• KSII Transactions on Internet and Information Systems (TIIS)
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• 제18권4호
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• pp.922-937
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• 2024

Maritime activities are on the rise, there is a growing demand for high-quality communication services that can cover larger areas. However, the transmission of high data rates to maritime users is challenging due to path loss from land base stations, which limits the transmission power. To overcome this challenge, researchers have been exploring the use of buoys in a marine environment as relays for communication technology. This paper proposes a simulation-based approach to investigate the impact of various beamwidths on communication performance when using a buoy as a relay. The objective is to determine the optimal beamwidth that yields the highest data rate for the target location. The approach is based on an offshore wave model where the direction of the buoy changes according to the height of the wave. The study investigates the performance of the relay in the downlink situation using receive beamforming, and the capacity at the user in the three-hop situation is verified using an amplify-and-forward (AF) relay that uses transmit beamforming to the user. The simulation results suggest that the beamwidth of the relay should be adjusted according to the wave conditions to optimize the data rate and relay position that satisfies a data rate superior to the direct path to the target position. Using a buoy as a relay can be a promising solution for enhancing maritime communications, and the simulation-based approach proposed in this paper can provide insights into how to optimize beamwidth for effective communication system design and implementation. In conclusion, the study results suggest that the use of buoys as relays for maritime communication is a feasible solution for expanding coverage and enhancing communication quality. The proposed simulation-based approach provides a useful tool for identifying relay beamwidths for achieving higher data rates in different wave conditions. These findings have significant implications for the design and deployment of communication systems in maritime environments.

• 한국지능시스템학회:학술대회논문집
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• 한국지능시스템학회 2008년도 춘계학술대회 학술발표회 논문집
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• pp.233-236
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• 2008

Recently, the development and application of unmaned robots are increasing in various fields including surveillance and reconnaissance, planet exploration and disaster relief. Unmaned robots are usually controlled from distance using radio communications but they should be equipped with autonomous travelling function to cope with unexpected terrains and obstacles. This means that unmanned robots should be able to evaluate terrain's characteristics quantitatively using mounted sensors so as to traverse harsh natural terrains autonomously. For this purpose, this paper presents an algorithm for extracting terrain information from elevation maps as an early step of traversability analysis. Slope and roughness information are extracted from a world terrain map based on least squares method and fractal theory, respectively. The effectiveness of the proposed algorithm is verified on both fractal and real terrain maps.

• 해양환경안전학회:학술대회논문집
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• 해양환경안전학회 2017년도 공동학술발표회
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• pp.60-60
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• 2017

• 한국항해항만학회:학술대회논문집
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• 한국항해항만학회 2017년도 추계학술대회
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• pp.254-255
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• 2017

As the number of ships and goods shipped by marine transportation increases, almost all shipping companies adopted foreign crews in order to overcome lack of seafarers and be competitive for manning cost. Thus, these days it is inevitable to work with foreign crews aboard ships, but there occur many marine accidents due to language barriers and communication problems under multicultural and multilingual shipboard environments. In order to resolve troubles resulting from different languages, reduce miscommunication risks, and make working on ships safe and efficient, this study recognized the current status of ships with mixed crews, analyzed marine accidents caused by communication problems not only in Korea but also in other countries using analytical methodologies. Additionally, existing hazards affecting miscommunication were identified and risk of miscommunication was quantitatively evaluated while offering suggestions and future forecasts. Consequently, in this study we suggested that fundamental dialogues are to be necessarily educated on the ships with foreign crews so as to reduce the language barrier and risk of miscommunication. Furthermore, a standard maritime Korean language program and manual targeting Korean coastal vessels would be developed in the next step.

• 대한조선학회논문집
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• 제45권3호
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• pp.329-336
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• 2008

Basic performances of wireless sensor network (WSN) and power line communication (PLC) confirmed in the test bed ashore are investigated in the 3000-ton class training ship of Korea Maritime University. The ubiquitous technologies can be considered for the provision of safety and convenience in a ship. We employed WSN and PLC, as the ubiquitous technologies, at the two areas within the training ship to estimate the realization of the ubiquitous environments in a ship. The experiments show rather good results in terms of data transfer rate. However, more detailed studies concerning the connection between WSN and PLC, noises induced to power line and fading effects are required to improve the quality and the stability of the communication for the ubiquitous environments.

• 한국컴퓨터정보학회:학술대회논문집
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• 한국컴퓨터정보학회 2012년도 제46차 하계학술발표논문집 20권2호
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• pp.277-278
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• 2012

본 논문에서는 색상 군집화를 이용한 입술탐지 알고리즘을 제안한다. 이를 위해 이미 많이 알려져 있는 AdaBoost를 이용한 얼굴탐지를 수행한다. 탐지된 얼굴영역에 Lab 컬러시스템을 적용 시킨 후 입술픽셀의 특징에 따른 색상 마커를 사용하여 피부영역을 추출한다. 추출된 피부영역에 대하여 K-means 색상 군집화를 통해 입술영역을 추출한다. 그리고 실험을 통해 입술탐지 결과를 확인하였다.

• 한국해양공학회지
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• 제32권2호
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• pp.143-150
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• 2018

In this study, we designed and developed an underwater LED communication system composed of an LED and a photo sensor. In addition, we experimented with video data transmission in a water tank. Two communication modules were installed in the 3 m water tank, and the image data transmission test was successfully performed at a rate of 20 frames per second(FPS), image resolution of $480{\times}272$, and data communication speed of 4 Mbps.

• 한국전자통신학회논문지
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• 제6권6호
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• pp.815-822
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• 2011

본 논문은 다변화하고 있는 GMDSS 본연의 임무인 조난 및 긴급 안전과 병행하여 요구되고 있는 해상의 데이터통신 서비스를 위한 선박통신장비인 MF/HF, VHF, Inmarsat 위성통신 등 기존 탑재 장비들의 기능적 한계와 서비스 가능성을 확인하기 위한 데이터 통신 시스템을 설계 및 구현하였으며, 통신 매체별 통신비용, 처리율, 통신 속도, 처리 가능한 서비스, 통신 가능 범위 등에 대한 성능 분석 및 평가를 실시하여 미래 해상 통신 환경에서의 GMDSS의 역할과 방향을 제시하였다.

• 한국항해항만학회:학술대회논문집
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• 한국항해항만학회 2017년도 추계학술대회
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• pp.34-35
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• 2017

Under the STCW Convention, marine engineers are required to have a satisfactory level of maritime English proficiency so that they can successfully perform their duties on board or maintain and operate the various equipment and facilities installed in the ship. More specifically, the importance of the engineers' written communication skills has been highlighted since their documents (for instance, post-work records, legal, and/or internal reports) have a significant legal impact in the event of a marine casualty or maritime crime. To suggest the necessity of developing standard engineering logbook phrases (SELP), therefore, this paper will closely analyse three-month authentic marine engineers' work records written by Korean officers. From the analysis, the problems and errors in the logbook will be analysed, and considerations to be taken into account in the development of SELP will be illustrated. Finally, the future actions for this standardised written communication for the logbook entry will be sought.

• 한국정보통신학회논문지
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• 제3권1호
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• pp.121-127
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• 1999

본 논문에서는 해상위성통신 시스템의 Telex Service 특성에 관한 채널형식과 특성, 호 설정 및 해제에 대한 알고리즘, 신호방식 등을 제시함으로서 해상 위성통신 시스템의 국내 기술에 적용하고자 한다.