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Simulation-based Evaluation of AGV Operation at Automated Container Terminal (시뮬레이션을 이용한 자동화 컨테이너 터미널의 AGV 운영평가)

  • Ha Tae-Young;Choi Yong-Seok;Kim Woo-Sun
    • Journal of Navigation and Port Research
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    • v.28 no.10 s.96
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    • pp.891-897
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    • 2004
  • This paper provided a simulation model for transport vehicles that carry container from the ship to yard block and vice versa at automated container terminal with a perpendicular yard layout. Usually, the efficiency of container terminal is evaluated by the productivity of container cranes at apron, and the stevedoring system for transport vehicles and yard cranes should be supported enough to improve productivity of container cranes. Especially, transport vehicle is very important factor in the productivity of container cranes and the performance of transport vehicles are changed according to the number and traveling type of vehicles. For these reason, a method that can estimate productivity of transport vehicle is required Finally, we developed the simulation model to analyze the productivity of transport vehicle and presented the productivity of container cranes for a varying operation of transport vehicles.

Simulation model for performance estimation of transport vehicle on automated container terminal (자동화 컨테이너 터미널의 이송장비 운영평가를 위한 시뮬레이션 모델)

  • 하태영;최용석;김우선
    • Proceedings of the Korean Institute of Navigation and Port Research Conference
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    • 2004.04a
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    • pp.443-449
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    • 2004
  • In this paper, we established a simulation model for transport vehicle that carries the container transportation between apron and yard block on automated container terminal with a perpendicular yard layout. Usually, the efficiency of container terminal is evaluated by productivity of container cranes at apron, and though there are enough support of transport vehicles and yard cranes, can improve the productivity of container cranes. Especially, transport vehicle is very important factor in productivity of container cranes and has variable work productivity according to loading and unloading situation of container cranes. Therefore, a method that can estimate work productivity of transport vehicle efficiently is required. We analyzed work productivity of transport vehicle using simulation model that has state transition of transport vehicle. We performed various simulation experiment and analyzed work productivity of transport vehicle and calculated the required number of transport vehicle by container crane additionally.

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Energy-Efficient Face Routing Protocol Considering Radio Range in Wireless Sensor Networks (무선 센서 네트워크에서 무선 반경을 고려한 에너지 효율적인 페이스 라우팅 프로토콜)

  • Cho, Hyunchong;Kim, Sangdae;Kim, Cheonyong;Kim, Sang-Ha;Hwang, Chi-Jung
    • The Journal of Korean Institute of Communications and Information Sciences
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    • v.40 no.6
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    • pp.1058-1069
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    • 2015
  • In wireless sensor networks, geographic routing is known as an efficient method to transmit the data packet using the location information. Geographic routing relies on two techniques: greedy forwarding and face routing. Face routing helps to recover from greedy routing fail and is based on the planar graph in which does not cross each edge. However, the planarization causes frequently short transmission of data packet because it removes other edges except the shortest one. In other words, since the planarization removes the long edges, face routing could not exploit the efficient removed edges of communication graph. This problem brings about the excessive energy consumption of nodes. In this paper, we propose an energy efficient face routing protocol in wireless sensor networks. This proposed protocol searches the removed edges and transmits them via the edges. Simulation shows that the proposed protocol is more efficient in terms of energy consumption than the previous face routing.

Effects of balance imagery of semi-tandem stance on a flat floor and balance beam for postural control: a comparison between older and younger adults

  • Lee, Jeong-Weon;Hwang, Sujin
    • Physical Therapy Rehabilitation Science
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    • v.4 no.2
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    • pp.87-93
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    • 2015
  • Objective: Balance is a preceding task for functional activities in daily activities as well as community-dwelling activities. To learn skilled and functional activities, it is also necessary to imagine an appropriate and effective movement representation used to plan and execute the functional activities. The purpose of this study was to evaluate the effects of balance imagery of semi-tandem stance on a flat floor and balance beam on balance abilities for elderly and young adults. Design: Cross-sectional study. Methods: Fifteen elderly and thirty-four young adults were enrolled in this study. In order to determine whether there is a change in postural control ability according to the different imagery training methods used, standing static balance measurements were performed. According to the therapist's instructions, participants were to stand in a semi-tandem position on the Good Balance System for 1 minute while imagining that they were standing on a balance beam, and while the postural control abilities was assessed. Results: Postural control was significantly different in balance ability of semi-tandem stance on a flat floor compared to on a balance beam in both geriatrics and young adults. Postural sway was more significantly decreased in young adults than older adults during balance imagery of semi-tandem stance on a flat floor as well as on balance beam (p<0.05). Conclusions: The results of this study suggest that the ability to mentally represent their actions was similar in older adults compared to young adults, although older adults showed a drop in efficiency of postural control more than young adults.

The System Shape and Size Discrete Optimum Design of Space Trusses using Genetic Algorithms (Genetic Algorithms에 의한 입체트러스의 시스템 형상 및 단면 이산화 최적설계)

  • Park, Choon Wook;Kim, Myung Sun;Kang, Moon Myung
    • Journal of Korean Society of Steel Construction
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    • v.13 no.5
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    • pp.577-586
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    • 2001
  • The objective of this study is the development of sizing and system shape discrete optime design algorithm which is based on the genetic algorithms (GAs). The algorithm can perform both size and shape optimum designs of space trusses. The developed algorithm was implemented in a computer program. The algorithm is known to be very efficient for the discrete optimization The genetic process selects the next design points based on the survivability of the current design points The evolutionary process evaluates the survivability of the design points selected from the genetic process in the genetic process of the simple genetic algorithms there are three basic operators : reproduction cross-over and mutation operators. The efficiency and validity of the developed discrete optimum design algorithm was verified by applying the algorithm to optimum design examples.

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The Antenna Design for Korea SAT-5 Satellite Communication in Ka-band (무궁화 5호 위성통신용 Ka대역 안테나 설계)

  • Kim, Chun-Won;Cheong, Chi-Hyun;Kim, Kun-Woo;Lee, Seong-Jae
    • Journal of the Korean Society for Aeronautical & Space Sciences
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    • v.42 no.1
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    • pp.90-97
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    • 2014
  • In this paper, we have designed the antenna for Korea SAT-5 Satellite Communication which can use Ka band in the earth station. The antenna structure consist of the the dual-offset gregorian reflector that has high gain and efficiency, the corrugated horn that has symmetric radiation patterns and low side lobe levels, the iris polarizer that make circular polarization and the OrthoMode Transducer that separate transmitting and receiving signals. The designed antenna gain is more than 45.7dBi in Tx-band which use LHCP and 42.0dBi in Rx-band which use RHCP. The co-polarized and cross-polarized radiation pattern comply with ITU-R S.580-6 and S.731-1 that are recommended by International Telecommunication Union in the geostationary satellite. The Axial ratio is less than 1.0dB in Tx-band and 1.5dB in Rx-band that meet MIL-STD-188-164A.

A Domain-based Reactive Routing Protocol for the Hybrid WMN (하이브리드 WMN을 위한 가상 도메인 기반의 반응형 라우팅 프로토콜)

  • Kim, Ho-Cheal
    • Journal of the Korea Society of Computer and Information
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    • v.19 no.7
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    • pp.59-70
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    • 2014
  • This paper propose a new wireless multi-hop routing protocol that takes the hierarchical mesh of the hybrid WMN into account. WMN that is possible to provide various applications of wireless networks still has many open issues that should be solved despite the studies carried out over a decade. Especially, in routing protocol area, a problem degrading the routing efficiency by applying one of the routing protocols, which are designed for the MANET, to the hybrid WMN be solved above all. For the improvement of the routing performance, both good routing protocol and metric are essential. However, the recent studies are only concentrated in routing metric by use of the cross-layer design. Therefore, this paper is dedicated to the routing protocol that is essential for the performance of the routing but needed more studies. The proposed protocol in this paper is reactive, and designed to reorganize the hybrid WMN with several pseudo domains, and carry out domain-based route decision. By the simulation result for the performance analysis of the proposed protocol, the average delay for the route decision was decreased by 43% compared to AODV that is the typical reactive protocol.

Comparison of Lines From Anther and Maternally-derived Dihaploids in Flue-cured Tobacco(Nicotiana tabacum L.)

  • Chung, Yun-Hwa;Keum, Wan-Soo;Choi, Sang-Ju;Cho, Myung-Cho
    • Journal of the Korean Society of Tobacco Science
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    • v.21 no.1
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    • pp.82-88
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    • 1999
  • The present study was conducted to compare the relative efficiency of two different haploid breeding methods in tobacco varietal development. A single FI hybrid plant from cross of two flue-cured cultivars of Nicotiana tabacum L., Bright Yellow4(BY4) and NC95, was used to develop the 30 anther derived dihaploid (ADH) lines and maternally-derived dihaploid (MDH) lines utilizing Nicotiana africana, respectively. As compared with mid-parent, mean of ADH lines showed increase in number of leaves, delay in days to flower and narrow in width of leaf. However, no significant differences in the other investigated characters were recognized. MDH lines also showed narrow width of leaf, while no significant differences in the other characters were observed. The variations of the investigated characters were generally greater in ADH than MDH lines. MDH lines had higher height of plant and shorter days to flower than ADH lines, while the other characters did not show remarkable differences. The degree of heritability for each of the characters observed between ADH and MDH was almost the same. The characters showing high heritability value were height of plant, number of leaves, days to flower, and yield, while those showing relatively low value were length of leaf, width of leaf, and total alkaloid content. Predicted gains from selection for increased yield were calculated for both populations(ADH, MDH) and correlated responses associated with selection for yield were estimated. Height of plant, width of leaf, days to flower, and concentration of reduceing sugar would be expected to improve with selection for yield much faster in the MDH population than in the ADH.

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Study on Consumer Awareness for the Development of Personal Protective Equipment for Hog Raisers (양돈작업자의 개인보호구 개발을 위한 소비자 인식조사)

  • Hwang, Young-Mi;Kim, Kyung-Ran;Lee, Kyung-Suk;Chae, Hye-Seon
    • Journal of Environmental Health Sciences
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    • v.39 no.6
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    • pp.522-531
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    • 2013
  • Objectives: A field survey was conducted in a hog-raising industry in order to help develop personal protective equipment for workers which would secure the safety and the health of these workers. The attempt by this study will help enhance safety in the livestock industry and contribute to the advancement of the industry. Method: The study first selected a total of 111 workers from the hog-raising industry as research participants and designed a survey with questions on general characteristics, indoor and outdoor working environments, how the workers would in practice wear or purchase the working clothes, what needs to be improved in these new working clothes, how much the workers would be likely to accept the working clothes and protective equipment, and lastly, conditions of the communicable disease control overgarment. The collected data underwent frequency analysis and cross analysis with SPSS 21.0. Result: The research targets' average age was 50 years. Work efficiency by environmental factor was normal, but all age groups had experience of accidents (79.3%). Major wounded parts were under elbow and under knee. Protective equipment most commonly worn was helmet (83.4%), gloves (98.2%) and boots (99.1%), and satisfaction with them was normal at 3.41. Working clothing most commonly worn was old clothing (31.8%) and everyday wear (17.6%) and satisfaction with it was low. Considering the improvement of working clothing, they required attached pouches, elasticity and deodorization. The acceptability of improved working clothing was high at 69.2%. Conclusion: After problems have been addressed in relevant future research, what has been learned from the concerned study will be referred to as a useful basic reference when the relevant field works to develop high-quality working clothing and protective equipment for workers in the hog-raising industry.

Interpersonal Communication Competence and Social Anxiety in Nursing Students (간호대학생의 의사소통 능력과 대인불안)

  • Hwang, Sun-Kyung;Lee, Yoon-Ji
    • The Journal of Korean Academic Society of Nursing Education
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    • v.21 no.4
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    • pp.518-527
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    • 2015
  • Purpose: This study aimed to identify a relationship between the communication competence and social anxiety in nursing students. Methods: With a cross-sectional survey, a convenience sampling of 303 nursing students was taken from P-university in Y-city. The instrument for the study was a questionnaire that is consisted of the general characteristics, an Interaction Anxiousness Scale (IAS) and a Global Interpersonal Communication Competence Scale (GICC). Data was analyzed using descriptive statistics, t-test, one-way ANOVA, Kruskal-Wallis, Pearson's correlation coefficients and stepwise multiple regression with SPSS version 21.0. Results: The mean score of the IAS was $41.89{\pm}8.74$ and the GICC was $3.51{\pm}0.34$. Communication competence significantly differed by the satisfaction of major (F=10.86, p<.001). In addition, the satisfaction of interpersonal relationships was significantly different in both communication competence (F=17.52, p<.001) and social anxiety (F=23.85, p<.001). Social anxiety had a negative correlation with communication competence (r=-.48, p<.001). Social anxiety accounted for 55.3% of the variance -social relaxation (${\beta}$=-.62), assertiveness (${\beta}$=-.18), interaction management (${\beta}$=.14) and efficiency (${\beta}$=-.13)- of communication competence's subcategories. Conclusion: It was found that communication competence has an influence on social anxiety. Therefore, education programs are needed to promote communication competence for a decline of social anxiety in nursing students.