km^2$, 댐 높이는 64m, 제방길이 344.2m 댐으로 매개변수 민감도 분석 적용기간은 1975년~1992년이다. 합천댐은 경상남도 합천군 대병면 회양리에 있는 댐으로 높이 96m, 길이 472m, 유역면적 $925km^2$의 다목적 댐이며, 매개변수 민감도 분석 적용기간은 1989년~1999년이다.

• Journal of Korea Water Resources Association
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• v.38 no.6 s.155
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• pp.505-515
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• 2005

Two representative river water quality models have been compared in this paper. The steady water quality model, QUAL2E, and the unsteady model, CE-QUAL-RIV1, have been chosen for comparative simulations. Under same reaction coefficients and boundary conditions, the water quality of the Geum river below the Daechung dam has been simulated using two different models, and the water quality equations are compared each other. Since basic model algorithm is very close, the input data required for model run is very similar. Upon the simulation under steady condition, the results of two models show very good agreement especially for BOD, DO, and $NH_3-N$, while the results of specific constituent such as dissolved P is quite different. As a result, dominant water quality parameters to compute each corresponding water quality variables are summarized and tablized through the sensitivity analysis.

• Parasites, Hosts and Diseases
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• v.45 no.4
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• pp.273-282
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• 2007

In acute uncomplicated falciparum malaria, there is a continuum from mild to severe malaria. However, no mathematical system is available to predict uncomplicated falciparum malaria patients turning to severe malaria. This study aimed to devise a simple and reliable model of Malaria Severity Prognostic Score (MSPS). The study was performed in adult patients with acute uncomplicated falciparum malaria admitted to the Bangkok Hospital for Tropical Diseases between 2000 and 2005. Total 38 initial clinical parameters were identified to predict the usual recovery or deterioration to severe malaria. The stepwise multiple discriminant analysis was performed to get a linear discriminant equation. The results showed that 4.3% of study patients turned to severe malaria. The MSPS = 4.38 (schizontemia) + 1.62 (gametocytemia) + 1.17 (dehydration) + 0.14 (overweight by body mass index; BMI) + 0.05 (initial pulse rate) + 0.04 (duration of fever before admission)-0.50 (past history of malaria in last 1 year). 0.48 (initial serum albumin)-5.66. Based on the validation study in other malaria patients, the sensitivity and specificity were 88.8% and 88.4%, respectively. We conclude that the MSPS is a simple screening tool for predicting uncomplicated falciparum malaria patients turning to severe malaria. However, the MSPS may need revalidation indifferent geographical areas before utilized at specific places.