• ETRI Journal
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• 제39권1호
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• pp.76-86
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• 2017

In this study, we propose an automatic contrast enhancement method based on transfer function modification (TFM) by histogram equalization. Previous histogram-based global contrast enhancement techniques employ histogram modification, whereas we propose a direct TFM technique that considers the mean brightness of an image during contrast enhancement. The mean point shifting method using a transfer function is proposed to preserve the mean brightness of an image. In addition, the linearization of transfer function technique, which has a histogram flattening effect, is designed to reduce visual artifacts. An attenuation factor is automatically determined using the maximum value of the probability density function in an image to control its rate of contrast. A new quantitative measurement method called sparsity of a histogram is proposed to obtain a better objective comparison relative to previous global contrast enhancement methods. According to our experimental results, we demonstrated the performance of our proposed method based on generalized measures and the newly proposed measurement.

• Journal of applied mathematics & informatics
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• 제27권5_6호
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• pp.1087-1095
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• 2009

In this paper, we study approximation method from scattered data to the derivatives of a function f by a radial basis function $\phi$. For a given function f, we define a nearly interpolating function and discuss its accuracy. In particular, we are interested in using smooth functions $\phi$ which are (conditionally) positive definite. We estimate accuracy of approximation for the Sobolev space while the classical radial basis function interpolation applies to the so-called native space. We observe that our approximant provides spectral convergence order, as the density of the given data is getting smaller.

• 디지털산업정보학회논문지
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• 제8권1호
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• pp.171-181
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• 2012

This paper introduces the double-density discrete wavelet transform(DWT) using quincunx sampling, which is a DWT that combines the double-density DWT and quincunx sampling method, each of which has its own characteristics and advantages. The double-density DWT is an improvement upon the critically sampled DWT with important additional properties: Firstly, It employs one scaling function and two distinct wavelets, which are designed to be offset from one another by one half. Secondly, the double-density DWT is overcomplete by a factor of two, and Finally, it is nearly shift-invariant. In two dimensions, this transform outperforms the standard DWT in terms of denoising; however, there is room for improvement because not all of the wavelets are directional. That is, although the double-density DWT utilizes more wavelets, some lack a dominant spatial orientation, which prevents them from being able to isolate those directions. A solution to this problem is a quincunx sampling method. The quincunx lattice is a sampling method in image processing. It treats the different directions more homogeneously than the separable two dimensional schemes. Proposed wavelet transformation can generate sub-images of multiple degrees rotated versions. Therefore, This method services good performance in image processing fields.

• 한국지반신소재학회논문집
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• 제12권4호
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• pp.87-98
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• 2013

본 연구는 석탄회의 상대밀도를 40%, 60%, 80%, 95%로 각각 변화시켜 등방압축팽창시험과 구속압력을 달리한 배수삼축시험을 하였다. 그리고 이 시험자료를 이용하여 Lade의 단일항복면 구성모델의 토질매개변수의 변화 특성을 알아보았다. 그 결과 탄성성분을 나타내는 토질매개변수 Kur과 n은 상대밀도의 변화에 따른 영향이 미소하고 파괴규준, 경화함수, 소성포텐셜에 관련된 토질매개변수는 상대밀도의 증가에 따라 선형적인 증 감현상을 보이고 있다. 그리고 항복함수에 관련된 토질매개변수 h와 ${\alpha}$는 상대밀도에 따른 변화가 미세하고 파괴규준에 관련한 토질매개변수와 관련성이 매우 높아 파괴규준, ${\eta}_1$에 관한 식으로 대체할 수 있으며, 이 식을 이용하여 수치해석한 결과 양호하게 예측하고 있다.

• 대한의용생체공학회:의공학회지
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• 제30권1호
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• pp.18-22
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• 2009

Laser has been widely used in various fields of medicine. Recently, noninvasive low-level laser therapeutic medical devices have been introduced in market. However, low-level laser cannot deliver enough photon density to expect positive therapeutic results in deep tissue layer due to the light scattering property in tissue. In order to overcome the limitation, this study was aimed to develop a negative pressure applied low-level laser probe to optimize laser transmission pattern and therefore, to improve photon density in soft tissue. In order to evaluate the possibility of clinical application of the developed laser probe, ex-vivo experiments were performed with porcine skin samples and laser transmissions were quantitatively measured as a function of tissue compression. The laser probe has an air suction hole to apply negative pressure to skin, a transparent plastic body to observe variations of tissue, and a small metallic optical fiber guide to support the optical fiber when negative pressure was applied. By applying negative pressure to the laser probe, the porcine skin under the metallic optical fiber guide is compressed down and, at the same time, low-level laser is emitted into the skin. Finally, the diffusion images of laser in the sample were acquired by a CCD camera and analyzed. Compared to the peak intensity without the compression, the peak intensity of laser increased about $2{\sim}2.5$ times and FWHM decreased about $1.67{\sim}2.85$ times. In addition, the laser peak intensity was positively and linearly increased as a function of compression. In conclusion, we verified that the developed low-level laser probe can control the photon density in tissue by applying compression, and therefore, its potential for clinical applications.

• 한국조경학회지
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• 제35권4호
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• pp.40-47
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• 2007

The objective of this study is to analyze the propriety of the Biotope Area Factor's(BAF) application and propose an improvement plan. The BAP system, initially started by Seoul metropolitan city, is being settled in Korea. The BAF originated from the Biotop $Fl{\ddot{a}}chen$ Faktor(BFF) system of Berlin Germany. It was established as part of the Landscape Plan for the ecological function recovery in the high density built-up area with a sense of environmentally friendly urban management. The study compared the BAF's present condition of Ganddong-Gu, Seoul with Seoul's BAF system. Some problems appeared from the system application. Firstly, it may cause ecological damage if the site ranges are more than current BAF system limits. Secondly, the application of the current BAF system has the possibility of general redevelopment, but the partial improvement considering current standards of the high density built-up area's paving section is impossible. Lastly, division of the application object and application type are not divided well. In addition, the Seoul BAF which is currently applied across the board is based on the destruction of the natural area and low density built-up area. Accordingly, to improve these problems requires a complementary system protecting the ecological function prior to the application of the BAF and with restricted application to high density of BAF system built-up area.

• 대한토목학회논문집
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• 제31권1C호
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• pp.11-17
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• 2011

본 연구는 백마강 모래의 상대밀도를 25%, 50%, 80%, 100%로 각각 변화시켜 등방압축-팽창시험과 구속압력을 달리한 일련의 배수삼축시험을 하였다. 그리고 이 시험자료를 이용하여 회귀분석을 근거로 상대밀도의 변화에 따른 Lade의 단일항복면 구성모델의 토질매개변수의 변화 특성을 알아보았다. 그 결과 탄성성분을 나타내는 토질매개변수 Kur과 n은 상대밀도의 변화에 따른 영향이 미소하고 파괴규준, 경화함수, 소성포텐셜에 관련된 토질매개변수는 상대밀도의 증가에 따라 선형적인 증 감현상을 보이고 있다. 그리고 항복함수에 관련된 토질매개변수 h와 ${\alpha}$는 상대밀도에 따른 변화가 미세하고 파괴규준에 관련한 토질매개변수와 관련성이 매우 높아 파괴규준, ${\eta}_1$에 관한 식으로 대체할 수 있으며, 이 식을 이용하여 수치해석 한 결과 양호하게 예측하고 있다.

• Journal of Ecology and Environment
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• 제44권4호
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• pp.241-255
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• 2020

Background: The stem exclusion stage is a stage of forest development that is important for understanding the subsequent understory reinitiation stage and maturation stage during which horizontal heterogeneity is formed. Over the past 11 years (2009-2019), we observed a deciduous broad-leaved forest in the Albongbunji Basin in Ulleungdo, South Korea in its stem exclusion stage, where Fagus engleriana (Engler's beech) is the dominant species, thereby analyzing the changes in the structure (density and size distributions), function (biomass and species richness), and demographics. Results: The mean stem density data presented a bell-shaped curve with initially increasing, peaking, and subsequently decreasing trends in stem density over time, and the mean biomass data showed a sigmoidal pattern indicating that the rate of biomass accumulation slowed over time. Changes in the density and biomass of Fagus engleriana showed a similar trend to the changes in density and biomass at the community level, which is indicative of the strong influence of this species on the changing patterns of forest structure and function. Around 2015, a shift between recruitment and mortality rates was observed. Deterministic processes were the predominant cause of tree mortality in our study; however, soil deposition that began in 2017 in some of the quadrats resulted in an increase in the contribution of stochastic processes (15% in 2019) to tree mortality. The development of horizontal heterogeneity was observed in forest gaps. Conclusions: Our observations showed a dramatic shift between the recruitment and mortality rates in the stem exclusion stage, and that disturbance increases the uncertainty in forest development increases. The minor changes in species composition are likely linked to regional species pool and the limited role of the life-history strategy of species such as shade tolerance and habitat affinity. Our midterm records of ecological succession exhibited detailed demographic dynamics and contributed to the improvement of an ecological perspective in the stem exclusion stage.

• BMB Reports
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• 제42권9호
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• pp.605-610
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• 2009

Plasma high-density lipoprotein cholesterol (HDL-C) levels are inversely correlated with the risk of cardiovascular disease, and are known to increase with repetitive exercise. In the current study, HDL fractions from athletes' sera were isolated and compared as a function of the type of sport (runners [n = 10], throwers [n = 10], wrestlers [n = 10], and weight lifters [n = 8]), and as an age- and gender-matched reference group (n = 14). Among athletes, HDL from runners had the strongest antioxidant activity. Immunodetection showed that runners and wrestlers had the highest levels of apoA-I and lowest levels of apoA-II in their HDL. Electron microscopy also revealed that HDL2 of runners and wrestlers were the largest in size. In conclusion, although all athlete groups had significantly better serum lipid/lipoprotein profiles than the reference group, runners and wrestlers had the most desirable lipoprotein function and structure, including antioxidant activity, HDL-associated enzyme activities and increased particle size.

• 한국화재소방학회논문지
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• 제17권2호
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• pp.43-49
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• 2003

대체 소화제로 사용되는 불활성 기체 중 Ar, $N_2$, $CO_2$에 대한 혼합물에서의 물성(포화압력, 밀도, 점도)에 관한 실험식을 구하였다. Mixing rule에 의해 계산한 값을 이용하여 다항식 등의 회귀분석에 의해서 실험식을 얻었다. 포화압력은 온도에 대하여 1차 실험식으로 표시하였다. 압축인자와 포화압력을 이용하여 온도에 대한 밀도에 관한 실험식을 제시하였다. 점도는 온도에 대한 지수함수로 표시하였다. Ar, $N_2$, $CO_2$혼합물의 조성이 40/50/10(mol. %)에서 열역학적 실험식을 구하였다.