• 대기
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• 제30권4호
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• pp.391-404
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• 2020

To understand the characteristics of the relationship between visibility and particulate matter (PM) in different meteorological conditions, we investigated the contributions of PM and relative humidity (RH) to visibility in Seoul, South Korea. For the period from 2001 to 2018, both PM and RH show descending trends, resulting in a visibility increase. PM has little impact on the hourly variation of visibility, which could be explained more by the RH variability. Meanwhile, the daily change of PM accounts for daily visibility variation. For the monthly variation of visibility, both PM and RH showed similar influence. The correlation coefficients of PM10, PM2.5, and RH with visibility was -0.486, -0.644, and -0.556, respectively, which became higher during the high PM seasons of spring and winter. The correlation coefficient between PM2.5 and visibility was -0.454 for RH higher than 80%, and -0.780 for RH between 40% and 60%. From 2017 to 2018, there were 10 cases of extreme visibility impairment, among which five cases were incurred by high PM pollution, and two cases were by high humidity. Further analysis with PM chemical composition measurements is required to better understand the characteristics of visibility in Seoul.

• Asian Journal of Atmospheric Environment
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• 제11권2호
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• pp.114-121
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• 2017

Real-time monitoring of hourly concentrations of atmospheric Radon-222 ($^{222}Rn$, radon) and some gaseous pollutants ($SO_2$, CO, $O_3$) was performed throughout 2013-2014 at Gosan station of Jeju Island, one of the cleanest regions in Korea, in order to characterize their background levels and temporal variation trend. The hourly mean concentrations of radon and three gaseous pollutants ($SO_2$, CO, $O_3$) over the study period were $2216{\pm}1100mBq/m^3$, $0.6{\pm}0.7ppb$, $211.6{\pm}102.0ppb$, and $43.0{\pm}17.0ppb$, respectively. The seasonal order of radon concentrations was as fall ($2644mBq/m^3$)$${\sim_\sim}$$winter ($2612mBq/m^3$)>spring ($2022mBq/m^3$)>summer ($1666mBq/m^3$). The concentrations of $SO_2$ and CO showed similar patterns with those of radon as high in winter and low in summer, whereas the $O_3$ concentrations had a bit different trend. Based on cluster analyses of air mass back trajectories, the air mass frequencies originating from Chinese continent, North Pacific Ocean, and the Korean Peninsula routes were 30, 18, and 52%, respectively. When the air masses were moved from Chinese continent to Jeju Island, the concentrations of radon and gaseous pollutants ($SO_2$, CO, $O_3$) were relatively high: $2584mBq/m^3$, 0.76 ppb, 225.8 ppb, and 46.4 ppb. On the other hand, when the air masses were moved from North Pacific Ocean, their concentrations were much low as $1282mBq/m^3$, 0.24 ppb, 166.1 ppb, and 32.5 ppb, respectively.

• 한국대기환경학회지
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• 제25권6호
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• pp.550-561
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• 2009

This study is to investigate the air pollution characteristics of an industrialized midsize west-coastal city by comparing air quality to a neighboring inland city. The hourly averaged data of $O_3$, $SO_2$, $NO_2$, CO, and $PM_{10}$ measured from continuous air quality monitoring sites in Gunsan (coastal) and Jeonju (inland) were analyzed. The data set covers the period from 2004 to 2006. The annual average concentrations of the air pollutants in two cities were compared in their abundances and temporal trends as well. $O_3$ and $SO_2$ in Gunsan were relatively higher than those in Jeonju, while vice versa in case of $NO_2$ and $PM_{10}$. It seems that heavy automobile emissions from Jeonju mainly bring on higher $NO_2$ and $PM_{10}$ than those in Gunsan on annual base. $NO_2$ concentrations in both cities showed bimodal diurnal variations with peaks in the morning and in the late evening. These peaks correspond to the coupled effects of rush hour traffic and meteorological conditions (i.e., variation of mixing height and dispersion conditions). Maximum hourly averages of $NO_2$ ranged from 18 ppb to 28 ppb at Jeonju, and from 12 ppb to 20 ppb at Gunsan. $O_3$ showed typical diurnal variation with a maximum in the afternoon between 14:00 and 16:00 LST. Diurnal variations of CO and $PM_{10}$ were similar to $NO_2$ while $SO_2$ was similar to $O_3$. Seasonal variations of $PM_{10}$ in both cities indicated that their concentrations during spring season were significantly high. Asian dust storms occur frequently during spring and seem to affect increase in $PM_{10}$. High $O_3$ and $PM_{10}$ days were selected from both cities. The analyses based on the HYSPLIT trajectory model during the high $O_3$ and $PM_{10}$ showed these episodes (six cases) were mostly coincident with Asian dust storm originated from northern China and Mongolia. However, these high air pollution episodes in the west coastal cities may not only be caused by the Asian dust but also affected by other air pollutants transported from China accompanying the Asian dust.

• 한국수자원학회논문집
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• 제40권12호
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• pp.943-956
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• 2007

강우장의 특성을 정량화하는 여러 통계적 특성치 중에 자주 사용되는 공간상관함수(또는 공간상관도)는 강우의 평가나 설계 그리고 강우장을 모형화하는데 중요하게 사용된다. 그러나 강우의 공간상관 구조는 여러 요인에 의해 많은 변동성을 가지고 있다. 이와 같은 강우의 공간상관구조에 대한 변동특성은 유역을 대표하는 공간상관구조를 결정하는데 문제점으로 작용한다. 따라서 본 연구에서는 이변량 혼합분포를 이용하여 강우를 모형화한 후 정규분포와 대수정규분포를 고려하여 월별, 자료의 시간간격별로 공간상관도를 유도하고 그 변동특성을 파악하였다. 대상유역인 금강유역의 28개 강우관측소의 자료를 이용한 결과 다음과 같은 결론을 얻을 수 있었다. (1) 무강우자료에 대한 영향을 고려한 결과, 세 가지의 경우(Case A, B, C) 중에서 Case A(+,+)의 경우가 #0#에 대한 공간상관함수의 왜곡이 최소가 되기 때문에 가장 적절한 경우이다. (2) 일반적으로 사용되는 정규분포보다는 이론적 그리고 실증적으로 더 적절한 대수정규분포를 사용해야 함이 바람직하다. (3) 월별 공간상관함수 중 지수함수적인 감소경향이 가장 뚜렷한 7월의 경우가 유역을 대표하는 공간상관함수로 적절하다. (4) 자료의 시간해상도별 공간상관도는 다르게 유도되기 때문에 각각에 대한 경우를 고려해야 한다.

• 대한환경공학회지
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• 제36권6호
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• pp.412-420
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• 2014

중랑천 상류에서 하류 방향으로 4개 지점을 선정하여 3회의 강우 사상에 대하여 수질변화 특성을 조사하였다. 강우시 $COD_{Mn}$, SS와 $BOD_5$ 농도는 증가하고, T-N은 감소하고, T-P는 경향성이 뚜렷하게 나타나지는 않았으며, 경향성은 강우량과 강우강도 증가에 따라 더욱 뚜렷하게 나타났다. 누적 강우량과 수질항목별 단순회귀 분석 결과, T-N을 제외하고 전체적으로 양의 상관성을 갖는 것으로 나타나서 T-N은 누적강우량이 커질수록 농도가 감소하는 것으로 나타났고, 다른 항목들은 농도가 증가하는 것으로 나타났다. 시간당 평균 강우강도와 수질항목별 단순회귀분석 결과, $R^2$값이 전체적으로 약 0.483~0.992 범위의 대체적으로 폭 넓은 결정계수를 나타났으며, 강우강도가 강할수록, T-P와 T-N은 상류 유입, $COD_{Mn}$은 중류 및 하류 유입, SS는 상류에서 하류 방향으로의 점진적 증가 유입, 그리고 $BOD_5$는 상류에서 하류 방향으로의 점진적 감소 유입이 되는 것으로 판단되었다. 유량과 수질항목별 단순회귀 분석을 실시한 결과, 중랑천 상류가 유량의 증가와 함께 수질오염도가 민감하게 반응하는 것으로 나타났다.

• 한국환경보건학회지
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• 제47권6호
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• pp.521-529
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• 2021

Background: The coronavirus disease (COVID-19) has caused changes in human activity, and these changes may possibly increase or decrease exposure to fine dust (PM_2.5). Therefore, it is necessary to evaluate the exposure to PM_2.5 in relation to the outbreak of COVID-19. Objectives: The purpose of this study was to compare and evaluate the exposure to PM_2.5 concentrations by the variation of dynamic populations before and after the outbreak of COVID-19. Methods: This study evaluated exposure to PM_2.5 concentrations by changes in the dynamic population distribution in Guro-gu, Seoul, before and after the outbreak of COVID-19 between Jan and Feb, 2020. Gurogu was divided into 2,204 scale standard grids of 100 m×100 m. Hourly PM_2.5 concentrations were modeled by the inverse distance weight method using 24 sensor-based air monitoring instruments. Hourly dynamic population distribution was evaluated according to gender and age using mobile phone network data and time-activity patterns. Results: Compared to before, the population exposure to PM_2.5 decreased after the outbreak of COVID-19. The concentration of PM_2.5 after the outbreak of COVID-19 decreased by about 41% on average. The variation of dynamic population before and after the outbreak of COVID-19 decreased by about 18% on average. Conclusions: Comparing before and after the outbreak of COVID-19, the population exposures to PM_2.5 decreased by about 40%. This can be explained to suggest that changes in people's activity patterns due to the outbreak of COVID-19 resulted in a decrease in exposure to PM_2.5.

• 한국대기환경학회지
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• 제33권3호
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• pp.251-264
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• 2017

Recently, Jeollabuk-do has been reported as a province where the $PM_{10}$concentration is one of the highest levels in South Korea. To explore the characteristics and origins of the $PM_{10}$in Jeollabuk-do, we present one of the first long-term datasets including a statistical analysis of $PM_{10}$concentrations obtained from six cities in the province from 2010 to 2015. During the entire periods, the mean hourly $PM_{10}$concentration was $49.3{\mu}g/m^3$, which correspond to the annual ambient air quality standards for $PM_{10}$in South Korea, and the annual $PM_{10}$concentration of each city showed a similarity in year-to-year variations. In the monthly variation of $PM_{10}$, the $PM_{10}$concentrations showed a maximum value in May that was one of the top levels among the provinces of Korea while the concentrations were dramatically decreased in August showing one of the lowest levels among the provinces in Korea. For the diurnal variation of $PM_{10}$, the $PM_{10}$concentration was enhanced during the rush hours together with gaseous species of $NO_2$, and CO. When the high concentrations of $PM_{10}$were observed (the highest 10% of the $PM_{10}$mass contribution), temperature and relative humidity were low. Using HYSPLIT backward trajectories and cluster analysis for the high $PM_{10}$concentrations, we found that the pollution plumes were transported mainly from China.

• Environmental Analysis Health and Toxicology
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• 제24권3호
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• pp.203-211
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• 2009

A lesser degree of research is available with respect to indoor radon characteristics associated with occupants' exposure. The present study evaluated the radon levels in several public-access buildings or underground facilities, and their temporal variation in underground facilities. Radon measurements were conducted in 2005 and 2006, utilizing a continuous radon detector. A solid alpha detector (RAD7) was utilized to measure indoor radon levels. The mean radon concentrations obtained from the building or facilities were in a descending order: platforms of Daegu subway line 2, 2005 (32 $Bq/m^3$), hot-air bathroom (14 $Bq/m^3$), basement of office building (14 $Bq/m^3$), underground parking garage (14 $Bq/m^3$), underground shop (12 $Bq/m^3$), nursery (10 $Bq/m^3$), platforms of Daegu subway line 2, 2006 (9.0 $Bq/m^3$), platforms of Daegu subway line 1, 2006 (8.9 $Bq/m^3$), supermarket (7.9 $Bq/m^3$), hospital (7.3 $Bq/m^3$), and second-floor of office building (5.7 $Bq/m^3$). In general, underground-level facilities exhibited higher radon levels as compared with ground-level facilities. It was suggested that ventilation is an important parameter regarding the indoor levels of a subway. There was a decreasing or increasing trend in hourly-radon levels in a subway, whereas no trend were observed in a basement of office building. In addition, the radon levels in the subway lines 1 and 2 varied according to the platforms. The radon levels in the present study were much lower than those of previous studies. The average annual effective dose (AED) of radiation from indoor radon exposure was estimated to be between 0.043 and 0.242 mSv/yr, depending on facility types. These AEDs were substantially lower than the worldwide average AED (2.4 mSv/yr).

• 한국가스학회지
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• 제17권2호
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• pp.78-84
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• 2013

수증기 개질 반응로 설계를 위해 수증기 개질 반응로에 대한 열유동 해석을 수행하였다. 6개의 이중관형 개질기 튜브들과 1개의 버너로 구성된 반응로에 대해 개질반응과 열유동 해석을 연계하여 수치계산을 수행하였다. 버너 형상 변화에 따른 반응로 내에서의 유동구조를 계산하여 버너 형상을 선택하였다. 개질반응 통합해석 결과, 반응로 상하단내에서 온도구배가 크게 나타났으며 개질기 튜브 내의 조성 변화도 반응로 온도분포의 영향을 받는 것으로 나타났다. 또한, 운전조건인 SCR 및 GHSV 변동에 따른 개질 반응특성이 변화함을 확인할 수 있었다.

• 대기
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• 제30권1호
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• pp.47-57
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• 2020

In this study, the climatological spatio-temporal variation of strong wind and gust wind in Korea during the period from 1993 to 2018 was analyzed using daily maximum wind speed and daily maximum instantaneous wind speed data recorded at 61 observations. Strong wind and gust wind were defined as 14 m s^-1 and 20 m s^-1, which are the same as the KMA's criteria of special weather report. The frequency of strong wind and gust wind occurrence was divided into regions with the higher 25 percent (Group A) and the lower 75 percent (Group B). The annual frequency of strong wind and gust wind occurrence tended to be decreased in most parts of the Korean peninsula. In Group A with stations located at coastal region, strong wind and gust wind occurred most frequently in winter with higher frequency at 1200~1600 LST and 2300~2400 LST due to influence of East Asian winter monsoon. In addition, a marked decreasing trend throughout the four seasons was shown at Daegwallyeong, Gunsan and Wando observations. In contrast, it can be found in Group B that the monthly frequency of strong wind and wind gust occurrence was higher in August and September by effect of typhoon and hourly frequency was higher from 1200 LST to 1800 LST.