• Proceedings of the Korea Water Resources Association Conference
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• 2009.05a
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• pp.410-414
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• 2009

홍수 유량 측정에 주로 활용되는 봉부자법은 신속하고 간편하게 유량을 측정할 수 있지만, 부자의 유하 경로를 정확하게 알 수 없으므로 가정된 직선을 따라 유하하지 않을 경우 유속과 단면적 계산에 불확실성이 다소 크게 발생하는 단점이 있다. 또한 측정에 소요되는 시간이 짧지만, 대개 현장에서 유량 계산이 바로 이루어지지 못하므로 측정 유량의 적절성을 충분히 평가하지 못한다. 본 연구에서는 봉부자법의 장점은 살리고 단점을 개선할 수 있는 전자부자 시스템을 개발하고 이를 이용하여 유량을 산정하였다. 개발된 전자부자 시스템은 GPS에 의해 유하경로를 획득하여 RF 통신을 통해 실시간으로 기지국에 정보를 전송한다. 기지국은 3개 RF 채널을 통해 최대 15개의 전자부자의 위치 정보를 동시에 수집하며, 각 전자부자의 유하경로와 미리 측량한 단면 자료를 결합하여 측정과 동시에 자동으로 유속을 계산한다. 이렇게 계산된 유속은 지리정보와 결합되어 있으므로 하천의 평면 2차원적 흐름 특성을 나타내는데 활용될 수 있으며, 나아가 미리 측량된 단면 자료와 결합하여 측정과 동시에 즉각 유량이 얻어질 수 있다. 이러한 점에서 본 연구는 전자부자를 이용하여 현장에서 유속과 유량을 실측한 사례를 제시하고자 한다.

• Journal of the Institute of Electronics and Information Engineers
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• v.52 no.4
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• pp.156-163
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• 2015

In this paper, we propose an active water level and distance measurement algorithm using a light beam pattern. On behalf of conventional water level gauge types of pressure, float-well, ultrasonic, radar, and others, recently, extensive research for video analysis based water level measurement methods is gradually increasing as an importance of accurate measurement, monitoring convenience, and much more has been emphasized. By turning a reference light beam pattern on bridge or embankment actively, we suggest a new approach that analyzes and processes the projected light beam pattern image obtained from camera device, measures automatically water level and distance between a camera and a bridge or a levee. As contrasted with conventional methods that passively have to analyze captured video information for recognition of a watermark attached on a bridge or specific marker, we actively use the reference light beam pattern suited to the installed bridge environment. So, our method offers a robust water level measurement. The reasons are as follows. At first, our algorithm is effective against unfavorable visual field, pollution or damage of watermark, and so on, and in the next, this is possible to monitor in real-time the portable-based local situation by day and night. Furthermore, our method is not need additional floodlight. Tests are simulated under indoor environment conditions from distance measurement over 0.4-1.4m and height measurement over 13.5-32.5cm.

• Journal of Astronomy and Space Sciences
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• v.28 no.3
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• pp.217-223
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• 2011

Precise point positioning (PPP) is increasingly used in several parts such as monitoring of crustal movement and maintaining an international terrestrial reference frame using global positioning system (GPS) measurements. An accuracy of PPP data processing has been increased due to the use of the more precise satellite orbit/clock products. In this study we developed PPP algorithm that utilizes data collected by a GPS receiver. The measurement error modelling including the tropospheric error and the tidal model in data processing was considered to improve the positioning accuracy. The extended Kalman filter has been also employed to estimate the state parameters such as positioning information and float ambiguities. For the verification, we compared our results to other of International GNSS Service analysis center. As a result, the mean errors of the estimated position on the East-West, North-South and Up-Down direction for the five days were 0.9 cm, 0.32 cm, and 1.14 cm in 95% confidence level.

• Journal of Environmental Science International
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• v.27 no.9
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• pp.797-802
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• 2018

Information about the density of fish eggs is important to understand the vertical distribution of eggs and survival in early stage, in particular change in egg density is one of major issue in fisheries. This paper describes a practical application of an experimental system for measurement of the fish egg density under laboratory conditions. The device can control the temperature range in each water column, and make different densities at each layer. The density of olive flounder (Paralichthys olivaceus) eggs have ranged from 1,018.49 to $1,020.93kg/m^3$ and were aggregated around the density of $1,020kg/m^3$. The results show that the device is applicable for measuring the fish egg density under laboratory conditions.

• The Journal of the Convergence on Culture Technology
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• v.2 no.4
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• pp.55-59
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• 2016

In this paper, we propose a system for monitoring and controlling the level of the rainwater tank by installing an underground storage tank as one of ways to increase the utilization rate to solve the water shortage and imbalance. For this purpose, a microprocessor of ATMEL's Atmega 128 is used for the control module, and the sensor capable of measuring the water level uses a float type level sensor which is a kind of tactile sensor. In particular, the level sensor outputs the output in a industry standard dimension, so that the compatibility is improved so as to replace the existing sensor.

• Proceedings of the Korea Water Resources Association Conference
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• 2016.05a
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• pp.105-105
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• 2016

최근 기후변화 위기에 따른 대책으로 하천 유량 모니터링이 제시될 정도로 유량자료의 중요성이 확대되고 있다. 하천의 유량자료는 수자원개발 및 하천 방재의 중요한 기초자료로 이용되기 때문에 유량 산정 결과에 대한 신뢰도 즉, 측정 불확도를 정량적으로 제시하기 위한 연구는 오래 전부터 많은 연구자들에 의해 수행되었다. 1963 ~ 1970년에 영국 및 미국의 다수 하천의 유량 측정자료를 활용하여 국제표준화기구(ISO)에서 제시한 ISO 748이 대표적인 지침서이다. 현재 국내 유량조사 업무에서도 ISO 748의 측정 불확도 평가 방식을 이용하여 유량 측정 결과의 신뢰도를 제시하고 있다. 하지만 하천 유량조사는 현장 상황과 측정 인력의 경험 등에 따라 차이가 크게 발생할 수 있으며, 최근 첨단 센서를 활용한 유량 측정 기법들이 다수 개발되어 사용 중일 뿐만 아니라 측정 불확도 평가 체계를 GUM(Guide to the Expression of Uncertainty in Measurement)으로 변화해가고 있는 추세 등을 고려하였을 때 기존의 ISO 748에서 제시한 유량 측정 불확도 평가 방법에 대한 재검토에 대한 요구가 증대되고 있다. 특히 국내에서 홍수 시 유량 조사 방법으로 가장 많이 사용하고 있는 부자법의 경우 ISO 748에서 제안한 방법으로 측정 불확도를 제시하고 있지만 실제적으로 현장 상황을 고려하지 못하고 있는 것이 사실이다. 예를 들어 육안으로 관측하기 어려워 부자의 유하거리를 직선으로 가정함에 따른 불확도를 포함하지 못하고 있고, 부자가 유하하는 동안 부자의 흘수가 일정하지 않음에 따른 불확도를 포함하지 못하고 있다. 특히 부자 투하 측선과 유량 측정 단면을 부자가 지나가는 측선이 다름에 따른 불확도는 반드시 포함되어야 하지만 고려할 방법이 없어 아직까지 반영되지 못하고 있는 실정이다. 이에 본 연구에서는 부자를 이용한 유속 측정 불확도 산정에 있어서 그동안 ISO 748에서 정량적으로 고려하지 못한 불확도 인자들에 대하여 영상기법을 활용한 실험적 검토를 통해 정량적인 평가 기준을 제시하고자 한다. 이를 위해 실제 하천 규모의 흐름을 재현할 수 있는 안동하천실험센터의 직선수로에서 다양한 수리조건에 대한 부자를 이용한 유속 측정을 실시하여 측정 불확도를 산정하고자 한다. 본 연구 결과는 향후 부자를 이용한 유량 측정 불확도 평가 방법을 개선할 수 있고, 더 나아가 부자를 이용한 유량 측정 방법의 문제점을 개선할 수 있기 때문에 정확도를 향상에 크게 기여할 수 있을 것으로 기대한다.

• Ocean Science Journal
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• v.40 no.1
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• pp.25-44
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• 2005

Long-term, continuous, and real-time ocean monitoring has been undertaken in order to evaluate various oceanographic phenomena and processes in the East/Japan Sea. Recent technical advances combined with our concerted efforts have allowed us to establish a real-time monitoring system and to accumulate considerable knowledge on what has been taking place in water properties, current systems, and circulation in the East Sea. We have obtained information on volume transport across the Korea Strait through cable voltage measurements and continuous temperature and salinity profile data from ARGO floats placed throughout entire East Sea since 1997. These ARGO float data have been utilized to estimate deep current, inertial kinetic energy, and changes in water mass, especially in the northern East Sea. We have also developed the East Sea Real-time Ocean Buoy (ESROB) in coastal regions and made continual improvements till it has evolved into the most up-to-date and effective monitoring system as a result of remarkable technical progress in data communication systems. Atmospheric and oceanic measurements by ESROB have contributed to the recognition of coastal wind variability, current fluctuations, and internal waves near and off the eastern coast of Korea. Long-tenn current meter moorings have been in operation since 1996 between Ulleungdo and Dokdo to monitor the interbasin deep water exchanges between the Japanese and Ulleung Basins. In addition, remotely sensed satellite data could facilitate the investigation of atmospheric and oceanic surface conditions such as sea surface temperature (SST), sea surface height, near-surface winds, oceanic color, surface roughness, and so on. These satellite data revealed surface frontal structures with a fairly good spatial resolution, seasonal cycle of SST, atmospheric wind forcing, geostrophic current anomalies, and biogeochemical processes associated with physical forcing and processes. Since the East Sea has been recognized as a natural laboratory for global oceanic changes and a clue to abrupt climate change, we aim at constructing a 4-D continuous real-time monitoring system, over a decade at least, using the most advanced techniques to understand a variety of oceanic processes in the East Sea.

• The Journal of Internal Korean Medicine
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• v.30 no.4
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• pp.880-892
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• 2009

Objectives : This study is about a comparison of controlled and uncontrolled hypertension groups regarding pulse shape and quality of life. We aimed to find out if pulse shape would be able to help with hypertension treatment and care. Methods : We surveyed "controlled and uncontrolled hypertension patients" using SF-36, HTN QoL (measurement scale for the quality of life in hypertensive patients) and 3-D MAC pulse analyzer for pulse shape. Results : The uncontrolled hypertension group tended to have a sink pulse in the left cun. right guan & chi parts compared to the controlled hypertension group. Within the controlled hypertension group, patients who had a float pulse shape in both guan parts had a higher quality of life than patients who had a normal pulse shape. And the patients who had a normal pulse shape in both chi parts had a higher quality of life than patients with a slow or fast pulse shape. Within the uncontrolled hypertension grouP. the patients who had a normal pulse shape in right guan part had a higher quality of life than those with a choppy pulse shape. Nevertheless, these results were limited to only a few quality of life issues and were inconsistent in relation to specific pulse shapes. Conclusion : If we have more samples and better methods for collecting data, we will have better results, allowing us to improve our ability to predict and treat hypertension.

• Ocean and Polar Research
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• v.39 no.4
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• pp.257-267
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• 2017

Although Pacific mackerel (Scomber japonicus) is an important commercial species in Korea, its recruitment mechanism remains largely unknown. Diel vertical positioning of larvae in the water column, which is affected by their specific gravity and the surrounding water density, may help to provide an understanding on recruitment success through predator avoidance and prey availability. The specific gravity measurement on Pacific mackerel eggs and larvae would seem to be essential information necessary to learn about the transport process from spawning to nursery grounds, and consequently the recruitment success. Eggs were artificially fertilized, and larvae were fed with rotifer when their mouths opened 3-4 days after hatching. We conducted the experiment using a density gradient water column to measure the ontogenetic changes in specific gravity from fertilization to 10 days after hatching. Egg specific gravity was stable during most of the embryonic period, but a sudden increase to $1.0249g\;cm^{-3}$ happened just before hatching. However, the specific gravity of newly hatched larvae was much lighter ($1.0195g\;cm^{-3}$), and specific gravity tended to increase continuously after hatching. Comparison of specific gravity with seawater density reveals that eggs and newly hatched larvae can float in the surface layer of the ocean. For the later period of the experiment, the specific gravity showed a cyclic diel pattern: the highest in the evening while the lowest at dawn. The fullness of larval stomach may be responsible for the observed differences in specific gravity, because stomach fullness was lower (40-60%) at midnight, and higher (80-85%) in evening. The diel pattern of specific gravity might provide clues regarding how larvae match the diel vertical migration of prey organisms.

• Journal of Environmental Science International
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• v.21 no.6
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• pp.739-747
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• 2012

Due to the difficulties for measuring flood discharge in the dangerous field conditions, conventional instruments with relatively low accuracy such as float still have been widely utilized for the field survey. It is also limited to use simple stage-discharge relationship for assessment of the flood discharge, since the stage-discharge relationship during the flood becomes complicated loop shape. In recent years, various non-intrusive velocity measurement techniques such as electromagnetic wave or surface images have been developed, which is quite adequate for the flood discharge measurements. However, these new non-intrusive techniques have little tested in the flood condition, though they promised efficiency and accuracy. Throughout the field observations, we evaluated the validity of these techniques by comparing discharge and velocity measurements acquired concurrently during the flood in a mountain stream. As a result, the flood discharge measurements between electromagnetic wave and surface image processing techniques showed high positive relationship, but velocities did not matched very well particularly for the high current speed more 3 m/s. Therefore, it should be noted here that special cares are required when the velocity measurements by those two different techniques are used, for instance, for the validation of the numerical models. In addition, authors assured that, for the more accurate flood discharge measurements, velocity observation as well as stage height is strongly necessary owing that the unsteady flow occurs during the flood.