• 대기
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• 제29권5호
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• pp.511-523
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• 2019

A new Korean Meteorological Administration (KMA) airborne measurement platform has been established for regular observations for scientific purpose over South Korea since late 2017. CRDS G-2401m analyzer mounted on the King Air 350HW was used to continuous measurement of CO₂, CH₄ and CO mole fraction. The total uncertainty of measurements was estimated to be 0.07 ppm for CO₂, 0.5 ppb for CH₄, and 4.2 ppb for CO by combination of instrument precision, repeatability test simulated in-flight condition and water vapor correction uncertainty. The airborne vertical profile measurements were performed at a regional Global Atmosphere Watch (GAW) Anmyeon-do (AMY) station that belongs to the Total Carbon Column Observing Network (TCCON) and provides concurrent observations to the Greenhouse Gases Observing Satellite (GOSAT) overpasses. The vertical profile of CO₂ shows clear altitude gradient, while the CH₄ shows non-homogenous pattern in the free troposphere over Anmyeon-do. Vertically averaged CO₂ at the altitude between 1.5 and 8.0km are lower than AMY surface background value about 7 ppm but higher than that observed in free troposphere of western pacific region about 4 ppm, respectively. CH₄ shows lower level than those from ground GAW stations, comparable with flask airborne data that was taken in the western pacific region. Furthermore, this study shows that the combination of CH₄ distribution in free troposphere and trajectory analysis, taking account of convective mixing, is a useful tool in investigating CH₄ transport processes from tropical region to Korean region in winter season.

• 한국지구과학회지
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• 제23권4호
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• pp.369-379
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• 2002

저온 습윤한 1993년 여름철과 고온 건조한 1994년 여름철과 관련된 동아시아에서 대조적인 여름철 몬순순환의 특성을 상, 하층 대류권의 대기순환 특성과 함께 전구 해수온도 및 적도 대류성 강수장을 분석함으로써 조사하였다. 1993년의 경우, 동아시아, 중앙 북태평양 및 미국 서부지역에서 500hpa 면과 200hpa 면의 음의 지위고도 편차가 나타났지만, 1994년의 경우, 이들 지역들에서 양의 편차를 보였다. 1993년의 아열대 제트류는 평년보다 다소 남쪽에 치우쳐져 한반도 북쪽에 위치하였다. 서태평양 아열대 고기압이 남쪽으로 이동하여 동아시아지역에는 평년보다 많은 여름철 강수와 낮은 여름철 기온이 나타났다. 이는 오오츠크해로부터 동해로 저온 습윤한 기단의 확장에 때문으로 판단된다. 대조적으로 1994년의 아열대 제트류는 평년보다 다소 북쪽에 위치하였고, 서태평양 아열대 고기압의 갑작스런 북상은 동아시아 여름철 강수대의 북상을 동반하였다. 따라서, 아시아 여름철 강수 및 기온 편차는 1993년과 반대 양상을 보였다. 적도 태평양상의 해수온 편차에서는, 1993년은 엘니뇨가, 1994년은 라니냐가 각각 나타났다. 오스트레일리아 고기압과 마스카렝 고기압의 북서 연변을 따른 하층 적도 횡단류와 관련된 서태평양과 인도양에서 이상적인 대류성 강수는 이들 대조적인 동아시아 여름철의 대규모 대기순환에 영향을 준 것으로 판단된다. 또한, 동아시아 여름몬순지역에서 평균된 200 hPa 면의 동서바람편차는 한반도 여름 기온편차와 음의 상관을 보였다.

• 대기
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• 제28권3호
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• pp.305-315
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• 2018

본 연구에서는 1995년부터 2014년의 20년기간 동안 우리나라 여름철 극한온도를 나타내기 위해서 일별 임계치를 가지는 TX90pD와 월별 임계치를 가지는 TX90pM을 정의하여 그 유사성을 살펴본 후 극한 온도가 나타나는 날들의 유형을 자기조직화지도를 이용해서 분류하였다. TX90pD와 TX90pM는 임계치를 정의하는 방법이 다름에도 불구하고 그 유사성이 아주 높았으며 자기조직화지도를 통한 유형분류에서 유사한 패턴이 나타났다. 4개로 분류한 군집에서 모두 우리나라에 높은 온도가 나타났으며 고기압성 순환아노말리가 우리나라를 덮고 있는 것을 보아 우리나라 여름철 극한온도의 주된 요인은 고기압성 순환 아노말리에 의한 강한 일사 때문인 것을 유추할 수 있다. 자기조직화지도를 통해서 4개의 군집으로 분류한 극한온도의 패턴을 분류한 결과 주요한 2개의 모드를 찾았으며 적도와 열대 해수면온도 아노말리의 영향을 받는 동아시아-태평양 패턴과 유사한 원격상관패턴과 중위도 영향을 받는 북대서양에서 시작하여 동쪽으로 이동하는 대기 순환장 패턴이 나타나며 합쳐서 약 85% 이상의 높은 비중을 차지하고 있다. 이 두 패턴과 관련된 해수면 온도 아노말리를 살펴 본 결과 첫번째로 동아시아-태평양 패턴과 유사한 원격상관 패턴은 봄철 북서태평양에서의 양의 해수면 온도 아노말리와 관련이 있다. 이 따뜻한 해수면 온도 아노말리에 의해 저기압성 순환이 생성되고 대기-해양 상호작용에 의해서 저기압성 순환 아노말리는 강수 아노말리를 만들면서 유지된다(Xie and Philander, 1995; Wang et al., 2000). 이 때 발생하는 강수 아노말리는 비단열 가열항으로 작용하여 자오선방향으로 전파하는 로스비파를 만들어서 우리나라에 고기압성 순환아노말리를 형성한다. 두번째로 중위도 원격상관 패턴은 봄철 북대서양에서의 양의 해수면 온도 아노말리패턴과 관련이 있다. 봄철 북대서양의 해수면 온도 아노말리는 동쪽으로 전파하는 로스비파의 에너지원으로 작용하여 동아시아 여름 몬순에 영향을 준다(Wu et al., 2009). 이 로스비파의 전파에 의해서 한반도에 단파 복사의 지속적인 유입을 동반하는 고기압성 순환이 형성되어 우리나라의 지표면 온도를 높이는 것에 기여함과 동시에 극한온도의 발생 빈도를 증가시킨다. 이 연구를 통해서 자기조직화지도를 통해서 한반도 여름철 극한온도를 대표하는 두 개의 중요 원격상관 패턴을 분류했다. 이 두 SOM 패턴과 관련된 봄철 북서태평양의 양의 해수면 온도 아노말리와 북대서양의 해수면 온도 아노말리를 지면 강제력으로 규명하여 여름철 우리나라 극한온도의 발생을 예측할 수 있는 잠재적 예측인자를 발견했다. 이 두 지역의 봄철 해수면 온도 아노말리의 지속적인 모니터링을 통해서 우리나라 여름철 극한온도의 발생 빈도를 어느 정도 예측할 수 있으며 특히 6월에 큰 발생 빈도를 나타내는 북대서양해수면 온도를 통해서 초여름의 극한온도 발생 빈도를, 7월과 8월에 더 큰 분포를 가지는 북서태평양의 해수면 온도를 통해서 늦여름의 극한기온 발생 빈도를 알아낼 수 있을 것으로 기대한다.

• 한국환경과학회지
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• 제24권7호
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• pp.851-864
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• 2015

This study analyzed the climate regime shift using statistical change-point analysis on the time-series tropical cyclone (TC) frequency that affected Japan in July to September. The result showed that there was a significant change in 1995 and since then, it showed a trend of rapidly decreasing frequency. To determine the reason for this, differences between 1995 to 2012 (9512) period and 1978 to 1994 (7894) period were analayzed. First, regarding TC genesis, TCs during the 9512 period showed a characteristic of genesis from the southeast quadrant of the tropical and subtropical western North Pacific and TCs during the 7894 period showed their genesis from the northwest quadrant. Regarding a TC track, TCs in the 7894 period had a strong trend of moving from the far east sea of the Philippines via the East China Sea to the mid-latitude region in East Asia while TCs in the 9512 period showed a trend of moving from the Philippines toward the southern part of China westward. Thus, TC intensity in the 7894 period, which can absorb sufficient energy from the sea as they moved a long distance over the sea, was stronger than that of 9512. Large-scale environments were analyzed to determine the cause of such difference in TC activity occurred between two periods. During the 9512 period, anomalous cold and dry anticyclones were developed strongly in the East Asia continent. As a result, Korea and Japan were affected by the anomalous northerlies thereby preventing TCs in this period from moving toward the mid-latitude region in East Asia. Instead, anomalous easterlies (anomalous trade wind) were developed in the tropical western Pacific so that a high passage frequency from the Philippine to the south China region along the anomalous steering flows was revealed. The characteristics of the anomalous cold and dry anticyclone developed in the East Asia continent were also confirmed by the analysis of air temperature, relative humidity and sensible heat net flux showing that most regions in East Asia had negative values.

• 대한토목학회논문집
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• 제36권1호
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• pp.49-63
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• 2016

본 연구는 열대 태평양지역 ENSO (El $Ni{\tilde{n}}o$-Southern Oscillation) 패턴 변화에 따른 우리나라 여름철(June-September, JJAS) 지역 수문변동 영향 분석을 위하여, 우리나라 5대강 113개 중권역의 강수량과 유출량 자료를 대상으로 합성편차 분석(Composit Analysis, CA)과 Student's t-test에 의한 유의성 검정을 실시하였다. 분석 결과, 유역별로 다소 차이는 있으나 전반적으로 WP (Warm-Pool) El $Ni{\tilde{n}}o$ 해에는 평년에 비하여 강수량과 유출량의 증가 특성이 뚜렷이 나타났으며, CT (Cold-Tongue) El $Ni{\tilde{n}}o$ 해에는 주로 감소하는 경향이, La $Ni{\tilde{n}}a$ 해에는 다소 증가 또는 평년 상태를 유지하는 것을 분석되었다. 또한 백분위 기후값 편차의 산포도분석 결과 여름철 강수량의 증가/감소에 따른 유출량 증 감의 선형적 분포특성을 확인할 수 있었으며, 산포도의 중심은 WP El $Ni{\tilde{n}}o$ 해에는 +17.93%, +26.99%, CT El $Ni{\tilde{n}}o$ 해에는 -8.20%, -15.73%, 그리고 La $Ni{\tilde{n}}a$ 해에는 +8.89%, +15.85%로 분석되었다. 본 연구의 결과는 El $Ni{\tilde{n}}o$ La $Ni{\tilde{n}}a$ 등 열대 태평양 지역 기후현상이 뚜렷한 시기의 우리나라 수자원 장기예측의 불확실성을 줄여 주어 유역차원의 안정적인 중 장기 물공급 전망 등 수방정책지원을 위한 참고자료로 활용이 가능할 것이다.

• Asian Pacific Journal of Cancer Prevention
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• 제13권2호
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• pp.411-420
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• 2012

This paper presents the most recent data on cancer rates and the burden of cancer in the ASEAN region. Epidemiological data were sourced from GLOBOCAN 2008 and disability adjusted life years (DALYs) lost were estimated using the standard methodology developed within the World Health Organization's Global Burden of Disease study. Overall, it was estimated there were over 700,000 new cases of cancer and 500,000 cancer deaths in ASEAN in the year 2008, leading to approximately 7.5 million DALYs lost in one year. The most commonly diagnosed cancers were lung (98,143), breast (86,842) and liver cancers (74,777). The most common causes of cancer death were lung cancer (85,772), liver cancer (69,115) and colorectal cancer (44,280). The burden of cancer in terms of DALYs lost was highest in Laos, Viet Nam and Myanmar and lowest in Brunei, Singapore and the Philippines. Significant differences in the patterns of cancer from country to country were observed. Another key finding was the major impact played by population age distribution on cancer incidence and mortality. Cancer rates in ASEAN are expected to increase with ageing of populations and changes in lifestyles associated with economic development. Therefore, ASEAN member countries are strongly encouraged to put in place cancer-control health care policies, focussed on strengthening the health systems to cope with projected increases in cancer prevention, treatment and management needs.

• Asian Pacific Journal of Cancer Prevention
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• 제15권19호
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• pp.8345-8349
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• 2014

Background: Cancer is an increasing cause of mortality and morbidity worldwide. Incidences of common cancers has been growing in different provinces of Iran in recent years but trends in Khuzestan which shares a border with Iraq and is located in south west of Iran have not been investigated. This study aimed to assess secular changes in incidences of common cancers in Khuzestan province from 2004 to 2008. Materials and Methods: Data were collected from Khuzestan cancer registry which is a branch of Iranian Ministry of Health Cancer Registry (http://ircancer.ir) for the period 2004-2008. Data were presented as incidence rates by site, sex, age, using the crude rate and age-standardized rate (ASR) per $10^5$ persons. A direct method of standardization was applied according to the WHO guideline and data analysis was performed using the SPSS package. Results: During the 2004-2008 period, 14,893 new cases of cancer were registered in Khuzestan cancer registry. The age-standardized incidence rate of all cancers was 153.7 per $10^5$ in males and 156.4 per $10^5$ in females. The incidence was increased over the period of five years. The most incident cancers among males were skin cancer ($ASR=18.7/10^5$), stomach cancer ($ASR13.8/10^5$), lung cancer ($ASR12.9/10^5$), leukemia ($ASR=12.6/10^5$) and prostate cancer ($ASR=12.4/10^5$). In females, the most incident cancers were breast cancer ($ASR=41/10^5$), skin cancer ($ASR=16.4/10^5$), colorectal cancer ($ASR=10.0/10^5$), leukemia ($ASR=8.1/10^5$) and lung cancer ($ASR=6.9/10^5$). Conclusions: Incidences of various cancers are rising in Khuzestan. It is necessary to develop and implement comprehensive cancer control programs in this region which could be monitored and evaluated by the future trend data from Khuzestan cancer registry.

• Asian Pacific Journal of Cancer Prevention
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• 제14권6호
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• pp.3865-3869
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• 2013

Background: Cigarette per day (CPD) use is a key smoking behaviour indicator. It reflects smoking intensity which is directly proportional to the occurrence of tobacco induced cancers. Self reported CPD assessment in surveys may suffer from digit bias and under reporting. Estimates from such surveys could influence the policy decision for tobacco control efforts. In this context, this study aimed at identifying underlying factors of digit bias and its implications for Global Adult Tobacco Surveillance. Materials or Methods: Daily manufactured cigarette users CPD frequencies from Global Adult Tobacco Survey (GATS) - India data were analyzed. Adapted Whipple Index was estimated to assess digit bias and data quality of reported CPD frequency. Digit bias was quantified by considering reporting of '0' or '5' as the terminal digits in the CPD frequency. The factors influencing it were identified by bivariate and logistic regression analysis. Results: The mean and mode of CPD frequency was 6.7 and 10 respectively. Around 14.5%, 15.1% and 15.2% of daily smokers had reported their CPD frequency as 2, 5 and 10 respectively. Modified Whipple index was estimated to be 226.3 indicating poor data quality. Digit bias was observed in 38% of the daily smokers. Heavy smoking, urban residence, North, South, North- East region of India, less than primary, secondary or higher educated and fourth asset index quintile group were significantly associated with digit bias. Discussion: The present study highlighted poor quality of CPD frequency data in the GATS-India survey and need for its improvement. Modeling of digit preference and smoothing of the CPD frequency data is required to improve quality of data. Marketing of 10 cigarette sticks per pack may influence CPD frequency reporting, but this needs further examination. Exploring alternative methods to reduce digit bias in cross sectional surveys should be given priority.

• Asian Pacific Journal of Cancer Prevention
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• 제14권12호
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• pp.7517-7522
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• 2013

Background: Cancer incidence rates are increasing particularly in developing countries. It is crucial for policy makers to know basic cancer epidemiology in each region to design comprehensive prevention plans. There have hitherto been no population-based data available for cancer in Khuzestan province. The present report is a first from the regional population-based cancer registry for the period of 2002-2009. Materials and Methods: Data were collected retrospectively reviewing all new cancer patients whom were registered in Khuzestan province cancer registry during an 8-year period (2002-2009). All cases were coded based on the ICD-O-3 coding system and collected data were computerized using SPSS (Chicago, IL) software, version 11.5. The age standardized incidence rates (ASRs) per 100,000 person-year for all cancers were computed using the indirect method of standardization to the world population. Results: During the 8-year study period, 16,801 new cancer cases were registered. Based on the computed ASRs, the five most frequent malignancies in females were breast (26.4 per 100,000), skin (13.6), colorectal (5.72), stomach (4.31) and bladder(4.07) and in males, the five most frequent were skin (16.0 per 100,000), bladder (10.7),prostate (7.64), stomach (7.17), and colorectal (6.32).The ASR for all malignancies in women was 92.5 per 100,000, and that for men was 87.4. Conclusions: The observed patterns from the analysis of Khuzestan cancer registry data will lead to better understanding of the epidemiology of various malignancies in this part ofthe country and consequently provide a useful guide for authorities to make efficacious decisions and policies about a cancer control program for south-west Iran.

• Asian Pacific Journal of Cancer Prevention
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• 제16권17호
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• pp.7535-7540
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• 2015

Background: Early initiation of smoking and chewing of diverse forms of tobacco among youth in India is a significant driver for tobacco epidemic in India. Several socio-demographic factors are predictors of tobacco use in populations, especially among youth. Interventions which address these socio-demographic factors can help policy makers to curb new initiations and avert morbidity and mortality due to tobacco use. Objective: To study the various sociodemographic variables associated with tobacco use among youth in India. Materials and Methods: Secondary analysis of data from the Global Adult Tobacco Survey-India 2009-10 for the age group of 15-24 years was performed and predictors of smoking and smokeless tobacco were analyzed using data on occupation, education, and other sociodemographic factors. Results: In India there are a total of 51.3 million (22.1%) youth (15-24 years) tobacco users. Of these 35.1 million consumes chewable tobacco (15.1%), 16.2 million smoke (7%) and 1.6 million are dual users (3.1%). Males, urban, less educated, un-employed and those belonging to middle class preferred smoking over chewing; whereas, females, rural, students and those belonging to low socio-economic class are predictors of smokeless tobacco use. The major determinants of dual users are male sex, poor socio-economic strata and student class. The overall tobacco use was higher among males, rural populations, lower socioeconomic strata and un-employed class. Conclusions: India's youth is more susceptible to the tobacco addiction, especially of smokeless tobacco. Youth from rural India especially students, girls and those from poor socio-economic strata prefer to use smokeless tobacco products whereas urban, male and those less educated prefer smoking tobacco products. More population-based and region-focused research is needed to understand initiation patterns into tobacco use among youth so as to inform policymakers to devise new policy measures to curb the growing epidemic.