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Preliminary Study on Field Emitter Array Cathodes for Electrodymanic Tether Propulsion

  • Kitamura, Shoji;Nishida, Shin'ichiro;Iseki, Yasushi;Okawa, Yasushi
    • 한국추진공학회:학술대회논문집
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    • 한국추진공학회 2004년도 제22회 춘계학술대회논문집
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    • pp.300-305
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    • 2004
  • A preliminary study on. field emitter array cathodes was conducted aiming at applying for electrodymanic tether (EDT) propulsion systems. The EDT propulsion systems are assumed to use for active removal systems of post-mission spacecraft, which would otherwise become space debris. A survey on field emit-ter array cathode technology was conducted, and it showed that carbon nanotube (CNT) emitters are suit-able to EDT application. Trial fabrications and evaluation tests of CNT emitters were conducted, which demonstrated a target emission current density of 10 ㎃/$\textrm{cm}^2$. It was found out that the most important technical issue for developing CNT emitters is to improve the performance against voltage breakdown between the emitter and the opposite electrode.

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Numerical investigation for performance prediction of gas dynamic resonant igniters

  • Conte, Antonietta;Ferrero, Andrea;Pastrone, Dario
    • Advances in aircraft and spacecraft science
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    • 제7권5호
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    • pp.425-440
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    • 2020
  • The work presented herein is a numerical investigation of the flow field inside a resonant igniter, with the aim of predicting the performances in terms of cavity temperature and noise spectrum. A resonance ignition system represens an attractive solution for the ignition of liquid rocket engines in space missions which require multiple engine re-ignitions, like for example debris removal. Furthermore, the current trend in avoiding toxic propellants leads to the adoption of green propellant which does not show hypergolic properties and so the presence of a reliable ignition system becomes fundamental. Resonant igniters are attractive for in-space thrusters due to the low weight and the absence of an electric power source. However, their performances are strongly influenced by several geometrical and environmental parameters. This motivates the study proposed in this work in which the flow field inside a resonant igniter is numerically investigated. The unsteady compressible Reynolds Averaged Navier-Stokes equations are solved by means of a finite volume scheme and the effects of several wall boundary conditions are investigated (adiabatic, isothermal, radiating). The results are compared with some available experimental data in terms of cavity temperature and noise spectrum.

Foreign Body Reaction after Implantation of a Device for Intervertebral Assisted Motion

  • Seo, Jun-Yeong;Ha, Kee-Yong;Kim, Young-Hoon;Ahn, Joo-Hyun
    • Journal of Korean Neurosurgical Society
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    • 제59권6호
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    • pp.647-649
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    • 2016
  • The device for intervertebral assisted motion (DIAM) is a dynamic implant that consists of a silicone bumper enveloped by a polyethylene terephthalate (PET) fiber sack. Silicone and PET were used because of their biological inertness, but repetitive motion of the spine can cause wear on the implant nonetheless. The purpose of this study is to report a case of foreign body reaction (FBR) against a DIAM. A 72-year-old female patient presented with lower back pain and both legs radiating pain. She had undergone DIAM implantation at L4-5 for spinal stenosis 5 years previously. The intervertebral disc space of L4-5, where the DIAM was inserted, had collapsed and degenerative scoliosis had developed due to left-side collapse. MRI showed L3-4 thecal sac compression and left L4-5 foraminal stenosis. The patient underwent removal of the DIAM and instrumented fusion from L3 to L5. During surgery, fluid and granulation tissue were evident around the DIAM. Histopathology showed scattered wear debris from the DIAM causing chronic inflammation due to the resulting FBR. A FBR due to wear debris of a DIAM can induce a hypersensitivity reaction and bone resorption around the implant, causing it to loosen.

궤도상 유지보수를 위한 홀추력기 임무해석 (Mission Analysis Involving Hall Thruster for On-Orbit Servicing)

  • 권기범
    • 한국항공우주학회지
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    • 제48권10호
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    • pp.791-799
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    • 2020
  • 2019년 10월 발사된 Northrop Grumman사의 MEV-1(Mission Extenstion Vehicle)은 세계 최초의 무인임무로서 궤도상 유지보수(On-Orbit Servicing)가 실질적으로 가능함을 보였다. 물론 궤도상 유지보수 임무는 수십 년 전부터 제안된 개념으로 운영 중인 위성에 대한 궤도수정 및 유지, 추진제/장비 보급 및 업그레이드, 수리, 궤도상 조립 및 제작, 우주잔해 처리 등 다양한 임무개념으로 발전되고 있으며, 이번 MEV-1 임무의 성공으로 향후 세계적으로 정부기관 및 민간분야 위성사업에서의 시장이 확대될 것으로 예상된다. 궤도상 유지보수 임무는 임무의 특성상 기본적으로 고효율의 전기추진시스템의 활용은 필수적이다. 본 연구에서는 전기추진시스템 중 홀추력기를 활용한 간단한 궤도상 유지보수 임무에 대한 임무해석 내용을 소개하고자 한다. 임무사례로서 정지궤도위성의 수명연장 임무에 대해 다양한 홀추력기 설계변수조합에 대한 설계공간탐색을 수행하고, 설계공간분석 및 최적화를 통해 고려하는 임무에 적합한 홀추력기의 설계 및 운용 파라미터를 제안함과 동시에 임무성능을 도출하였다. 추가적으로 현재 궤도상 유지보수 임무해석 시 개선점과 홀추력기를 활용한 우주임무해석에서의 발전방향을 고찰하였다.

임하호 유입지천에 서식하는 어류에 미치는 탁수의 영향 (Effect of Turbid Water on Fishes in the Streams of Imha Reservoir)

  • 유삼환;김정숙;신명자;이종은;서을원
    • 생명과학회지
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    • 제19권10호
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    • pp.1410-1416
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    • 2009
  • 본 연구는 탁수가 어류에 미치는 영향을 분석하기 위하여 임하호 유입지천인 탁수수계(영양군 화매천)와 비탁수수계(청송군 신흥천)의 수질, 토양성분 및 어류의 조직 생리적 변화를 조사하였다. 임하호 유입지천의 수질은 탁수수계에서 pH, DO, SS 및 탁도가 높았으며, 토양성분은 vermiculite (V), illite (I)와 같은 점토광물이 높은 것으로 보아 점토광물이 강우시 쉽게 유출되어 탁수에 영향을 줄 것으로 생각된다. 탁수수계에 서식하는 어류는 이차새변의 간격이 일정하지 않고, 상피세포의 분리와 부종 및 곤봉 형태가 관찰되었다. 또한 아가미 표면이 매끄럽지 못하며 다량의 이물질이 존재하였고, 신장 조직에서는 보우먼주머니 안의 사구체 크기가 수축되어 보우만 공간이 넓은 형태를 나타냈다. 이러한 조직학적 변화가 장기간 지속될 경우 어류의 2차 병변의 원인이 될 수 있으며, 더 나아가 어류의 건강상에 영향을 줄 것으로 사료된다. 항산화효소의 활성은 탁수수계에서 높은 활성을 보이며, GR은 항산화효소의 활성중 가장 낮은 활성을 나타냈다. 또한 탁수수계의 근육과 신장조직에서는 SOD, CAT, GPX, GST가 비탁수수계 보다 높은 활성을 보였다. 이는 활성산소가 많이 발생하는 탁수수계의 어류 체내에서는 유해한 라디칼을 제거하기 위해 항산화효소의 활성이 증가한 것으로 생각된다.

3차원 재구성법에 의한 C-shaped root의 형태분석 (MORPHOLOGIC ANALYSIS OF C-SHAPED ROOT USING 3-D RECONSTRUCTION)

  • 정은희;신동훈
    • Restorative Dentistry and Endodontics
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    • 제27권4호
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    • pp.421-431
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    • 2002
  • C-shaped canal configuration is very difficult to treat because that clues about preoperative canal anatomy cannot be ascertained from clinical crown morphology and limited information can be derived from radiographic examination. This study was done to get more informations about the root and canal configuration of C-shape root by 3-dimensionally reconstructing for the purpose of enhancing success rate of endodontic treatment. 30 mandibular molars with C-shaped root were selected. Six photo images from occlusal, apical, mesial, distal, buccal, lingual directions and radiographic view were taken as preoperative ones to compare them with 3-D image. After crown reduction to the level of 1-2mm over pulpal floor was performed, teeth were stored in 5.25% sodium hypochlorite solution for the removal of pulp tissue and debris. They were cleaned under running water, allowed to bench dry and embedded in a self-curing resin. This resin block was serially ground with a microtome (Accutom-50, Struers, Denmark) and the image of each level was recorded by digital camera (FinePix S1-pro, Fuji Co., Japan). The thickness of each section was 0.25mm. Photographs of serial sections through all root canal were digitized using Adobe Photoshop 5.0 and then minimum thickness of open and closed sites were measured (open site is the surface containing occluso-apical groove closed site is oppsite). After dizitization using 3-D Doctor (Able software Corp, USA). 3D reconstruction of the outer surface of tooth and the inner surface of pulp space was made. Canal classsification of C-shaped roots was performed from this 3-D reconstructed image. The results were as follows : 1. Most C-shape rooted teeth showed lingual groove (28/30). 2 According to Vertuccis' calssification, type I, II, III, IV, VII were observed. but also new canal types suck as 2-3-2, 1-2-3-2. 2-3-2-1, 2-3-2-3 were shown. 3 There was little difference in minimum thickness on coronal and apical portions, but open site were thinner than closed site on mid portion. Conclusively, 3D reconstruction method could make the exact configurations of C-shape root possible to be visualized and analyzed from multi-directions. Data from minimum thickness recommend cleaning and shaping be more carefully done on dangerous mid portion.