• Journal of the Ergonomics Society of Korea
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• v.22 no.1
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• pp.31-42
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• 2003

This study describes a modification of the technique for human error analysis in nuclear power plants (NPPs) which adopts advanced Man-Machine Interface (MMI) features based on computerized working environment, such as LCOs. Flat Panels. Large Wall Board, and computerized procedures. Firstly, the state of the art on human error analysis methods and efforts were briefly reviewed. Human error analysis method applied to NPP design has been THERP and ASEP mainly utilizing Swain's HRA handbook, which has not been facilitated enough to put the varied characteristics of MMI into HRA process. The basic concepts on human errors and the system safety approach were revisited, and adopted the process of FMEA with the new definition of Error Segment (ESJ. A modified human error analysis process was suggested. Then, the suggested method was applied to the failure of manual pump actuation through LCD touch screen in loss of feed water event in order to verify the applicability of the proposed method in practices. The example showed that the method become more facilitated to consider the concerns of the introduction of advanced MMI devices, and to integrate human error analysis process not only into HRA/PRA but also into the MMI and interface design. Finally, the possible extensions and further efforts required to obtain the applicability of the suggested method were discussed.

• Nuclear Engineering and Technology
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• v.53 no.8
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• pp.2556-2563
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• 2021

Metaheuristic algorithms can work well in solving or optimizing problems, especially those that require approximation or do not have a good analytical solution. Particle swarm optimization (PSO) is one of these algorithms. The response quality of these algorithms depends on the objective function and its regulated parameters. The nonlinear nature of the pressurized light-water nuclear reactor (PWR) dynamics is a significant target for PSO. The two-point kinetics model of this type of reactor is used because of fission products properties. The proportional-integral-derivative (PID) controller is intended to control the power level of the PWR at a short-time transient. The absolute error (IAE), integral of square error (ISE), integral of time-absolute error (ITAE), and integral of time-square error (ITSE) objective functions have been used as performance indexes to tune the PID gains with PSO. The optimization results with each of them are evaluated with the number of function evaluations (NFE). All performance indexes achieve good results with differences in the rate of over/under-shoot or convergence rate of the cost function, in the desired time domain.

• Journal of the Korean Society of Clothing and Textiles
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• v.33 no.7
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• pp.1109-1120
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• 2009

This study develops a fitted torso type basic pattern for men by utilizing 3D body scan data. Recent fashion trends are reflected in the development of the pattern. The subjects were 15 men in their 20's, who wear size 95 (M size). Body scan data was obtained through a 3D whole body scanner (WB4, Cyberware, USA), and a body surface development figure for developing male fitted torso type basic pattern was attained through the use of Rapid Form 2006 as well as Auto CAD 2006 programs. The results are as follows: A body surface development figure through body surface segment method showed high exactitude in an error range of 100$\pm$1%. In addition, it occurred in an error range of 100:1:3% because of the hard scanning conditions in the incline of the shoulder and armpit areas. However, the body surface development figure as well as the direct measurement results can be used as basic data for the given patternmaking since the error range falls into 100$\pm$3%. Dart amounts obtained from the average cross section were center back 2.2cm (24.3%), back armpit point 3.8cm (41.8%), front armpit point 3.0cm (33.9%). As shown the jacket pattern, the biggest dart amount was portioned out at the back armpit point. The drafting equations for the development pattern acquired are as follows; Full width=C/2+5cm, back length=height/4-1cm, armhole depth=(C/10+12cm)+3cm, back width=2C/10+2cm, front width=2C/10. The development pattern was a fitted torso basic pattern that was composed of 3 pieces, so it would be very useful in developing shirt or jacket patterns. According to the results of the evaluation of the developed pattern appearance, it obtained higher scores of over 3.5 points in almost items, meaning that the developed pattern is appropriate for a male fitted torso type basic pattern. It suggests a possibility of patternmaking from a body surface development figure in 2-D to prototype.

• Journal of Astronomy and Space Sciences
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• v.20 no.2
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• pp.101-108
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• 2003

This study reports one approach for the classification of magnetic storms into recurrent patterns. A storm event is defined as a local minimum of Dst index. The analysis of Dst index for the period of year 1957 through year 2000 has demonstrated that a large portion of the storm events can be classified into a set of recurrent patterns. In our approach, the classification is performed by seeking a categorization that minimizes thermodynamic free energy which is defined as the sum of classification errors and entropy. The error is calculated as the squared sum of the value differences between events. The classification depends on the noise parameter T that represents the strength of the intrinsic error in the observation and classification process. The classification results would be applicable in space weather forecasting.

• The Bulletin of The Korean Astronomical Society
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• v.41 no.2
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• pp.36.3-37
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• 2016

ECS(Error Compensation Software)는 알루미늄 자유곡면 반사경의 형상정밀도를 향상시키기 위해 개발된 보정가공 소프트웨어이다. DTM(Diamond Turning Machine)을 이용한 가공공정에서 가공오차의 변화를 쉽게 확인하며 형상을 보정할 수 있도록 설계되었다. 보정가공 공정은 (1) 10차 다항식을 이용하여 표면을 설계한 후 DTM에 입력할 가공경로 계산, (2) DTM에 가공경로를 입력하여 가공, (3) 3차원 초정밀 형상측정 장비로 반사경의 가공오차 분석, (4) 가공오차를 보정하여 새로운 10차 다항식 설계, (5) 보정가공경로 계산 후 재가공으로 이루어진다. 그동안의 공정은 다항식의 설계, 가공경로 계산, 반사경의 가공오차 분석을 위해 다수의 프로그램들을 실행해야만 했다. 본 연구에서는 ECS가 알루미늄 자유곡면 반사경 제작을 위한 통합 보정가공 소프트웨어를 제공하여, 사용자가 작업을 효율적으로 수행하기를 기대한다.

• Proceedings of the IEEK Conference
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• 1999.11a
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• pp.1149-1152
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• 1999

In this paper we analyzed each region of specific points and ｅ-Δｅphase plane in order to make fuzzy rule base. After we composed the fuzzy control rules which can decrease rise time, delay time, maximum overshoot than basic fuzzy control rules. The composed method are converged more rapidly than single rule base in convergence region. Proposed method is alternately use at specific points of ｅ-Δｅphase plane with two fuzzy control rules, that is one control rule occruing the steady state error used in transient region and another fuzzy control rule use to decrease the steady state error and rapidly converge at the convergence region. Two fuzzy control rules in the ｅ-Δｅ phase plane decide the change time according to response characteristics of plants. As the results of simulation through the second order plant and the delay time plan, Proposed dual fuzzy control rules get the good response compare with the basic fuzzy control rule.

• Journal of Communications and Networks
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• v.14 no.3
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• pp.243-251
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• 2012

Under the power-based capture model, a transmission is successfully received at the destination, even in the presence of other transmissions and background noise, if the received signal-to-interference-plus-noise ratio exceeds a capture threshold. We evaluate the spectral efficiency of simple multi-user channels by combining the basic capture model with a communication-theoretic model. The result is a more refined capture model that incorporates key system design parameters (such as achievable bit rate, target bit error rate, channel bandwidth, and modulation signal constellations) that are absent from the basic capture model. The relationships among these parameters can serve as a tool for optimizing the network performance.

• Journal of the Korean Institute of Telematics and Electronics A
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• v.30A no.11
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• pp.29-39
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• 1993

For an economical or timely reason, the types of subscriber loops for ISDN basic rate access service will, at least initially, be that of the pre-existing telephone network, that is, 2-wire twisted-pair metallic cable. Therefore, it is important to assess the high-speed digital transmission capability of the 2-wire subscriber loops. In this paper, the impairments such as intersymbol interference, crosstalk, and impulse niose are modeled. And then, symbol error probabilities in terms of SNR in DSL system using ECH and 2B1Q line code are analytically derived and numerically calculated. Also, the relationship between the quality of service required in ISDN subscriber section and the loop parameters is investigated.

• Journal of the Korean Society for Aviation and Aeronautics
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• v.28 no.4
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• pp.47-54
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• 2020

This study carries out a basic study of ways to calculate navigation errors for aircraft operating in the unmanned aerial system traffic management(UTM). Recently, research by UTM has been carried out both at home and abroad, along with the initial study of system definitions at the basic stage, operational techniques of the aircraft, and the practicality of the concept of necessary operations at the actual operational stage. This study presented after a review the factors that should be considered for the calculation of navigation errors among the factors that examine whether the actual low altitude aircraft can operate properly within UTM during its actual operation and the need to apply them in practice.

• Journal of Mechanical Science and Technology
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• v.20 no.1
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• pp.51-58
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• 2006

To compensate for the motion errors in hydrostatic tables, a method to actively control the clearance of a bearing corresponding to the amount of error using actively controlled capillaries is introduced in this paper. The design method for an actively controlled capillary that considers the output rate of a piezo actuator and the amount of error that must be corrected is described. The basic characteristics of such a system were tested, such as the maximum controllable range of the error, micro-step response, and available dynamic bandwidth when the capillary was installed in a hydrostatic table. The tests demonstrated that the maximum controllable range was $2.4\;{\mu}m$, the resolution was 27 nm, and the frequency bandwidth was 5.5 Hz. Simultaneous compensation of the linear and angular motion errors using two actively controlled capillaries was also performed for a hydrostatic table driven by a ballscrew and a DC servomotor. An iterative compensation method was applied to improve the compensation characteristics. Experimental results showed that the linear and angular motion errors were improved to $0.12{\mu}m$ and 0.20 arcsec, which were about $1/15^{th}$ and $1/6^{th}$ of the initial motion errors, respectively. These results confirmed that the proposed compensation method improves the motion accuracy of hydrostatic tables very effectively.