• 지구물리와물리탐사
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• 제17권3호
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• pp.121-128
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• 2014

투과도는 다공질 암석 내에서 유체의 유동 특성을 나타내는 중요한 매개변수로서 일반적으로 코어 시료의 유체 유동실험을 통해 산출된다. 하지만, 유체 유동실험을 위해서는 별도의 실험장치가 필요하며, 투과도가 낮을 경우 많은 시간이 소요될 수 있다. 본 연구에서는 일련의 투과도 측정 실험 없이 시료의 건조과정만으로 투과도를 도출하기 위해 유체투과도, 공극률, 건조율간의 상관관게를 분석하였다. 공극률은 표면건조 포화시료를 건조시키면서 무게 변화를 연속적으로 측정하는 건조 모니터링 방법을 이용하여 산출하였으며, 건조율은 물 포화율에 따른 시료의 무게 변화율로부터 구했다. 70 ~ 670 mD의 투과도를 보이는 6개의 베레아 사암을 이용해 회귀분석한 결과 공극률 및 건조율로부터 다공성 사암의 투과도를 예측할 수 있는 새로운 경험식을 도출하였다.

• Smart Structures and Systems
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• 제12권3_4호
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• pp.251-269
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• 2013

Measurement of deflections of certain bridges is usually hampered by corruption of the GPS signal by multipath associated with passing vehicles, resulting to unrealistically large apparent displacements. Field data from the Gorgopotamos train bridge in Greece and systematic experiments revealed that such bias is due to superimposition of two major effects, (i) changes in the geometry of satellites because of partial masking of certain satellites by the passing vehicles (this effect can be faced with solutions excluding satellites that get temporarily blocked by passing vehicles) and (ii) dynamic multipath caused from reflection of satellite signals on the passing trains, a high frequency multipath effect, different from the static multipath. Dynamic multipath seems to have rather irregular amplitude, depending on the geometry of measured satellites, but a typical pattern, mainly consisting of a baseline offset, wide base peaks correlating with the sequence of main reflective surfaces of the vehicles passing next to the antenna. In cases of limited corruption of GPS signal by dynamic multipath, corresponding to scale distortion of the short-period component of the GPS waveforms, we propose an algorithm which permits to reconstruct the waveform of bridge deflections using a weak fusion of GPS and RTS data, based on the complementary characteristics of the two instruments. By application of the proposed algorithm we managed to extract semi-static and dynamic displacements and oscillation frequencies of a historical railway bridge under train loading by using noisy GPS and RTS recordings. The combination of GPS and RTS is possible because these two sensors can be fully collocated and have complementary characteristics, with RTS and GPS focusing on the long- and short-period characteristics of the displacement, respectively.

• Smart Structures and Systems
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• 제21권6호
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• pp.741-749
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• 2018

Structural health monitoring (SHM) systems are necessary to achieve smart predictive maintenance and repair planning as well as they lead to a safe operation of mechanical structures. In the context of vibration-based SHM the measured structural responses are employed to draw conclusions about the structural integrity. This usually leads to a mathematically illposed inverse problem which needs regularization. The restriction of the solution set of this inverse problem by using prior information about the damage properties is advisable to obtain meaningful solutions. Compared to the undamaged state typically only a few local stiffness changes occur while the other areas remain unchanged. This change can be described by a sparse damage parameter vector. Such a sparse vector can be identified by employing $L_1$-regularization techniques. This paper presents a novel framework for damage parameter identification by combining sparse solution techniques with an Extended Kalman Filter. In order to ensure sparsity of the damage parameter vector the measurement equation is expanded by an additional nonlinear $L_1$-minimizing observation. This fictive measurement equation accomplishes stability of the Extended Kalman Filter and leads to a sparse estimation. For verification, a proof-of-concept example on a quadratic aluminum plate is presented.

• 한국근적외분광분석학회:학술대회논문집
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• 한국근적외분광분석학회 2001년도 NIR-2001
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• pp.2122-2122
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• 2001

The ultra-high pressure technology fur the preservation of foods is under intense research to evaluate its potential as an alternative or complementary process to traditional methods of food preservation. Traditional processing methods usually need a large amount of energy, may cause unwanted reactions in the food, leading to cooked flavor and loss of vitamins, etc. The application of ultra-high hydrostatic pressure for food processing consists of subjecting the food to pressures in the range of 100-1000 ㎫. The ultra-high pressure inactivates the microorganisms and some enzymes, promotes the germination of spores and extends the shelf-life of the foods. This new technology follows the “minimal processing” concept minimizing the quality degradation, saving the vitamins, essential nutrients and flavors as well as utilizing less energy. We joined the research team at our University involved in the mentioned technology using an ultra-high pressure equipment, recording of the near infrared spectra and signal response of a chemosensor array (electronic nose) of their meat (beef and pork), vegetable and fruit samples exposed to different pressure. The results of our investigations achieved by evaluating the measured data using PCA and PQS methods will be presented.

• 한국대기환경학회지
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• 제32권4호
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• pp.422-434
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• 2016

This study was conducted to understand roles of $NO_x(=NO+NO_2)$ on high $O_3$ episodes at an urban monitoring station in Seoul. Concentrations of NO, $NO_2$, $NO_y$ and $O_3$ were measured intensively at KIST monitoring station which located at urban center in Seoul metropolitan area during May 18~June 13, 2015. Sampling period was planed because high $O_3$ and PM occurred frequently during from late spring to early summer months in Seoul. The experimental site locates in NW from center of Seoul and is surrounded by residential area. Belt highway of the city runs from north to west side nearby experimental site. Vehicle exhaust emissions due to heavy traffic influenced $NO_x$ concentration at the site during northwesterly wind. Specific $NO_2$ concentration was measured by Blue Light photolytic converter, and it was compared to $NO_2$ concentration measured by molybedenum converter. $[NO_2]_{phtolysis}$ was usually lower than $[NO_2]_{molybedenum}$ during the experiment period; however their diurnal variations were very similar. The linear relationship between these $NO_2$ concentrations was found to be $[NO_2]_{phtolysis}$=0.64 $[NO_2]_{molybedenum}$ - 2.6, $r^2$=0.83 during May 16~8, 2015. The difference between $NO_2$ by molybdenum converter and by photolytic converter (${\Delta}NO_2=[NO_2]_{molybedenum}-[NO_2]_{phtolysis}$) accounted for residual $NO_y$ which can represent $NO_z$ (=$NO_y-NO_x$). $O_3$ concentration showed typical daily trend which has maximum at late afternoon and minimum during the night. $O_3$ increased at a rate of 7 ppb/hr since 8 am. and reached the maximum concentration (~80 ppb) at 3 pm.. The diurnal pattern of $O_3$ was inversely related with that of $NO_2$, suggesting that the formation of $O_3$ was the result of photochemical activity of $NO_2$.

• 대한토목학회논문집
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• 제34권3호
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• pp.747-754
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• 2014

마할라노비스 거리 이론에 기초한 통계적 패턴 인식 기술은 안정된 외부하중에 대한 구조물 상태 평가에 대한 유용성에도 불구하고 지진과 같이 큰 변동성의 외부하중에 대한 구조물의 건전도 모니터링에는 취약하다. 손상은 일반적으로 손상되지 않은 구조물의 측정된 값의 평균과 손상된 구조물의 측정값 사이의 차이에 의해 결정된다. 외부 하중의 변동성이 커질수록 더 큰 차이가 발생하고, 이는 손상으로 인식되기 쉽다. 본 논문에서는 이러한 문제를 극복하고 불확실한 외부 하중을 받는 구조물을 지속적으로 모니터링 할 수 있도록 외부 변동성을 감소시키기 위해 마할라노비스 거리 이론을 수정한 통계적 패턴 인식 기술인 개선된 마할라노비스 거리 이론을 개발하였다. 이 방법은 일반적인 임의의 하중과 지진하중에서 정확하게 사장교의 건전도를 평가하는 것을 실험적으로 확인 하였다. 그 결과, IMDT는 손상되지 않은 케이블로부터 획득한 데이터로 손상된 케이블에 의한 구조물의 손상을 파악하는 데 유효한 것을 확인하였다. 따라서 변동성을 지닌 외부하중에 의한 교량의 건전도 모니터링에 효과적으로 적용할 수 있음을 입증하였다.

• 한국임상약학회지
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• 제33권3호
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• pp.195-201
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• 2023

Background: Hematocrit is usually measured from venous blood collected by invasive venipuncture. This study was performed to determine hematocrit accurately and precisely using minimally invasive volumetric absorptive microsampling (VAMS) technique. Such technique is to be applied to determining hematocrit in various clinical settings for the care, including therapeutic drug monitoring, of neonatal or epileptic patients, or patients with high risk of infection or bleeding. Methods: The study was performed using 31 VAMS samples obtained from 21 pancreatic cancer patients. Hematocrit was determined using the values of potassium concentrations obtained from blood in VAMS tips (Hct_VAMS). Hct_VAMS was compared with hematocrit measured from blood collected by venipuncture (Hct_VP). The accuracy and precision of Hct_VAMS in comparison to Hct_VP were evaluated using Bland-Altman plot, Deming regression and mountain plot. Results: Bland-Altman plot displayed a random scattering pattern of the differences between Hct_VAMS and Hct_VP with the mean bias of -0.010 and the 95% limit of agreement ranging from -0.063 to 0.044. Deming regression for Hct_VAMS and Hct_VP line demonstrated very small proportional and constant biases of 1.04 and -0.003, respectively. Mountain plot exhibited a narrow and symmetrical distribution of the differences with their median of -0.011 and central 95% range from -0.049 to 0.033. Conclusion: Hematocrit was accurately and precisely determined using less invasive VAMS technique. Such technique appears to be applicable to determining hematocrit in situations that venipuncture is not favorable or possible.

• 대한토목학회논문집
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• 제43권3호
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• pp.297-308
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• 2023

구조물의 변위는 안전성 및 성능 평가에 있어서 가장 중요한 요소 중의 하나로서 교량의 안전진단 및 유지관리에 활용하기 위해 외력에 의한 변위를 측정한다. 이러한 변위는 일반적으로 LVDT, 레이저 또는 GNSS를 이용하여 측정하고 있지만 교량의 환경조건 또는 비용적 측면에서 문제점을 가지고 있다. 따라서 본 연구에서는 이러한 문제점을 해결하기 위해 경사계에 의한 회전각 계측데이터를 이용하여 변위를 산정하였으며 알고리즘 검증을 위해 모형시험 및 현장시험을 수행하였다. 그 결과 본 연구에서 제시된 알고리즘을 통해 케이블교량의 차량하중 및 온도하중에 의한 수직변위를 적절하게 산정할 수 있었다. 따라서 차량재하시험에 의한 변위 측정 또는 장기적인 변위 모니터링에 본 연구의 변위 산정 알고리즘이 활용될 수 있을 것으로 기대된다.

• Toxicological Research
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• 제30권1호
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• pp.7-11
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• 2014

Malondialdehyde (MDA), used as an oxidative stress marker, is commonly assayed by measuring the thiobarbituric acid reactive substances (TBARS) using HPLC, as an indicator of the MDA concentration. Since the HPLC method, though highly specific, is time-consuming and expensive, usually it is not suitable for the rapid test in large-scale environmental epidemiologic surveys. The purpose of this study is to develop a simple and rapid method for estimating TBARS levels by using a multiple regression equation that includes TBARS levels measured with a microplate reader as an independent variable. Twelve hour urine samples were obtained from 715 subjects. The concentration of TBARS was measured at three different wavelengths (fluorescence: ${\lambda}-_{ex}$ 530 nm and ${\lambda}-_{em}$ 550 nm; ${\lambda}-_{ex}$ 515 nm and ${\lambda}-_{em}$ 553 nm; and absorbance: 532 nm) using microplate reader as well as HPLC. 500 samples were used to develop a regression equation, and the remaining 215 samples were used to evaluate the validity of the regression analysis. The induced multiple regression equation is as follows: TBARS level (${\mu}M$) = -0.282 + 1.830 ${\times}$ (TBARS level measured with a microplate reader at the fluorescence wavelengths ${\lambda}-_{ex}$ 530 nm and ${\lambda}-_{em}$ 550 nm, ${\mu}M$) -0.685 ${\times}$ (TBARS level measured with a microplate reader at the fluorescence wavelengths ${\lambda}-_{ex}$ 515 nm and ${\lambda}-_{em}$ 553 nm, ${\mu}M$) + 0.035 ${\times}$ (TBARS level measured with a microplate reader at the absorbance wavelength 532 nm, ${\mu}M$). The estimated TBARS levels showed a better correlation with, and are closer to, the corresponding TBARS levels measured by HPLC compared to the values obtained by the microplate method. The TBARS estimation method reported here is simple and rapid, and that is generally in concordance with HPLC measurements. This method might be a useful tool for monitoring of urinary TBARS level in environmental epidemiologic surveys with large sample sizes.

• 한국가스학회지
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• 제19권3호
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• pp.38-43
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• 2015

지하에 매설된 도시가스 배관은 부식으로부터 보호하기 위하여 전기방식조치를 하도록 하고 있으며, 전기방식시설의 효과적인 유지관리를 위해 1년마다 배관의 전위를 측정 하도록 하고 있다. 방식전위의 측정은 테스트박스(T/B)에서 실시하게 되는데, 도심에 설치된 T/B의 경우 대부분 도로상에 설치되어 있어 전위를 측정할 때 어려움이 있다. 즉, 교통량이 많은 도로에서 전위를 측정하기 위해서는 차량을 통제하거나, 교통량이 적은 심야에 실시해야 하는 등 어려움이 있다. 본 연구에서는 이러한 방식전위 측정의 문제점을 해결하기 위해 고체기준전극 및 무선통신기술을 이용한 원격전위 측정시스템 개발에 관한 연구를 수행하였다. 고체기준 전극을 개발하여 실험실에서 성능테스트를 실시하고, 도시가스 배관이 설치된 현장에 직접 매설하여 전위 값의 변화를 관찰하였다. 또한, 무선통신을 이용하여 측정된 전위값을 서버로 전송하고, 사무실에서 전위값의 변화를 확인하였다. 고체기준전극을 이용한 전위값은 국내에서 사용되고 있는 타사 제품과 큰 차이가 없는 것으로 확인되었으며, 현장에서 측정한 전위 값과 웹서버로 보내진 전위값의 차이는 없었다. 개발된 고체기준전극은 향후 도심에 설치된 테스트 박스의 전위를 차량을 이용하여 측정하는데 사용할 계획이다.