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One-Dimensional Model for Simulations of Atmospheric Mixed Layer : Application to Dukyang Bay Area (대기혼합층 모사를 위한 1차원 수치모형 : 득량만에서의 적용)

  • Kim, Yoo-Keun;Moon, Sung-Euii;Ahn, Joong-Bae
    • Journal of Environmental Science International
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    • v.6 no.5
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    • pp.425-435
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    • 1997
  • One-dimensional thermodynamic mixed layer model to stimulate variations of meteorological variables wish the planetary boundary layer has been developed In this study. This model consists of 2 prognostic equations, which can predict the variations of potential temperature and mixing ratio and several diagnostic equations. Physics within the surface and mixed layers has been considered seperately in the model. For the variations of the model, Its result has been analysed and compared with observated data over Ole Dukyang Bay for one day, July 23, 1992. The simulated height of mixed layer is comparable to the observation and the variations of temperature and mixing ratio in the mixed layer are also reasonably simulated. Those Imply that the model responds appropriately with given boundary conditions In sprite of Its simplilfied assumptions applied to the model and insufficient boundary and Initial conditions.

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TEM Characterization of Oxide Films Formed on Al1050 and Al7075 Alloys under Atmospheric Corrosion Conditions (대기 부식에 의해 생성된 Al1050 및 Al7075 알루미늄 합금 산화막에 대한 투과전자현미경 분석)

  • Kim, Sungyu;Lee, Chanhyeong;Bahn, Chi Bum
    • Journal of Surface Science and Engineering
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    • v.50 no.6
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    • pp.447-454
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    • 2017
  • Al1050 and Al7075 alloy specimens were exposed to atmospheric conditions for maximum 12 months and analyzed by Transmission Electron Microscopy (TEM) to characterize the early-stage corrosion behavior and thin surface oxide layers. By comparing of oxide films between Al1050 and Al7075 alloys, it is concluded that Al7075 has a relatively thicker surface oxide film than Al1050 but Al1050 has relatively more significant oxygen penetration through grain boundaries. The oxygen penetration through grain boundaries appeared to be influenced by intermetallic particles at the grain boundary. In the case of aluminum alloys, localized corrosion like pitting or intergranular corrosion should be considered as well as uniform corrosion when estimating the atmospheric corrosion rate.

Air Quality Impact Analysis for Point Sources Using Three-Dimensional Numerical Models (삼차원 수치모델을 이용한 점오염원의 대기환경영향 평가)

  • 김영성;오현선;김진영;강성대;조규탁;홍지형
    • Journal of Korean Society for Atmospheric Environment
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    • v.17 no.4
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    • pp.331-345
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    • 2001
  • The increase of carbon monoxide in the ambient air due to the emissions from point sources without control was estimated using three -dimensional numerical models. The target area was Ulsan where one of the largest industrial complexes was located. As a typical example using numerical models for air quality impact analysis of criteria pollutants that will determine whether the air quality standards would be exceeded or not, the following approaches were suggested. They include: (1) investigation of pre-existing atmospheric conditions, (2) identification of major factors causing high concentrations, (3) selection of episode days. (4) preparation of three-dimensional meteorological data, (5) confirmation of agreement between measured and predicted concentrations in the emission conditions of episode days, and (6) estimation of the impact due to changes of the emission conditions. In the present work, daily meteorological conditions for the specific period were classified into four clusters of distinctive features, and the episode days were selected individually from each cluster. Emphasis was placed on the selection of episodes representing meteorological conditions conducive to high concentrations especially for point sources that were sensitive to the wind direction variations.

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IR Characteristics of an Aircraft in Different Atmospheric/Background Conditions (대기/배경에 따른 계절별 항공기 적외선 방사 특성)

  • Kim, Taehwan;Song, Jiwoon;Cha, Jong Hyun;Bae, Ji-Yeul;Jung, Daeyoon;Cho, Hyung Hee
    • Journal of the Korea Institute of Military Science and Technology
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    • v.17 no.4
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    • pp.456-462
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    • 2014
  • Infrared(IR) guided heat-seeking missiles uses IR emissions from aircraft to detect and track a target. Due to passive characteristic of the IR guidance, early detection of the missile is difficult and it is significant threat to aircraft survivability. Therefore, IR signature prediction of the aircraft is an important aspect of the stealth technology. In this study, we simulated IR signature of the aircraft in real atmospheric conditions. Aircraft surface temperature distribution was calculated by using RadthermIR code. Based on temperature distribution, IR radiance and BRDF(Bidirectional Reflectance Distribution Function) image were simulated for different weather(seasonal) and background(sky/soil) conditions. The IR contrast tendencies are not aligned with surface temperature or magnitude of target IR radiance. Therefore, it is essential to simulate IR signature with various conditions and background to acquire reliable database.

Degradation of Coatings under Atmospheric Tropical Conditions

  • To, Thi Xuan Hang;Pham, Gia Vu;Vu, Ke Oanh;Trinh, Anh Truc;Kodama, Toshiaki;Tanabe, Hiroyuki;Taki, Tohru;Nagai, Masanori
    • Corrosion Science and Technology
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    • v.2 no.5
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    • pp.207-211
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    • 2003
  • The weather resistance of five coatings systems based on alkyd, chlorinated rubber, epoxy, polyurethane and fluoropolymer were studied by natural exposure test and accelerated test. The coatings were exposed at Hanoi station with urban industry atmosphere and at Baichay station with marine atmosphere. The degradation of coatings was evaluated by gloss measurement and surface analysis by scanning electronic microscopy. The results obtained show that among coatings tested the gloss of polyurethane and fluoropolymer coatings remained highly and those of alkyd, chlorinated rubber and epoxy coatings were very low after two years of atmospheric exposure. Under accelerating conditions the gloss of fluoropolymer coatings remained highly after 80 cycles of testing. By comparison with accelerating test in UV-condensation chamber the conditions at atmospheric stations are more aggressive.

Effects of Selected Environmental Conditions on Biomass and Geosmin Production by Streptomyces halstedii

  • Schrader, Kevin K.;Blevins, Willard T.
    • Journal of Microbiology
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    • v.37 no.3
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    • pp.159-167
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    • 1999
  • The effects of bicarbonate concentration, atmospheric carbon dioxide level, and reduced atmospheric oxygen on biomass and geosmin production and geosmin/biomass (G/B) values for Streptomyces halstedii, a producer of the off-flavor compound geosmin, were determined. In addition, a study was performed to determined possible synergistic relationships between a cyanobacterium, Oscillatoria tenuis UTEX #1566, and S. halstedii in the enhancement of actinomycete growth and/or geosmin production. These studies took into consideration those conditions that can occur during cyanobacterial bloom die-offs. Increasing bicarbonate concentration caused slight decreases in geosmin production and G/B for S. halstedii. Increasing atmospheric oxygen promoted geosmin production and G/B while lower oxygen levels resulted in a decrease in geosmin production and G/B by S. halstedii. Biomass production by S. halstedii was adversely affected by reduced oxygen levels while changes in bicarbonate concentration and atmospheric carbon dioxdie levels had little effect on biomass production. Sonicated cells of O. tenuis UTEX #1566 promoted biomass production by S. halstedii, and O. tenuis culture (cells and extracellular metabolites) and culture supernatnat (extracellular metabolites) each promoted geosmin and G/B yields for S. halstedii. In certain aquatic systems, environmental conditions resulting from cyanobacterial blooms and subsequent bloom die-offs could favor actinomycete growth and off-flavor compound by certain actinomycetes.

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Comparison Study of Numerical Simulations Associated with Emission Conditions during Asian Dust Events

  • Kim, Yoo-Keun;Song, Sang-Keun;Jeong, Ju-Hee
    • Proceedings of the Korea Air Pollution Research Association Conference
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    • 2003.11a
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    • pp.518-519
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    • 2003
  • Many studies of Asian dust have been undertaken to investigate dust sources, their transport and deposition mechanisms, their optical and chemical properties, and their physical characteristics. These studies have used meteorological parameters, optical thickness, and mineral compositions derived from satellite images, lidar, sunphotometer, and other ground-based instruments in East Asia (Chun et al., 2001; Murayama et al., 2001). (omitted)

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A Study on the Characteristics of Convective Activities related to Atmospheric Stability Index and Thunderstorms over the Naro Space Center (나로우주센터 상공의 대기 안정도지수 및 뇌운관련 대류활동 특성 연구)

  • Kim, Hong-Il;Choi, Eun-Ho;Seo, Seong-Gyu
    • Journal of Environmental Science International
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    • v.28 no.12
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    • pp.1133-1145
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    • 2019
  • Successful launch requires state-of-the-art launch vehicle technology and constant test operations, However, the meteorological threat to the launch vehicle flight trajectory is also an important factor for launch success. Atmospheric stability above the Naro Space Center at the this time is very important, especially because the initial flight operation can determine the success of the launch. Moreover, during the flight of launch vehicle with rapid pressure and thrust into the atmosphere, convection activity in the atmosphere may create environmental conditions that cause severe weather threats such as thunderstorms. Hence, studies of atmospheric instability characteristics over the Naro Space Center are a necessary part of successful launch missions. Therefore, the main aims of this study were to (1) verify the atmospheric stability index and convection activity characteristics over the Naro Space Center using radiosonde data observed from 2007 to 2018 by the Naro Space Center, (2) analyze changes in the atmospheric stability index according to monthly and seasonal changes, and (3) assess how the calculated atmospheric stability index is related to actual thunderstorm occurrence using statistical analysis. Additionally, we aimed to investigate the atmospheric characteristics above the Naro Space Center through the distribution chart of the atmospheric stability index during summer, when convection activity is highest. Finally, we assessed the relationship between lightning occurrence and unstable atmospheric conditions, through predictability analysis performed using the lightning observation data of the Korea Meteorological Administration.

Effects of Atmospheric Pressure Microwave Plasma on Surface of SUS304 Stainless Steel

  • Shin, H.K.;Kwon, H.C.;Kang, S.K.;Kim, H.Y.;Lee, J.K.
    • Proceedings of the Korean Vacuum Society Conference
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    • 2012.08a
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    • pp.268-268
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    • 2012
  • Atmospheric pressure microwave induced plasmas are used to excite and ionize chemical species for elemental analysis, for plasma reforming, and for plasma surface treatment. Microwave plasma differs significantly from other plasmas and has several interesting properties. For example, the electron density is higher in microwave plasma than in radio-frequency (RF) or direct current (DC) plasma. Several types of radical species with high density are generated under high electron density, so the reactivity of microwave plasma is expected to be very high [1]. Therefore, useful applications of atmospheric pressure microwave plasmas are expected. The surface characteristics of SUS304 stainless steel are investigated before and after surface modification by microwave plasma under atmospheric pressure conditions. The plasma device was operated by power sources with microwave frequency. We used a device based on a coaxial transmission line resonator (CTLR). The atmospheric pressure plasma jet (APPJ) in the case of microwave frequency (880 MHz) used Ar as plasma gas [2]. Typical microwave Pw was 3-10 W. To determine the optimal processing conditions, the surface treatment experiments were performed using various values of Pw (3-10 W), treatment time (5-120 s), and ratios of mixture gas (hydrogen peroxide). Torch-to-sample distance was fixed at the plasma edge point. Plasma treatment of a stainless steel plate significantly affected the wettability, contact angle (CA), and free energy (mJ/$m^2$) of the SUS304 surface. CA and ${\gamma}$ were analyzed. The optimal surface modification parameters to modify were a power of 10 W, a treatment time of 45 s, and a hydrogen peroxide content of 0.6 wt% [3]. Under these processing conditions, a CA of just $9.8^{\circ}$ was obtained. As CA decreased, wettability increased; i.e. the surface changed from hydrophobic to hydrophilic. From these results, 10 W power and 45 s treatment time are the best values to minimize CA and maximize ${\gamma}$.

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