• 한국대기환경학회지
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• 제32권1호
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• pp.57-66
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• 2016

Aerosol optical thickness (AOT) and ${\AA}ngstr{\ddot{o}}m$ exponents were monitored at the KIU site ($N35.91^{\circ}$, $E128.80^{\circ}$) during the continuous observation period of 5 November 2010~19 March 2013 using a Microtops-II handheld munti-wavelenth radiometer. Comparisons of AOT values from the Microtops-II with the Sun-sky radiometer data from the Aerosol Robotic Network (AERONET) showed very good agreements: correlation coefficients are lies between 0.98 and 0.99, slopes range from 0.98 to 1.01, and intercepts are smaller than 0.008 at five wavelengths (380 nm, 440 nm, 500 nm, 675 nm, 870 nm). During the observation period, the Microtops-II AOT and ${\AA}ngstr{\ddot{o}}m$ exponents are ${\tau}_{500}=0.560{\pm}0.351$, ${\alpha}_{500-870}=1.135{\pm}0.445$. Fine mode aerosols appear to dominate in the study region with significant contributions from small particles.

• 천문학회보
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• 제38권1호
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• pp.34.1-34.1
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• 2013

The first generation stars in the universe are not observed as discrete objects by using current observational facilities, but their contributions are redshifted to the near infrared wavelength bands at present universe. Therefore, investigation of background radiation at near infrared is important for the study of the first stars. In this study, we present new observations of spatial fluctuations in sky brightness toward the north ecliptic pole using data from AKARI. Among pointed observation program of AKARI, we used two pointing surveys named Monitor field and NEP wide field at three wavelength bands 2.4, 3.2, and 4.1 ${\mu}m$. To obtain spatial fluctuations from observed images, first of all, we exclude pixels affected by resolved foreground objects and then obtain diffuse map which consists of diffused radiation only. Because the diffuse map contains not only cosmological components but also various foreground components, in order to detect cosmological components, we estimate the contributions of foreground components separately. The results of this study show that there remains excess spatial fluctuation that cannot be explained by known foreground sources. This work is based on observations with AKARI, a JAXA project with the participation of ESA.

• 천문학회보
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• 제38권1호
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• pp.35.1-35.1
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• 2013

The first generation stars in the universe are not observed as discrete objects by using current observational facilities, but their contributions are redshifted to the near infrared wavelength bands at present universe. Therefore, investigation of background radiation at near infrared is important for the study of the first stars. In this study, we present new observations of spatial fluctuations in sky brightness toward the north ecliptic pole using data from AKARI. Among pointed observation program of AKARI, we used two pointing surveys named Monitor field and NEP wide field at three wavelength bands 2.4, 3.2, and 4.1 ${\mu}$. To obtain spatial fluctuations from observed images, first of all, we exclude pixels affected by resolved foreground objects and then obtain diffuse map which consists of diffused radiation only. Because the diffuse map contains not only cosmological components but also various foreground components, in order to detect cosmological components, we estimate the contributions of foreground components separately. The results of this study show that there remains excess spatial fluctuation that cannot be explained by known foreground sources. This work is based on observations with AKARI, a JAXA project with the participation of ESA.

• 한국지구과학회지
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• 제31권7호
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• pp.720-737
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• 2010

이 연구는 남한지역의 시 공간 태양복사 분포를 분석하는 것이다. 2000년 1월부터 2007년 8월 까지 1분 간격으로 저장된 기상청 관할 22개 관측소의 전천일사 관측자료를 이용하였다. 수집한 일사량 관측자료는 시간에 대하여 변화하는 일사계 감도정수에 대한 불확실성을 제거하기 위하여 비교관측 결과와 태양복사 모델을 이용하여 보정을 하였다. 보정을 수행하기 위하여 강릉대학교 전천일사계를 22개 관측소의 일사계와 2007년 8월 동안 비교 관측을 하였다. 과거자료는 맑은 날에 대하여 태양복사 모형을 이용하여 시간에 대해 감소하는 일사계의 감도정수를 토대로 보정하였다. 모든 지점 및 모든 기간에 대한 평균은 13.31 MJ/day이며 보정을 통하여 13.75 MJ/day가 되어 0.44 MJ/day의 차이가 나타났다. 보정된 자료로 계절평균 및 연평균 태양복사 분포를 계산하였으며 전운량, 오존전량, 에어로솔 광학 두께, 지표면 알베도, 가강수량과 관계성을 분석하였다. 가장 큰 영향을 미치는 전운량 자료를 보정된 자료와 비교한 결과 과거(원시)자료보다 일관성이 더 높게 나타났다.

• 한국태양에너지학회 논문집
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• 제21권4호
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• pp.1-11
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• 2001

The authors carried out a study on the cooling effect of radiant cooling system using the metallic lightweight radiator for cooling energy saying in building. The radiant cooling performance was examined, analyzed, and presented through the case study. In this study, the cooling effect of various factors was analyzed, especially in a thin plate above the roof. These numerical results can be used as the basic design data for application of radiant cooling system. As a result of these researches, the system was verified to be an available cooling energy sources for improvement of indoor environment in summer. Finally, to complete the system can be suitable for Korean climate conditions, experimental study should be performed on the basis of these results.

• 대기
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• 제15권4호
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• pp.203-211
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• 2005

One algorithm has been developed for retrieving aerosol optical thickness from GMS-5 visible channel measurements, and then the algorithm was applied for obtaining the geographical distribution of aerosol optical thickness over East Asia during April 2002. Algorithm employs a look-up table based upon radiative transfer calculations with solar geometry, aerosol optical thickness, and surface albedo as inputs. Validation was conducted by comparing retrieved aerosol optical thickness with measured values from ground-based sky radiation measurements at Anmyon Do, Korea. It was found that the correlation coefficient is 0.71 with -0.03 of bias and 0.34 of root mean square error, suggesting that the algorithm developed in this study can be used for estimating aerosol optical thickness in a quantitative sense.

• Journal of Astronomy and Space Sciences
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• 제31권2호
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• pp.101-120
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• 2014

The nature of the exotic stellar corpses which reincarnate by consuming their companion is reviewed. Apart from sucking life from their partners, they are actually eating the doomed companions away by their deadly and powerful particle/radiation beams. Such situation resembles that a female "black widow" spider that eats its mate after mating. These celestial zombies are called - Millisecond pulsars (MSPs). In this review article, I will focus on the effort of Fermi Asian Network (FAN) in exploring these intricating objects over the last five years. Two special classes of MSPs are particularly striking. Since Fermi Gamma-ray Space Telescope has started surveying the gamma-ray sky, the population of "black widows" has been boosted. Another dramatic class is so-called "redbacks" (Australian cousin of "black widows") which has just emerged in the last few years. These MSPs provide us with a long-sought missing link in understanding the transition between accretion-powered and rotation-powered systems. The strategy of hunting MSPs through mulitwavelength observations of the unidentified Fermi objects is also reviewed.

• 천문학회지
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• 제22권2호
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• pp.141-160
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• 1989

In order to derive time dependence of the atmospheric diffuse light, which consists of the airglow continuum emission and diffusely scattered radiations of the intergrated starlight, the diffuse Galactic light, and the zodiacal light, we have analyzed the meridian scan observations of the sky brightness at $5,080\;{\AA}$ and $5,300\;{\AA}$. Amplitude of the time-variation becomes larger for lower elevation, and maximum amplitude is found to be about $50\;S_{10}(V)_{G2V}$ at elevation $10^{\circ}$. The atmospheric diffuse radiation attains maximum brightness at around midnight, and afterward it decreases slowly with time. The time-variations for the two wavelengths are similar to each other. The observed brightness distribution of the diffuse light along the zenith distance is fitted to an empirical relation of two parameters. By making the two parameters time-dependent, we describe the spatial and time variations of the atmospheric diffuse light. This enables us to make time dependent correction for the atmospheric diffuse component in the reduction of zodiacal light brightness.

• 천문학회보
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• 제46권2호
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• pp.72.2-72.2
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• 2021

Cosmic reionization imprints its history on the sky map of the cosmic microwave background (CMB) polarization. Even though mild, the signature of the reionization history during its early phase (z>15) can also impact the CMB polarization. We forecast the observational capability of the LiteBIRD(Lite(Light) satellite for the studies of B-mode polarization and Inflation from cosmic background Radiation Detection), a truly cosmic-variance limited apparatus. We focus on the capability for such an apparatus to probe the partial optical depth of the CMB photons during z>15. We show that LiteBIRD is able to probe this quantity with a modest to high significance, enabling one to tell how efficient the cosmic reionization and star formation were at z>15.

• Elastomers and Composites
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• 제59권1호
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• pp.22-33
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• 2024

Passive radiative cooling is a promising technology for cooling objects without energy input. Passive radiative cooling works by radiating heat from the surface, which then passes through the atmosphere and into space. Achieving efficient passive radiative cooling is mainly accomplished by using materials with high emissivity in the atmospheric window (8-13 ㎛). Research has shown that polymers tend to exhibit high emissivity in this spectral range. In addition to elastomers, other materials with potential for passive radiative cooling include metal oxides, carbon-based materials, and polymers. The structure of a passive radiative cooling device can affect its cooling performance. For example, a device with a large surface area will have a greater amount of surface area exposed to the sky, which increases the amount of thermal radiation emitted. Passive radiative cooling has a wide range of potential applications, including building cooling, electronics cooling, healthcare, and transportation. Current research has focused on improving the efficiency of passive radiative cooling materials and devices. With further development, passive radiative cooling can significantly affect a wide range of sectors.