• Transactions of the Korean Society of Mechanical Engineers B
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• v.41 no.2
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• pp.125-133
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• 2017

This paper presents the inter-rater reliability of finger spasticity assessment tested realized by using finger simulator that mimics finger spasticity of patients after a stroke. For controlling the simulator torque, finger spasticity was modeled, and the model parameters were obtained by measuring quantitative data while grading based on Modified Ashworth Scale (MAS). A robotic finger simulator was designed for mimicking finger spasticity. Evaluation of this simulator with the help of seven rehabilitation doctors showed that the simulator had a Cohen's kappa value of 0.619 for Metacarpophalangeal Joint and 0.514 for Proximal Interphalangeal Joint. Fleiss' kappa between raters is 0.513 for Metacarpophalangeal Joint and 0.486 for Proximal Interphalangeal Joint. Therefore, the spasticity assessment made by MAS grade system is not reliable owing to the subjectivity of the assessment. The proposed robotic simulator can be used as a training tool for improving the reliability of the spasticity assessment.

• Journal of the Korea Institute of Information and Communication Engineering
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• v.11 no.1
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• pp.75-82
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• 2007

In advanced countries, a gas turbine engine is developed to use in aircraft, vessels, and target weapons. Our nation also passed the level of producing engine components and now, we are developing small-sized gas turbine engine. The most important point of the gas turbine engine, the engine control technique, is evaded by the advanced nations. This document contains the research about the development of the gas turbine engine simulator. The simulator presented in this document has a mathematical engine model based on a capacity data of the gas turbine engine to advance the engine simulator. Through this process, it eases the development of the gas turbine engine control algorithm and helps to check the engine controller function. In this simulator, the engine sensor signal conversion board is designed, so the engine model shows like a real sensor signal during the simulation. Also, this paper contrasts the actual engine test with the simulation results to verify the performance.

• Proceedings of the KIEE Conference
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• 2006.11a
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• pp.201-203
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• 2006

This paper presents a graphical windows-based software for the education and training of the transmission network use of system charge. The developed simulator consist of the main module(MMI,GUI), the power flow module(PF), the power flow tracing module(PFT) and management of usage cost DB module(UCD). Each module has a separate graphical and interactive interfacing window. To have effective education for transmission network use of system charge, the developed simulator are provided with two power system analysis methods. Input data of power system can use the format of PSS/E input data. Also calculation of power flow tracing are provided with four methods such as "Felix Wu","Modified Felix Wu", "DCLF ICRP" and "Reverse MW mile". Results of calculation for usage cost are shown on the window through the table or chart. Therefore user can confirm the detailed differences of results from each calculation method.

• The Transactions of the Korean Institute of Electrical Engineers A
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• v.51 no.2
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• pp.69-75
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• 2002

AVR parameter tuning for voltage control of power system generators has generally been performed with the analytic methods and the simulation methods, which mostly depend on off-line linear mathematical models of excitation control system. However, due to the nonlinear nature of excitation control system, excitation control system performance of the tuned Parameters using the above conventional tuning methods may not be appropriate for some operating conditions. This paper presents an AVR parameter tuning method using actual on-line data of the excitation control system with the parameter optimization technique. As this method utilizes on-line operating data of the target excitation control system not the mathematical model of the system, it can overcome the limitation of model uncertainty Problems in conventional method, and it can tune the AVR parameter set which gives desired performance at the operating conditions. For the verification of proposed tuning method, two case studies with scaled excitation systems and the real-time power system simulator are presented.

• The Korean Journal of Emergency Medical Services
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• v.19 no.1
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• pp.7-17
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• 2015

Purpose: We gathered information for the development of a blood pressure measurement education program by analyzing the accuracy of reading taken using a blood pressure simulator by Korean paramedic students. Methods: Data from 131 students were collected in November 12-20, 2013, and April 2-4, 2014. A 27-item questionnaire was administered, the accuracy of measurements confirmed using a blood pressure simulator (BT-CEAB), and the data analyzed (SPSS v 21.0). Results: The accuracy of systolic and diastolic blood pressure readings (${\leq}2mmHg$) was relatively low (27.5%). The mean blood pressure knowledge score was 67.61 points; significant differences were noted considering the sex (p = .001), hours of practice (p =.007), numbers of practice (p = .001), and reported self-confidence (p = .026). The blood pressure measurement accuracy group did not show a significant difference in its knowledge of blood pressure (p = .198). Conclusion: Most subjects needed several practice sessions to master the skill of measuring blood pressure. The feedback provided by individual assessment and the practice education program will serve as the basis for clinical and prehospital practice.

• The Journal of Korean Institute of Communications and Information Sciences
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• v.27 no.7C
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• pp.685-695
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• 2002

In this paper, we propose a RRS(real resource simulator) that supports the development and operational test of network management system before the development of real resources. The components of the RRS are the MOT(Managed Object Table) that holds the current status information of real resources, the SDT(Simulation Data Table) that holds the characteristics of real resources defined by user, the support functions that generate the random values and random interval values, the scheduling table that holds the sequence of events, and the main kernel. Users can set up behaviors of the RRS by extended-GDMO description. We present the structure of our extended-GDMO compiler and activities of RRS. We also show the interaction between user and the RRS, interaction between the RRS and the agent, and interaction among the NMS, the agent and the RRS.

• The Transactions of the Korean Institute of Power Electronics
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• v.6 no.5
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• pp.432-437
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• 2001

This paper describes a new developed 3.3KV/4MW class three-level Voltage Source Inverter(VSI), which is equipped with IIMS(Inverter Information Management System) based on the world wide web and with the Virtual operation simulator. The algorithm for motor control is the stator oriented Direct Torque Control(DTC), which works without speed sensor and gives the physically fastest dynamic response. The IIMS have the functions of operation monitoring and data managements. Virtual operation simulator can analyze and tune the system characteristics without main power. Now, this system is under the field test to verify the confidence.

• The Journal of Korea Robotics Society
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• v.14 no.2
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• pp.122-130
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• 2019

Collecting a rich but meaningful training data plays a key role in machine learning and deep learning researches for a self-driving vehicle. This paper introduces a detailed overview of existing open-source simulators which could be used for training self-driving vehicles. After reviewing the simulators, we propose a new effective approach to make a synthetic autonomous vehicle simulation platform suitable for learning and training artificial intelligence algorithms. Specially, we develop a synthetic simulator with various realistic situations and weather conditions which make the autonomous shuttle to learn more realistic situations and handle some unexpected events. The virtual environment is the mimics of the activity of a genuine shuttle vehicle on a physical world. Instead of doing the whole experiment of training in the real physical world, scenarios in 3D virtual worlds are made to calculate the parameters and training the model. From the simulator, the user can obtain data for the various situation and utilize it for the training purpose. Flexible options are available to choose sensors, monitor the output and implement any autonomous driving algorithm. Finally, we verify the effectiveness of the developed simulator by implementing an end-to-end CNN algorithm for training a self-driving shuttle.

• 한국신재생에너지학회:학술대회논문집
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• 2010.11a
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• pp.187-187
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• 2010

풍력을 이용한 풍력발전기의 전력변환 시스템을 연구개발하기 위해서는 바람의 특성을 실내에서 구현할 수 있는 모의시험장치인 시뮬레이터가 요구된다. 모의시험장치는 바람을 받아 회전하는 블레이드 대신 풍속 값을 입력하여 전동기가 발전기에 토오크(torque)를 공급하게 된다. POSTECH 풍력에너지연구소는 2003년 750kW급 KBP-750D 풍력발전기용 모의시험장치에 이어, 2007년 2MW Gearless형 풍력발전기(KBP-2000M)의 400:1 축소모델인 5.83kW 모의시험 장치를 제작 완료하였다. (주)플라스포사는 모의시험장치를 이용하여 고효율의 전력변환장치 설계와 인버터 시스템 제어 알고리즘을 개발하였고, (주)유니슨은 2MW 풍력발전기용 통합연동제어 시스템을 제작 완료하여 2009년부터 대관령 실증단지에 초도품을 설치하고 실증운영 중에 있다. 본 논문은 대관령 실증단지에서 실시한 2MW 풍력시스템 실증과정에서 획득한 풍향과 풍속 데이터를 시각적으로 쉽게 보고 이해할 수 있도록 3D모델 처리방안을 적용하여 모의시험 장치에 구현한 내용이다. 풍력발전기 개발은 현재 대형화 추세에 있으며 연구개발 단계에서 풍력발전기의 발전 및 제어부분의 기능적 안정성 확보와 효율성 증대를 위한 적절한 시험은 필수적이다. 그러나 풍력발전기의 특성상 타워를 건설하고 회전자 블레이드를 사용하여 시험한다는 것은 설치 공간과 비용의 제약이 따른다. KBP-2000M (2MW) 모의시험장치는 풍력발전기와 같은 대형장비를 연구 개발하는데 필수적이며, 실증을 통해 획득한 Data를 적용함으로서 재품의 문제점을 찾아내고 성능향상을 도모하는데 필요하다. 실증 Data를 시각적으로 3D로 표현함으로서 현장의 풍속/풍향 변화를 사실감 있게 느끼게 되었다. 앞으로도 풍력발전기를 연구개발하거나 성능향상을 위해서는 적절한 제어와 안전을 위한 연동장치를 갖춘 스케일 다운된 모의시험장치 구축이 요구될 것이다. 풍력발전기의 실증과정에서 획득한 데이터를 모의시험장치에 적용(Feedback)하여 지속적인 성능향상을 높여나갈 것이다.

• Journal of the Korean Society for Aeronautical & Space Sciences
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• v.39 no.1
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• pp.69-75
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• 2011

As part of its space development program, Korea has a plan for the launch of a lunar orbiter and a lunar lander. To enable the transmission of lunar information based on multimedia, it is necessary to construct a communication system that is capable of transmitting large-volume telemetry data. The CCSDS standard recommends the deferred NAK mode as ARQ scheme for reliable long-distance deep-space communication systems. In this paper, we implement a space communication system simulator in the deferred NAK mode using models of the lunar orbiter, the earth station, and the space environment. The simulator employs modulation techniques and turbo coding schemes for transmitting large-volume telemetry data. We analyze the transmission performance of telemetry data through the simulation.