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Water Detection in an Open Environment: A Comprehensive Review

  • Muhammad Abdullah, Sandhu;Asjad, Amin;Muhammad Ali, Qureshi
    • International Journal of Computer Science & Network Security
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    • v.23 no.1
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    • pp.1-10
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    • 2023
  • Open surface water body extraction is gaining popularity in recent years due to its versatile applications. Multiple techniques are used for water detection based on applications. Different applications of Radar as LADAR, Ground-penetrating, synthetic aperture, and sounding radars are used to detect water. Shortwave infrared, thermal, optical, and multi-spectral sensors are widely used to detect water bodies. A stereo camera is another way to detect water and different methods are applied to the images of stereo cameras such as deep learning, machine learning, polarization, color variations, and descriptors are used to segment water and no water areas. The Satellite is also used at a high level to get water imagery and the captured imagery is processed using various methods such as features extraction, thresholding, entropy-based, and machine learning to find water on the surface. In this paper, we have summarized all the available methods to detect water areas. The main focus of this survey is on water detection especially in small patches or in small areas. The second aim of this survey is to detect water hazards for unmanned vehicles and off-sure navigation.

Characterization of the ZnSe/ZnS Core Shell Quantum Dots Synthesized at Various Temperature Conditions and the Water Soluble ZnSe/ZnS Quantum Dot

  • Hwang, Cheong-Soo;Cho, Ill-Hee
    • Bulletin of the Korean Chemical Society
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    • v.26 no.11
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    • pp.1776-1782
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    • 2005
  • ZnSe/ZnS, UV-blue luminescent core shell quantum dots, were synthesized via a thermal decomposition reaction of organometallic zinc and solvent coordinated Selenium (TOPSe) in a hot solvent mixture. The synthetic conditions of the core (ZnSe) and the shell (ZnS) were independently studied at various reaction temperature conditions. The obtained colloidal nanocrystals at corresponding temperatures were characterized for their optical properties by UV-vis, room temperature solution photoluminescence (PL) spectroscopy, and further obtained powders were characterized by XRD, TEM, and EDXS analyses. The synthetic temperature condition to obtain the best PL emission intensity for the ZnSe core was 300 ${^{\circ}C}$, and for the optimum shell capping, the temperature was 135 ${^{\circ}C}$. At this temperature, solution PL spectrum showed a narrow emission peak at 427 nm with a PL efficiency of 15%. In addition, the measured particle sizes for the ZnSe/ZnS nanocomposite via TEM were in the range of 5 to 12 nm. Furthermore, we have synthesized water-soluble ZnSe/ZnS nanoparticles by capping the ZnSe/ZnS hydrophobic surface with mercaptoacetate (MAA) molecules. For the obtained aqueous colloidal solution, the UV-vis spectrum showed an absorption peak at 250 nm, and the solution PL emission spectrum showed a peak at 425 nm, which is similar to that for hydrophobic quantum dot ZnSe/ZnS. However, the calculated PL efficiency was relatively low (0.1%) due to the luminescence quenching by water and MAA molecules. The capping ligand was also characterized by FT-IR spectroscopy, with the carbonyl stretching peak in the mercaptoacetate molecule appearing at 1575 $cm ^{-1}$. Finally, the particle sizes of the MAA capped ZnSe/ZnS were measured by TEM, showing a range of 12 to 17 nm.

The C-terminal Region of Human Tau Protein with Ability of Filament Formation

  • Chung, Sang-Ho
    • Animal cells and systems
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    • v.1 no.2
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    • pp.317-321
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    • 1997
  • Tau protein is one of the microtubule-associated proteins in the mammalian brain. In Alzheimer's disease, tau protein is immobilized in the somatodendritic compartment of certain nerve cells, where it forms a part of the paired helical filament (PHF). To understand the role of tau protein in the formation of PHF, a recombinant human tau protein expressed in Escherichia coli and five synthetic peptide fragments (peptide 1 to peptide 5), corresponding to the C-terminal region of tau protein, were prepared and their ability in self-assembly to form filamentous structures was examined. The recombinant human tau protein formed short rod-like structures in 0.1M MES buffer containing 1 mM $MgCI_2$, while a synthetic peptide fragment 1 containing 55 amino acid residues could assemble into a lot of long filamentous structures in water and particularly twisted helical structures in 0.1M MES buffer containing 1 mM $MgCI_2$. This suggests that the C-terminal region possesses a filament-forming ability and may be related to the formation of the helical structure by providing a powerful filament-forming driving force.

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Thixotropic Properties of Polyacrylamide Hydrogels with Various Synthetic Conditions (합성조건에 따른 Polyacrylamide 수화 겔의 흐름변성 성질)

  • Kim, Nam-Jeong
    • Journal of the Korean Chemical Society
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    • v.50 no.6
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    • pp.447-453
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    • 2006
  • of synthetic conditions and water content on rheological properties of polyacrylamide hydrogels were studied. The non-Newtonian flow curves of polyacrylamide hydrogels were obtained by using a cone-plate rheometer. The rheological parameters were obtained by applying non-Newtonian equation to the flow curves for polyacrylamide hydrogels. The polyacrylamide hydrogels are shear thinning under increasing shear rate modes which result in thixotropic behavior. These flow properties are controlled by the characteristics of flow units and the interaction among the flow segments.

Contraction of a newly reclaimed mudflat detected by Differential SAR Interferometry

  • Lee Hoonyol;Chi Kwang Hoon
    • Proceedings of the KSRS Conference
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    • 2004.10a
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    • pp.57-59
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    • 2004
  • This paper reports the observation of the interferometric synthetic aperture radar (InSAR) phase anomaly on a newly reclaimed mudflat, Hwaong, in west coast of Korea, detected by a series of Radarsat-l SAR data obtained mostly during 2003. The observed phase anomaly could be from subsidence of mud land caused by volumetric contraction of mud in dry season. This process must have been initiated from March 2002 when tidal water supply to this region was permanently blocked by the newly constructed embankment. The maximum subsidence rate measured from InSAR signal is about 3 cm per month. The local heterogeneity of the subsidence rate over the reclaimed mudflat may indicate various mud composition, surface-subsurface hydrological processes, or subsurface information of the mud and basement rock structure. In-situ measurement must follow to support this observation from space.

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Influence of the Mixing Factor on the Properties of Concrete Used Artificial Lightweight Aggregates (인공경량골재를 사용한 콘크리트의 물성에 미치는 배합요인의 영향)

  • Shin, Jae-Kyung;Choi, Jin-Man;Jeong, Yong
    • Proceedings of the Korean Institute of Building Construction Conference
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    • 2008.11a
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    • pp.73-77
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    • 2008
  • Structural lightweight concrete will reduced total loads of supporting sections and foundations in archtectural and civil structures. So, the lightweight concrete can be used widely for various purpose in the archtectural and civil structures. This paper were examined the influence of the mixing factor on the fresh and hardened properties of lightweight concrete that are used 2types of the differences properties of lightweight aggregates. According to types of lightweight aggregates, the case of synthetic lightweight aggregate are have need higher s/a; 2~4% on mixing proportion. Lightweight concrete was somewhat exhibit lower compressive strength than ordinary concrete. However it was not showed a marked difference. According to types of lightweight aggregates, the case of synthetic the lightweight aggregate are highest performance in fresh and hardened concrete.

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A Study on Silk Fabrics Treated with Flame Proofing Agent (DPBAP) (실크의 방염약제(DPBAP) 처리에 관한 연구)

  • Lee, Gi-Jo;Lee, Kwang-Woo
    • Fashion & Textile Research Journal
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    • v.3 no.1
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    • pp.48-52
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    • 2001
  • The study was conducted to find out suitable flame proofing on silk fabrics and to examine closely the flame retardancy effect and the physical properties changes of the silk, which was dyed by natural dyes and synthetic dyes, treated with agent (Diphenylbutylamidophosphate (DPBAP)). The results of the study were as follows: 1) Silk could be treated with DPBAP easily soluble in water by means of simple Pad-Dry-Cure. 2) The add-on of silk fabrics dyed by natural dyes was more than that of silk fabrics dyed by synthetic dyes. 3) The silk fabrics dyed by india ink among natural dyes has more flame retardancy effect in before treating with flame proofing agent than in after treating with it. 4) The physical properties (stiffness and tensile strength) of the silk fabrics treated with flame retardancy agent were little changed.

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Removal of a synthetic broad-spectrum antimicrobial agent, triclosan, in wastewater treatment systems: A short review

  • Lee, Do Gyun
    • Environmental Engineering Research
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    • v.20 no.2
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    • pp.111-120
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    • 2015
  • Contaminants of emerging concern (CECs) including endocrine disrupting compounds (EDCs) and pharmaceuticals and personal care product chemicals (PPCPs) have recently received more attention because of their occurrence in water bodies and harmful impacts on human health and aquatic organisms. Triclosan is widely used as a synthetic broad-spectrum antimicrobial agent due to its antimicrobial efficacy. However, triclosan detected in aquatic environment has been recently considered as one of CECs, because of the potential for endocrine disruption, the formation of toxic by-products and the development of cross-resistance to antibiotics in aquatic environment. This comprehensive review focuses on the regulations, toxicology, fate and transport, occurrence and removal efficiency of triclosan. Overall, this review aims to provide better understanding of triclosan and insight into application of biological treatment process as an efficient method for triclosan removal.

FEASIBILITY STUDY OF SYNTHETIC APERTURE RADAR - ADAPTABILITY OF THE PAYLOAD TO KOMPSAT PLATFORM

  • Kim, Young-Soo;Lee, Sang-Ryool
    • Journal of Astronomy and Space Sciences
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    • v.19 no.3
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    • pp.225-230
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    • 2002
  • Synthetic Aperture Radar (SAR) has been used for mapping the surface geomorphology of cloudy planets like Venus as well as the Earth. The cloud-free Mars is also going to be scanned by SAR in order to detect buried water channels and other features under the very shallow subsurface af the ground. According to the 'Mid and Long-term National Space Development Plan' of Korea, SAR satellites, in addition to the EO (Electro-Optical) satellites, are supposed to be developed in the frame of the KOMPSAT (Korean Multi-Purpose Satellite) program. Feasibility of utilizing a SAR payload on KOMPSAT platform has been studied by KARI in collaboration with Astrium U.K. The purpose of the ShR program is Scientific and Civil applications on the Earth. The study showed that KOMPSAT-2 platform can accommodate a small SAR like Astrium’s MicroSAR. In this paper, system aspects of the satellite design are presented, such as mission scenario, operation concept, and capabilities. The spacecraft design is also discussed and conclusion is followed.

A Study on the Standardization of Activated Sludge Use to Biodegraded Linear Alkylbenzene Sulfonate (Linear Alkylbenzene Sulfonate의 생분해에 이용되는 활성오니의 표준화에 관한 연구)

  • Sun, Yle-Shik;Jung, Il-Hyun
    • Journal of the Korean Applied Science and Technology
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    • v.9 no.1
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    • pp.31-40
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    • 1992
  • This study is on the biodegradability of the activated sludge, which used to biodegrade Linear Alkylbenzene Sulfonate(LAS), synthetic detergents and sufactants. The activated sludge in waste water treatment plant is used to the test of biodegradation of anionic surfactants and nonionic surfactants, but it have the periodic change of the biological propety to the lapse of the time. For the puropse of controlling and adjusting of the activated sludge in biodegradation test, we collected microorganisms from the sewage plant and the soil, and then, made the activated sludge in semicontinuous aeration chamber. From determined biodegradation data, and the degree of biodegradability to the LAS, we confirmd the standardized synthetic activated sludge which have more stable biodegradability than the sewage activated sludge. In continuous biodegradation test, LAS(dodecene-1) was biodegraded more than 99%, In 7days by the standardized activated sludge.