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Effect of land use and urbanization on groundwater recharge in metropolitan area: time series analysis of groundwater level data

  • Chae, Gi-Tak;Yun, Seong-Taek;Kim, Dong-Seung;Choi, Hyeon-Su
    • Proceedings of the Korean Society of Soil and Groundwater Environment Conference
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    • 2004.09a
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    • pp.113-114
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    • 2004
  • In order to classify the groundwater recharge characteristics in an urban area, a time series analysis of groundwater level data was performed. For this study, the daily groundwater level data from 35 monitoring wells were collected for 3 years (Fig. 1). The use of the cross-correlation function (CCF), one of the time series analysis, showed both the close relationship between rainfall and groundwater level change and the lag time (delay time) of groundwater level fluctuation after a rainfall event. Based on the result of CCF, monitored wells were classified into two major groups. Group I wells (n=10) showed a fast response of groundwater level change to rainfall event, with a delay time of maximum correlation between rainfall and groundwater level near 1 to 7 days. On the other hand, the delay time of 17-68 days was observed from Group II wells (n=25) (Fig. 1). The fast response in Group I wells is possibly caused by the change of hydraulic pressure of bedrock aquifer due to the rainfall recharge, rather than the direct response to rainfall recharge.

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A Case Study of the Characteristics of Primary Students' Development of Interest in Science (초등학생들의 과학 흥미 수준의 변화와 발달 특성에 관한 사례연구)

  • Choi, Yoon-Sung;Kim, Chan-Jong;Choe, Seung-Urn
    • Journal of the Korean earth science society
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    • v.39 no.6
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    • pp.600-616
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    • 2018
  • The purpose of this study was to explore how primary school students develop their interest in science. A survey questionnaire was used to investigate students' interest, change of their interest, and engagement in science related activities three times a year. 201 students of two primary schools in Seoul Metropolitan City initially participated in this study. A follow-up case study was conducted with students who showed an increased interest in science. Finally, seven students were chosen in the case study. They were asked to keep a photo journal for 12 weeks, and were interviewed in every other week by one of the researchers. Among these seven participants, two (TK and QQ) were chosen for analyzing their data in this case study because they showed positive changes in developing science interest throughout the study. The results of two participants' survey, photo-journal and interview were analyzed qualitatively. First, TK, whose science interest developed from situational interest II to individual interest I, engaged in doing experiments at home, doing mathematics activities, raising pets or plants, observing phenomena, and visiting informal educational centers. He tended to participate in hands-on activities by himself in out-of-school settings. Second, QQ who developed from situational interest I to situational interest II, engaged in taking pictures as a representative activity at home and school. He tended to participate in activities with either his father or one of the researchers. Both students showed personal characteristics such as doing place-based activities, interaction with others and activity subjectivity. The goal of TK's interactions with others on the various places was to develop in cognitive domain. On the contrary, QQ's goal of interactions with others was to develop in emotional communication. This study reported the cases of characteristics of students who developed their interests in science including activities in- and out-of-school settings and their accompanying people.

Line Profiles of the Saturn Ring Planetary Nebula

  • Lee, Seong-Jae;Hyung, Siek
    • The Bulletin of The Korean Astronomical Society
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    • v.36 no.2
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    • pp.115.1-115.1
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    • 2011
  • We analyzed the line profiles of the planetary nebula (PN) NGC 7009 secured with the Keck I HIES and BOES's spectral data. The 5 positions were taken over the nebular image, 4 points on the bright rim plus 1 point at the central position. The covered spectral wavelength range was $3250{\AA}-8725{\AA}$ in these observations. We decomposed the lines of HI, HeI, HeII, CII, NIII, [ClIII], [NII], [OII], [OIII], [SII], [SIII], [ClIII], and [ArIII] using the IRAF and StarLink/Dipso. After correcting the Earth's movement and the PN's radial velocities, -48.6 & -48.9 km/s, respectively, for the Keck & BOES, we produced the line profiles in a velocity scale. The zero velocity at each line profile clearly indicates which part of the components is approaching or receding, giving a general information of the kinematical structure. Almost all of the low-to-medium excitation lines, such as [NII], [SII], [O III], and [ArIII], secured at the central position and four positions along the major & minor axes, showed 3 components, double peak + a wide wing component, suggesting the fast outflow structures are present. The overall geometry is a prolate shell which also has a fainter outer shell in the halo zone, but there appears to be some peculiar sub-structures inside the main shell. The high excitation He I, HeII, NIII lines which might be formed close to the inner boundary of the shell show unusual features, completely different from the other lines. The HeII and these high excitation lines may be indicative of a relative recent fast outflow from the central star and the permitted lines such as NIII might be affected by the innermost structure. We discuss a possible presence of a jet-like fast outflow structure in an out-flow axis different from the main axis of the spheroid shell.

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Identification of MgII Absorbers in the Quasar Lines of Sight

  • Shim, Hyunjin
    • The Bulletin of The Korean Astronomical Society
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    • v.40 no.1
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    • pp.75.3-75.3
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    • 2015
  • Large area infrared surveys are often accompanied with follow-up optical spectroscopic surveys that has a significant legacy value even for other areas of research. Using these spectral database, we have performed a search for MgII absorption lines in the optical spectrum of background quasar. Over the ~4deg2 of AKARI North Ecliptic Pole survey field and Spitzer First Look Survey field, 18 and 16 MgII absorber systems are identified respectively. The redshift range for the background quasars was 1.0<$z_{qso}$<3.4, while the redshift range for the absorber was 0.6<$z_{abs}$<1.6. Galaxies responsible for MgII absorptions are identified in the deep optical images (CFHT r-band), yet the identification still remains ambiguous for 60% of the systems due to the limited image depth and the source crowdedness. The impact parameter ranges 20-60kpc, and the rest-frame equivalent width of MgII absorption ranges $0.7-4{\AA}$. The most critical part in the identification of MgII absorber galaxies is the existence of deep optical images in addition to the high S/N quasar spectrum with R>3000.

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Composition of Rare Earth Elements in Northeast Pacific Surface Sediments, and their Potential as Rare Earth Elements Resources (북동태평양 Clarion-Clipperton 해역 표층 퇴적물의 희토류 조성 및 희토류 광상으로서의 잠재성)

  • Seo, Inah;Pak, Sang Joon;Kiseong, Hyeong;Kong, Gee-Soo;Kim, Jonguk
    • Ocean and Polar Research
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    • v.36 no.4
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    • pp.383-394
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    • 2014
  • The surface sediments from the manganese nodule exploration area of Korea in the Clarion-Clipperton fracture zone were investigated to understand the resource potential of and emplacement mechanism for rare earth elements (REEs). The sediments are categorized into three lithological units (Unit I, II and III from top to bottom), but into two groups (Unit I/II and Unit III) based on the distribution pattern of REEs. The distribution pattern of REEs in Unit I/II is similar to that of Post-Archean Australian Shale (PAAS), but shows a negative Ce anomaly and enrichment in heavy REEs (HREEs). In Unit III, the HREE enrichment and Ce anomaly is much more remarkable than Unit I/II when normalized to PAAS, which are interpreted as resulting from the absorption of REEs from seawater by Fe oxyhydroxides that were transported along the buoyant plume from remotely-located hydrothermal vents. It is supported by the PAAS-normalized REE pattern of Unit III which is similar to those of seawater and East Pacific Rise sediments. Meanwhile, the PAAS-normalized REE pattern of Unit I/II is explained by the 4:1 mixing of terrestrial eolian sediment and Unit III from each, indicating the much smaller contribution of hydrothermal origin material to Unit I/II. The studied sediments have the potentiality of a low-grade and large tonnage REE resource. However, the mining of REE-bearing sediment needs a large size extra collecting, lifting and treatment system to dress and refine low-grade sediments if the sediment is exploited with manganese nodules. It is economically infeasible to develop low-grade REE sediments at this moment in time because the exploitation of REE-bearing sediments with manganese nodules increase the mining cost.

A Study on the GOCI-II Accuracy in the Early Stage of the Mission (임무 초기 GOCI-II 자료 정확도 고찰)

  • Jongkuk Choi;Hahn Chul Jung;Wonkook Kim;Jun Myoung Choi
    • Korean Journal of Remote Sensing
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    • v.39 no.6_2
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    • pp.1523-1528
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    • 2023
  • Since the successful launch of Geostationary Ocean Color Imager-II (GOCI-II) in February 2020, various studies for improving the accuracies of the product have been underway through full-scale Cal/Val (calibration and validation) activities. This special issue examines the algorithm for GOCI-II data quality management at present, two years after the start of studies on Cal/Val and algorithm improvement of GOCI-II data, and introduces accuracy improvement and application progress along with the related research results. We expect that highly accurate data will be provided and utilized through continuous Cal/Val activities for GOCI-II data.

One Year of GOCI-II Launch Present and Future (GOCI-II 발사 1년, 현재와 미래)

  • Choi, Jong-kuk;Park, Myung-sook;Han, Kyung-soo;Kim, Hyun-cheol;Im, Jungho
    • Korean Journal of Remote Sensing
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    • v.37 no.5_2
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    • pp.1229-1234
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    • 2021
  • GOCI-II, which succeeded the mission of GOCI, was successfully launched in February 2020 and is in operation. GOCI-II is expected to be highly useful in a wide range of fields, including detailed changes in the coastal seawater environment using improved spatial and spectral resolution, increased number of observation and full disk observation mode. This special issue introduces the assessment of the current GOCI-II data quality and the studies on the accuracy improvement and applications at this time of one year after launch and data disclosure. We expect that this issue can be an opportunity for GOCI-II data to be actively utilized not only in the ocean but also in various fields of land and atmosphere.

Spectroscopic Identifications and Phase Equilibria of THF + 3-OH THF + CH4 Clathrate Hydrates (삼성분계 THF + 3-OH THF + CH4 크러스레이트 하이드레이트의 상평형 거동 해석 및 분광학적 분석)

  • Kim, Heejoong;Ahn, Yun-Ho;Moon, Seokyoon;Hong, Sujin;Park, Youngjune
    • Korean Chemical Engineering Research
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    • v.55 no.3
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    • pp.353-357
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    • 2017
  • In this study, the inclusion phenomena of tetrahydrofuran + 3-hydroxytetrahydrofuran + $CH_4$ clathrate hydrates were explored via thermodynamic and spectroscopic approaches. The phase equilibria of the double hydrates - THF + $CH_4$ and 3-OH THF + $CH_4$ clathrate hydrates - were determined by pressure-temperature trace during hydrate formation and dissociation, and the result revealed that the equilibrium pressures were shifted to lower pressure region compared to pure $CH_4$ hydrate. The powder X-ray diffraction patterns revealed that the double hydrates of THF + 3-OH THF formed structure II type clathrate hydrates with $CH_4$. The dispersive Raman spectra of the double clathrate hydrates also exhibited that $CH_4$ can be trapped in both $5^{12}6^4$ and $5^{12}$ cages whereas THF and 3-OH THF were encaged in $5^{12}6^4$ cage.

High School Students' Conceptions on Landscape Formation and Geological Time (고등학생들의 지형 형성과 지질학적 시간 개념)

  • Lee, Yongkyu;Han, Shin;Jeong, Jinwoo;Park, Taeyoon
    • Journal of the Korean Society of Earth Science Education
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    • v.8 no.3
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    • pp.332-345
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    • 2015
  • Earth science is the study to explore the planet in which we live. Among these earth science geology of the area it can be the most critical and important study. However, because of the size and scope is too broad temporal spatial eurona covered in geology is true that many students find difficult about the geology field. In this study, in conjunction with landscape formation of geologic time for the concept to be among the core areas of Geology examined the concept and recognize it as the destination for high school students. Is a test tool for the analysis was adapted for use by Jolley (2010) has developed LIFT (The Landscape Identification and Formation Test). Currently we fix the strip to match the country through a validity check of the curriculum. Results of the study were as follows: First, the ability to check the landscape and formation is expected to estimate the time and the liberal arts students was higher than the natural science students. The reason for this seems to be the influence of learning geographical subjects. Second, the concept of geological time was found to lack both natural science and liberal arts students. The reason is that the students in the previous process because it deals with the concept of geologic time from the top of Earth Science Education II seems to be because there was no chance of learning about geological time. Third, the results confirm the confidence of the students surveyed in the landscape formation time natural science students was higher than liberal arts students. The research measured gender boys higher than girls. Fourth, the students on the landscape and geological time was found to have a number of misconceptions. This appears to be due to the students to feel difficulty in thinking of the concept because the need to understand the abstract geologic time. Therefore, it is necessary just to hold misconceptions about the concept of geology students have through the study of the landscape and geological time.

Analysis of the Locality and Scale of the Presentation of Fossil Photographs in Textbooks of Earth Science on the 7th Curriculum (제7차 교육과정 지구과학 관련 교과서에서의 화석사진에 대한 산출지역 및 척도 표기 분석)

  • Chung Chull Hwan;Moon Byoung Chan;Kim Hai-Gyoung
    • Journal of the Korean earth science society
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    • v.26 no.6
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    • pp.477-488
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    • 2005
  • Fossil photographs in science and earth science textbooks on the 7th curriculum including those of elementary, middle and high school, are analyzed to estimate the adequacy and scientific significance focusing on the locality and scale. The results show that most of the textbooks have included various types of fossil photographs: 32 in elementary textbooks, 50 in middle school and 109 in high school. However, the presentation of scientific information on each photographs is insufficient. Only $68\%$ of the elementary textbooks designates locality and only $6\%$ includes scales. Among middle and high school textbooks, 40 and $16\%$ of photographs describe locality, and 14 and $18\%$ of photographs exhibit scale, respectively. More scientific and appropriate presentation of fossil photographs, such as locality and scale, is needed to enhance educational effect.