• 제목/요약/키워드: Environmental function

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A STUDY OF ESTIMATION GROUND SURFACE TEMPERATURE BY TIME-SHIFT PROCESSING

  • Yano, Koji;KAJIWARA, Koji;HONDA, Yoshiaki;Moriyama, Masao
    • 대한원격탐사학회:학술대회논문집
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    • 대한원격탐사학회 2003년도 Proceedings of ACRS 2003 ISRS
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    • pp.798-800
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    • 2003
  • The time shift processing of ground measured surface temperature with the meteorological variables has no evaluated function. We introduce new evaluating function. To use this evaluating function, the algorithm of time-shift processing will be able to be reliable and get error-bar for all moving measured point's data. We will finally obtain the area averaged surface temperature by land observation.

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도시공원의 환경교육 기능 평가 및 개선방안에 관한 연구 - 서울시 도시공원을 중심으로 - (A Study on the Evaluation and Improving Measures of Environmental Education Function of City Park - Concentrated on City Park in Seoul -)

  • 송영은;양병이
    • 한국환경교육학회지:환경교육
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    • 제11권2호
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    • pp.238-251
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    • 1998
  • Environmental education, which has been thought as the most fundamental solution to environmental problems, should be performed not only in school but also in home and society with a long-term plan. In line with this, environmental-friendly attitude in daily life should be achieved by the perception of the vital environmental principle-new understanding of relation between nature and human being. It is in the city park that children in urban area, who has little opportunity to contact nature, have rather easier access to nature and realize the principle. Despite such great potential, the city park in Korea has not played its pivotal role because of lack of both facilities and activities. In addition, existing studies on this issue are not satisfactory. Therefore, this study is aimed at analyzing and evaluating city parks' environmental education function, potential and problems according to their types, then offering practical reform measures and programs in order to make students better understand the parks as an everyday natural experience spot. These plans are not based on full-scale revision, instead focuses on optimizing potential of existing natural environment and parks. Additionally, activities to experience various nature are included in the study. The value of city park is not decided by the park itself, but by its relationship with visitors. Environmental education function of city park is not confined to building up facilities and providing programs. It also should be complemented and improved, reflecting visitors' opinions and evaluation of environmental education.

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하수처리장 주요 기자재의 고장확률밀도함수를 이용한 가용도 모델링 및 평가에 관한 연구 (A Study on the Availability Modelling and Assessment with Failure Density Function of Major Equipment for a Sewage Treatment Plant)

  • 이홍철;곽필재;이현동;황인주
    • 대한환경공학회지
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    • 제35권11호
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    • pp.763-768
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    • 2013
  • 본 논문에서는 하수처리장 주요 장비 고장밀도함수를 기반으로 시스템 가용성 평가가 수행되었다. 프로세스 구성과 구성요소의 고장률에 따른 시스템 가용성 및 위험요소 분석에 초점을 맞추고 있다. 하수처리장 시스템 가용성 분석을 위하여 기자재 분류와 해당기자재의 고장확률밀도함수를 정립하였다. 가용성 평가 과정의 불확실성의 해소를 위하여 몬테카를로 시뮬레이션 기법과 이벤트기법을 도입하였다. 하수처리장 시스템 가용성은 구성장비가 직렬연결 상태인 경우에 50.4%로 평가되었으며, 장비별 보조시스템이 추가 적용된 경우 80.1% 이상으로 증가하였다. 슬러지 탈수 및 농축 공정의 시스템 오작동은 전체 시스템 오작동의 77% 이상에 해당하고 있어 주 위험 요인으로 평가되었다.

Correlation between Physical Activity and Lung Function in Dusty Areas: Results from the Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease in Dusty Areas (CODA) Cohort

  • Han, Yuri;Heo, Yeonjeong;Hong, Yoonki;Kwon, Sung Ok;Kim, Woo Jin
    • Tuberculosis and Respiratory Diseases
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    • 제82권4호
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    • pp.311-318
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    • 2019
  • Background: Although physical activity is known to be beneficial to lung function, few studies have been conducted to investigate the correlation between physical activity and lung function in dusty areas. Therefore, the purpose of this study is to investigate the correlation between physical activity and lung function in a Korean cohort including normal and COPD-diagnosed participants. Methods: Data obtained from the COPD in dusty areas (CODA) cohort was analyzed for the following factors: lung function, symptoms, and information about physical activity. Information on physical activity was valuated using questionnaires, and participants were categorized into two groups: active and inactive. The evaluation of the mean lung function, modified Medical Research Council dyspnea grade scores, and COPD assessment test scores was done based on the participant physical activity using a general linear model after adjusting for age, sex, smoking status, pack-years, height, and weight. In addition, a stratification analysis was performed based on the smoking status and COPD. Results: Physical activity had a correlation with high forced expiratory volume in 1 second ($FEV_1$) among CODA cohort (p=0.03). While the active group exhibited significantly higher $FEV_1$ compared to one exhibited by the inactive group among past smokers (p=0.02), no such correlation existed among current smokers. There was no significant difference observed in lung function after it was stratified by COPD. Conclusion: This study established a positive correlation between regular physical activity in dusty areas and lung function in participants.

수성유원지 장소성 인식 요인 인과구조모형 분석 (Causality of Placeness Cognition by Using Structural Equation Modeling in Suseong Amusement Park)

  • 한재경;엄붕훈
    • 한국환경과학회지
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    • 제29권10호
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    • pp.961-968
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    • 2020
  • This study aims to analyze the causality of placeness cognition which includes the place satisfaction, place attachment, place function, and behavioral intention of those who visit Suseong amusement park. A questionnaire survey was administered to 255 individuals who visited in Suseong amusement park. To conduct the analysis, six hypotheses were formulated and tested. While two hypotheses were statistically rejected, four hypotheses were accepted. First, place satisfaction was found to have a positive effect on place function (β=.577, p<0.001). Second, place attachment had a positive effect on behavioral intention (β=.450, p<0.001). Third, place function had a positive effect on behavioral intention (β=.247, p<0.05). Fourth, place function was found to have a positive effect on place attachment (β=.637, p<0.001). Unlike most existing research which has indicated that place satisfaction has a direct effect on behavioral intention this study suggests a that double mediating effect through place function and place attachment between place satisfaction and behavioral intention. In addition to increasing satisfaction through the environment of the Suseong Amusement Park, it is also necessary to improve the function of the place to ensure repeated visits from visitors.

A 4-Year Follow-up Cohort Study of the Respiratory Functions in Toner-handling Workers

  • Yanagi, Nobuaki;Kitamura, Hiroko;Mizuno, Mitsuhito;Hata, Koichi;Uchiyama, Tetsuro;Kuga, Hiroaki;Matsushita, Tetsuhiro;Kurosaki, Shizuka;Uehara, Masamichi;Ogami, Akira;Higashi, Toshiaki
    • Safety and Health at Work
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    • 제5권4호
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    • pp.222-226
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    • 2014
  • Background: Focusing on the respiratory function for health effect indices, we conducted a cross-sectional study on workers who did and did not handle toner to compare the longitudinal changes. Methods: Among 116 individuals who worked for a Japanese business equipment manufacturer and participated in the study, the analysis included 69 male workers who we were able to follow up for 4 years. We categorized the 40 workers engaged in toner-handling work as the exposed group and the 29 workers not engaged in these tasks as the referent group, and compared their respiratory function test results: peak expiratory flow rate (PEFR), vital capacity (VC), predicted vital capacity (%VC), forced expiratory volume in 1 second ($FEV_1$), and forced expiratory volume in 1 second as a percent of forced vital capacity ($FEV_1%$). Results: The cross-sectional study of the respiratory function test results at the baseline and at the $5^{th}$ year showed no statistically significant differences in PEFR, VC, %VC, $FEV_1$, and $FEV_1%$ between the exposed and referent workers. Also, respiratory function time-course for 4 years was calculated and compared between the groups. No statistically significant differences were shown. Conclusion: Our study does not suggest any toner exposure effects on respiratory function. However, the number of subjects was small in our study; studies of larger populations will be desired in the future.

지표면의 시공간적 변화를 고려한 비점오염원 저감 저류지 최적용량산정 (Optimal Volume Estimation for Non-point Source Control Retention Considering Spatio-Temporal Variation of Land Surface)

  • 최대규;김진관;이재관;김상단
    • 한국물환경학회지
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    • 제27권1호
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    • pp.9-18
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    • 2011
  • In this study the optimal volume for non-point source control retention is estimated considering spatio-temporal variation of land surface. The 3-parameter mixed exponential probability density function is used to represent the statistical properties of rainfall events, and NRCS-CN method is applied as rainfall-runoff transformation. The catchment drainage area is divided into individual $30m{\times}30m$ cells, and runoff curve number is estimated at each cell. Using the derived probability density function theory, the stormwater probability density function at each cell is derived from the rainfall probability density function and NRCS-CN rainfall-runoff transformation. Considering the antecedent soil moisture condition at each cell and the spatial variation of CN value at the whole catchment drainage area, the ensemble stormwater capture curve is established to estimate the optimal volume for an non-point source control retention. The comparison between spatio-temporally varied land surface and constant land surface is presented as a case study for a urban drainage area.

강릉지역 초등학생들의 폐기능과 영향 요인 분석 (Pulmonary Function and Its Influence Factors of Elementary School Children in Gangneung)

  • 유승도;유시은;이민정;최욱희;김대선;이철호;박경화
    • 한국환경보건학회지
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    • 제34권1호
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    • pp.20-26
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    • 2008
  • The objective of the study which utilised population based data was to determine the respiratory condition of elementary school children in Gangneung. From October 9th to December 14th, 2006, Pulmonary Function Tests (PFT) including Forced Vital Capacity (FVC) and Forced Expiratoy Volume in I Second $(FEV_1)$ were conducted on the target group of children using a spirometer. The prevalence of asthmatic symptoms was 29.8% among boys and 39.6% among girls. By using logistic regression, we found that family history of allergic rhinitis (OR=3.90, CI=1.05-14.51), experience of allergic conjunctivitis (OR=4.67, CI=1.54-14.16) and atopic dermatitis (OR=2.86, CI=1.17-7.05) significantly increased the asthmatic symptoms. Also, a family history of asthma and food allergy were associated with asthmatic symptoms. In relation to housing and environmental risk factors, residences under the ground (OR=3.59, CI=1.35-9.51) and big-size dolls (OR=2.71, CI=0.86-8.53) significantly increased the prevalence of asthmatic symptoms. For PFT, above four families, exposure of passive smoking and pets significantly reduced FVC in both groups (p<0.05). In girls, a big-size doll was significantly associated with decreased lung function (FVC and $FEV_1$). In boys, using bed significantly reduced $FEV_1$. Also, the risk of asthmatic symptoms was found to increase when the house has been built for 5 years or more, the house is close to a road $({\leq}100m)$, a gas/Kerosene heater or carpet is utilized within the house. However, their differences were not significant. It is concluded that genetic factor such as a family history of respiratory disease, allergic symptoms and housing risk factor are related to asthmatic symptoms. These results were worth noting because the findings will help address risk factors related respiratory symptoms especially in relation to housing and environment.

경유차량 배출물질의 노출과 폐기능의 상관성 연구 (Diesel Exhaust Particle Exposure and its Pulmonary Function Effects)

  • 이용진;김다혜;김수환;김정수;신동천;임영욱
    • 한국대기환경학회지
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    • 제32권5호
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    • pp.457-468
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    • 2016
  • Traffic-related air pollutants and particulates from diesel exhaust cause for increasing respiratory health problem. Recent epidemiologic studies have reported adverse effects of urban air pollution on various aspects of respiratory health. Bus or truck terminal workers have high probability of exposure to diesel exhaust particle than general office worker. This study was designed to evaluate the relationship between pulmonary function of people who working at the high-density area of diesel vehicles and pulmonary function of people who working at general office in Seoul. So, this study explored the effects on people with exposure to diesel traffic or exposure to diesel traffic, through the pulmonary function test (PFT). There were significant difference in Forced Vital Capacity (FVC) and Forced Expiratory Volume in 1 second ($FEV_1$) between high-exposure group and control. High-exposure to diesel particle were increased risk of reduction in pulmonary function in this study. These results provide the necessity additional research that manage people who working at the high-density area of diesel vehicles.

DAF공정의 궤적분석에서 유선과 운동함수의 적용이 기포와 플록의 충돌효율에 미치는 영향 (Effect of Application of Streamline and Mobility Function on Bubble-Floc Collision Efficiency for Trajectory Analysis of DAF Process)

  • 김성진;곽동희;임영환
    • 한국물환경학회지
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    • 제20권6호
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    • pp.676-684
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    • 2004
  • Many researchers have been carrying on study to figure out the exact collision efficiency between bubble and floc. Collision efficiency can has generally been quantified by using trajectory analysis which uses the hydrodynamic, the electrostatic and van der waals forces. Two types of method are considered to induce the hydrodynamic force in the trajectory analysis. One is to use stream function and the other is to use mobility function. There was some difference between stream and mobility function depending upon modelling factors and conditions in trajectory analysis.