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Performance Enhancing Technique for Terrain Referenced Navigation Systems using Terrain Roughness and Information Gain Based on Information Theory (정보이론기반 지형 험준도 및 정보이득을 이용한 지형대조항법 성능 향상 기법)

  • Nam, Seongho
    • Journal of the Korea Institute of Military Science and Technology
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    • v.20 no.3
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    • pp.307-314
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    • 2017
  • Terrain referenced navigation(TRN) system is an attractive method for obtaining position based on terrain measurements and a terrain map. We focus on TRN systems based on the point mass filter(PMF) which is one of the recursive Bayesian method. In this paper, we propose two kinds of performance index for Bayesian filter. The proposed indices are based on entropy and mutual information from information theory. The first index measures roughness of terrain based on entropy of likelihood. The second index named by information gain, which is the mutual information between priori and posteriori distribution, is a quantity of information gained by updating measurement at each step. The proposed two indices are used to determine whether the solution from TRN is adequate for TRN/INS integration or not, and this scheme gives the performance improvement. Simulation result shows that the proposed indices are meaningful and the proposed algorithm performs better than normal TRN algorithm.

Development of a Preswirl Stator-Propeller System for Improvement of Propulsion Efficiency : a Symmetric Stator Propulsion System (추진 효율 향상을 위한 고정날개-프로펠러 추진시스템 개발: 대칭형 고정날개 추진 시스템)

  • Jin-Tae Lee;Moon-Chan Kim;Jung-Chun Suh;Soo-Hyung Kim;Jin-Keun Choi
    • Journal of the Society of Naval Architects of Korea
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    • v.29 no.4
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    • pp.132-145
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    • 1992
  • A series of design, theoretical analysis and model test procedures is presented for the development of an axisymmetric stator-propeller system. A preswirl stator is located in front of a propeller in order to improve the propulsion efficiency by cancellation of the slip stream rotational velocity due to the propeller. Model test results show that propulsion efficiency gain due to the symmetric stator-propeller system is about 3% compared to the single propeller. This efficiency gain would increase for full scale application since the pressure drag coefficient of the stator would decrease due to increasement of turbulent intensity behind the hull wake and increasement of Reynolds number.

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Conductivity Evaluation of a Newly Proposed Material for a SAR Reflector Antenna

  • Yoon, Seong Sik;Lee, Jae Wook;Lee, Taek Kyung;Roh, Jin Ho;Kim, Hark Inn;Yi, Dong Woo
    • Journal of electromagnetic engineering and science
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    • v.14 no.3
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    • pp.293-298
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    • 2014
  • Large spaceborne antennas should be lightweight, a factor related to the development costs of launch vehicles. In order to overcome this drawback, a feasibility study of a new carbon fiber reinforced polymer (CFRP) named M55J/RS3 is carried out for a synthetic aperture radar (SAR) reflector antenna. In particular, the high resolution of detected images is taken into consideration. To validate the electrical performance, a test of the CFRP specimen is fabricated, and the transmission/reflection coefficients are measured using a standard X-band waveguide. Finally, the effective complex permittivity and effective electrical conductivity are derived from the obtained measured data. By applying the derived conductivity to the simulation of the radiation pattern, antenna gain, and beamwidth-instead of relying on the assumption of a perfect electric conductor-variations in electrical performance are also investigated and discussed.

An Adaptive Maximum Power Point Tracking Scheme Based on a Variable Scaling Factor for Photovoltaic Systems (태양광 시스템을 위한 가변 조정계수 기반의 적응형 MPPT 제어 기법)

  • Lee, Kui-Jun;Kim, Rae-Young;Hyun, Dong-Seok;Lim, Chun-Ho;Kim, Woo-Chull
    • The Transactions of the Korean Institute of Power Electronics
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    • v.17 no.5
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    • pp.423-430
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    • 2012
  • An adaptive maximum power point tracking (MPPT) scheme employing a variable scaling factor is presented. A MPPT control loop was constructed analytically and the magnitude variation in the MPPT loop gain according to the operating point of the PV array was identified due to the nonlinear characteristics of the PV array output. To make the crossover frequency of the MPPT loop gain consistent, the variable scaling factor was determined using an approximate curve-fitted polynomial equation about linear expression of the error. Therefore, a desirable dynamic response and the stability of the MPPT scheme were maintained across the entire MPPT voltage range. The simulation and experimental results obtained from a 3 KW rated prototype demonstrated the effectiveness of the proposed MPPT scheme.

Effects of environmental enrichment on growth performance, carcass traits, meat quality, and hair follicle development of Rex rabbits

  • Feng, Yang;Shi, Hao;Gun, Shuangbao
    • Animal Bioscience
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    • v.34 no.9
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    • pp.1544-1551
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    • 2021
  • Objective: The purpose of this study was to investigate growth performance, carcass traits, meat quality and hair follicle development of growing Rex rabbits as affected by different environmental enrichment materials. Methods: A total of one hundred and twenty Rex rabbits were randomly assigned to four groups; reared in conventional cages (not enriched) and in enriched cages with either willow stick (WS), rubber duck, or a can containing beans (CB), for 44 days. Results: The average daily gain of the CB group was the highest and had a significant difference from that of the other groups (p<0.05). The spleen and cecum weight of the CB group was greater than those of the WS and control groups (p<0.05). The redness (Commission Internationale de l'Eclairage a*) of the meat sample of the control group was lower than those of the enriched cage groups (p<0.05). Moreover, the hue value of the CB group was significantly lower than that of the other groups (p<0.05). The tenderest meat belonged to the CB group. In addition, more secondary (p<0.05) and primary follicles were found in the CB group than in the control group. Conclusion: Environmental enrichment increased the average daily gain and improved some carcass traits, meat quality, and hair follicle density. Among the three environmental enrichment materials, CB could be recommended for rabbit husbandry.

A Framework of Implications for Smart Tourism Development in Hong Kong

  • Ye, Huiyue;Zhang, Ke;Law, Rob
    • Journal of Smart Tourism
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    • v.1 no.1
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    • pp.31-39
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    • 2021
  • Smart tourism, a promising development trend for destinations, has drawn growing attention from practitioners and academics. Extant research has laid a solid theoretical foundation on the roles of technology and effects of smart tourism on tourists. However, little is known about structured and profound implications for a destination's smart tourism development. Thus, by selecting Hong Kong as a case city, this study proposes a framework of implications for smart tourism development. A qualitative approach was employed to gain insights from smart tourism stakeholders. Results shed light on nine elements that boost the smart tourism development of destinations. These nine elements serve as a significant reference for policy-making. Several theoretical and practical implications are provided for scholars, practitioners, and policy makers.

Effect of Hwalhyulsungjang-san and KC101 Composed of Oriental Medicinal Stuffs on Physical Development in Growing Rats (활혈성장산과 KC101이 흰쥐의 성장발육에 미치는 영향)

  • 박승만;한찬규
    • The Journal of Korean Medicine
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    • v.24 no.1
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    • pp.1-8
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    • 2003
  • Purpose : Nowadays, there are many studies of growth retardation treatment by oriental medical therapy. This study was performed to evaluate the effect of Hwalhyulsungjang-san (Huoxuechengzhang-san) and KC101 on physical development in growth, Methods : 60 young (3 weeks old) male rats, whose mean weight was $46.8{\pm}0,7g$, were divided into 5 groups : groups A, B, C, and D were fed an experimental diet containing respectively Hwalhyulsungjang-san 2.5%, Hwalhyulsungjang-san 7.5%, KC101 5.0%, and KC101 10.0%, and the other group were fed an AIN-diet containing neither Hwalhyulsungjang-san nor KC101 as a control. Study of each group used 2 rats and was repeated in 6 times. Body weight, daily weight gain, dietary intake, body length, femur length, backbone length and serum concentration of IGF-I and hemoglobin were measured. Result : 1. Body weight and daily weight gain of group D (KC101 10%) were highest; dietary intake of group D was also increased by 13% over the control group. 2. Average body length of group D was increased to 1.69cm, which was 3.2% over the control group. Backbone length of group D was also increased 4% compared to control group. 3. Serum concentration of IGF-I of group D increased 17% compared to control group. 4. Serum concentration of hemoglobin of group B (Hwalhyulsungjang-san 7.5%) increased 8% compared to control group. Conclusion : This study showed that Hwalhyulsungjang-san and KC101 composed of oriental medicinal stuffs have effect on physical development in growing rats. There were not any statistical meaning compared to control group, but this study suggests that intake of these compounds from a young age may lead to increase physical development in growth.

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Changes in Growth Performance of Broilers Fed Different Levels of Hermetia illucens Powder (동애등에(Hermetia illucens) 분말을 사료에 첨가 시 육계 생산성에 대한 변화)

  • Choi, In-Hag;Ji, Sang-Yun;Park, Kwan-Ho;Kim, Ki-Hyun;Lee, Heui-Sam;Choi, Gyu-Sung;Lim, Yeon-Ji;Yu, Ri;Chung, Tae-Ho
    • Journal of Environmental Science International
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    • v.27 no.12
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    • pp.1299-1303
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    • 2018
  • This study was conducted to evaluate the growth performance of broilers fed different levels of Hermetia illucens powder. A total of 400 broiler chicks (1-day old Arbor Acres) were fed commercial diets containing H. illucens powder at 0%, 0.1%, 0.5%, and 1% with four replicates (25 chicks per replicate), for 35 days. Weight gain in broilers fed diets containing different levels of H. illucens powder increased significantly at 28 and 35 days, compared with that of the control (p<0.05). However, feed intake and mortality showed no differences among the treatments as a function of time. At 21, 28, and 35 days, broilers fed different levels of H. illucens powder had lower feed conversion rates (p<0.05) than their counterparts fed the control diet. In conclusion, 0.5% H. illucens powder is the optimal level for improved weight gain and feed conversion.

Development and Assessment of Dynamical Seasonal Forecast System Using the Cryospheric Variables (빙권요소를 활용한 겨울철 역학 계절예측 시스템의 개발 및 검증)

  • Shim, Taehyoun;Jeong, Jee-Hoon;Ok, Jung;Jeong, Hyun-Sook;Kim, Baek-Min
    • Atmosphere
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    • v.25 no.1
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    • pp.155-167
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    • 2015
  • A dynamical seasonal prediction system for boreal winter utilizing cryospheric information was developed. Using the Community Atmospheric Model, version3, (CAM3) as a modeling system, newly developed snow depth initialization method and sea ice concentration treatment were implemented to the seasonal prediction system. Daily snow depth analysis field was scaled in order to prevent climate drift problem before initializing model's snow fields and distributed to the model snow-depth layers. To maximize predictability gain from land surface, we applied one-month-long training procedure to the prediction system, which adjusts soil moisture and soil temperature to the imposed snow depth. The sea ice concentration over the Arctic region for prediction period was prescribed with an anomaly-persistent method that considers seasonality of sea ice. Ensemble hindcast experiments starting at 1st of November for the period 1999~2000 were performed and the predictability gain from the imposed cryospheric informations were tested. Large potential predictability gain from the snow information was obtained over large part of high-latitude and of mid-latitude land as a result of strengthened land-atmosphere interaction in the modeling system. Large-scale atmospheric circulation responses associated with the sea ice concentration anomalies were main contributor to the predictability gain.

Design of a Multi-Stripline Loaded On-Glass Antenna for T-DMB Applications (다중 선로가 로딩된 T-DMB 수신용 차량 글래스 안테나 설계)

  • Kang, Woo-Joong;Kay, Young-Chul;Park, Seul-Gi;Oh, Jung-Hun;Choo, Ho-Sung
    • The Journal of Korean Institute of Electromagnetic Engineering and Science
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    • v.20 no.7
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    • pp.664-672
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    • 2009
  • In this paper we propose an on-glass antenna which consists of conducting dual center striplines and multi-loaded striplines. Multi-loaded striplines and dual center lines were employed for achieving a broad matching bandwidth and improving a vertical radiation gain, respectively. The detail design parameters were determined using the Pareto genetic algorithm with an full wave EM simulator. The optimized design was built and installed on a commercial vehicle, and the antenna performances such as the return loss and the radiation gain were measured in a semi-anechoic chamber. The measurement results showed the matching bandwidth($S_{11}$<-3 dB) of about 49 % in the T-DMB frequency band, the vertical gain of about -3 dBi along the bore-sight direction, and the average gain of about -10 dBi along the azimuth direction.