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A Development of Exploration System for High Quality Underwater Mineral Resources (고품위 해저 광물자원 탐사시스템 개발)

  • Kim, Young-Jin;Cho, Young-June
    • Proceedings of the IEEK Conference
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    • 2009.05a
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    • pp.316-319
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    • 2009
  • Currently for exploring marine resources, After confirming the location of the resources by controlling search equipment and sensor module in research vessel, the method which collects sample of searched resources and analyzes the quality and a contents of the resources in research vessel is been applying. This search method is structure which analyzes an ingredient in ship and decides the quality of the resources. And real-time processing for an effective resources search is been demanding. Therefore in this paper, we have developed a resources identification algorithm that can display the type feature of resources by real-time 3D Graphic.

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Analysis of Career Behaviors on the Women's Second Labor Market Transition (경력단절 여성의 노동시장 재진입 욕구형태에 따른 진로행동 분석)

  • Park, Sung-Mi
    • Journal of Fisheries and Marine Sciences Education
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    • v.22 no.2
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    • pp.165-179
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    • 2010
  • The purpose of this study was to analyze career behaviors(job exploration, job hunting) of the need mode in the women's second labor market transition. To obtain this objective 501 women, who quitted their job in 780 women randomly sampling completed questionnaire. To analyze data, $x^2$, ANOVA were executed. Research results were explained, there were no difference career behaviors, experience of career counseling, experience of career education, aspiration of career behaviors by the need mode in the women's second labor market transition. But, there were difference motivation of labor market entry, career barriers, preference of occupations, level of job competence of career behaviors by the need mode in the women's second labor market transition. The implications of the results on women's second labor market transition of developing career education and counseling programs were discussed and finally suggestions for further study were made.

Swell Effect Correction of Sub-bottom Profiler Data with Weak Sea Bottom Signal (해저면 신호가 약한 천부해저지층 탐사자료의 너울영향 보정)

  • Lee, Ho-Young;Koo, Nam-Hyung;Kim, Wonsik;Kim, Byoung-Yeop;Cheong, Snons;Kim, Young-Jun;Son, Woohyun
    • Geophysics and Geophysical Exploration
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    • v.18 no.4
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    • pp.181-196
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    • 2015
  • A 3.5 kHz or chirp sub-bottom profiling survey is widely used in the marine geological and engineering purpose exploration. However, swells in the sea degrade the quality of the survey data. The horizontal continuity of profiler data can be enhanced and the quality can be improved by correcting the influence of the swell. Accurate detection of sea bottom location is important in correcting the swell effect. In this study, we tried to pick sea bottom locations by finding the position of crossing a threshold of the maximum value for the raw data and transformed data of envelope or energy ratio. However, in case of the low-quality data where the sea bottom signals are not clear due to sea wave noise, automatic sea bottom detection at the individual traces was not successful. We corrected the mispicks for the low quality data and obtained satisfactory results by picking a sea bottom within a range considering the previous average of sea bottom, and excluding unreliable big-difference picks. In case of trace by trace picking, fewest mispicks were found when using energy ratio data. In case of picking considering the previous average, the correction result was relatively satisfactory when using raw data.

Potential applications of radioprotective phytochemicals from marine algae

  • Oh, Jae-Young;Fernando, I.P. Shanura;Jeon, You-Jin
    • ALGAE
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    • v.31 no.4
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    • pp.403-414
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    • 2016
  • The use of ionizing radiation and radioactive elements is becoming increasingly popular with the rapid developments in nuclear technology, radiotherapy, and radio diagnostic methods. However, ionizing radiation can directly or indirectly cause life-threatening complications such as cancer, radiation burns, and impaired immunity. Environmental contamination with radioactive elements and the depletion of ozone layer also contribute to the increased levels of radiation exposure. Radioprotective natural products have particularly received attention for their potential usefulness in counteracting radiation-induced damage because of their reduced toxicity compared with most drugs currently in use. Moreover, radioprotective substances are used as ingredients in cosmetic formulations in order to provide protection against ultraviolet radiation. Over the past few decades, the exploration of marine algae has revealed the presence of radioprotective phytochemicals, such as phlorotannins, polysaccharides, carotenoids and other compounds. With their promising radioprotective effects, marine algae could be a future source for discovering potential radioprotective substances for development as useful in therapeutics.

Detection of unexploded ordnance (UXO) using marine magnetic gradiometer data (해양 자력구배 탐사자료를 이용한 UXO 탐지)

  • Salem Ahmed;Hamada Toshio;Asahina Joseph Kiyoshi;Ushijima Keisuke
    • Geophysics and Geophysical Exploration
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    • v.8 no.1
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    • pp.97-103
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    • 2005
  • Recent development of marine magnetic gradient systems, using arrays of sensors, has made it possible to survey large contaminated areas very quickly. However, underwater Unexploded Ordnances (UXO) can be moved by water currents. Because of this mobility, the cleanup process in such situations becomes dynamic rather than static. This implies that detection should occur in near real-time for successful remediation. Therefore, there is a need for a fast interpretation method to rapidly detect signatures of underwater objects in marine magnetic data. In this paper, we present a fast method for location and characterization of underwater UXOs. The approach utilises gradient interpretation techniques (analytic signal and Euler methods) to locate the objects precisely. Then, using an iterative linear least-squares technique, we obtain the magnetization characteristics of the sources. The approach was applied to a theoretical marine magnetic anomaly, with random errors, over a known source. We demonstrate the practical utility of the method using marine magnetic gradient data from Japan.

High-Current Time-Lapse Electrical Imaging in Marine Sediments Area (해성퇴적층 하부지반 대전류 time-lapse 전기탐사)

  • Jung, Hyun-Key;Geo, Dong-Kweon Lee
    • 한국지구물리탐사학회:학술대회논문집
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    • 2006.06a
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    • pp.109-112
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    • 2006
  • Successful field test results for high-current time-lapse electrical imaging in marine sediments area are discussed. Because field trial by commercially available equipments were failed, self-developed system which supports transmitting current up to 5 ampere was used. Some weak zones due to local fractures were detected, but the weak zone effect in this area by time-lapse measurements from sea level change was minor.

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Cable-free Seismic Acquisition System (무선 탄성파 탐사 시스템)

  • Lee, Donghoon;Kim, Byung-Yeop;Jang, Seonghyung
    • Geophysics and Geophysical Exploration
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    • v.19 no.3
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    • pp.164-173
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    • 2016
  • Cable-free seismic technology is to acquire seismic data with independent receivers which are not connected by cables. This is an effective method for survey designs with less topographical conditions. With technology advancement for cable-free receivers, reliable data quality, easy deployment, and picking up the receivers, the cable-free technology has begun to apply to land seismic acquisition. In this study we introduced a cable-free seismic system and its equipment. We tried to build up the cable-free seismic technology through the field application. In the seismic tomography field applications, the seismic signals of the cable-free receiver and cabled receiver with the same distance from the source show the same phase in early stage. The difference of the first arrival times between two signals is less than 0.4 ms, which could be accepted. In the field application for seismic reflection exploration, we acquired shot gathers with different source depth and dynamite charge. The shot gathers from cable-free and cabled system are similar to each other. With an efficient method for receiver deployment and survey design, the application of the cable-free technology will increase.

Efficient Searching for Shipwreck Using an Integrated Geophysical Survey Techniques in the East Sea of Korea (동해에서 지구 물리 이종방법간의 결합시스템을 활용한 침선 수색의 효용성 연구)

  • Lee-Sun, Yoo;Nam Do, Jang;Seom-Kyu, Jung;Seunghun, Lee;Cheolku, Lee;Sunhyo, Kim;Jin Hyung, Cho
    • Ocean and Polar Research
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    • v.44 no.4
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    • pp.355-364
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    • 2022
  • When the 60-ton-class patrol boat '72' of the Korea Coast Guard (KCG) was on duty and she accidentally collided with another patrol boat ('207', 200-ton-class) and sank. A month-long search found a small amount of lost items, but neither the crew nor the ship was found. For the first time in 39 years since the accident, the Korea Institute of Ocean Science and Technology (KIOST) searched the boat 72 using the latest integrated geophysical techniques. A number of sonar images presumed to be of a sunken ship was acquired using a combined system of side scan sonar and marine magnetometer, operated at an altitude of approximately 30 m from the seabed. At the same time, a strong magnetic anomaly (100 nT) was detected in one place, indicating the presence of an iron ship. A video survey using a remotely operated underwater vehicle (ROV) confirmed the presence of a shielding part of a personal firearm at the stern of the sunken vessel. Based on these comprehensive data, the sunken vessel discovered in this exploration was assumed to be '72'. This result is meaningful in terms of future ocean exploration and underwater archaeology, as the integrated system of various geophysical methods is an efficient means of identifying objects present in the water.

A study on the status and administrative supports for domestic marine biotechnology industry (해양생명공학 산업의 현황과 정부지원 방안에 관한 연구)

  • 이흥동
    • Journal of the Korean Society of Marine Environment & Safety
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    • v.8 no.2
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    • pp.53-60
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    • 2002
  • Marine biotechnology is one of the promising frontier of scientific exploration and commercial utilization for the next century. Compared with the terrestrial environment, the oceans of the world remain largely unexplored and include a major portion of bio-resources. Using the tools of biotechnology, the vast and diverse marine resources can be applied to produce new products and foods. Marine biotechnology has the characteristics of pro-environment, saying energy, and intensive knowledge. Therefore, we can take advantage of the marine biotechnology industry under our situation with the poor natural resources. The study focuses on the current status and administrative supports on marine biotechnology industry for upgrading the economic value of output. The status of our marine biotechnology industry is beginning stage in the economic aspects. Manpower and the level of most technologies are weaker than the ones of the advanced countries. More investment and recruiting skilled specialists are necessary because the improvement of marine biotechnology is depend on the technology and scientists. This study suggests the ways of administrative supports for domestic marine biotechnology: Efficient information network and supporting system for the development of marine biotechnology should be interrelated with other technical and scientific fields; The government should provide sustainable fund for the long-term research project and the infrastructure in the marine biotechnology.

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Applicability of the Small-Loop EM Method in the Sallow Marine Environment (천해 환경에서 소형루프 전자탐사의 적용성)

  • Song, Sung-Ho;Kim, Rae-Young;Kang, Hye-Jin;Cho, In-Ky
    • Geophysics and Geophysical Exploration
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    • v.14 no.2
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    • pp.152-157
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    • 2011
  • The small-loop electromagnetic (EM) method is one of the rapid and non-destructive geophysical methods and has been used widely for many geophysical investigations, particularly for shallow engineering and environmental surveys. Especially in the shallow marine environment, the small-loop EM technique is very effective because of rapid and convenient data acquisition, large signal and low noise level. However, the method has been rarely applied in the very conductive marine environment since it's penetration or investigation depth might be considered too low. In this study, we demonstrated that the small-loop EM method can be effectively applied in the extremely conductive marine environment through the analysis of 1D small-loop EM data. Furthermore, we confirmed that the resistivity distribution under the sea bottom can be quantitatively predicted from the 1D inversion results of synthetic and field data.