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Wireless sensor networks for permanent health monitoring of historic buildings

  • Zonta, Daniele;Wu, Huayong;Pozzi, Matteo;Zanon, Paolo;Ceriotti, Matteo;Mottola, Luca;Picco, Gian Pietro;Murphy, Amy L.;Guna, Stefan;Corra, Michele
    • Smart Structures and Systems
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    • v.6 no.5_6
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    • pp.595-618
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    • 2010
  • This paper describes the application of a wireless sensor network to a 31 meter-tall medieval tower located in the city of Trento, Italy. The effort is motivated by preservation of the integrity of a set of frescoes decorating the room on the second floor, representing one of most important International Gothic artworks in Europe. The specific application demanded development of customized hardware and software. The wireless module selected as the core platform allows reliable wireless communication at low cost with a long service life. Sensors include accelerometers, deformation gauges, and thermometers. A multi-hop data collection protocol was applied in the software to improve the system's flexibility and scalability. The system has been operating since September 2008, and in recent months the data loss ratio was estimated as less than 0.01%. The data acquired so far are in agreement with the prediction resulting a priori from the 3-dimensional FEM. Based on these data a Bayesian updating procedure is employed to real-time estimate the probability of abnormal condition states. This first period of operation demonstrated the stability and reliability of the system, and its ability to recognize any possible occurrence of abnormal conditions that could jeopardize the integrity of the frescos.

Method for Calculating the Line Capacity Using Computer Aided Simulation (시뮬레이션 기법에 의한 선로용량 산정방법)

  • Choi, Jong-Bin;Lee, Jinsun;Ki, Hyung-Seo
    • Journal of the Korean Society for Railway
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    • v.19 no.4
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    • pp.555-563
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    • 2016
  • Line capacity of railways is a core criterion to decide maximum trips in accordance with traffic demand and a priority in railway investment to improve transportation capability. Particularly, because two operators will start revenue services in the HSR from mid-2016, the line capacity should be carefully calculated and controlled to avoid conflicts between the maximum number of KTXs, and the number needed to guarantee the effective competition of the operators. Meanwhile, there have been many arguments about calculating the line capacity, because this number is affected by the number of trips by train types, stopping pattern and dwell time in each station, journey time, crossing or passing, safety headway between trains, etc. To deal successfully with these kinds of problems, this study proposes a simulation method to calculate the line capacity that considers train operation according to the operator's service policies.

The Jet-fan Model Test for a Road Tunnel Ventilation (도로터널 제트팬 모형 실험)

  • Ryu, Jae-Hong;Yoo, Young-Ho;Kim, Jin
    • Korean Journal of Air-Conditioning and Refrigeration Engineering
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    • v.15 no.8
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    • pp.630-640
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    • 2003
  • As tunnel ventilation has recently been playing a major role in the tunnel construction and maintenance, longitudinal ventilation systems with jet fans have been utilized a great deal because they are economical and effective. However, due to the length of tunnels and heavy traffic, it is hard to take the field measurements. In this study, therefore, the computer simulation and the model experiment of producing a wind tunnel were carried out simultaneously and the results were compared. The ultimate objective of this research was to interpret the air flow pattern inside the tunnel with a jet-fan was set up, and to offer the useful data for jet-fan installation and operation. The experiment was carried out with varying the jet-fan diameters, location of installation, the discharge velocity. Result showed that as the initial static pressure came up with the negative pressure, the tunnel air flowed into the inside of tunnel from outside due to the entrainment-effect and the backflow-phenomenon by separation-effect was observed in the lower half part of the tunnel. As the jet-fan was getting closer to the tunnel wall, the entrainment-effect caused by the interaction with the wall was increased; however, the mixing distance and irregular flow section became longer, and also the air pressure loss generated by wall friction was large.

Optimal Band Selection Techniques for Hyperspectral Image Pixel Classification using Pooling Operations & PSNR (초분광 이미지 픽셀 분류를 위한 풀링 연산과 PSNR을 이용한 최적 밴드 선택 기법)

  • Chang, Duhyeuk;Jung, Byeonghyeon;Heo, Junyoung
    • The Journal of the Institute of Internet, Broadcasting and Communication
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    • v.21 no.5
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    • pp.141-147
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    • 2021
  • In this paper, in order to improve the utilization of hyperspectral large-capacity data feature information by reducing complex computations by dimension reduction of neural network inputs in embedded systems, the band selection algorithm is applied in each subset. Among feature extraction and feature selection techniques, the feature selection aim to improve the optimal number of bands suitable for datasets, regardless of wavelength range, and the time and performance, more than others algorithms. Through this experiment, although the time required was reduced by 1/3 to 1/9 times compared to the others band selection technique, meaningful results were improved by more than 4% in terms of performance through the K-neighbor classifier. Although it is difficult to utilize real-time hyperspectral data analysis now, it has confirmed the possibility of improvement.

Finite Element Analysis of Silo Type Underground Opening for LILW Disposal Facility (사일로 구조형식 중저준위 방폐물 처분동굴의 유한요소 해석)

  • Kim, Sun-Hoon;Kim, Kwang-Jin
    • Journal of the Computational Structural Engineering Institute of Korea
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    • v.34 no.5
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    • pp.339-345
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    • 2021
  • Finite element analysis of the silo type underground opening for low- and intermediate-level radioactive waste (LILW) disposal facilities in Korea is presented in this study. The silo wall is circular and the roof is made up of domes. The silo wall is 25 meters in diameter, 35 meters in height, and the dome is 30 meters in diameter and 17.4 meters in height, and it is located at -80 meters to -130 meters at sea level. Although six silos have been constructed in the first stage and are in operation, only one silo was considered in this study. The two-dimensional axial symmetric finite element model, as well as the three-dimensional finite element model were made using the computer program SMAP-3D. Generalized Hoek and Brown Model was used for the numerical analyses. The finite element analysis of the silo type underground opening was carried out under various lateral pressure coefficients (defined as ratio of average horizontal to vertical in-situ stress), and the numerical results of these analyses were examined.

Equal Energy Consumption Routing Protocol Algorithm Based on Q-Learning for Extending the Lifespan of Ad-Hoc Sensor Network (애드혹 센서 네트워크 수명 연장을 위한 Q-러닝 기반 에너지 균등 소비 라우팅 프로토콜 기법)

  • Kim, Ki Sang;Kim, Sung Wook
    • KIPS Transactions on Computer and Communication Systems
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    • v.10 no.10
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    • pp.269-276
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    • 2021
  • Recently, smart sensors are used in various environments, and the implementation of ad-hoc sensor networks (ASNs) is a hot research topic. Unfortunately, traditional sensor network routing algorithms focus on specific control issues, and they can't be directly applied to the ASN operation. In this paper, we propose a new routing protocol by using the Q-learning technology, Main challenge of proposed approach is to extend the life of ASNs through efficient energy allocation while obtaining the balanced system performance. The proposed method enhances the Q-learning effect by considering various environmental factors. When a transmission fails, node penalty is accumulated to increase the successful communication probability. Especially, each node stores the Q value of the adjacent node in its own Q table. Every time a data transfer is executed, the Q values are updated and accumulated to learn to select the optimal routing route. Simulation results confirm that the proposed method can choose an energy-efficient routing path, and gets an excellent network performance compared with the existing ASN routing protocols.

Supervised Learning Artificial Neural Network Parameter Optimization and Activation Function Basic Training Method using Spreadsheets (스프레드시트를 활용한 지도학습 인공신경망 매개변수 최적화와 활성화함수 기초교육방법)

  • Hur, Kyeong
    • Journal of Practical Engineering Education
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    • v.13 no.2
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    • pp.233-242
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    • 2021
  • In this paper, as a liberal arts course for non-majors, we proposed a supervised learning artificial neural network parameter optimization method and a basic education method for activation function to design a basic artificial neural network subject curriculum. For this, a method of finding a parameter optimization solution in a spreadsheet without programming was applied. Through this training method, you can focus on the basic principles of artificial neural network operation and implementation. And, it is possible to increase the interest and educational effect of non-majors through the visualized data of the spreadsheet. The proposed contents consisted of artificial neurons with sigmoid and ReLU activation functions, supervised learning data generation, supervised learning artificial neural network configuration and parameter optimization, supervised learning artificial neural network implementation and performance analysis using spreadsheets, and education satisfaction analysis. In this paper, considering the optimization of negative parameters for the sigmoid neural network and the ReLU neuron artificial neural network, we propose a training method for the four performance analysis results on the parameter optimization of the artificial neural network, and conduct a training satisfaction analysis.

Cyber-Physical System for Energy Management (에너지 관리를 위한 가상-물리 시스템)

  • Oh, Se-Range;Bae, Young-Chul
    • The Journal of the Korea institute of electronic communication sciences
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    • v.16 no.2
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    • pp.279-286
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    • 2021
  • Recently, the effort of enterprises are visualized to correspond for 4th industrial revolution and climate change. Reaching the operation of industrial facilities are one of these efforts and is actively progressing under identical condition between real and virtual world through introduction of cyber-physical system (CPS). However, the problem on no unified definition for CPS still exists. Thus, in this paper, we review the previous concept of CPS. We propose new concept of CPS with four sections such as real world section, communication section, virtual world section and management section. We also propose definite concept by classifying the layer of each section. In order to confirm the possibility of application for proposed concept of CPS, we applied simple motor. We compare the result for torque between real motor and virtual motor. Finally we confirm that the applicability of proposed concept of CPS is very high.

An Approach of Hiding Hangul Secret Message in Image using XNOR-XOR and Fibonacci Technique (XNOR-XOR과 피보나치 기법을 이용하여 이미지에서 한글 비밀 메시 지를 은닉하는 방법)

  • Ji, Seon-su
    • The Journal of Korea Institute of Information, Electronics, and Communication Technology
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    • v.14 no.2
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    • pp.109-114
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    • 2021
  • As various users increase in a network environment, it is difficult to protect sensitive and confidential information transmitted and received from attackers. Concealing bitwise secret data in an image using the LSB technique can be very vulnerable to attack. To solve this problem, a hybrid method that combines encryption and information hiding is used. Therefore, an effective method for users to securely protect secret messages and implement secret communication is required. A new approach is needed to improve security and imperceptibility to ensure image quality. In this paper, I propose an LSB steganography technique that hides Hangul messages in a cover image based on MSB and LSB. At this time, after separating Hangul into chosung, jungsung and jongsung, the secret message is applied with Exclusive-OR or Exclusive-NOR operation depending on the selected MSB. In addition, the calculated secret data is hidden in the LSB n bits of the cover image converted by Fibonacci technique. PSNR was used to confirm the effectiveness of the applied results. It was confirmed 41.517(dB) which is suitable as an acceptable result.

Mutual Authentication Method for Hash Chain Based Sensors in IoT Environment (IoT 환경에서 해시 체인 기반 센서 상호 인증 기법)

  • Lee, Kwang-Hyoung;Lee, Jae-Seung
    • Journal of the Korea Academia-Industrial cooperation Society
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    • v.19 no.11
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    • pp.303-309
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    • 2018
  • Internet of Things technology is an intelligent service that connects all objects to the Internet and interacts with them. It is a technology that can be used in various fields, such as device management, process management, monitoring of restricted areas for industrial systems, as well as for navigation in military theaters of operation. However, because all devices are connected to the Internet, various attacks using security vulnerabilities can cause a variety of damage, such as economic loss, personal information leaks, and risks to life from vulnerability attacks against medical services or for military purposes. Therefore, in this paper, a mutual authentication method and a key-generation and update system are applied by applying S/Key technology based on a hash chain in the communications process. A mutual authentication method is studied, which can cope with various security threats. The proposed protocol can be applied to inter-peer security communications, and we confirm it is robust against replay attacks and man-in-the-middle attacks, providing data integrity against well-known attacks in the IoT environment.