• Nuclear Engineering and Technology
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• 제55권6호
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• pp.2276-2282
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• 2023

We deploy artificial neural networks to unfold neutron spectra from measured energy-integrated quantities. These neutron spectra represent an important parameter allowing to compute the absorbed dose and the kerma to serve radiation protection in addition to nuclear safety. The built architectures are inspired from convolutional neural networks. The first architecture is made up of residual transposed convolution's blocks while the second is a modified version of the U-net architecture. A large and balanced dataset is simulated following "realistic" physical constraints to train the architectures in an efficient way. Results show a high accuracy prediction of neutron spectra ranging from thermal up to fast spectrum. The dataset processing, the attention paid to performances' metrics and the hyper-optimization are behind the architectures' robustness.

• Journal of Advanced Marine Engineering and Technology
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• 제39권2호
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• pp.187-194
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• 2015

Accurate relative location estimation is a key requirement in indoor localization systems based on wireless sensor networks (WSNs). However, although these systems have applied not only various optimization algorithms but also fusion with sensors to achieve high accuracy in position determination, they are difficult to provide accurate relative azimuth and locations to users because of cumulative errors in inertial sensors with time and the influence of external magnetic fields. This paper based on ultra-wideband positioning system, which is relatively suitable for indoor localization compared to other wireless communications, presents an indoor localization system for estimating relative azimuth and location of location-unaware nodes, referred to as target nodes without applying any algorithms with complex variable and constraints to achieve high accuracy. In the proposed method, the target nodes comprising three mobile nodes estimate the relative distance and azimuth from two reference nodes that can be installed by users. In addition, in the process of estimating the relative localization information acquired from the reference nodes, positioning errors are minimized through a novel modified rounding estimation technique in which Kalman filter is applied without any time consumption algorithms. Experimental results show the feasibility and validity of the proposed system.

• Architectural research
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• 제15권4호
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• pp.175-182
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• 2013

This study aims to explore age-related differences with the assessment tools in the web-based 3D virtual model house and to propose the 3D model house criteria which everyone can use easily. The participants came from three age groups, ranging from their 20s to their over 40. Presence, Usability and Space perception and cognition in the experiment for navigating and evaluating the web-based 3D model house were measured and compared through one-way ANOVA and two-way ANOVA. The results and conclusions are as follows. (1) The younger the participants were, the more positive they evaluated the experiment on Presence. However, 20s needed higher presence than other two groups. (2) 30s and over 40 groups evaluated that the 3D virtual model house was more efficient than an actual model house on Usability. When the participants were younger, the values of 'expressivity' factor were higher. (3) The younger the participants were, the more positive they perceived the virtual environment (VE) on Space perception and cognition scale. There were no significant differences in the selection of dwelling size and the floor plan type. There were no significant differences of interaction effects between age and online gaming experience on Presence and Usability. The results of the current study demonstrate that there are differences among age groups and older groups have difficulty navigating and assessing in a VE. Although older groups take longer to adapt in the VE, they regard the 3D model house as an effective tool for purchase of house.

• Coupled systems mechanics
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• 제9권2호
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• pp.163-182
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• 2020

Coupled thermo-mechanical analysis of reinforced concrete slab at elevated temperatures from a fire accounting for nonlinear thermal parameters is carried out. The main focus of the paper is put on a one-way continuous reinforced concrete slab exposed to fire from the single (bottom) side as the most typical working condition under fire loading. Although contemporary techniques alongside the fire protection measures are in constant development, in most cases it is not possible to avoid the material deterioration particularly nearby the exposed surface from a fire. Thereby the structural fire resistance of reinforced concrete slabs is mostly influenced by a relative distance between reinforcement and the exposed surface. A parametric study with variable concrete cover ranging from 15 mm to 35 mm is performed. As the first part of a one-way coupled thermo-mechanical analysis, transient nonlinear heat transfer analysis is performed by applying the net heat flux on the exposed surface. The solution of proposed heat analysis is obtained at certain time steps of interest by α-method using the explicit Euler time-integration scheme. Spatial discretization is done by the finite element method using a 1D 2-noded truss element with the temperature nodal values as unknowns. The obtained results in terms of temperature field inside the element are compared with available numerical and experimental results. A high level of agreement can be observed, implying the proposed model capable of describing the temperature field during a fire. Accompanying thermal analysis, mechanical analysis is performed in two ways. Firstly, using the guidelines given in Eurocode 2 - Part 1-2 resulting in the fire resistance rating for the aforementioned concrete cover values. The second way is a fully numerical coupled analysis carried out in general-purpose finite element software DIANA FEA. Both approaches indicate structural fire behavior similar to those observed in large-scale fire tests.

• 아동학회지
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• 제9권2호
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• pp.1-28
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• 1988

The purpose of this study was to develop a behavior rating scale for the evaluation of children's development for utilization by preschool teachers. The procedures for the study included content validation, pilot test, and main study. A total of 97 items were retained after the content validation and pilot test. The items of the scale were grouped into five areas (physical, language, cognitive, emotional, and social development) and 11 sub-areas. The resulting "Behavior Rating Scale for Preschool Children" was administered to 479 boys and girls, 3-6 through 6-5 years of age, selected from 10 different kindergartens and early education centers in Seoul, Pusan, and Chonju. The analysis of data was done with SPSS computer programs, including item analysis, Cronbach's ${\alpha}$ for reliability, factor analysis to test construct validity, two-way ANOVA to test age and sex differences, and percentile norms. The 97 items of the scale were found to be satisfactory in terms of item discrimination with indices ranging from .31 to .73. Cronbach's ${\alpha}$ was .98 for the total scale and ranged from .87 to .93 in specific domains, which was considered satisfactory. The factors extracted from each area were consistent with the educational objectives of the Yonsei Open Education Program except for emotional development. The intercorrelations among the domains were relatively high, ranging from .56 to .81. Age differences were significant in cognitive, physical, and language development, but not significant in social and emotional development. Sex differences were significant in all areas with girls higher on the average than the boys. Percentile ranks were drived from the total score for each age group and quartiles were calculated for sub-scores in each domain.

• 복식문화연구
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• 제27권6호
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• pp.632-644
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• 2019

This study presents an efficient clothes-sizing system for those experiencing obesity in old age with the aim of revitalizing the clothing industry for older obese people. The study targets 249 obese men aged 60 to 85 who satisfy a Rohrer index score of 1.6 or higher and a BMI (body mass index) of 25 or higher. Elderly obese males showed more obesity in the body based on the waist. In particular, those in their 60s were the most obese, and after reaching their 70s, characteristics of old age in which the stature was reduced and the limbs were tapered were shown. The clothes-sizing system was set to 5cm in stature, 5cm and 3cm in chest girth, 2cm in waist girth (omphalion), and 2cm in hip girth according to the KS standards. Through the two-way distribution of each section, the name of the section with a high distribution was given. Casual tops were selected from eight sizes, ranging from 155 to 170cm in stature and 95 to 105cm in chest girth. Suit top sizes were selected from eight sizes, ranging from 160 to 170cm in stature and 94 to 103cm in chest girth. Bottoms suggested 10 sizes distributed between 90 and 100cm in waist girth (omphalion) and 92 and 98cm in hip girth. According to the KS standards, the detailed size was divided into the basic part and the reference part.

• 한국음향학회지
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• 제36권3호
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• pp.179-185
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• 2017

본 논문에서는 수중에서 운용하는 임베디드 능동 음향탐지 시스템에 적용하기 위한 광대역 송신 전력 증폭기 설계/제작/시험 과정에서 발생된 문제를 분석하고 해결방안을 제시한다. 최근 수중음향 분야에서도 탐지 성능을 향상시키기 위해 광대역 소나(Sound Navigation and Ranging, SONAR) 신호처리 연구가 진행되고 있으며 이를 위한 광대역 수중음향 송수신 장치 개발이 이루어지고 있다. 본 논문에서는 임베디드 시스템 특성상 복잡하지 않고 구현이 간단한 2 레벨 톱니파 형태의 Class D 급 PWM(Pulse Width Modulation) 신호 생성 방식을 사용하여 광대역 수중음향 신호를 생성한 이후에, 송신 증폭기를 통하여 다양한 형태의 송신 파형을 재생하고 수중에서 실험을 하는 과정에서 두가지 이상의 주파수를 가진 소나 신호를 동시에 재생한 경우, 원신호에 두 신호의 주파수 차의 정수배만큼 더해진 기생 주파수가 나타나는 현상이 발생하여 원하지 않은 송신 음원이 재생되는 문제가 있음을 발견하였다. 이러한 문제점의 원인을 분석하기 위해 MATLAB 및 Simulink를 이용하여 송신 하드웨어 및 PWM 제어 과정을 모델링하고 시뮬레이션 하였으며, 시뮬레이션을 통해 문제점을 재현하고 해결방안을 제시한다.

• Clinical and Experimental Pediatrics
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• 제46권2호
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• pp.198-202
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• 2003

국내 소아에서는 아직 화학 물질 흡입화상에 대한 보고가 없는 상태로 저자들은 수영장 창고에서 수영장 물의 살균, 소독제인 이염화이소시안산 나트륨과 차아염소산 칼슘을 잘못 혼합하던 중 발생한 소독제 분말 가스 폭발 반응에 노출되어 급격한 호흡 곤란증이 있었던 증례 2례를 경험하였기에 문헌 고찰과 함께 보고하는 바이다.

• 한국항공우주학회지
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• 제31권8호
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• pp.58-68
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• 2003

정밀한 지구중력장 측정은 지구역학적인 현상을 이해하는데 매우 중요한 역할을 한다. 지구중력장 측정 목적에 관하여 간략히 언급한 뒤, 중력장 측정 전용위성을 이용한 측정 기법에 관해 고찰하였다. 최근에 발사된 NASA/DLR의 중력장 측정 전용위성인 Gravity Recovery and Climate Experiment (GRACE)의 개요 및 주요 관측기기들을 소개하였다. 두 개의 저궤도 위성으로 구성된 이 사업의 성능분석을 위한 시뮬레이션 기법과 관측기 모델링 방법 등을 소개하였다. 시뮬레이션 결과 GRACE를 이용하여 지구중력장 정확도를 상당히 향상시킬 수 있을 것으로 예상된다.

• 한국위성정보통신학회논문지
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• 제10권2호
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• pp.102-108
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• 2015

일반적으로 TDMA(Time Division Multiple Access)를 기반으로 하는 양방향 위성 통신 시스템에서는 중심국과 멀리 떨어진 단말국간의 네트워크 동기를 필요로 한다. 본 논문은 양방향 위성시스템을 위한 국제규격인 DVB-S2/RCS2에서 제시한 NCR(Network Clock Reference) 복원 구조를 기반으로 네트워크 클럭 동기에 대한 개념을 설명한다. 또한 DVB-S2에서 CCM(Constant Coding & Modulation) 운용 모드와 부호율, 변조방식을 바꿔 throughput을 최적화 하는 ACM(Adaptive Coding & Modulation) 운용 모드를 지원하는 새로운 NCR 삽입 구조를 제안하였으며 이에 대한 시뮬레이션을 통해 타당성을 검증하였다.