• 천문학회보
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• 제37권2호
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• pp.211.1-211.1
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• 2012

The on-orbit test simulation for predicting the instrument directional responsivity was conducted by the Monte Carlo based integrated ray tracing (IRT) computation technique and analytic flux-to-signal conversion algorithms. For the on-orbit test simulation, the Sun model consists of the Lambertian scattering sphere and emitting spheroid rays, the Amon-Ra instrument is a two-channel including a broadband scanning radiometer (energy channel) and an imager with ${\pm}2^{\circ}$ FOV (visible channel). The solar radiation produced by the Sun model is directed to the instrument viewing port and traced through the dual channel optical train. The instrument model is rotated on its rotation axis and this gives a slow scan of the Sun model over the full field of view. The direction of the incident lights are fed with scanned images obtained from the visible channel instrument. The instrument responsivity was computed by the ratio of the incident radiation input to the instrument output. In the radiometric simulation, especially, measured BRDF of the 3D CPC was used for scattering effects on radiometry. With diamond turned 3D CPC inner surface, the anisotropic surface scattering model from the measured data was applied to ray tracing computation. The technical details of the on-orbit test simulation are presented together with field-of-view calibration plan.

• Korean Journal of Chemical Engineering
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• 제35권12호
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• pp.2496-2503
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• 2018

The short-term stability of high efficiency polymer : nonfullerene solar cells was investigated by employing a quick (ten cycles) current density-voltage (J-V) cycling method. Polymer : nonfullerene solar cells with initial power conversion efficiency (PCE) of >10% were fabricated using bulk heterojunction (BHJ) films of poly[(2,6-(4,8-bis(5-(2-ethylhexyl)thiophen-2-yl)-benzo[1,2-b:4,5b']dithiophene))-alt-(5,5-(1',3'-di-2-thienyl-5,7'-bis(2-ethylhexyl)benzo[1',2'-c:4',5'-c']dithiophene-4,8-dione))] (PBDB-T) and 3,9-bis(2-methylene-((3-(1,1-dicyanomethylene)-6/7-methyl)-indanone))-5,5,11,11-tetrakis(4-hexylphenyl)-dithieno[2,3-d:2',3'-d']-s-indaceno[1,2-b:5,6-b']dithiophene (IT-M). One set of the BHJ (PBDB-T : IT-M) films was thermally annealed at $160^{\circ}C$ for 30min, while another set was used without any thermal treatment after spin-coating. The quick J-V scan (cycling) measurement disclosed that the PCE decay was relatively slower for the annealed BHJ layers than the unannealed (as-cast) BHJ layers. As a result, after ten cycles, the annealed BHJ layers delivered higher PCE than the unannealed BHJ layers due to higher and more stable trend in fill factor. The present quick J-V cycling method is simple but expected to be useful for the prediction of short-term stability in organic solar cells.

• 한국콘텐츠학회논문지
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• 제17권10호
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• pp.567-575
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• 2017

본 연구는 PET/CT 장비로 $^{18}F--FDG$ 방사성 의약품 주입 후 60분에서 검출된 췌장질환자 60명의 SUVm 데이터 분포를 정규분포 화 시키는 가설을 설정하여 PET/CT 이중시간 검사에서 지연 검사 시행을 결정할 수 있는 기준으로 제시하였다. 비정규분포를 나타내는 SUVm 데이터를 BOX-COX 변환과 Johnson 변환을 통해 정규분포 화 하였다. 정규 분포 95% 신뢰구간 하단에서 지연검사를 결정할 수 있는 경계값 SUVm 2.52를 제시하였다. 통계적 검증을 통해 제안된 경계값은 췌장암 구별을 위한 지연시간 검사에서 (120분, 180분)두 실험군 모두 적용할 수 있는 유의한 상관관계를 보였으며, 통계적으로 유의하다(p<0.05). C-Value는 췌장암 군과 췌장염 군을 감별에서는 췌장암 판별에 통계적으로 유의하다 (p<0.01). C-Value graph를 이용해서 지연시간 120분 검사가 지연시간 180분 검사보다 유용성이 있음을 확인하였다. 경계값 SUVm 2.52를 기준으로 이중시간 검사를 결정했을 때, 현재 대다수의 핵의학과 개설병원에서 시행하고 있는 단일 시간 PET/CT 검사보다, 췌장암 조기 발견과 감별에 도움을 줄 수 있을 것으로 사료된다.

• 대한전자공학회논문지SP
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• 제42권5호
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• pp.41-46
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• 2005

Deinterlacing은 비월 주사 영상을 순차 주사 영상으로 변환하는 방법을 뜻하며 2배의 영상 보간 문제로 볼 수 있다. 본 논문에서는 보간하려는 화소의 국부 Gradient 정보를 이용한 간단하면서도 효율적인 deinterlacing 방법을 제안한다. 제안 방법에서는 보간하려는 화소를 중심으로 각 방향별 가중치가 추정되며 이 가중치에 따른 평균으로 보간 할 화소의 밝기값이 결정된다. 제안 방법에서는 모든 방향에 대한 가중치를 고려함으로써 잘못된 방향 판단으로 인한 화질 열화를 피하였고 실제적인 구현에 적합한 구조를 가지고 있다. 모의실험에서 제안 방법은 대표적인 방향성 deinterlacing 방법인 ELA보다 개선된 주관적, 객관적 성능을 보여주었으며 복잡한 구조와 여러 개의 경험적인 파라미터들을 요구하는 ELA의 변형에 대해서도 대등한 성능을 보여주었다.

• 대한전자공학회논문지SD
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• 제40권11호
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• pp.29-36
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• 2003

이 논문에서는, 2D-DCT, 양자화, AC/DC 예측블록, 스캔 변화, 역 양자화, 2D-IDCT로 이루어진 DCTQ 모듈의 효율적인 구조를 제안한다. 이 모듈은 1064 cycle 안에 매크로블록을 처리할 수 있도록 설계하였으며, MPEG-4 Video codec에서 30frame 의 CIF 영상에 대하여 동시에 encoder와 decoder를 처리할 수 있다. 단지 하나의 1D-DCT와 IDCT core 가 2-D DCT/IDCT 대신에 사용되며, 1 bit serial 분산산술방식을 이용하여 1-D DCT/IDCT를 구현하였다. 또한 파워소모를 줄이기 위해 움직임 예측에서 얻을 수 있는 SAE 값을 이용한 DCT와 양자화 모듈을 동작을 시키지 않는 방식을 제안하였다. 그리고 AC/DC 예측방법을 위한 메모리를 줄일 수 있도록 AC/DC 예측블록을 위한 메모리 구조 및 접근방법을 제안하였다. 그 결과, 하드웨어의 재 사용성이 놀아지고 파워소모가 작아짐을 알 수 있었다. 제안된 설계는 27㎒로 돌아가며, 실험결과 DCT와 IDCT 는 IEEE 기준을 만족함을 알 수 있었다.

• 한국항공우주학회지
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• 제50권2호
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• pp.119-125
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• 2022

본 논문에서는 500kg급 중형위성에 탑재를 목표로 개발한 C-밴드 영상 레이다용 파형발생수신모듈의 설계, 제작 및 시험 결과를 제시한다. 파형발생수신모듈은 약 500km의 고도에서 해상도 10m 기준 120km의 관측 폭을 만족할 수 있도록 50MHz 대역의 2개 주파수를 동시 운용하는 이중주파수 스캔 방식을 적용할 수 있도록 설계하였다. 제작된 파형발생수신모듈은 우주환경을 고려하여 방사성 내성이 고려된 RTG4 FPGA를 적용하였으며, 병렬 직접합성방식(PDDS)을 적용하여 메모리 맵 방식 대비 작은 메모리 용량으로 첩 신호를 생성할 수 있도록 구현하였다. 시험결과 주파수 순도가 높은 첩 파형을 안정적으로 생성하였으며, 수신 신호에 대해 디지털 하향 변환 후 확인 결과 목표한 IRF (Impulse Response Function) 성능을 확인할 수 있었다.

• 한국진공학회:학술대회논문집
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• 한국진공학회 2016년도 제50회 동계 정기학술대회 초록집
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• pp.422.1-422.1
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• 2016

Graphene quantum dots (GQDs), a new kind of carbon-based photo luminescent nanomaterial from chemically modified graphene oxide (CMGO) or chemically modified graphene (CMG), has attracted extensive research attention in the last few years due to its outstanding chemical, optical and electrical properties. To further extended its potential applications as optoelectronic devices, solar cells, bio and bio-sensors and so on, intensive research efforts have been devoted to the CMG. However, the CMG, a suspension of aqueous, have problematic since they are prone to agglomeration after drying a solvent. In this study, we synthesized the GQDs from graphite and deposited on silicon substrate by kinetic spray. The photo luminescent properties of deposited GQD films were analyzed and compared with initial GQDs suspension. In addition, its carbon properties were investigated with GQDs solution properties. The properties of deposited GQD films by kinetic spray were similar to that of the GQDs suspension in water. We could provide a pathway for silicon-based silicon based device applications. Finally, the well-adjusted GQD films with photo luminescence effects will show Energy-Down-Shift layer effects on silicon solar cells. The GQD layers deposited at nozzle scan speeds of 40, 30, 20, and 10 mm/s were evaluated after they were used to fabricate crystalline-silicon solar cells; the results indicate that GQDs play an important role in increasing the optical absorptivity of the cells. The short-circuit current density (Jsc) was enhanced by about 2.94 % (0.9 mA/cm2) at 30 mm/s. Compared to a reference device without a GQD energy-down-shift layer, the PCE of p-type silicon solar cells was improved by 2.7% (0.4 percentage points).

• Korean Journal of Radiology
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• 제21권1호
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• pp.58-67
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• 2020

Objective: Third-generation dual-source computed tomography (3rd-DSCT) allows dynamic myocardial CT perfusion imaging (dynamic CTP) with a 10.5-cm z-axis coverage. Although the increased radiation exposure associated with the 50% wider scan range compared to second-generation DSCT (2nd-DSCT) may be suppressed by using a tube voltage of 70 kV, it remains unclear whether image quality and the ability to quantify myocardial blood flow (MBF) can be maintained under these conditions. This study aimed to compare the image quality, estimated MBF, and radiation dose of dynamic CTP between 2ndDSCT and 3rd-DSCT and to evaluate whether a 10.5-cm coverage is suitable for dynamic CTP. Materials and Methods: We retrospectively analyzed 107 patients who underwent dynamic CTP using 2nd-DSCT at 80 kV (n = 54) or 3rd-DSCT at 70 kV (n = 53). Image quality, estimated MBF, radiation dose, and coverage of left ventricular (LV) myocardium were compared. Results: No significant differences were observed between 3rd-DSCT and 2nd-DSCT in contrast-to-noise ratio (37.4 ± 11.4 vs. 35.5 ± 11.2, p = 0.396). Effective radiation dose was lower with 3rd-DSCT (3.97 ± 0.92 mSv with a conversion factor of 0.017 mSv/mGy∙cm) compared to 2nd-DSCT (5.49 ± 1.36 mSv, p < 0.001). Incomplete coverage was more frequent with 2nd-DSCT than with 3rd-DSCT (1.9% [1/53] vs. 56% [30/54], p < 0.001). In propensity score-matched cohorts, MBF was comparable between 3rd-DSCT and 2nd-DSCT in non-ischemic (146.2 ± 26.5 vs. 157.5 ± 34.9 mL/min/100 g, p = 0.137) as well as ischemic myocardium (92.7 ± 21.1 vs. 90.9 ± 29.7 mL/min/100 g, p = 0.876). Conclusion: The radiation increase inherent to the widened z-axis coverage in 3rd-DSCT can be balanced by using a tube voltage of 70 kV without compromising image quality or MBF quantification. In dynamic CTP, a z-axis coverage of 10.5 cm is sufficient to achieve complete coverage of the LV myocardium in most patients.

• Tuberculosis and Respiratory Diseases
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• 제75권1호
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• pp.25-27
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• 2013

Carbohydrate antigen 19-9 (CA 19-9) is a widely-used tumor marker in patients with pancreatic cancer. However, some patients with respiratory disease also exhibit elevated serum CA 19-9 levels. We report a case of normalization of elevated serum CA 19-9 levels after treatment of the nodular bronchiectatic form of Mycobacterium abscessus lung disease. A 40-year-old man visited our hospital because of chronic cough and sputum. A computed tomography scan revealed severe bronchiectasis in the right upper and right middle lobes. Nontuberculous mycobacteria were repeatedly isolated and identified as M. abscessus. The serum CA 19-9 level was elevated to 142.35 U/mL (normal range, <37 U/mL). Surgical resection was performed because of failure of sputum conversion after antibiotic treatment. The serum CA 19-9 level returned to the normal range after surgery. This case suggested that serum CA 19-9 levels could be elevated in patients with the nodular bronchiectatic form of M. abscessus lung disease.

• Journal of Trauma and Injury
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• 제26권3호
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• pp.198-206
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• 2013

Purpose: This study was performed to calculate and analyze the effective radiation doses from computed tomography (CT) and radiologic intervention in patients in the emergency department (ED) with trauma critical pathway (CP) activation and further to estimate the lifetime attributable risks (LARs) for the incidence of and mortality from cancers induced by the radiation dose. Methods: Through a retrospective electrical chart review of 104 injured patients who trauma critical pathway were activated from November 2012 to March 2013, we calculated effective radiologic doses by taking the product of the dose-linear product of the scan and the conversion coefficient. After a determination of the image results, we divided the patients into two groups, negative or positive, and calculated the effective dose for each group. With these results, we estimated the LARs for the incidence of and the mortality from cancers by using the table in the Biologic Effects of Ionizing Radiation (BEIR)-VII report. Results: A total of 76 patients were enrolled. The mean age was $49.0{\pm}8.5$ years. The mean injury severity score (ISS) was $12.7{\pm}8.4$. The cumulative effective dose (CED) for individual patients varied from 2.8 mSv to 238.8 mSv, and the mean was $47.6{\pm}39.9$ mSv. The CED in patients with an $ISS{\geq}16$($63.2{\pm}26.6$ mSv) was higher than that of patients whose ISS<16($33.5{\pm}23.1$ mSv) (p<0.001). The CED in patients who were treated with surgery or intervention($69.0{\pm}45.2$ mSv) was higher than that of patients who were treated conservatively($33.6{\pm}22.4$ mSv) (p<0.001). The LARs for cancer incidence and mortality were $328.5{\pm}308.6$ and $189.0{\pm}159.3$ per 100,000 people, respectively. Conclusion: The CED and the LAR for trauma CP-activated patients in the ED were significant, so efforts should be made to decrease the effective dose received by severely injured patients.