• JSTS:Journal of Semiconductor Technology and Science
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• 제16권6호
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• pp.832-841
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• 2016

The voltage-frequency island (VFI) design paradigm has strong potential for achieving high energy efficiency in communication centric manycore system-on-chip (SoC) design called network-on-chip (NoC). However, because of the diminished scaling of wire-dimension and supply voltage as well as threshold voltage in modern CMOS technology, the vulnerability to link failure in VFI NoC is becoming a crucial challenge. In this paper, we propose an energy-optimized topology generation technique for VFI NoC to cope with permanent link failures. Based on the energy consumption model, we exploit the on-chip communication traffic patterns and characteristics of link failures in the early design stage to accommodate diverse applications and architectures. Experimental results using a number of multimedia application benchmarks show the effectiveness of the proposed three-step custom topology generation method in terms of energy consumption and latency without any degradation in the fault coverage metric.

• International Journal of Aeronautical and Space Sciences
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• 제16권1호
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• pp.89-101
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• 2015

To satisfy civil aviation requirements using the Global Navigation Satellite System (GNSS), it is important to guarantee system integrity. In this work, we propose a fault detection algorithm for GNSS ephemeris anomalies. The basic principle concerns baseline length estimation with GNSS measurements (pseudorange, broadcasted ephemerides). The estimated baseline length is subtracted from the true baseline length, computed using the exact surveyed ground antenna positions. If this subtracted value differs by more than a given threshold, this indicates that an ephemeris anomaly has been detected. This algorithm is suitable for detecting Type A ephemeris failure, and more advantageous for use with multiple stations with various long baseline vectors. The principles of the algorithm, sensitivity analysis, minimum detectable error (MDE), and protection level derivation are described and we verify the sensitivity analysis and algorithm availability based on real GPS data in Korea. Consequently, this algorithm is appropriate for GNSS regional implementation.

• Nuclear Engineering and Technology
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• 제10권2호
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• pp.65-72
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• 1978

원자로 가동시, 정상상태에서 벗어나 갑작스럽게 출력이 바뀔 때 발생하는 응력의 집중과 핵 분열시 발생하는 요오드의 부식에 의해서 생기는 피복물질의 응력 부식파괴현상을 이해하기 위하여, 이번 실험에서는 지르칼로이-4(Zicaloy-4)관을 사용하여 요오드응력부식 실험을 원자로 안의 상태에 가깝도록 30$0^{\circ}C$의 상태아래서 행하였다. 요오드 농도에 따라서 지르칼로이-4, 관(Tube)의 응력부식에 한 파괴시간을 구했고, 응력부식을 일으킬 수 있는 임계요오드 농도 및 임계접선방향의 응력을 구하였다. 요오드에 의한 응력부식이 화학석인 반응이라기 보다는 기계적인 반응성격을 갖기 때문에 응력부식을 파괴 역학적인 관점에서 설명하고자 응력과 파괴시간을 함수관계로 다음과 같이 표시해 보았다. log t$_{F}$ =5.5- (3/2) log$_{c}$-4log$\sigma$ t$_{F}$ : 파괴시간(") c : 요오드농도(mg/㎤) $\sigma$ : 응력 ($10^4$psi).

• 한국해양공학회지
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• 제18권5호
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• pp.43-49
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• 2004

The lightness of components required in the automobile and machine industry necessitates the use of high strength components. In particular, the fatigue failure phenomena, which occurs when using metal, increases the danger to human life and property. Therefore, antifatigue failure technology is an integral part of current industries. Currently, the shot peening is used for removing the defect from the surface of steel, while improving the fatigue strength on surface. Therefore, in this paper, the effect of compressive residual stress of spring steel(JISG SUP-9) by shot-peening on fatigue crack growth characteristics in a stress ratio(R=0.1, R=0.3, R=0.6) was investigated, giving consideration to fracture mechanics. By using the methods mentioned above, following conclusions are drawn: (1) The fatigue crack growth rate(da/dN) of the shot-peening material was lower than that of the un-peening material and in stage I, ΔKth, the threshold stress intensity factor of the shot-peen processed material is high in critical parts, unlike the un-peening material. Also m, fatigue crack growth exponent and number of cycle of the shot-peening material, was higher than that of the un-peening material, as concluded from effect of da/dN. (2) Fatigue life shows more improvement in the shot-peening material than in the un-peening material, and the compressive residual stress of surface on the shot-peen processed operate resistance of fatigue crack propagation.

• Clinical and Experimental Reproductive Medicine
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• 제43권4호
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• pp.207-214
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• 2016

Objective: This study aimed to determine the threshold of $anti-M{\ddot{u}}llerian$ hormone (AMH) as predictor of follicular growth failure in polycystic ovary syndrome (PCOS) patients treated with clomiphene citrate (CC). Methods: Fifty female subjects with PCOS were recruited and divided into two groups based on successful and unsuccessful follicular growth. Related variables such as age, infertility duration, cigarette smoking, use of Moslem hijab, sunlight exposure, fiber intake, body mass index, waist circumference, AMH level, 25-hydroxy vitamin D level, and growth of dominant follicles were obtained, assessed, and statistically analyzed. Results: The AMH levels of patients with successful follicular growth were significantly lower (p= 0.001) than those with unsuccessful follicular growth ($6.10{\pm}3.52$ vs. $10.43{\pm}4.78ng/mL$). A higher volume of fiber intake was also observed in the successful follicular growth group compared to unsuccessful follicular growth group (p= 0.001). Our study found the probability of successful follicle growth was a function of AMH level and the amount of fiber intake, expressed as Y =-2.35+($-0.312{\times}AMH\;level$)+($0.464{\times}fiber\;intake$) (area under the curve, 0.88; 95% confidence interval, 0.79-0.98; p< 0.001). Conclusion: The optimal threshold of AMH level in predicting the failure of follicle growth in patients with PCOS treated with CC was 8.58 ng/mL.

• Korean Journal of Radiology
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• 제25권6호
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• pp.540-549
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• 2024

Objective: This study investigated the feasibility and prognostic relevance of threshold-based quantification of myocardial delayed enhancement (MDE) on CT in patients with nonischemic dilated cardiomyopathy (NIDCM). Materials and Methods: Forty-three patients with NIDCM (59.3 ± 17.1 years; 21 male) were included in the study and underwent cardiac CT and MRI. MDE was quantified manually and with a threshold-based quantification method using cutoffs of 2, 3, and 4 standard deviations (SDs) on three sets of CT images (100 kVp, 120 kVp, and 70 keV). Interobserver agreement in MDE quantification was assessed using the intraclass correlation coefficient (ICC). Agreement between CT and MRI was evaluated using the Bland-Altman method and the concordance correlation coefficient (CCC). Patients were followed up for the subsequent occurrence of the primary composite outcome, including cardiac death, heart transplantation, heart failure hospitalization, or appropriate use of an implantable cardioverter-defibrillator. The Kaplan-Meier method was used to estimate event-free survival according to MDE levels. Results: Late gadolinium enhancement (LGE) was observed in 29 patients (67%, 29/43), and the mean LGE found with the 5-SD threshold was 4.1% ± 3.6%. The 4-SD threshold on 70-keV CT showed excellent interobserver agreement (ICC = 0.810) and the highest concordance with MRI (CCC = 0.803). This method also yielded the smallest bias with the narrowest range of 95% limits of agreement compared to MRI (bias, -0.119%; 95% limits of agreement, -4.216% to 3.978%). During a median follow-up of 1625 days (interquartile range, 712-1430 days), 10 patients (23%, 10/43) experienced the primary composite outcome. Event-free survival significantly differed between risk subgroups divided by the optimal MDE cutoff of 4.3% (log-rank P = 0.005). Conclusion: The 4-SD threshold on 70-keV monochromatic CT yielded results comparable to those of MRI for quantifying MDE as a marker of myocardial fibrosis, which showed prognostic value in patients with NIDCM.

• 한국정밀공학회지
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• 제27권8호
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• pp.28-34
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• 2010

Railway wheel and axle is the most critical components in railway system. A wheel and axle failure can cause a derailment with its attendant loss of life and property. The service conditions of railway vehicles have become severe in recent years due to a general increase in operating speeds. Therefore, more precise evaluate of wheelset strength and safety has been desired. Fracture mechanics characteristics such as dynamic fracture toughness, fatigue threshold and charpy impact energy with respect to the tread, plate, disc hole of wheel and the surface of press fitted axle are evaluated. This paper describes the difference of fracture toughness, fatigue crack growth and fatigue threshold at the locations of wheel and axle. The results show that the dynamic fracture toughness, $K_{ID}$, is obviously lower than static fracture toughness, $K_{IC}$ and the fracture mechanics characteristics are difference to the location of wheel tread and hole.

• 한국인터넷방송통신학회논문지
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• 제16권1호
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• pp.55-60
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• 2016

기존의 무선랜 모델에서는 현재 접속중인 AP가 송신하는 비콘 프레임의 수신이 일정 회수 이상 실패해야 새로운 AP를 찾는 스캔 절차가 시작된다. 이 경우 비콘 보다 길이가 큰 데이터 패킷은 비콘 손실이 발생하기 이전부터 이미 손실이 발생함으로 이동노드의 핸드오버 기간 중 많은 데이터 손실이 발생하게 된다. 본 논문에서는 비콘 프레임이 정상적으로 수신되는 경우에도 수신전력 레벨이 정해진 임계치보다 작고 동시에 이전 비콘 수신전력보다 작은 경우에 카운터 값을 증가시키고, 이 카운터 값이 정해진 값 이상이 되면 새로운 AP를 찾는 스캔 절차를 수행하도록 수정 모델을 개발하였다. 또한 비콘 수신전력 임계치 설정의 타당성을 검토하고, UDP와 TCP 트래픽 환경에서 성능향상 정도를 분석하였다.

• 한국신뢰성학회지:신뢰성응용연구
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• 제6권2호
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• pp.135-150
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• 2006

Rubber material properties and lifetime evaluation are very important in design procedure to assure the safety and reliability of the rubber components. This paper discusses the failure mechanism and material tests were carried out to predict the useful lifetime of NBR and EPDM for compression motor, which is used in refrigerator component. The heat-aging process leads not only to mechanical properties change but also to chemical structure change so called degradation. In order to investigate the aging effects on the material properties, the accelerated test were carried out. The stress-strain curves were plotted from the results of the tensile test for virgin and heat-aged rubber specimens. The rubber specimens were heat-aged in an oven at the temperature ranging from $70^{\circ}C\;to\;100^{\circ}C$ for a period ranging from 1 to 180 days. Compression set results changes as the threshold are used for assessment of the useful life and time to threshold value were plotted against reciprocal of absolute temperature to give the Arrhenius plot. By using the compression set test, several useful lifetime prediction equations for rubber material were proposed.

• 한국정보통신학회논문지
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• 제2권1호
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• pp.53-58
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• 1998

IS-95를 기본 규격으로 채택한 이동통신시스템에서, 트래픽이 각 셀마다 비균일하게 분포한 실제 시스템의 성능을 향상시키기 위한 하나의 방법으로서 새로운 소프트 핸드오프 알고리즘을 제안한다. 제안된 소프트 핸드오프 알고리즘은 소프트 핸드오프 Threshold값( 즉 T_ADD, TDROP)이 각 셀의 트래픽 조건에 따라 동적으로 변화된다. 각 셀의 트래픽 조건은 사용된 순방향 링크의 트래픽량에 의해서 결정된다. 또한 제안된 알고리즘의 성능을 평가하기 위하여, 동적으로 변화되는 Threshold값을 가지는 소프트 핸드오프 알고리즘을 적용한 시스템의 성능은 고정된 Threshold값을 갖는 전통적인 소프트 핸드오프 알고리즘을 적용한 시스템의 성능보다 우수하다는 것이 시뮬레이션 결과에 의해서 보여준다.