• Journal of Satellite, Information and Communications
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• v.12 no.2
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• pp.1-10
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• 2017

In this paper we propose three existing reflection removal algorithms and one proposed algorithm to estimate accurate targets in near field using IR-UWB (Impulse-Radio Ultra Wideband) radar. The received signal includes unnecessary reflected wave signals to the target signal. A reflective cancellation algorithm was used to remove unnecessary signals and estimate only the correct target signal. The location of the targets is estimated in real time with one transmitting antenna and one receiving antenna. In order to overcome the disadvantages of the existing three reflection removal algorithms, we propose a new reflection removal algorithm and estimate the most accurate target. Also we used DSP(Digital Signal Processor) to install the external mounting of vehicles. This paper will contribute to the study of the future reflections.

• Journal of Satellite, Information and Communications
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• v.12 no.1
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• pp.64-71
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• 2017

In this paper, Kalman filter and RRWA algorithm are used to estimate the accurate target in IR-UWB (Impulse-Radio Ultra Wideband) radar system, which enables accurate location recognition of indoors and outdoors with low cost and low power consumption. In the signal reflected by the target, unnecessary signals exist in addition to the target signal. We have tried to remove unnecessary signals and to derive accurate target signals and improve performance. The location of the targets is estimated in real time with one transmitting antenna and one receiving antenna. The Kalman filter was used to remove the background noise and the RRWA algorithm was used to remove the reflected signal. In this paper, we think that it will be useful to study the accurate distance estimation and tracking in future target estimation.

• Proceedings of the Korean Institute of Information and Commucation Sciences Conference
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• 2017.05a
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• pp.733-734
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• 2017

Ultrasonic, infrared, and CCD cameras are typically used to obtain location information, but the error range is large depending on the surrounding environment. However, IR-UWB can be used for distance and location measurement both indoors and outdoors, Technology. It is possible to determine the existence and distance of an object by emitting a short signal width in units of 1 ns and using a reflected signal and a time delay. It is also possible to measure the exact position within the cm error irrespective of the environmental conditions. Since it processes a large number of reflection signals, we try to measure three-dimensional spatial coordinates by improving the noise by using the mean value of the signal, the band pass filter and the FFT.

• The Journal of Korean Institute of Electromagnetic Engineering and Science
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• v.23 no.2
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• pp.159-168
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• 2012

In this paper, we designed the antipodal vivaldi antenna for IR-UWB systems application and evaluated IR-UWB antenna performance for the ultra wideband impulse signal transmission in the time- and frequency-domain. The designed antipodal vivaldi antenna was fabricated using FR-4 substrate which thickness 1.6 mm, dielectric constant ${\epsilon}_r=4.7$ and $tan{\delta}=0.002$. We measured the return loss, far filed radiation pattern at the anechoic chamber in the frequency-domain. We also performed the pulse fidelity analysis in the time-domain using nano-second impulse signal transmission and demonstrated the feasibility of ultra wideband signal stable transmission in the UWB band. The designed and fabricated antipodal vivaldi antenna could be emitting and receiving the IR-UWB signal while preserving low pulse distortion and good radiation pattern in time- and frequency-domain.

• Proceedings of the Korean Society for Agricultural Machinery Conference
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• 2017.04a
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• pp.174-174
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• 2017

농지의 구성물을 인식하는 기술은 농작업 기계를 로봇으로 전환하는데 필요한 기술 중 하나이다. 하지만 실외에서는 태양광과 날씨 변화에 따른 광 조건의 변화가 매우 커서 기존의 영상처리 방법으로 구성물을 인지하는데 한계가 있었다. 본 연구에서는 광 조건의 변화에 따른 영향을 줄이는 방안으로 IR 이미지를 이용한 농지 구성물의 인지를 수행하였다. 농지 구성물로는 토양, 식물, 멀칭비닐, 자갈을 선정하였다. 농지의 IR 이미지에서 농지 구성물을 구별하기 위한 픽셀값을 작게 적용하면 미세한 구분은 가능하지만 토양, 식물, 멀칭 비닐 등을 구성물 단위로 구별할 대는 후처리가 필요로 해지는 문제가 발생하였다. 본 연구에서는 IR 영상의 픽셀값을 평균 처리하여 농지 구성물의 인지를 수행 때의 효과를 확인 하였다. 평균 처리하는 픽셀값이 많을수록 처리속도가 빠르고, 작은 노이즈를 제어하는 효과가 있었지만, 픽셀값이 너무 커지면 구조물의 구별 정확도가 떨어졌다. 이 결과를 바탕으로 농지 구성물 인지를 위한 효율적인 IR 이미지 평균 처리 수준을 확인하였다.

• KIISE Transactions on Computing Practices
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• v.23 no.3
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• pp.141-147
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• 2017

Recently there has been an increasing demand for developing a domestic software (S/W) for infrared signature generation to prevent technology leakage and match the domestic operating environment. In this study, we developed a S/W for infrared signature generation and presented its structures and functions for creating and analyzing the IR images of designated spectral bands. The proposed S/W generates IR images of an object through calculations of surface temperatures and IR signals including the self-emitted, surface reflected and path dependent radiances. Moreover, the proposed S/W includes the features of infrared threat analyses from the generated IR images including the infrared contrast radiant intensity (CRI), detection ranges or detection probability analyses, unlike the imported, commercial infrared signature generation S/W.

• Journal of the Korea Institute of Military Science and Technology
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• v.20 no.1
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• pp.18-24
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• 2017

This paper is a part of developing a computer code that can be used to generate synthetic IR images by calculating the outgoing infrared signal from objects. To predict the reflected component that is a part of the outgoing IR signal, such as those components reflected from the target surface by the solar and sky irradiations, it is necessary to calculate the complicated BRDF values for considering the directional surface reflection characteristics. Since the calculation of reflectance using the BRDF requires a large amount of computation time due to the hemispherical integral term, it is frequently restricted in applying for a real-time prediction of IR signal. In this research, the simplified method for calculating IR reflected component has been proposed by replacing the integral terms into two parts, a directionally uniform component and a step function representing the specular component, to reduce computation time. The proposed method is proved to result in very fast calculation of the BRDF (up to 600 times faster calculations) for most of the surfaces with minimal loss of the accuracy.

• Journal of Satellite, Information and Communications
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• v.11 no.4
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• pp.81-88
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• 2016

In this paper, we propose an adaptive multi-target estimation algorithm using the characteristics of signals in the IR-UWB(Impulse-Radio Ultra Wideband) radar system, which is attracting attention because it has good transparency, robustness to the indoor environment, and high precision positioning of tens of centimeters. We proposed an algorithm that estimates multiple peaks with the characteristic that the signal reflected by the target has a peak. To verify the performance of these algorithms, multiple targets were placed in front of the radar and the existing technique and the multi - target estimation algorithm were compared. The location of the targets is estimated in real time with one transmitting antenna and one receiving antenna. The number of estimates can be increased compared with the existing peak signal derivation method, and multiple targets can be derived. The conventional technique estimates only one target, which results in a mean square error of 1 while a multi - target estimation algorithm yields a result of about 0.05. The proposed method is expected to be able to apply multiple targets to the estimation and application in one IR-UWB module environment.

• Proceedings of the Korea Information Processing Society Conference
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• 2015.04a
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• pp.1046-1048
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• 2015

본 논문은 웨어러블 디바이스의 한 종류로써의 스마트와치에 적용할 수 있는 헬스케어 기술에 대한 제안이다. RED LED와 IR LED를 통해 얻어진 신호로부터 아날로그 필터 증폭을 통해 얻어진 PPG신호를 이용하여 생체신호인 심박수와 $SpO_2$를 측정하여 보았다. 이 신호를 블루투스 통신을 통해 PC에서 데이터를 받아 보았고, 추후에 스마트폰과 연동하여 실용적으로 사용 될 수 있다.

• Journal of the Institute of Electronics Engineers of Korea SD
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• v.40 no.8
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• pp.580-587
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• 2003

In this paper, we introduce a novel model to analyze the linearity of a TW-EAM (traveling-wave electroabsorption modulator). The device length, microwave loss (ML), and internal reflection (IR) due to impedance mismatch have effect on the linearity of a TW-EAM. The longer devices have characteristics of lower biases with minimum IMDS (intermodulation distortions). ML decreases the output power as well as the IMD value. Internal reflection has different nonlinear characteristics according to the wavelength of the input frequency and the device length. There is little change in SFDR (spurious-free dynamic range) due to ML or IR. As a result, for a 50 GHz band RF-optical communication system, a 0.8 mm-long TW-EAM with the lowest ML would have better properties by using n, which is caused by impedance, mismatch at the output port.