• 한국물환경학회지
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• 제26권6호
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• pp.954-962
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• 2010

The objective of this study was to develop automatic event detection algorithm for groundwater level rise. The groundwater level data and rainfall data in July and August at 37 locations nationwide were analyzed to develop the algorithm for groundwater level rise due to rainfall. In addition, the algorithm for groundwater level rise by ice melting and ground freezing was developed through the analysis of groundwater level data in January. The algorithm for groundwater level rise by rainfall was composed of three parts, including correlation between previous rainfall and groundwater level, simple linear regression analysis between previous rainfall and groundwater level, and diagnosis of groundwater level rise due to new rainfall. About 49% of the analyzed data was successfully simulated for groundwater level rise by rainfall. The algorithm for groundwater level rise due to ice melting and ground freezing included graphic analysis for groundwater level versus time (day), simple linear regression analysis for groundwater level versus time, and diagnosis of groundwater level rise by new ice melting and ground freezing. Around 37% of the analyzed data was successfully simulated for groundwater level rise due to ice melting and ground freezing. The algorithms from this study would help develop strategies for sustainable development and conservation of groundwater resources.

• 한국환경과학회지
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• 제32권5호
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• pp.303-313
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• 2023

In this study, the hydraulic gradient was calculated using the groundwater level and rainfall observed in the Hyogyo-ri area for a year, and the change in the hydraulic gradient according to the rainfall was analyzed. It was found that the groundwater level increased as the rainfall increased in all groundwater wells in the research site, and the groundwater level rise decreased as the altitude of the groundwater well increased. The hydraulic gradient in the research site ranged from 0.016 to 0.048, decreasing during rainfall and increasing after the end of the rainfall. As the rainfall increased, the groundwater level rise in the low-altitude area was more than the high-altitude area, and the hydraulic gradient decreased due to the difference in groundwater level rise according to the altitude. Through this study, it was found that the influence of rainfall is dominant for the fluctuation of the hydraulic gradient in the unconfined aquifer.

• 한국수자원학회논문집
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• 제50권6호
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• pp.387-395
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• 2017

기후변화에 따른 해수면 상승으로 인하여 해안지역의 지하수계에 해수침투가 가중된다. 지하수의 염분농도가 증가하면 지하수면 상부의 불포화 토양에서도 염분 농도가 증가할 수 있으며, 이는 농경지에서 작물피해를 일으킬 수 있다. 해수면이 상승함에 따라 내륙의 지하수위도 함께 상승한다. 이는 불포화 토양층의 두께를 감소시켜 해안 저지대의 경작에 피해를 끼칠 수 있다. 본 연구에서 지하수 해수침투는 3차원 모델, 토양 염류화 평가는 연직 1차원 모델을 합성 적용하여 해안 농경지에 대한 해수면 상승 피해를 평가하는 방법을 개발하였다. 3차원 해수침투 모델에서 지하수면의 수위와 농도분포를 계산하고 최상부 절점 중에서 염분 농도가 기준 값 이상인 절점에서 지하수면과 지표면 사이의 토양층에서 연직 1차원 모델링으로 토양층의 염분 농도와 불포화대 두께를 계산하였다. 농경지의 토양 염류화는 작물의 뿌리 심도에서 보통 작물의 생육한계 염분농도를 기준으로 판단하였다. 개발된 모델링 방법을 가상의 간척농경지에 적용하였다. 해수면 상승자료로 IPCC의 RCP 4.5와 8.5 시나리오를 사용하였다. 평가 결과는 2050년과 2100년에 대하여 제시하였다. 연구결과 대상지역에서 기후변화 시나리오 RCP 8.5에서 2100년에는 지하수 염류화 피해 면적은 간척지 육지면적 대비 7.8%, 염류화 토양 면적은 6.0%, 불포화층의 두께가 뿌리심도보다 적은 지역의 면적은 1.6% 증가하는 것으로 분석되었다.

• 한국지하수토양환경학회지:지하수토양환경
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• 제14권3호
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• pp.68-79
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• 2009

제주도는 투수성이 좋은 화산암류로 형성이 되어 지표수의 발달이 빈약하므로 수원의 대부분을 지하수에 의존하고 있다. 따라서 지구 온난화로 인한 해수면 상승이 발생하여 지하수로의 해수 침투가 발생할 경우 매우 심각한 문제에 봉착할 수 있는 취약성을 지녔다. 본 연구에서는 장기 조위 관측 자료를 토대로 한반도 주변과 제주도 근해의 장기적인 해수면 변화를 분석하였다. 그 결과, 최근 40년 간 한반도 주변에서 해수면이 $2.16\;{\pm}\;1.71\;mm/yr$의 속도로 뚜렷한 상승 양상을 보였으며 제주도 해안에서는 더욱 빠른 속도로 해수면이 상승해 왔음을 알 수 있었다. 또한 제주특별자치도의 지하수/해수침투관측망의 지하수 관측 자료를 통하여 갈수기 중 해수면이 연주기적으로 상승하는 4-5개월 정도의 시기 동안 해수면의 상승에 따라 염수대가 육지 쪽으로 확장하여 침투하고 있는 것을 관측할 수 있었다. 이를 통하여 제주도 동부 지역이 장기적으로 해수면의 상승에 따라 염수대가 육지 쪽으로 확장하여 침투하였음을 간접적으로 보였다. 이는 지구 온난화에 의한 해수면의 상승이 그 동안 관찰되어 왔던 제주도 동부 지역의 해수 침투현상의 한 원인이 될 수 있음을 제시하고 있다.

• 한국지하수토양환경학회지:지하수토양환경
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• 제27권5호
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• pp.1-9
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• 2022

A correlation analysis was performed to investigate differences in the response of surface water and groundwater to drought using the Standardized Precipitation Index (SPI). Water level data of 20 agricultural reservoirs, 4 dams, 2 rivers, and 8 groundwater observation wells were used for the analysis. SPI was calculated using precipitation data measured at a nearby meteorological station. The water storage of reservoirs and dams decreased significantly as they responded sensitively to the drought from 2014 to 2016, showing high correlation with SPI of the relatively long accumulation period (AP). The responses of rivers varied greatly depending on the presence of an upstream dam. The water level in rivers connected to an upstream dam was predominantly influenced by the dam discharge, resulting in very weak correlation with SPI. On the contrary, the rivers without dam exhibited a sharp water level rise in response to precipitation, showing higher correlation with SPI of a short-term AP. Unlike dams and reservoirs, the responses of groundwater levels to precipitation were very short-lived, and they did not show high correlation with SPI during the long-term drought. In drought years, the rise of groundwater level in the rainy season was small, and the lowered water level in the dry season did not proceed any further and was maintained at almost the same as that of other normal years. Conclusively, it is confirmed that groundwater is likely to persist longer than surface water even in the long-term drought years.

• 한국농공학회논문집
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• 제57권6호
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• pp.163-171
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• 2015

This study aimed to establish a field observation system for monitoring tempo-spatially precise changes of groundwater level and to analyze the impact of rainfall and irrigation practices on groundwater changes in paddy regions. The monitoring system comprising of all nine groundwater observation wells and four ponding depth sensors was installed in a part of paddy regions benefited from Gosam reservoir, Ansung-si. The result of grundwater level change during the irrigation period in 2002 was averagely 0.51 m higher than that during the non-irrigation period. In particular between March before puddling and June after transplanting, there was maximum 1.23 m rise in groundwater level. On the other hand, concerning the change in ponding depth, groundwater level changed similarly, and hourly rainfall was revealed to have better correlation with 24-hour delayed hourly groundwater level than with the corresponding groundwater level. Eventually, this study could be referenced for further studies to set up a more comprehensive and sustainable monitoring system of groundwater conditions.

• 한국지하수토양환경학회지:지하수토양환경
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• 제20권2호
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• pp.1-9
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• 2015

Groundwater has been a very precious resource for human life and economic development in the world. With increasing population and food demand, the groundwater use especially for agriculture is largely elevated worldwide. The very much large groundwater use results in depletion of major aquifers, land subsidences in many large cities, anthropogenic groundwater contamination, seawater intrusion in coastal areas and accompanying severe conflicts for water security. Furthermore, with the advent of changing climate, securing freshwater supply including groundwater becomes a pressing and critical issue for sustainable societal development in every country because prediction of precipitation is more difficult, its uneven distribution is aggravating, weather extremes are more frequent, and rising sea level is also threatening the freshwater resource. Under these difficulties, can groundwater be sustaining its role as essential element for human and society in the near future? We have to focus our efforts and wisdom on answering the question. Korean government should increase its investment in securing groundwater resources for changing climate.

• 지질공학
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• 제30권2호
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• pp.119-129
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• 2020

Sand dam is a successful water harvesting method in mountainous areas with ephemeral rivers. The success is dependent on several factors including material type, hydrogeology, slope, riverbed thickness, groundwater recharge, and streamflow. In this study, the effect of a sand dam on the groundwater level in the Chuncheon area, South Korea was assessed using the MODFLOW model. Using the model, multiple scenarios were tested to understand the groundwater head before and after the construction of the sand dam. The effect of groundwater abstraction before and after sand dam construction and the sand material type were also assessed. The results show, the groundwater level increases substantially after the application of a sand dam. The comparison of model outputs, simulated groundwater head before and after sand dam application with and without pumping well, shows a clear difference in the head. The material type has also an effect on the groundwater head. As the conductivity of the material increases, the head showed a significant rise.

• 한국지하수토양환경학회:학술대회논문집
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• 한국지하수토양환경학회 2002년도 추계학술발표회
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• pp.28-31
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• 2002

The water level fluctuation (WLF) method is a conventional method for quantifying groundwater recharge by multiplying the specific yield to the water level rise. A 2-D unconfined flow model with a time series of the recharge rate is developed. It is used for elucidating the errors of the WLF method which is implicitly based on the tank model where the horizontal flow in the saturated zone is ignored. Simulations show that the recharge estimated by the WLF method is underestimated for the observation well near the discharge boundary. This is due to the fact that the hydraulic stress resulting from the recharge is rapidly dissipating by the horizontal flow near the discharge boundary Simulations also reveal that the recharge was significantly underestimated with increase in the hydraulic conductivity and the recharge duration, and decrease in the specific yield.

• 한국지하수토양환경학회지:지하수토양환경
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• 제14권5호
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• pp.1-4
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• 2009