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Systematic Isotropy Analysis of Caster Wheeled Mobile Robot with Steering Link Offset Different from Wheel Radius

  • 김성복
    • 융합신호처리학회논문지
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    • 제7권4호
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    • pp.214-220
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    • 2006
  • This paper presents the systematic isotropy analysis of a fully actuated caster wheeled omnidirectional mobile robot (COMR) with the steering link offset different from the wheel radius, which can be considered as the generalization of the previous analysis. First with the characteristic length introduced, the kinematic model of a COMR is obtained based on the orthogonal decomposition of the wheel velocities. Second, the necessary and sufficient conditions for the isotropy of a COMR are derived and examined to categorize there different groups, each of which can be dealt with in a similar way. Third, for each group, the isotropy conditions are further explored so as to identify four different sets of all possible isotropic configurations. Fourth, for each set the expressions of the isotropic characteristic length required for the isotropy of a COMR are elaborated.

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Effects of L-tryptophan, Fructan, and Casein on Reducing Ammonia, Hydrogen Sulfide, and Skatole in Fermented Swine Manure

  • Sheng, Q.K.;Yang, Z.J.;Zhao, H.B.;Wang, X.L.;Guo, J.F.
    • Asian-Australasian Journal of Animal Sciences
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    • 제28권8호
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    • pp.1202-1208
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    • 2015
  • The effects of daily dietary Bacillus subtilis (Bs), and adding L-tryptophan, fructan, or casein to fecal fermentation broths were investigated as means to reduce the production of noxious gas during manure fermentation caused by ammonia, hydrogen sulfide ($H_2S$), and 3-methylindole (skatole). Eighty swine ($50.0{\pm}0.5kg$) were equally apportioned to an experimental group given Bs in daily feed, or a control group without Bs. After 6 weeks, fresh manure was collected from both groups for fermentation studies using a $3{\times}3$ orthogonal array, in which tryptophan, casein, and fructan were added at various concentrations. After fermentation, the ammonia, $H_2S$, L-tryptophan, skatole, and microflora were measured. In both groups, L-tryptophan was the principle additive increasing skatole production, with significant correlation (r = 0.9992). L-tryptophan had no effect on the production of ammonia, $H_2S$, or skatole in animals fed Bs. In both groups, fructan was the principle additive that reduced $H_2S$ production (r = 0.9981). Fructan and Bs significantly interacted in $H_2S$ production (p = 0.014). Casein was the principle additive affecting the concentration of ammonia, only in the control group. Casein and Bs significantly interacted in ammonia production (p = 0.039). The predominant bacteria were Bacillus spp. CWBI B1434 (26%) in the control group, and Streptococcus alactolyticus AF201899 (36%) in the experimental group. In summary, daily dietary Bs reduced ammonia production during fecal fermentation. Lessening L-tryptophan and increasing fructan in the fermentation broth reduced skatole and $H_2S$.

Direct Analysis in Real Time Mass Spectrometry (DART-MS) Analysis of Skin Metabolome Changes in the Ultraviolet B-Induced Mice

  • Park, Hye Min;Kim, Hye Jin;Jang, Young Pyo;Kim, Sun Yeou
    • Biomolecules & Therapeutics
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    • 제21권6호
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    • pp.470-475
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    • 2013
  • Ultraviolet (UV) radiation is a major environmental factor that leads to acute and chronic reactions in the human skin. UV exposure induces wrinkle formation, DNA damage, and generation of reactive oxygen species (ROS). Most mechanistic studies of skin physiology and pharmacology related with UV-irradiated skin have focused on proteins and their related gene expression or single-targeted small molecules. The present study identified and analyzed the alteration of skin metabolites following UVB irradiation and topical retinyl palmitate (RP, 5%) treatment in hairless mice using direct analysis in real time (DART) time-of-flight mass spectrometry (TOF-MS) with multivariate analysis. Under the negative ion mode, the DART ion source successfully ionized various fatty acids including palmitoleic and linolenic acid. From DART-TOF-MS fingerprints measured in positive mode, the prominent dehydrated ion peak (m/z: 369, M+H-$H_2O$) of cholesterol was characterized in all three groups. In positive mode, the discrimination among three groups was much clearer than that in negative mode by using multivariate analysis of orthogonal partial-least squares-discriminant analysis (OPLS-DA). DART-TOF-MS can ionize various small organic molecules in living tissues and is an efficient alternative analytical tool for acquiring full chemical fingerprints from living tissues without requiring sample preparation. DART-MS measurement of skin tissue with multivariate analysis proved to be a powerful method to discriminate between experimental groups and to find biomarkers for various experiment models in skin dermatological research.

V-BLAST OFDM 시스템을 위한 그룹화된 부채널 기반의 간단한 형태의 비트 할당 기법 (A Simple Bit Allocation Scheme Based on Grouped Sub-Channels for V-BLAST OFDM Systems)

  • 박대진;양석철;김종원;유명식;이원철;신요안
    • 한국통신학회논문지
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    • 제31권7C호
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    • pp.680-690
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    • 2006
  • 본 논문에서는 V-BLAST(Vertical-Bell labs LAyered Space-Time) 검출기를 사용하는 MIMO-OFDM(Multi Input Multi Output-Orthogonal Frequency Division Multiplexing) 시스템에서, 그룹화된 부채널 기반의 간단한 형태의 비트 할당 기법인 SBA-GS(Simplified Bit Allocation based on Grouped Sub-channels)를 제안한다. 2차원 Water Pouring 원리에 기반하여 MIMO-OFDM 시스템 수신단에서 각 부채널별 비트수 및 전력을 결정하여 궤환하는 일반적인 ABPA(Adaptive Bit and Power Allocation)은 비트오율 측면에서 최적의 성능을 보이지만, 수신단에서 송신단으로의 많은 양의 궤환 정보를 필요로 하고 시스템이 복잡하다는 단점을 가진다. 이러한 단점을 보완하기 위해, 상태가 우수한 각 부채널에 동일한 수의 비트를 할당하여 송신단에서 수신단으로의 궤환 정보량과 시스템 복잡도를 감소시킨 SBA가 제안된 바 있다. 본 논문에서 제안하는 SBA-GS 는 부채널들을 그룹화한 뒤 각 그룹별 부채널들의 펑균 신호대잡음비를 구하여 동일한 변조 방식을 적용하는 SBA를 수행한다. 다양한 차세대 이동통신 채널 환경에서의 모의실험 결과, 지연 확산이 작은 다중 경로 채널의 경우에서는 궤환 정보량을 크게 감소하면서도 SBA와 유사한 결과를 얻을 수 있었 으며, 지연확산이 큰 채널 환경에서는 부채널 그룹화에 따른 BER 성능 열화가 상대적으로 증가하였지만 궤환 정보량 감소와의 절충 관계를 감안할 때 실제 시스템 구현시 고려될 수 있는 우수한 결과를 보임을 확인하였다.

Method of tumor volume evaluation using magnetic resonance imaging for outcome prediction in cervical cancer treated with concurrent chemotherapy and radiotherapy

  • Kim, Hun-Jung;Kim, Woo-Chul
    • Radiation Oncology Journal
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    • 제30권2호
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    • pp.70-77
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    • 2012
  • Purpose: To evaluate the patterns of tumor shape and to compare tumor volume derived from simple diameter-based ellipsoid measurement with that derived from tracing the entire tumor contour using region of interest (ROI)-based 3D volumetry with respect to the prediction outcome in cervical cancer patients treated with concurrent chemotherapy and radiotherapy. Materials and Methods: Magnetic resonance imaging was performed in 98 patients with cervical cancer (stage IB-IIIB). The tumor shape was classified into two categories: ellipsoid and non-ellipsoid shape. ROI-based volumetry was derived from each magnetic resonance slice on the work station. For the diameter-based surrogate "ellipsoid volume," the three orthogonal diameters were measured to calculate volume as an ellipsoid. Results: The more than half of tumor (55.1%) had a non-ellipsoid configuration. The predictions for outcome were consistent between two volume groups, with overall survival of 93.6% and 87.7% for small tumor (<20 mL), 62.9% and 69.1% for intermediate-size tumor (20-39 mL), and 14.5% and 16.7% for large tumors (${\geq}$40 mL) using ROI and diameter based measurement, respectively. Disease-free survival was 93.8% and 90.6% for small tumor, 54.3% and 62.7% for intermediate-size tumor, and 13.7% and 10.3% for large tumor using ROI and diameter based method, respectively. Differences in outcome between size groups were statistically significant, and the differences in outcome predicted by the tumor volume by two different methods. Conclusion: Our data suggested that large numbers of cervical cancers are not ellipsoid. However, simple diameter-based tumor volume measurement appears to be useful in comparison with ROI-based volumetry for predicting outcome in cervical cancer patients.

Effects of dietary supplementation with detoxified Rhus verniciflua sap on egg production, yolk lipid and intestinal microflora in laying hens

  • An, Byoung-Ki;Kim, Je-Hun;Zheng, Lan;Moon, Byung-Hern;Lee, Kyung-Woo
    • Asian-Australasian Journal of Animal Sciences
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    • 제31권1호
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    • pp.86-90
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    • 2018
  • Objective: This study was conducted to investigate the effects of dietary detoxified Rhus verniciflua sap (RVS) on production performance, egg quality, lipid fractions of egg yolk, liver and serum, and the profile of cecal microflora in laying hens. Methods: Two hundred 52-week-old Hy-Line Brown layers were randomly divided into 4 groups with 5 replicates per group (2 hens per cage, 5 cages per replicate) and were provided with one of 4 experimental diets containing 0%, 0.05%, 0.1%, or 0.2% RVS, for 6 weeks. Due to unequal intervals of RVS doses, the interactive matrix language procedure of the SAS program was used to correct the contrast coefficients of orthogonal polynomials. Results: There were no differences in feed intake and egg weight among the groups. Egg production increased (linearly and quadratically, p<0.05) with increasing levels of RVS. Eggshell thickness increased (linear, p<0.05) as the level of RVS in diets increased. The levels of blood cholesterol and activities of glutamic-oxaloacetic transaminase and glutamic-pyruvic transaminase were not altered by dietary treatments. Increasing level of RVS increased (linear, p<0.05) the populations of cecal lactic acid bacteria. The content of yolk cholesterol decreased (linear, p<0.05) with increasing levels of dietary RVS, although there were no significant differences in each lipid fraction of the liver. Conclusion: This study indicates that dietary RVS could improve laying performance and eggshell quality, and affect cecal lactic acid bacteria in a dose-dependent manner.

Nuclear magnetic resonance-based metabolomics analysis and characteristics of beef in different fattening periods

  • Jeong, Jin Young;Baek, Youl-Chang;Ji, Sang Yun;Oh, Young Kyun;Cho, Soohyun;Seo, Hyun-Woo;Kim, Minseok;Lee, Hyun-Jeong
    • Journal of Animal Science and Technology
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    • 제62권3호
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    • pp.321-333
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    • 2020
  • Beef quality is influenced by the fattening period. Therefore, meat metabolomics profiles from the different fattening periods (e.g., short-term vs. long-term) were analyzed for identify potential indicators using nuclear magnetic resonance. Additionally, blood, free fatty acid, sensory, and mineral compositions in Korean steers were determined. Blood, free fatty acid, and mineral concentrations showed significant differences between short-term and long-term groups that were fed different diets. However, there were no sensory differences in the two fattening groups. Additionally, the metabolic profiles of meats were clearly separated based on multivariate orthogonal partial least square discriminant analysis. Six metabolites of variable importance in the projection plot were identified and showed high sensitivity as candidate markers for meat characteristics. In particular, lactate, carnosine, and creatine could be directly linked to scientific indicators of the fattening stage (31 vs. 28 mo) of meat. Our findings suggest that the metabolomics approach could be a powerful method for the detection of novel signatures underlying the managing period of beef.

공리적 설계에 의한 안전기준을 만족하는 자동차용 시트 설계 (Design of Automobile Seat for Regulations using Axiomatic Design)

  • 강병수;정자영;신문균;박경진
    • 한국자동차공학회논문집
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    • 제13권3호
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    • pp.24-34
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    • 2005
  • The automobile seat must satisfy various safety regulations for the passenger's safety. In many design practices, each component is independently designed by concentrating on a single related regulation. However, since multiple regulations can be involved in a seat component, there may be design confliction among the various safety regulations. Therefore, a new design methodology is required to effectively design an automobile seat. The axiomatic approach is employed for considering multiple regulations. The Independence Axiom is used to define the overall flow of the seat design. Functional requirements (FRs) are defined by safety regulations and components of the seat are classified into groups which yield design Parameters (DPs). The classification is carried out to have independence in the FR-DP relationship. Components in a DP group are determined by using orthogonal away of the design of experiments (DOE). Numerical analyses are utilized to evaluate the safety levels by using a commercial software system for nonlinear transient finite element analysis.

고강도 Self-Leveling재의 최적 결합재비 (The Optimum Binder Ratio for High-Strength Self-Leveling Material)

  • 김진만
    • 한국건축시공학회:학술대회논문집
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    • 한국건축시공학회 2002년도 학술.기술논문발표회
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    • pp.67-76
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    • 2002
  • Self-leveling material(SLM) is one of the floor finishing materials which make flat surface like as water level by itself in a short time. So it is possible to increase construction speed and enhance economical efficiency. In this study, author intended to develop SLM for the industrial warehouse and factory loading heavy weight machinery and vehicles. The demanded properties for this type of SLM are above 20mm of flow value and above 300kgf/cm2 of 28-days compressive strength. To possess demended strength and fluidity, SLM have to be composed of many types of binders and chemical additives. So it is difficult to decide suitable mixing proportion of composition materials. In this study, author investigated the weight percentage effect of main composition materials for high-strength self-leveling material, by experimental design such as tables of orthogonal arrays and simplex design, and by statistical analysis such as analysis of variance and analysis of response surface. Variables of experiments were ordinary portland cement(OPC), alumina cement(AC), anhydrous gypsum(AG), lime stone(LS) and sand, and properties of tests were fluidity of fresh state and strength of hardened state. Results of this study are showed that suitable mix proportions of binders for the high strength self-leveling materials are two groups. One is 78~85.5% OPC, 7.5~9.5% AC, 9~12.5% AG and the other is 72.5~78% OPC, 9~12.5% AC, 13~l5% AG.

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Construction of Orthogonal Basis Functions with Non-Divergent Barotropic Rossby-Haurwitz Waves

  • Cheong, Hyeong-Bin;Jeong, Hanbyeol;Kim, Wonho
    • 한국지구과학회지
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    • 제35권5호
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    • pp.333-341
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    • 2014
  • A new set of basis functions was constructed using the Rossby-Haurwitz waves, which are the eigenfunctions of nondivergent barotropic vorticity equations on the sphere. The basis functions were designed to be non-separable, that is, not factored into functions of either the longitude or the latitude. Due to this property, the nodal lines of the functions are aligned neither along with the meridian nor the parallel. The basis functions can be categorized into groups of which members have the same degree or the total wavenumber-like index on the sphere. The orthonormality of the basis functions were found to be close to the machine roundoffs, giving the error of $O(10^{-15})$ or $O(10^{-16})$ for double-precision computation (64 bit arithmetic). It was demonstrated through time-stepping procedure that the basis functions were also the eigenfunctions of the non-divergent barotropic vorticity equations. The projection of the basis functions was carried out onto the low-resolution geopotential field of Gaussian bell, and compared with the theory. The same projections were performed for the observed atmospheric-geopotential height field of 500 hPa surface to demonstrate decomposition into the fields that contain disturbance of certain range of horizontal scales. The usefulness of the new basis functions was thus addressed for application to the eigenmode analysis of the atmospheric motions on the global domain.