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Thermosalinograph Measurements in the Western Pacific Ocean in May and June, 2001 (2001년 5월과 6월 서태평양에서의 Thermosalinograph 관측)

  • Lee, Jae-Hak;Chung, Byoung-Chul;Hwang, Keun-Choon;Jeon, Dong-Chull;Hwang, Sang-Chul;Lee, Ha-Woong
    • Ocean and Polar Research
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    • v.24 no.3
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    • pp.207-213
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    • 2002
  • We have analyzed sea surface temperature and salinity data collected in the western Pacific Ocean by using an automated Thermosalinograph (TSG) installed on the RV Onnuri during May - June of 2001. The TSG data exhibit characteristics of water masses distributed in the near surface layer of the cruise area very well. Especially, they reveal the diurnal surface temperature cycle and the effect of rainfall on temperature and salinity in the equatorial region, showing the effectiveness of the use of TSG. Problems to be improved for the better TSG operation are the method of water sampling and calibration of TSG sensors. Installation of a pressure gauge in the TSG system and periodical sensor calibration are strongly recommended to ensure reliability of data.

The Development of Monitoring Method of Attached Micro-algae Using Artificial Substrates in Coastal Water - Ecological Risk Assessments for Oil Pollutant - (연안해역에서 인공부착기질을 이용한 부착미세조류 모니터링기법 - 유류오염의 생태위해성 평가적용 -)

  • Baek, Seung-Ho;Son, Moon-Ho;Jung, Seung-Won;Kang, Jung-Hoon;Kim, Young-Ok;Shim, Won-Joon
    • Korean Journal of Environmental Biology
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    • v.30 no.1
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    • pp.71-76
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    • 2012
  • Spills of $M/V$ Hebei Spirit on $7^{th}$ December 2007 caused a seriously damage to the ecosystem of Korean coast. Of these, microbial communities (i.e., attached benthic micro-algae) were reported to be sentive to the environmental change so it can be used for ecological risk assessment. Our experiment was designed to examine the ecological risk assessments for oil pollutant using benthic attached algal community on the artificial substrates of acrylic plates. Field monitoring in the culture system was conducted in Jangmok Bay. The abundances of attached micro-algae on artificial substrates gradually increased with increasing of sampling times. Among them, diatoms were the most important colonizer of coastal water, with the genera $Cylindrotheca$ and $Navicular$ most abundant. In particular, developed the culture system has correctly measured qualitative and quantitative abundance of attached micro-algae because same acrylic plates as artificial substrates were used. Thus, this culture system may be directly applied to the ecological risk experiments of microbial community structure from oil pollutants.

Toxicity Assessment of Ocean Dumping Wastes Using Fertilization and Embryo Development Rates in the Sea Urchin (Hemicentrotus pulcherrimus) (말똥성게 (Hemicentrotus pulcherrimus)의 수정 및 배 발생률을 이용한 해양배출 폐기물의 독성평가)

  • Hwang, Un-Ki;Ryu, Hyang-Mi;Kim, Sung-Gil;Park, Jong-Soo;An, Kyoung-Ho
    • Environmental Analysis Health and Toxicology
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    • v.25 no.1
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    • pp.11-18
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    • 2010
  • Toxicity assessment of ocean dumping wastes (dye waste, urban sewage, food waste) were examined in the fertilization and embryo development rates of the Sea Urchin, Hemicentrotus pulcherrimus. Spawning was induced by injecting 1 mL of 0.5 M KCl into coelomic cavity. Males released white or cream-colored sperms and females released yellow or orange-colored eggs. Experiments were began within 30 min the collection of both gametes. The fertilization and embryo development rates test were performed for 10 min and 64 h after fertilization, respectively. The fertilization and embryo development rates in the control condition (not including ocean dumping wastes sludge elutriate) were greater than 90%, but suddenly decreased with increasing of ocean dumping waste sludge elutriate concentrations. The fertilization and normal embryogenesis rates were significantly inhibited in all waste sludge elutriate from dye waste ($EC_{50}$=4.37; $EC_{50}$=1.76), urban sewage ($EC_{50}$=5.79; $EC_{50}$=2.00) and food waste ($EC_{50}$=7.68; $EC_{50}$=2.16), respectively. The NOEC (<3.13) and LOEC (3.13) of fertiliztion and normal embryogenesis rates very similar in all waste sludge elutriate. These results suggest that biological assay using the fertilization and embryo development rates of H. pulcherrimus are very useful test method for the ecological toxicity assessment of ocean dumping wastes.

Implementation of the submarine diving simulation in a distributed environment

  • Ha, Sol;Cha, Ju-Hwan;Roh, Myung-Il;Lee, Kyu-Yeul
    • International Journal of Naval Architecture and Ocean Engineering
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    • v.4 no.3
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    • pp.211-227
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    • 2012
  • To implement a combined discrete event and discrete time simulation such as submarine diving simulation in a distributed environment, e.g., in the High Level Architecture (HLA)/Run-Time Infrastructure (RTI), a HLA interface, which can easily connect combined models with the HLA/RTI, was developed in this study. To verify the function and performance of the HLA interface, it was applied to the submarine dive scenario in a distributed environment, and the distributed simulation shows the same results as the stand-alone simulation. Finally, by adding a visualization model to the simulation and by editing this model, we can confirm that the HLA interface can provide user-friendly functions such as adding new model and editing a model.

Strategy for Growth of Ocean Industries through Holding the Busan Ocean Industry Expo (부산시 해양산업 육성을 위한 '해양산업박람회' 개최방안 구상)

  • Kim, Sang-Goo;Woo, Yang-Ho;Jung, Moon-Soo
    • Journal of the Korean Society of Marine Environment & Safety
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    • v.16 no.1
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    • pp.115-123
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    • 2010
  • The purpose of this study was to examine the effect of Busan Ocean Industry Expo on ocean related industries and Busan regional economy. The study analyzed the effects of the various projects related to Busan Ocean Industry Expo and answered the question of how to link the effects to development of ocean related industries as well as the economic activation of Busan area. To attain this goal, first of all, this study attempted to analyze status of ocean related industries, characteristics of existing exposition and opinion of enterprises. To maximize the above positive effects of Busan Ocean Industry Expo, several strategic alternatives were suggested.

Morphometric and Histological Changes in Cyprinid Loach, Misgurnus anguillicaudatus, in the Early Growth Period

  • Han, Hyoung Kyun;Lim, Sang Gu;Kang, Jung Ha;Choi, Jae Wook;Gil, Hyun Woo;Cho, Sung Hwoan;Lim, Sun-Young;Park, In-Seok
    • Development and Reproduction
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    • v.17 no.3
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    • pp.187-198
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    • 2013
  • In this study, we measured the morphometric and histological changes in the cyprinid loach, Misgurnus anguillicaudatus, during the early period of growth. Eyes, yolk length, yolk height, and yolk volume of the larva decreased for 16 days post hatching (DPH) (P<0.05). During 60 DPH (P>0.05), the most anterior extension of the head ${\times}$ the posterior end of the supraoccipital, the most anterior extension of the head ${\times}$ the origin of the dorsal fin, the most anterior extension of the head ${\times}$ the origin of the pectoral fin, the posterior end of the supraoccipital ${\times}$ the origin of the pelvic fin, and the origin of the dorsal fin ${\times}$ the ventral origin of the caudal fin gradually decreased, whereas the most anterior extension of the head ${\times}$ the dorsal origin of the caudal fin, the origin of the dorsal fin ${\times}$ the origin of the anal fin, the origin of the dorsal fin ${\times}$ the origin of the pectoral fin, and the insertion of the dorsal fin ${\times}$ the origin of the pelvic fin gradually increased (P<0.05). In the cyprinid loach, the retina is composed of six layers: the epithelial layer, ganglion cell layer, inner nuclear layer, inner plexiform layer, outer limiting membrane, and rod and cone layer (RCL). After hatching, part of the RCL gradually increased in density. The kidney and midgut epithelium were already formed in the cyprinid loach just after hatching and grew gradually in subsequent days.

A Study on the HSE Monitoring System based on Smart Device for Establishing Evaluation System of the Combined Safety Index (종합 안전지수 평가체계 수립을 위한 스마트디바이스 기반 HSE 모니터링 시스템에 관한 연구)

  • Woo, Jong-Hun;Lim, Hyun-Kyu;Youn, Kyung-Won;Ham, Dong-Kyun
    • Journal of the Korean Society of Marine Environment & Safety
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    • v.21 no.4
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    • pp.437-448
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    • 2015
  • In this paper, smartphone based measuring device was developed by integration of several sonsors such as moving, temperature, pulsation, respiration and hearing and sever/client programs was developed for the data acquisition and communication between smartphone and server computer. Then, the concept of CSI(combined safety index) was proposed for the comprehensive diagnositcs of workers status. For the validation of the proposed concept, the real data was acquired by boarding at training ship of korea maritime and ocean university. The acquired data was analyzed with the stochastical method of regressionn, then the meaningful result was driven that could explain the relation between the risky situation and the measured chronical data.

A Preliminary Experiment Study for Development of Floater of Floating Breakwater (부소파제의 부체 개발을 위한 기초적 실험 연구)

  • Jung D.H.;Kim H.J.;Kim J.H.;Moon D.S.
    • Journal of the Korean Society for Marine Environment & Energy
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    • v.9 no.3
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    • pp.141-147
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    • 2006
  • A newly designed floating breakwater made of Polyethylene with considering the introduction of new material for being harmony with environment and stability of the floater is developed for a marine ranching. In this study, the new concept in which incident wave dissipates its energy due to the vortex shedding by passing through the pipes and sheets is selected for wave breaking mechanism. Model experiment in order to te st its capability is performed for the regular and irregular waves in ocean engineering basin. Good capability to break the incident wave within the 6 seconds of period and 1 m of height is shown. Breaking efficiency for long period wave is not so good in regular and irregular wave. The results of this study will contribute to the design and construction of the floating breakwater.

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