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Specifying and Analyzing Formative Measurement of High-order Factor (고차 요인의 형성적 측정방법에 대한 식별 및 분석방법)

  • Yim, Myung-Seong
    • Journal of Digital Convergence
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    • v.11 no.3
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    • pp.101-113
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    • 2013
  • Although the methodological literature is replete with advice regarding the development and validation of multi-item scales based on reflective measures, the issue of index construction using formative measures has received little attention. The aim of this paper is to enhance researchers' understanding of formative measures of high-order factor and assist them in their index construction efforts. This article is also to provide some insights into the nature of formative indicators for researchers to reach an informed choice as to the appropriate high order formative measurement model for their needs. We first provide a brief background on formative indicators, drawing from the limited and fragmented literature on the topic. Next we give an example of constructing an index based on actual survey data and highlight the procedures used to assess its quality. We conclude the article with some thoughts about the use of indexes in empirical studies.

Real Time Wide Area Voltage Stability Index in the Korean Metropolitan Area

  • Han, Sang-Wook;Lee, Byong-Jun;Kim, Sang-Tae;Moon, Young-Hwan
    • Journal of Electrical Engineering and Technology
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    • v.4 no.4
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    • pp.451-456
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    • 2009
  • Through the development of phasor measurement units (PMU), various aspects of power system dynamic behavior could be monitored and diagnosed. Monitoring dynamic voltage stability has become one of the achievements we can obtain from PMUs. It is very important to select the most appropriate method for the Korea Electric Power Corporation (KEPCO) system since there are many voltage stability indices. In this paper, we propose an advanced WAVI (Wide Area Voltage Stability) that is well suited for the purposes of monitoring the dynamic voltage stability of KEPCO's PMU installation plan. The salient features of the proposed index are: i) it uses only PMU measurements without coupling with EMS data; ii) it is computationally unburdened and can be applied to real-time situations. The proposed index is applied to the KEPCO test system and the results show that it successfully predicts voltage instability through comparative studies.

Three-dimensional Information and Refractive Index Measurement Using a Dual-wavelength Digital Holographic

  • Shin, Sang-Hoon;Yu, Young-Hun
    • Journal of the Optical Society of Korea
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    • v.13 no.2
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    • pp.173-177
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    • 2009
  • Digital holographic microscopy allows optical path difference measurement. Optical path difference depends on the both refractive index and morphology of sample. We developed a dual-wavelength in-line digital holographic microscope that can measure simultaneously the refractive index and morphology of a sample, providing highly precise three-dimensional information. Here we propose theoretical and experimental methods for dual-wavelength in-line digital holographic microscopy. The measured data were reasonable, although there was data error. By improving the experimental method, we could measure the refractive index more precisely and obtain more accurate three-dimensional information on samples.

A New Measurement to Understand Convergence Phenomenon

  • Kim, Keun-Hwan;Moon, Yeong-Ho
    • Asian Journal of Innovation and Policy
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    • v.2 no.1
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    • pp.37-62
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    • 2013
  • Many scholars have persevered in understanding the convergence process by developing a measurement that reflects the characteristics of the convergence phenomenon as a process. Recently a series of studies suggested a framework in terms of diversity and coherence. However, an index for coherence is required to reflect the vital features of the conceptual definition, and thus a new index for coherence is proposed in this paper. Technology Convergence Index combines diversity and coherence and indicates the degree of the convergence in information computer technology (ICT), biotechnology (BT) and nanotechnology (NT) sectors. The index can not only be used to track each technology field that consists of a major technology sector, but also to compare other leading countries. Based on a comparison study between the United States and South Korea, the degrees of technology convergence of Korea in ICT, BT, and NT sectors have ameliorated.

Highly Efficient PIV Measurement of Complex Flows Using Refractive Index Matching Technique

  • NISHINO Koichi;KAWAGUCHI Daisuke;KOSUGI Takashi;ISODA Haruo
    • 한국가시화정보학회:학술대회논문집
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    • 2004.12a
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    • pp.57-63
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    • 2004
  • various applications is presented. It is based on rapid-prototyping of transparent model for flow visualization and on the use of refractive index matching that enables efficient and clear visualization of the flow inside the model. The model is immersed in the index-matching fluid in a glass tank so that any displacement and rotation of the model in the tank have no influence on the optical setup for image acquisition to be made through a glass wall. This can facilitate greatly the camera calibration for stereo PIV and 3-D PTV. As the flow model is generated directly from 3-D surface data, no laborious preparation of the flow model is needed. This approach for seamless linking of model generation and PIV measurement is applicable to various flow measurements in automobile, ship building, fluid machinery, turbine, electrical appliances, heat exchanger, electronic cooling, bio-engineering and so on.

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Study on Application of Criteria of Lateral Flow in Soft Soils (측방유동 판정기준의 적용성 연구)

  • Chae, Young-Soo;Moon, Han-Joong;Kim, Dae-Kyu
    • Journal of the Korea Academia-Industrial cooperation Society
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    • v.7 no.2
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    • pp.219-223
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    • 2006
  • In this paper, the criteria of the lateral displacement in soft soil due to embankment were evaluated. The lateral displacement was measured at a pier structure in a new harbor construction site, and the measurement was compared with the criteria. The results by the measurement such as the critical pressure causing lateral movement in terms of undrained strength, the lateral movement index by Japan Highway Co., the lateral displacement index by Japan Construction Ministry, the modified index by Korean Highway Co. were estimated to be lower than the respective index values.

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Development of a Real-Time Measurement System for Horizontal Soil Strength

  • Cho, Yongjin;Lee, Dong Hoon;Park, Wonyeop;Lee, Kyou Seung
    • Journal of Biosystems Engineering
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    • v.40 no.3
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    • pp.165-177
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    • 2015
  • Purpose: Accurate monitoring of soil strength is a key technology applicable to various precision agricultural practices. Soil strength has been traditionally measured using a cone penetrometer, which is time-consuming and expensive, making it difficult to obtain the spatial data required for precision agriculture. To improve the current, inefficient method of measuring soil strength, our objective was to develop and evaluate an in-situ system that could measure horizontal soil strength in real-time, while moving across a soil bin. Methods: Multiple cone-shape penetrometers were horizontally assembled at the front of a vertical plow blade at intervals of 5 cm. Each penetrometer was directly connected to a load cell, which measured loads of 0-2.54 kN. In order to process the digital signals from every individual transducer concurrently, a microcontroller was embedded into the measurement system. Wireless data communication was used between a data storage device and this real-time horizontal soil strength (RHSS) measurement system travelling at 0.5 m/s through an indoor experimental soil bin. The horizontal soil strength index (HSSI) measured by the developed system was compared with the cone index (CI) measured by a traditional cone penetrometer. Results: The coefficient of determination between the CI and the HSSI at depths of 5 cm and 10 cm ($r^2=0.67$ and 0.88, respectively) were relatively less than those measured below 20 cm ($r^2{\geq}0.93$). Additionally, the measured HSSIs were typically greater than the CIs for a given numbers of compactor operations. For an all-depth regression, the coefficient of determination was 0.94, with a RMSE of 0.23. Conclusions: A HSSI measurement system was evaluated in comparison with the conventional soil strength measurement system, CI. Further study is needed, in the form of field tests, on this real-time measurement and control system, which would be applied to precision agriculture.

Case study of a low head & kaplan turbine efficiency measurement using ASFM (절대유량법(ASFM)을 이용한 저낙차.카플란 수차효율측정 적용사례 연구)

  • Lee, Yongjun;Oh, Suegyoung;Shin, Changshik;Hyun, Jungjae
    • 한국신재생에너지학회:학술대회논문집
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    • 2011.05a
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    • pp.205.1-205.1
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    • 2011
  • This study concerns a low head and kaplan turbine efficiency measurement using the acoustic scintillation flow meter(ASFM). The ASFM is one of absolute discharge measurement methods because it measures velocity-area of discharge with couples of transducers. This study shows that the highest efficiency of turbine is 87.7% and the efficiency is 85.8% in the rated output(600kW). The test result is reliable because the efficiency trend from this test is similar to the result of index test conducted in 1986. In this paper, the principle, measurement methods, application and test procedures of the test are discussed.

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A Study on Expression of Process Capability and Sigma Level (공정능력과 시그마 수준의 표시에 대한 연구 : 다수 위치측정에 대한 공정능력지수 기준)

  • Lee, Do-Kyung
    • Journal of Korean Society of Industrial and Systems Engineering
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    • v.32 no.1
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    • pp.111-116
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    • 2009
  • Process capability indices have been widely used in manufacturing industries to provide a quantitative measure of process performance. PCIs have been developed to represent process capability more exactly. In the previous studies, only one designated location on each part has been measured. But multiple measurement locations on each part are required to calculate the reliable process capability. In this paper, we propose a new process capability index dealing the multiple measurement locations on each part. Also we showed the relationship between the new index and sigma level according to the number of measurement locations.