• 센서학회지
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• 제31권2호
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• pp.125-130
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• 2022

We describe the importance of zinc oxide nanoparticle (ZnO NP) concentration in the enhancement of electrical properties in a lead sulfide quantum dot (PbS QD)-based shortwave infrared (SWIR) photodetector. ZnO NPs were synthesized using the sol-gel method. The concentration of the ZnO NPs was controlled as 20, 30 and 40 mg/mL in this study. Note that the ZnO NPs layer is commonly used as an electron transport layer in PbS QDs SWIR photodetectors. The photo-to-dark ratio, which is an important parameter of a photodetector, was intensively examined to evaluate the electrical performance. The 20 mg/mL condition of ZnO NPs exhibited the highest photo-to-dark ratio value of 5 at -1 V, compared with 1.8 and 0.4 for 30 mg/mL and 40 mg/mL, respectively. This resulted because the electron mobility decreased when the concentration of ZnO NPs was higher than the optimized value. Based on our results, the concentration of ZnO NPs was observed to play an important role in the electrical performance of the PbS QDs SWIR photodetector.

• 한국의류학회지
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• 제46권3호
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• pp.530-544
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• 2022

Titanium exhibits substantial corrosion resistance, strength, and ductility, with a specific gravity of approximately 4.5 and a melting point of approximately 1800℃. It is currently used in aircraft parts and space development. This study considered the thermal characteristics, stealth effects of infrared thermal imaging cameras, electromagnetic shielding, and electrical conductivity of Ti-sputtered materials. Base materials of different densities and types were treated using titanium sputtering. Infrared thermal imaging showed a better stealth effect when the titanium layer was directed toward the outside. The film sample presented a better stealth effect than the fabrics did. In each of the samples subjected to titanium sputtering, when the titanium layer was directed outward, the untreated sample or exposed titanium layer showed surface temperatures lower than those of the samples with the titanium layer oriented toward the heat source. Additionally, after the titanium sputtering treatment, the films conducted electricity (low resistance) better than the fabrics did. All titanium-sputtered specimens presented reduced electromagnetic wave transmission and significantly reduced infrared transmission. These results are expected to apply to military uniforms (soldiers' protective clothing to gain the upper hand on the battlefield), medical sensors, multifunctional intelligent textiles and etc.

• Nuclear Engineering and Technology
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• 제55권2호
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• pp.493-505
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• 2023

Comprehensive condition monitoring of large industry systems such as nuclear power plants (NPPs) is essential for safety and maintenance. In this study, we developed novel system-scale diagnostic technology based on deep-learning and IR thermography that can efficiently and cost-effectively classify system conditions using compact Raspberry Pi and IR sensors. This diagnostic technology can identify the presence of an abnormality or accident in whole system, and when an accident occurs, the type of accident and the location of the abnormality can be identified in real-time. For technology development, the experiment for the thermal image measurement and performance validation of major components at each accident condition of NPPs was conducted using a thermal-hydraulic integral effect test facility with compact infrared sensor modules. These thermal images were used for training of deep-learning model, convolutional neural networks (CNN), which is effective for image processing. As a result, a proposed novel diagnostic was developed that can perform diagnosis of components, whole system and accident classification using thermal images. The optimal model was derived based on the modern CNN model and performed prompt and accurate condition monitoring of component and whole system diagnosis, and accident classification. This diagnostic technology is expected to be applied to comprehensive condition monitoring of nuclear power plants for safety.

• 한국축산시설환경학회지
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• 제20권3호
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• pp.91-96
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• 2014

The temperature of a pig is the most key point in determining, it's health status. We wanted to monitor the body temperature of pig to find out if any changes would occur, we used 3 minipigs (about 20 kg) who were feed using a feeding system while being confined in a pig house. The infrared testings were taken from a height of 30 cm above the pigs backs over a period of 28 days. We were able to conclude that the results between the back and indoor temperature were y = 0.5487x + 18.459. These values were compared with the values found after infrared sensor results were taken. We found an error range of $0.004{\sim}1.82^{\circ}C$ and an average of $0.58^{\circ}C$. In conclusion, using an infrared thermometer made monitoring of pigs back possible. This system seems to be feasible and effective in monitoring pig temperature.

• 센서학회지
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• 제17권6호
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• pp.397-405
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• 2008

In this study, we have measured temperature distribution using infrared optical fibers during radiofrequency ablation (RFA). Infrared radiations generated from the water around inserted electrode are transferred by silver halide optical fibers and are measured by a thermopile sensor. Also, the output voltages of a thermopile sensor are compared with those of the thermocouple recorder. It is expected that a noncontact temperature sensor using an infrared optical fiber can be developed for the temperature monitoring during RFA treatments based on the results of this study.

• 센서학회지
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• 제30권5호
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• pp.331-336
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• 2021

The Non-dispersive Infrared (NDIR) gas sensor has high selectivity, measurement reliability, and long lifespan. Thus, even though the NDIR gas sensor is expensive, it is still widely used for carbon dioxide (CO₂) detection. In this study, to reduce the cost of the NDIR CO₂ gas sensor, we proposed the new optical waveguide structure design based on ready-made gas pipes that can improve the sensitivity by increasing the initial light intensity. The new optical waveguide design is a structure in which a part of the optical waveguide filter is inclined to increase the transmittance of the filter, and a parabolic mirror is installed at the rear end of the filter to focus the infrared rays passing through the filter to the detector. In order to examine the output characteristics of the new optical waveguide structure design, optical simulation was performed for two types of IR-source. As a result, the new optical waveguide structure can improve the sensitivity of the NDIR CO₂ gas sensor by making the infrared rays perpendicular to the filter, increasing the filter transmittance.

• 한국전자파학회논문지
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• 제29권11호
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• pp.898-905
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• 2018

본 논문에서는 대지, 대공 표적을 포착 추적할 수 있는 적외선 및 가시광 센서가 탑재된 이종센서 영상탐색기의 종합 성능시험을 위해 구축한 HILS(Hardware In-the-Loop Simulation) 시스템 내에 적외선 표적원을 제안한다. 이 통합시스템은 다양한 종류의 표적과 시나리오 기반 이동 표적의 궤적을 모사하기 위해 열원 및 광원을 출력하는 100개의 모듈로 구성하였다. 또한 표적에 대한 위치, 속도, 방향, 배경 클러터와 재밍 환경 등을 모사할 수 있다. 이종센서 영상탐색기의 시험평가를 위해 구축된 HILS 시스템의 전체 시스템 구성과 적외선 표적원의 설계 및 측정 결과를 제시한다. 향후에, 구축된 HILS 시스템에서 모의비행 시나리오 기반으로 동적 실시간 포착 추적에 대한 단일 또는 이종센서가 탑재된 이종센서 영상탐색기의 성능을 시험할 예정이다.

• 대한원격탐사학회지
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• 제35권1호
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• pp.39-55
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• 2019

In this study, we have proposed an improved method to detect forest fires by correcting the reflected signals of day images using the middle-wavelength infrared (MWIR) channel. The proposed method is allowed to remove the reflected signals only using the image itself without an existing data source such as a land-cover map or atmospheric data. It includes the processing steps for calculating a solar-reflected signal such as 1) a simple correction model of the atmospheric transmittance for the MWIR channel and 2) calculating the image-based reflectance. We tested the performance of the method using the MODIS product. When compared to the conventional MODIS fire detection algorithm (MOD14 collection 6), the total number of detected fires was improved by approximately 17%. Most of all, the detection of fires improved by approximately 30% in the high reflection areas of the images. Moreover, the false alarm caused by artificial objects was clearly reduced and a confidence level analysis of the undetected fires showed that the proposed method had much better performance. The proposed method would be applicable to most satellite sensors with MWIR and thermal infrared channels. Especially for geostationary satellites such as GOES-R, HIMAWARI-8/9 and GeoKompsat-2A, the short acquisition time would greatly improve the performance of the proposed fire detection algorithm because reflected signals in the geostationary satellite images frequently vary according to solar zenith angle.

• 대한원격탐사학회지
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• 제30권6호
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• pp.797-807
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• 2014

해수표층온도(sea surface temperature; SST)는 해양환경 변화와 해양생물의 생태활동의 특성을 파악하는데 매우 중요한 환경요소 중 하나이다. 인공위성 열적외선 영상으로는 전 세계의 해수표층온도 변화를 파악하는 데는 유용하지만, 섬들이 많고, 해안선이 복잡한 한반도 연안 해역에서는 고해상도의 해수표층온도 자료를 획득하기에는 어려운 실정이다. 하지만 인간생활에 밀접한 영향을 주고받으며 대부분의 양식장이 분포하고 있는 곳이 연안 해역이므로 상세한 해수표층온도의 변화를 파악하는 것이 매우 중요하다. 이를 위하여 본 연구는 저비용의 지상용 열적외선카메라(FLIR)를 항공기용으로 구축하여 연안 표층수온 추출 가능성을 확인하고자 하였다. 2012년 5월 23일부터 2013년 12월 7일까지 최소 8회 이상 서해 연안에 대하여 항공기 관측실험을 실시하였으며, 이때 구축된 열적외선 센서를 탑재하여 해수표층온도 추출 연구를 수행하였다. 항공기에 탑재된 열적외선 센서로부터 획득된 자료는 대기모델 및 온/습도계 센서를 이용하여 방사보정(radiometric correction)을 수행하였고, Global Positioning System (GPS) 및 Inertial Measurement Unit (IMU) 센서를 이용하여 기하보정(geometric correction)을 자동으로 수행한 후 해수 표층온도 자료를 추출하였다. 그 중 2013년 6월 25일에 관측된 항공기 해수표층온도에 대해 인공위성 및 선박 열적외선 센서를 통해 획득된 해수표층온도 자료와 비교하였으며, 선박 현장 관측 자료와는 $1^{\circ}C$ 이내 오차 범위의 해수표층온도를 획득하였다.

• 센서학회지
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• 제15권2호
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• pp.134-138
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• 2006

We have been designed and developed a security system including home automation with control of electronic appliances. The system can detect intruders using infrared sensors and monitor rooms or offices in real time by web camera. The password was needed to enter a house or office. The operation of home electronic appliances also can be easy and remotely controlled by Internet. The system was designed by VHDL. The size of the fabricated system is small and it showed good performance.