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Dynamic Behavior of Caisson Type Breakwater Considering Typhoon-induced Wave Loading Before and After Earthquakes (태풍 파랑과 지진을 연계한 케이슨식 방파제의 동적거동)

  • Hyeonsu Yun;Byeongjin Roh;Seong-Kyu Yun;Gichun Kang
    • Journal of the Korean Geosynthetics Society
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    • v.23 no.1
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    • pp.49-60
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    • 2024
  • Recently, the frequency and intensity of typhoon-induced wave loading are increasing due to changed marine environments such as climate change. In addition, frequent earthquakes are causing a lot of damage around the world, including in Japan, Chile, Haiti, China, and Indonesia. In Korea, damage from typhoons has also been increasing since the 2000s, and the frequency and intensity of earthquakes are also increasing. Korea is surrounded by sea on three sides, so typhoons can cause a lot of damage to coastal structures, and earthquakes also cause a lot of damage to coastal structures. As such, the frequency and intensity of typhoon-induced wave loading and earthquakes are increasing both domestically and internationally, but there is no research linking typhoons and earthquakes. Therefore, in this study, numerical analysis was performed for a total of four cases by linking typhoon waves and earthquakes to the caisson breakwater. Numerical analysis was performed by applying wave loads in Case 1 and seismic wave in Case 2, seismic wave after wave loads in Case 3, and wave loads after seismic wave in Case 4. As a result of the numerical analysis, it was confirmed that in Case 3 and Case 4, which linked a typhoon and earthquakes, the damage caused by each load increased compared to Case 1 and Case 2 because the load was applied while the existing ground strength was reduced. In addition, it was confirmed that the greatest damage occurred in Case 3, in which seismic wave were applied after the wave loads.

Observations on seaweed attachment to bivalve shells in Peter the Great Bay (East Sea) and their taphonomic implications

  • Lutaenko, Konstantin A.;Levenets, Irina R.
    • The Korean Journal of Malacology
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    • v.31 no.3
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    • pp.221-232
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    • 2015
  • Observations in beach, intertidal and upper subtidal environments in Peter the Great Bay (north-western East Sea) have shown that attached algae were found on empty shells of 13 species of epifaunal and infaunal bivalve mollusks. Thirteen algae species were identified on empty dislodged shells but more than 50 species are known to be epibiotic on living bivalves. The dislodgement of shells with attached algae takes place in semi-enclosed, low-energy areas, as well as those which are open and affected by strong wave action, indicating the large scale of this phenomenon. The significance of seaweed transportation of living mollusks and their empty shells in the coastal zone, involving both taphonomic and ecological processes, is stressed. Algae appear to be a taphonomic agent and play a similar role as compared to birds or hermit crabs, but they act passively and contribute to environmental mixing in death assemblages in coastal environments.

Measurement of Radio Characteristics of Vehicular Communication Environments in Urban Areas and Implementation Issues (도심 차량통신환경에서의 전파특성 측정과 구현 이슈)

  • Cho, Woong
    • The Journal of the Korea institute of electronic communication sciences
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    • v.9 no.9
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    • pp.1057-1062
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    • 2014
  • Vehicular communications can be applied for transmission of various safety messages or Intelligent Transportation Systems(ITS) applications by combining vehicle/road technology with Information and Communication Technology(ICT). In this paper, we represent measurement results of radio characteristics of vehicular communications using IEEE 802.11p based system in urban environments. Radio characteristics are based on the packet error rate (PER) and received spectrum mask. Using measurement results, we discuss implementation issues of vehicular communication systems for supporting reliable services.

Physical, mechanical and hydraulic properties of Inada granite and Shirahama sandstone in Japan

  • Zhang Ming;Takeda Mikio
    • 한국지구물리탐사학회:학술대회논문집
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    • 2003.11a
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    • pp.206-213
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    • 2003
  • Laboratory testing of representative rock specimens is of fundamental necessity for the successful design and/or assessment of facilities associated with many kinds of underground exploitation, including the geological disposal of radioactive nuclear waste. As a fundamental and systematic study, a series of measurements of the physical, mechanical and hydraulic properties of Inada granite and Shirahama sandstone, two rock types that are widely available in Japan, have been performed. This paper presents the results of a study of the effective porosity, density, compressive and shear wave velocity, unconfined compressive strength and permeability of the two rocks. The anisotropy and the effects of confining pressure on the permeability of the rocks, as well as the relationships among the physical, mechanical and hydraulic properties, are also investigated and discussed.

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Supernova Remnants, Supernovae, and Their Progenitors

  • Koo, Bon-Chul
    • The Bulletin of The Korean Astronomical Society
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    • v.37 no.2
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    • pp.64-64
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    • 2012
  • Supernova remnants (SNRs) are beautiful and diverse. Individual SNRs have their own distinctive features. The morphology and physical characteristics of young SNRs result from the interaction of supernova (SN) ejecta with circumstellar medium, while those of old SNRs result from the interaction of SN blast wave with the interstellar medium. The diversity of SNRs reflects different types of SN and the broad physical conditions in their environments, which are ultimately related to the formation and evolutionary history of progenitor stars. The importance of SNe and SNRs as the sources of heavy elements, cosmic rays, dusts, hot coronal gases, and interstellar turbulences depends on their types and environments. In this talk, I discuss the connections among SNRs, SNe, and their progenitors, and the consequences on the characteristics and astrophysical roles of SNRs.

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Noise Removal of FMCW Scanning Radar for Single Sensor Performance Improvement in Autonomous Driving (자율 주행에서 단일 센서 성능 향상을 위한 FMCW 스캐닝 레이더 노이즈 제거)

  • Wooseong Yang;Myung-Hwan Jeon;Ayoung Kim
    • The Journal of Korea Robotics Society
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    • v.18 no.3
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    • pp.271-280
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    • 2023
  • FMCW (Frequency Modulated Continuous Wave) radar system is widely used in autonomous driving and navigation applications due to its high detection capabilities independent of weather conditions and environments. However, radar signals can be easily contaminated by various noises such as speckle noise, receiver saturation, and multipath reflection, which can worsen sensing performance. To handle this problem, we propose a learning-free noise removal technique for radar to enhance detection performance. The proposed method leverages adaptive thresholding to remove speckle noise and receiver saturation, and wavelet transform to detect multipath reflection. After noise removal, the radar image is reconstructed with the geometric structure of the surrounding environments. We verify that our method effectively eliminated noise and can be applied to autonomous driving by improving the accuracy of odometry and place recognition.

Geoacoustic Model of Coastal Bottom Strata off the Northwestern Taean Peninsula in the Yellow Sea

  • Ryang, Woo-Hun;Kwon, Hyuckjong;Choi, Jee-Woong;Kim, Kyong-O;Hahn, Jooyoung
    • Journal of the Korean earth science society
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    • v.40 no.4
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    • pp.428-435
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    • 2019
  • In the shallow coastal area, located off the northwestern Taean Peninsula of the eastern Yellow Sea, geoacoustic models with two layers were reconstructed for underwater acoustic experimentation and modeling. The Yellow Sea experienced glacio-eustasy sea-level fluctuations during Quaternary period. Coastal sedimentation in the Yellow Sea was characterized by alternating terrestrial and shallow marine deposits that reflected the fluctuating sea levels. The coastal geoacoustic models were based on data from piston, grab cores and the high-resolution 3.5 kHz, chirp seismic profiles (about 70 line-kilometers, respectively). Geoacoustic data of the cores were extrapolated down to 3 m in depth for geoacoustic models. The geoacoustic property of seafloor sediments is considered a key parameter for modeling underwater acoustic environments. For simulating actual underwater environments, the P-wave speed of the models was adjusted to in-situ depth below the sea floor using the Hamilton method. The proposed geoacoustic models could be used for submarine acoustic inversion and modeling in shallow-water environments of the study area.

A Study of Radio Wave Propagation Characteristics at 900MHz Range for Urban Modelling (도시형 모델링을 위한 900MHz대 전파전파 특성에 대한 연구(I))

  • 남채우;박성교박종백
    • Proceedings of the IEEK Conference
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    • 1998.06a
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    • pp.165-168
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    • 1998
  • This paper describes the characteristics of CT-2 radio wave propagation at 900MHz range. Typical cell coverage of CT-2 based on picocellular design provides a 200m radius. The five sites of urban regions of Kwang Ju city were chosen to characterize propagation in various environments. On the basis of cell coverage data measured with field strength meter, average 75% of telepoint service was retained and it was lack 25% of overall gain. In some sites telepoint service was limited to two of four directions around a station. If specially designed collinear antenna with specific directivities are used in these shadow area, improved results will be acquired.

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Development of Sea Surface Wind Monitoring System using Marine Radar (선박용 레이다를 이용한 해상풍 모니터링 시스템 개발)

  • Park, Jun-Soo
    • Journal of Ocean Engineering and Technology
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    • v.32 no.1
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    • pp.62-67
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    • 2018
  • A wave buoy commonly used for measurements in marine environments is very useful for measurements on the sea surface wind and waves. However, it is constantly exposed to external forces such as typhoons and the risk of accidents caused by ships. Therefore, the installation and maintenance charges are large and constant. In this study, we developed a system for monitoring the sea surface wind using marine radar to provide spatial and temporal information about sea surface waves at a small cost. The essential technology required for this system is radar signal processing. This paper also describes the analytical process of using it for monitoring the sea surface wind. Consequently, developing this system will make it possible to replace wave buoys in the near future.

Characteristics of Thermal Environments and Evaluation of Thermal Comfort by Human Reponse Experiment in Winter (동계체감실험에 의한 온열환경 특성 및 쾌적성 평가)

  • 고경태;정성일;박종일;김경훈
    • Proceedings of the Korean Fiber Society Conference
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    • 1998.04a
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    • pp.291-295
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    • 1998
  • The purpose of this Study was to determine thermal sensation and physiological responses for men in winter indoor environment, under various air temperature and relative humidity, with male university students. Subjective Evaluation, Heart Rate Variability(HRV), Electroencephalogram(EEG) were examined. We found that comfort of people was achieved at 50% R.H., 24$^{\circ}C$, and the difference of skin temperature was found at the calf area as air temperature changes. At low air temperature and low humidity, heart rate was decreased, but there was no change at brain wave, keeping ${\alpha}$-wave.

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