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A Study on the Use of a Continuous Fiber Soil Reinforcement System to Revegetate a Cut Slope (비탈면의 생태복원을 위한 연속섬유보강토의 적용성에 관한 연구)

  • Koh, Jeung-Hyun;Hur, Young-Jin;Lee, Yong-Gu;Kim, Nam-Choon
    • Journal of the Korean Society of Environmental Restoration Technology
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    • v.13 no.3
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    • pp.73-83
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    • 2010
  • A technology using continuous fiber soil reinforcement system for the creation of ecological restoration in a damaged area has been developed and introduced. The continuous fiber soil reinforcement system (Geofiber system) is an environmentally friendly slope protection technique that continuous fiber soil reinforced layers are constructed with green plantation on cut slope. The characteristics of this system in terms of the strength and hydraulic performance, and the vegetation were investigated in this study. The main objectives of this comparative study was to quantify the potential contribution of geofiber system for the revegetation on the cut slope in a damaged area. A Geofiber system was constructed to reinforce the lower layer of slopes and revegetation methods including wood chips were carried out on the upper layer by machineries. The results of monitoring during 3 years on cut slopes were as follows : 1) All the quadrat existed in the proper range for vegetation. 2) Species richness was 4.4 (site-1) and 18.5 (site-2) respectively. 3) The averaged coverage rates of quadrats was 90%. It is remarkable that the continuous fiber soil reinforcement system would be capable of applying to a damaged area and also would serve maintaining a healthier environment for floras. However, it behooves to continue monitoring on succession of vegetation for ecological restoration.

The Characteristics of Two-dimensional Radiation Monitoring System (2차원 방사선준위 분포측정 시스템의 제작 및 특성 조사)

  • Kim, S.H.;Han, S.H.;Kim, K.R.;Kang, H.D.;Choi, Y.S.;Lee, Y.B.;Lee, J.M.
    • Journal of Sensor Science and Technology
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    • v.6 no.4
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    • pp.290-297
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    • 1997
  • In this study, the radiation monitoring system using CsI(TI) scintillation counter is developed for the measurement of radiation distribution in the field of high dose level. When the inner diameter of collimator is 8 mm, we have realized the optimum detecting efficiency and spatial resolution. At that time, the position resolution was 10 cm at 1 m from the system. And experimental results indicated that the energy resolution of the system were 10 % for 662 keV of Cs-137, 7.6 % for 1.17 MeV of Co-60, and 5.8 % for 1.33 MeV of Co-60. Also, we have shown that the real radiation distribution images may be obtained by our measurement system.

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Development of Electronic Management System for improving the utilization of Engineering Model in Domestic Nuclear Power Plant (국내 원전 엔지니어링운영모델 활용성 향상을 위한 시스템 개발)

  • Lee, Sang-Dae;Kim, Jung-Wun;Kim, Mun-Soo
    • Journal of the Korean Society of Safety
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    • v.36 no.5
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    • pp.79-85
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    • 2021
  • A standard engineering model that reflects the current organization system and engineering operation process of domestic nuclear power plants was developed based on the Standard Nuclear Performance Model developed by the American Nuclear Energy Association. The level 0 screen, which is the main screen of the engineering model computer system, consisted of an object tree structure, which provided information that is phased down from a higher structure level to a lower structure level (i.e., level 3). The level 1 screen provided information related to the sub-process of the engineering operation, whereas the Level 2 screen provided information related to each engineering operation activity. In addition, the Level 2 screen provided additional functions, such as linking electronic procedures/guidelines, providing electronic performance forms, and connecting legacy computer systems (such as total equipment reliability monitoring system, configuration management systems, technical information systems, risk monitoring systems, regulatory information, and electronic drawing system). This screen level increased the convenience of user's engineering tasks by implementing them. The computerization of an engineering model that connects the entire engineering tasks of an establishment enables the easy understanding of information related to the engineering process before and after the operation, and builds a foundation for the enhancement of the work efficiency and employee capacity. In addition, KHNP developed an online training module, which operates as an e-learning process, on the overview and utilization of a standard engineering model to expand the understanding of standard engineering models by plant employees and to secure competitiveness.

Cross-Correlation Analysis between GOSAT and CO2 Concentration Observed by the KGAWC Station (GOSAT과 안면도 지상 관측소에서 측정된 이산화탄소의 상관성 분석)

  • Choi, Jin Ho;Joo, Seung Min;Um, Jung Sup
    • Journal of Korean Society for Geospatial Information Science
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    • v.22 no.2
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    • pp.11-16
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    • 2014
  • GOSAT satellite $CO_2$ signal in years (June, 2009-December 2012) were compared with ground-based measurement at Anmyeon-do Korea Global Atmosphere Watch Center (KGAWC), located on the west coast of the Korean Peninsula. The result reveals that GOSAT signature is closely associated with ground-based measurement($R^2=0.49$). Strong correlation occurred between summer and fall ($R^2=0.62$) while weak relationship between satellite and ground-based measurement were identified in winter and spring ($R^2=0.37$). Average $CO_2$ concentration of GOSAT were 6.31 ppm lower than the corresponding values obtained from ground-based measurements on the same date. It is anticipated that this research output could be used as a valuable reference in introducing GOSAT to confirm data quality assurance for area-wide carbon monitoring process in relation to Anmyeon-do KGAWC $CO_2$ Concentration data.

Durability Analysis and Development of Probability-Based Carbonation Prediction Model in Concrete Structure (콘크리트 구조물의 확률론적 탄산화 예측 모델 개발 및 내구성 해석)

  • Jung, Hyunjun
    • KSCE Journal of Civil and Environmental Engineering Research
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    • v.30 no.4A
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    • pp.343-352
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    • 2010
  • Recently, many researchers have been carried out to estimate more controlled service life and long-term performance of carbonated concrete structures. Durability analysis and design based on probability have been induced to new concrete structures for design. This paper provides a carbonation prediction model based on the Fick's 1st law of diffusion using statistic data of carbonated concrete structures and the probabilistic analysis of the durability performance has been carried out by using a Bayes' theorem. The influence of concerned design parameters such as $CO_2$ diffusion coefficient, atmospheric $CO_2$ concentration, absorption quantity of $CO_2$ and the degree of hydration was investigated. Using a monitoring data, this model which was based on probabilistic approach was predicted a carbonation depth and a remaining service life at a variety of environmental concrete structures. Form the result, the application method using a realistic carbonation prediction model can be to estimate erosion-open-time, controlled durability and to determine a making decision for suitable repair and maintenance of carbonated concrete structures.

Development of IoT-based non-cleaning water quality measuring equipment

  • Kim, Heung Soe;Ko, Woori;Ko, Kyoung Hak
    • Agribusiness and Information Management
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    • v.9 no.1
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    • pp.18-22
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    • 2017
  • It takes lots of time and labor if a worker have to measure the water quality at a certain but designated time every day in an un-automated aqua farm. In addition, if the equipment is soaked in the sea water consistently, it will be contaminated by diverse floating matters and barnacles, and it often becomes mal-functional within 2~3 months. Therefore, we need to develop a system with which the sensed data could be checked in real time and operated automatically, while preventing the contamination of the sensor, a crucial component for water quality measuring equipment, as much as possible, and increasing the replacement cycle. We have developed a non-cleaning water quality measuring equipment and its software which are used in the fishery household of offshore aqua farms. By providing the workers with a mobile application which has a function of monitoring the water quality in real time, they can check the situation directly without going to the fishery household.

Moving magnet operator monitoring system with high-precision position control (고정밀 위치제어가 가능한 자석가동자 모니터링 시스템)

  • Kim, Hong-youn;Kim, Seu-hong;Piao, Hai-lian
    • Proceedings of the Korea Information Processing Society Conference
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    • 2021.11a
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    • pp.756-759
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    • 2021
  • 본 논문은 기존의 5축 치아가공기나 반도체장비등에 사용하고 있는 회전형 모터의 경우는 엔코더와 리졸버를 사용하고 있다. 엔코더와 레졸버는 고가이므로 실제 산업현장에서 전동기의 위치 센서로는 적용하기가 힘들다. 또한 엔코더와 레졸버와 같은 광학식 위치센서는 그 크기와 내구성에 있어 약점이 있기 때문에 취부 할 때에도 어려움이 있다. 따라서 본 연구에서는 5축치아가공기에 적용하기 위해서 자석가동자를 만들었으며, 이러한 문제점을 해결하는 방안으로 리니어모터를 고정자로 하고 자석플레이트를 이동자로 하는 시스템과 별도의 리니어 스케일을 배제하고 기존의 정현파를 발생하는 2개의 리니어홀센서 및 영구자석을 이용하여 가동자의 절대위치와 이동 위치를 검출할 수 있는 리니어 모터 및 그 제어방법, 안정성 및 신뢰성을 향상시킬 수 있는 자석가동자를 이용하여 구동시 실시간으로 데이터를 확인할 수 있고 제어할 수 있는 모니터링 시스템을 개발하는 연구이다.

An Automated Water Nitrate Monitoring System based on Ion-Selective Electrodes

  • Cho, Woo Jae;Kim, Dong-Wook;Jung, Dae Hyun;Cho, Sang Sun;Kim, Hak-Jin
    • Journal of Biosystems Engineering
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    • v.41 no.2
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    • pp.75-84
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    • 2016
  • Purpose: In-situ water quality monitoring based on ion-selective electrodes (ISEs) is a promising technique because ISEs can be used directly in the medium to be tested, have a compact size, and are inexpensive. However, signal drift can be a major concern with on-line management systems because continuous immersion of the ISEs in water causes electrode degradation, affecting the stability, repeatability, and selectivity over time. In this study, a computer-based nitrate monitoring system including automatic electrode rinsing and calibration was developed to measure the nitrate concentration in water samples in real-time. Methods: The capabilities of two different types of poly(vinyl chloride) membrane-based ISEs, an electrode with a liquid filling and a carbon paste-based solid state electrode, were used in the monitoring system and evaluated on their sensitivities, selectivities, and durabilities. A feasibility test for the continuous detection of nitrate ions in water using the developed system was conducted using water samples obtained from various water sources. Results: Both prepared ISEs were capable of detecting low concentrations of nitrate in solution, i.e., 0.7 mg/L $NO_3-N$. Furthermore, the electrodes have the same order of selectivity for nitrate: $NO_3{^-}{\gg}HCO_3{^-}$ > $Cl^-$ > $H_2PO_4{^-}$ > $SO{_4}^{2-}$, and maintain their sensitivity by > 40 mV/decade over a period of 90 days. Conclusions: The use of an automated ISE-based nitrate measurement system that includes automatic electrode rinsing and two-point normalization proved to be feasible in measuring $NO_3-N$ in water samples obtained from different water sources. A one-to-one relationship between the levels of $NO_3-N$ measured with the ISEs and standard analytical instruments was obtained.

A Study for Spatial Distribution of Principal Pollutants in Daegu Area Using Air Pollution Monitoring Network Data (도시대기측정망 자료를 이용한 대구지역 대기오염물질의 공간분포에 관한 연구)

  • Ju, Jae-Hee;Hwang, In-Jo
    • Journal of Korean Society for Atmospheric Environment
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    • v.27 no.5
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    • pp.545-557
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    • 2011
  • The objective of this study was to estimate the trends of each pollutant using the air pollution monitoring networks data from January 2005 to December 2008 in Daegu area. Also, the spatial characteristics of each pollutant were determined using the Pearson correlation coefficients and COD (coefficients of divergence). In this study, the trends of hourly, monthly, seasonal, and total average concentrations of each pollutant for the 10 sites were analyzed. The Ihyeon site showed highest concentration for the $SO_2$, $NO_2$, and PM10}. In the case of $O_3$, the Jisan site showed highest concentration among the other sites. Also, industrial area presented highest concentration for the $SO_2$, CO, and PM10. On the other hand, $NO_2$ showed highest in commercial area. The IDW (inverse distance weighting) method was used to estimate characteristics of spatial distribution. The results provide identify spatial distribution for each pollutant. Also, the Pearson correlation coefficients and COD values provide spatial variability among the monitoring sites. The COD of each pollutant showed very low values for all of the sites pairs. On the other hand, the Pearson correlation coefficients showed high values for all of the sites pairs. Finally, analysis of spatial variability can be used to characterize the spatial uniformity and similarity of concentrations from each pollutant.

Development of a WLAN Based Monitoring System for Group Activity Measurement in Real-Time

  • Tsunoda, Hiroshi;Nakayama, Hidehisa;Ohta, Kohei;Suzuki, Akihiro;Nishiyama, Hiroki;Nagatomi, Ryoichi;Hashimoto, Kazuo;Waizumi, Yuji;Keeni, Glenn Mansfield;Nemoto, Yoshiaki
    • Journal of Communications and Networks
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    • v.13 no.2
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    • pp.86-94
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    • 2011
  • In recent years, there has been a rise in epidemiological evidence suggesting the health benefits of a physically active lifestyle. However, it is not always easy for individuals to personally recognize the optimal conditions for exercise and physical activity. Wearable acceleration-based pedometers have become widely used in estimating the amount of physical activity, and to a limited extent, providing information regarding exercise intensity, but they have never been used to assess adaptation to exercise. In order to realize simultaneous activity monitoring for multiple users exercising outdoors, we developed a prototype wireless local area network (WLAN) based system. In our system, a WLAN is deployed outside, and a user wearing a smart phone and monitoring device exercises freely within the coverage area of the wireless network. By doing so, the developed system is able to monitor the activity of each user andmeasures various parameters including those related to exercise adaptation. In a demonstration experiment, the developed system was evaluated and used to monitor users enjoying a Nordic walk, after which users were immediately able to receive their exercise report. In this paper, we discuss the requirements and issues in developing an activity monitoring system and report the findings we obtained through the demonstration experiment.