• 한국기후변화학회지
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• 제6권4호
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• pp.319-330
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• 2015

This study was carried out to predict the optimal growth site and estimate carbon stocks of Quercus acuta, evergreen broad-leaved trees in warm temperate zone according to climate change. The criterion for the optimal site prediction was created by quantification method with quantitative and qualitative data, collected from growth factors of stands and environmental factors of survey sites of 42 plots in Q. acuta by study relationship between growth of tree and site environmental factors. A program for the optimal site prediction was developed by using GIS engine tools. To prediction of the suitable growth site of Quercus acuta, developed program in this study applied to Wando in Jeollanam-do, distributing a various evergreen bread-leaved trees of warm temperate zone. In the results from analysis of the optimal site prediction on Q. acuta, the characteristics of the optimal site showed as follows; site environmental features of class I (the best site class for Q. acuta) was defined as 401 ~ 500 m of altitude, $21{\sim}25^{\circ}$ of slope with above hillside, residual of deposit convex of slope type with west of aspect. The area and carbon stocks of optimal site prediction by class for Q. acuta in classI showed 147.1 ha (2.5%), total 316.5 tC/ha, total $1,161tCO_2/ha/yr$ of class I, 2,703.5 ha (46.3%), total 5,817.4 tC/ha, total $21,331tCO_2/ha/yr$ of class II, 2,845.5 ha (48.6%), total 6,123.0 tC/ha, total $2,845.5tCO_2/ha/yr$ of class III and 153.7 ha (2.6%), total 330.7 tC/ha, total $1,213.7tCO_2/ha/yr$ of class IV.

• Journal of Ecology and Environment
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• 제40권2호
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• pp.84-88
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• 2016

To understand the effects of habitat characteristics on the genetic diversity of Persicaria thunbergii, three sites of different environmental conditions in a water system were surveyed. Site A was the closest to the source of the water system, and there was a dam between sites A and B. Site C is located on the lowest downstream in the water system. Vegetation survey of four quadrats at each site was performed, and soil samples were collected for physicochemical analysis. Random amplification of polymorphic DNA (RAPD) analysis of ten P. thunbergii individuals at each site was conducted to calculate population genetic diversity and genetic distance among populations. Soil was sterile sand at site A, whereas loamy soil at sites B and C. A pure stand of P. thunbergii appeared at site A, while other species occurred together (such as Humulus japonicus and Phragmites australis) at sites B (Shannon-Wiener index; $H_B=0.309$) and C ($H_C=0.299$). Similar to the species diversity, genetic diversity (Nei's gene diversity; h) within population of site A ($h_A=0.2381$) was relatively lower than sites B ($h_B=0.2761$) and C ($h_C=0.2618$). However, site C was separated from sites A and B in genetic distance rather than the geographical distance (Nei's genetic distance; A~B, 0.0338; B~C, 0.0685; A~C, 0.0833).

• 한국환경과학회지
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• 제27권6호
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• pp.411-423
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• 2018

To investigate the distribution characteristics of grain size and organic matter of surface sediments from the Nakdong-Goryeong Mid-watershed, surface sediments were collected and analyzed. The samples were collected from six sited at four different times between May 2013 and May 2014. The were analyzed for grain size, water content, ignition loss, chemical oxygen demand, total organic carbon and total nitrogen. The surface sediments were mainly composed of medium sand (mean 44.7%) and coarse sand (mean 32.8%) and became coarser in May 2014. Fine sediments at the site NG-2 were poorly sorted and positively skewed, and occur in a tributary environment that is relatively low-energy compared with the other sites. The water content at the studied sites (15.3 ~ 34.9%) averaged 20.25%, and ignition loss (0.4 ~ 5.8%) and total nitrogen (274 ~ 2493 mg/kg) averaged 1.33% and, 696 mg/kg, respectively. These values indicated that the sediments were not seriously contaminated when compared with the sediment pollution evaluation standard of the National Institute of Environmental Research. The chemical oxygen demand (mean 0.17%) was at the non-polluted level compared with United States Environmental Protection Agency sediment quality standards. The total organic carbon (mean 0.18%) at all sites except site NG-2 (lowest effect level) was the no effect level of the Ontario sediment quality guidelines. The COD/IL (0.02 ~ 0.20) and C/N (0.73 ~ 6.76) were less than 1 and 10, respectively. Organic matter in the study area produced naturally from aquatic organisms. Results of principal component analysis showed that fine sediments (very fine sand and silt) were significantly affected by organic matters (ignition loss, chemical oxygen demand, total organic carbon and total nitrogen). In addition, the highest organic matters content in the study area occurred at the site with the finest sediments (NG-2).

• 한국대기환경학회지
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• 제34권2호
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• pp.233-243
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• 2018

This study was carried out to characterize the ambient levels of PAH concentrations in Pohang city, where steel industry has been intensively developed. A large amount of PAH emissions from steel production and related industries in Pohang are concerned about the environmental health hazards of nearby residents. TSP samples were seasonally collected during 10 days at four sites in Pohang from April to December 2010. Each sample was collected for 24 hours using high-volume air sampler. All samples were extracted by $soxtec^{TM}$ before concentration of 1.0 mL. The concentrates were analyzed by GC/MS. The prevailing wind direction was southwest and west-southwest in Pohang during the measurement period. Variations of TSP concentrations appeared to be similar between four sites. The highest TSP concentration was found in fall, while the lowest in summer. The highest PAH concentration was found at an industrial site, while the lowest at a residential/commercial site. In the case of BaP, the average concentration at the industrial site was $0.63{\pm}0.66ng/m^3$, which was approximately 2 times of the residential/commercial site. The paired t-test (p<0.05) showed significant differences between industrial and residential area. Particulate PAH concentrations were higher in the winter and lower in the summer. The concentrations of BaP in winter were 2~10 times higher than those in the other three seasons. This study clearly demonstrated the impact of steel industry on the elevated levels of PAH in Pohang city.

• Journal of Korean Society for Atmospheric Environment
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• 제19권E4호
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• pp.177-186
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• 2003

The total of 1,454 aerosol samples were collected by high volume tape sampler at the Gosan Site in Jeju Island from 1992 to 1999, and the major water-soluble ionic components were chemically analyzed. The mean concentrations of nss-S $O_4$$^{2-}$, N $H_4$$^{＋}$, and N $O_3$$^{[-10]}$ showed high values, which were 6.73, 1.45, and 1.45 ${\mu}{\textrm}{m}$/㎥, respectively, while $Ca^{2+}$ and $K^{+}$ concentrations were low with the values of 0.49 and 0.42 $\mu\textrm{g}$/㎥. The concentrations of most components increased in spring but decreased in summer, especially with the remarkable increase of $Ca^{2+}$ and N $O_3$$^{[-10]}$ concentrations in spring. The seasonal comparison of nss-S $O_4$$^{2-}$ concentrations showed higher values with the order of spring > fall 〉 winter〉 summer, but spring 〉 winter〉 fall 〉 summer for N $O_3$$^{[-10]}$ Meanwhile, the concentration levels of N $a^{+}$ and C $l^{[-10]}$ increased more in winter season. According to the investigation of wind direction effect, the concentrations of most aerosol ionic components showed higher values consistently at the westerly and northerly wind conditions. Based on the factor analysis, the atmospheric aerosols in the Gosan Site are considered to be largely affected by marine sources, followed by anthropogenic and soil sources.urces..

• Environmental Engineering Research
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• 제24권1호
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• pp.91-98
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• 2019

This study was to objectify differences in the results of odor testing according to the characteristics of panel members that participate in air dilution olfactory method (ADOM) testing. When differences in the results of olfactory testing were reviewed in relation to characteristics of the panelists, the result of entire panels for the site boundary Proficiency Testing Materials (PTMs) showed no difference according to panelist sex, age, smoking status, and past participation in ADOM tests. As for the outlet PTMs, distinct differences appeared in relation to the smoking status and age of panelists. The frequency distribution for all the panelists (Dev($D/T_{total}$)) showed a form similar to a normal distribution, so it is thought to be more appropriate for the review of effect of panelist characteristics on the result of air dilution olfactory tests. In addition, the ADOM testing method implemented as the standard method for odor compounds in Korea (Dev($D/T_3$)) will have to be implemented along with a concurrent assessment, for the purpose of identifying the effect of panelist characteristics on administrative dispositions against malodors.

• 농촌계획
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• 제27권3호
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• pp.57-68
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• 2021

The purpose of this study was to examine the area of Woljeong-ri, Jeju, as a target site in order to derive the landscape features of Jeju Batdam, designated as an agricultural heritage. The summary of the research results is as follows. First, the Batdam of Woljeong-ri is closely related to the local natural envrionment, forming a unique landscape pattern in terms of shape and scale. Second, the site where drainage management is important due to its geological characteristics has a water resource management Batdam landscape for effective drainage management. Third, the farmers in Woljeong-ri, who have been engaged in agricultural activities for a long time, have implemented a utilization system that considers different land conditions. As a result, the landscape of Batdam in Woljeong-ri, Jeju, shows the characteristics of the landscape that is constantly evolving.

• 한국습지학회지
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• 제3권1호
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• pp.1-17
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• 2001

남강 연안대의 습지 개발이 생태계에 미치는 영향을 밝히고, 연안대 습지의 보호 대책을 강구하기 위한 기초 자료를 제공하고자 경남 진주시를 관통하는 남강 주변의 비교란된 습지와 교란된 습지에서 1999년 8월 7일부터 8월 15일까지 관속식물의 종조성, 분포, 식물군락의 구조, 저토의 물리 화학적 특성 등을 조사한 결과는 다음과 같다. 1. 조사지역에 분포하는 관속식물은 52과 142속 189종 26변종 2품종으로 총 217종류였다. 수생 관속식물을 생활형별로 분류하면 정수식물 23종류, 부엽식물 1종류, 부수식물 4종류, 침수식물 6종류 등으로 총 13과 34종류였고 다른 관속식물은 183종류였다. 2. 조사지역 전체에서 우점종은 중요치가 10.26인 고마리였고, 돼지풀, 환삼덩굴, 달뿌리풀 등의 순이었다. 비교란지의 우점종은 중요치가 l3.86인 고마리였고 달뿌리풀, 환삼덩굴, 나도미꾸리낚시 등의 순이었으며, 교란지의 우점종은 중요치가 15.81인 돼지풀이었고, 매듭풀, 쇠치기풀, 쑥 등의 순이었다. 3. 조사지역에서 출현한 귀화식물은 총 26종류였는데 귀화식물의 중요치는 비교란지보다 교란지에서 상대적으로 높았다 4. 종다양성 지수는 비교란지인 Site 1이 1.819로 가장 높았으며, 균등도 지수는 교란지인 Site 8이 0.902로 가장 높았다. 군집 유사도지수는 Site 1과 Site 2가 0.578로 다소 높았으며, Site 1과 Site 10은 0.341 로 가장 낮았다. 5. 저토 환경은 pH 5.17~7.35, 전기전도도 $24.67{\sim}74.33{\mu}mhocm^{-1}$, 유기물량 1.09~3.82%, 총질소량 0.06~0.15%, 총인량 $0.0008{\sim}0.0034mg100g^{-1}$ 등의 범위였다. 6. 식물체내 총질소 함량은 1. 52~2.65%이고, 총인량은 $0.010{\sim}0,039mg100g^{-1}$였는데, 질소 함량은 비교란지에서, 인 함량은 교란지에서 다소 높았다. 7. 야생동물의 서식지를 확보하고 수생 및 습생 관속식물의 다양성을 유지하기 위한 대책이 제시되었다.

• 환경영향평가
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• 제21권5호
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• pp.725-734
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• 2012

The outbreak of foot and mouth disease in November 2010 raised many social, economic and environmental issues and water contaminations by leachate from carcass disposal sites particularly emerged as a serious concern. In oder to efficiently handle these problems, a critical method is required to transport leachate to livestock manure and sewage treatment plants and purify it. This study aims to present the best applicable method to transport leachate from carcass disposal sites into livestock manure and sewage treatment facilities. We investigated the biological and chemical characteristics such as BOD, COD, SS, TN, TP and Total coliforms. Current conjugated treatments in livestock manure and sewage treatment plants was studied by surveying the operations of those facilities. The NIER-MASS(National Institute of Environmental Research - Mass Balance Evaluation System of Sewage Treatment Facilities) program was applied to present the best conjugated treatment method through estimating the maximum daily load to meet the water quality standards in effluent.

• 자원환경지질
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• 제51권2호
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• pp.121-130
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• 2018

KAERI Underground Research Tunnel(이하 KURT)는 한국원자력연구원의 연구지역에 건설된 지하처분연구시설이다. 현재 KURT에서는 방사성폐기물의 심층 처분의 주요 핵심 요소인 공학적 방벽과 천연방벽에 대한 연구를 수행하고 있다. 본 연구에서는 심부영역의 부지특성평가기술을 구축하기 위해 수행된 KURT 연구지역의 부지특성조사를 종합하여, 부지 지질모델을 구축하고, 이로부터 3차원 수리지질모델을 도출하였다. 연구지역에서 수행된 지질조사와 시추공 조사 결과를 이용하여 분석한 결과, 수리지질학적 관점에서 중요한 풍화대, 상부 단열암반대, 하부 단열암반대와 심부 영역에 존재하는 결정론적 단열대를 정의하여 이들을 3차원으로 모형화 하였고, 구축된 지질모델과 현장수리시험 결과를 종합하여 지하수유동모델링 및 처분 안전성 평가에 주요한 입력 자료가 될 수리지질모델을 도출하였다.