• Nuclear Engineering and Technology
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• 제44권8호
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• pp.919-928
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• 2012

The applications of computers and communication system and network technologies in nuclear power plants have expanded recently. This application of digital technologies to the instrumentation and control systems of nuclear power plants brings with it the cyber security concerns similar to other critical infrastructures. Cyber security risk assessments for digital instrumentation and control systems have become more crucial in the development of new systems and in the operation of existing systems. Although the instrumentation and control systems of nuclear power plants are similar to industrial control systems, the former have specifications that differ from the latter in terms of architecture and function, in order to satisfy nuclear safety requirements, which need different methods for the application of cyber security risk assessment. In this paper, the characteristics of nuclear power plant instrumentation and control systems are described, and the considerations needed when conducting cyber security risk assessments in accordance with the lifecycle process of instrumentation and control systems are discussed. For cyber security risk assessments of instrumentation and control systems, the activities and considerations necessary for assessments during the system design phase or component design and equipment supply phase are presented in the following 6 steps: 1) System Identification and Cyber Security Modeling, 2) Asset and Impact Analysis, 3) Threat Analysis, 4) Vulnerability Analysis, 5) Security Control Design, and 6) Penetration test. The results from an application of the method to a digital reactor protection system are described.

• 융합보안논문지
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• 제21권1호
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• pp.45-53
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• 2021

망분리 네트워크에서 보안관제를 할 경우 내부망 또는 위험도가 높은 구간에서는 평시 이상징후 탐지가 거의 이루어지지 않는다. 그렇기 때문에 보안 네트워크 구축 후 최적화 된 보안구조를 완성하기 위해서 망분리된 내부방에서의 최신 사이버 위협 이상징후를 평가할 수 있는 모델이 필요하다. 본 연구에서 일반 네트워크와 망분리 네트워크에서 발생하는 사이버 취약점과 악성코드를 데이터셋으로 발생시켜 평가하여, 망분리 내부망 사이버 공격에 위협 분석 및 최신 사이버 취약점을 대비 할 수 있게 하고, 특성에 맞는 사이버 보안 테스트 평가 체계를 구축하였다. 이를 실제 망분리 기관에 적용 가능한 평가모델을 설계 하고, 테스트 망을 각 상황별로 구축하여 실시간 보안관제 평가 모델을 적용하였다.

• Structural Engineering and Mechanics
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• 제77권4호
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• pp.441-461
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• 2021

Reinforced concrete (RC) columns are crucial in building structures and they are of higher vulnerability to terrorist threat than any other structural elements. Thus it is of great interest and necessity to achieve a comprehensive understanding of the possible responses of RC columns when exposed to high intensive blast loads. The primary objective of this study is to derive analytical formulas to assess vulnerability of RC columns using an advanced numerical modelling approach. This investigation is necessary as the effect of blast loads would be minimal to the RC structure if the explosive charge is located at the safe standoff distance from the main columns in the building and therefore minimizes the chance of disastrous collapse of the RC columns. In the current research, finite element model is developed for RC columns using LS-DYNA program that includes a comprehensive discussion of the material models, element formulation, boundary condition and loading methods. Numerical model is validated to aid in the study of RC column testing against the explosion field test results. Residual capacity of RC column is selected as damage criteria. Intensive investigations using Arbitrary Lagrangian Eulerian (ALE) methodology are then implemented to evaluate the influence of scaled distance, column dimension, concrete and steel reinforcement properties and axial load index on the vulnerability of RC columns. The generated empirical formulae can be used by the designers to predict a damage degree of new column design when consider explosive loads. With an extensive knowledge on the vulnerability assessment of RC structures under blast explosion, advancement to the convention design of structural elements can be achieved to improve the column survivability, while reducing the lethality of explosive attack and in turn providing a safer environment for the public.

• Nuclear Engineering and Technology
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• 제54권6호
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• pp.2230-2243
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• 2022

The tin tailing processing industry in Malaysia has operated with minimal regard and awareness for material management and working environment safety, impacting the environment and workers in aspects of radiation and heavy metal exposure. RIA was conducted where environmental samples were analyzed, revealing concentrations of ²²⁶Ra, ²³²Th and ⁴⁰K between the range of 0.1-10.0, 0.0-25.7, and 0.1-5.8 Bq/g respectively, resulting in the AED exceeding UNCEAR recommended value and regulation limit enforced by AELB (1 mSv/y). Ra_eq calculated indicates that samples collected pose a significant threat to human health from gamma-ray exposure. Assessment of heavy metal content via pollution indices of soil and sediment showed significant contamination and enrichment from processing activities conducted. As and Fe were two of the highest metals exposed both via soil ingestion with an average of 4.6 × 10^-3 mg/kg-day and 1.4 × 10^-4 mg/kg-day, and dermal contact with an average of 5.6 × 10^-4 mg/kg-day and 6.0 × 10^-4. mg/kg-day respectively. Exposure via accidental ingestion of soil and sediment could potentially cause adverse non-carcinogenic and carcinogenic health effect towards workers in the industry. Correlation analysis indicates the presence of a relationship between the concentration of NORM and trace elements.

• 한국환경복원기술학회지
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• 제27권1호
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• pp.55-70
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• 2024

The loss of biodiversity poses a significant threat not only to business sustainability and investment risk but also to societal well-being. Nature serves as a crucial driver for long-term business viability and economic prosperity. The Task Force on Nature-related Financial Disclosures (TNFD), established in September 2023, mandates that companies assess and disclose their impacts on nature. Despite this, many businesses lack a full understanding of their reliance on and impact upon natural capital and ecosystem services, leading to insufficient disclosures. This study evaluates the applicability of TNFD's assessment methodologies and indicators within a domestic context, highlighting the condition of nature and ecosystem services, and exploring potential synergies with national biodiversity policies. Our analysis suggests that TNFD necessitates a unique approach to the spatial and temporal data and methodologies traditionally employed in environmental impact assessments. This includes assessing the reciprocal influences of corporate activities on natural capital and ecosystem services via the LEAP framework. Moreover, in industries where the choice of specific indicators depends on unique sectoral traits, developing a standardized strategy for data and assessment indicators-adapted to local conditions-is crucial due to the variability in the availability of assessment tools and data. The proactive engagement of the private sector in ecosystem restoration projects is particularly promising for contributing towards national biodiversity objectives. Although TNFD is in its nascent phase, its global adoption by numerous companies signifies its potential impact. Successful implementation of TNFD is anticipated to deepen businesses' and financial institutions' understanding of natural capital and ecosystem services, thereby reinforcing their commitment to sustainable development.

• 환경영향평가
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• 제31권2호
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• pp.95-105
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• 2022

높은 개발 압력과 이용 강도로 인해 연안생태계 건강성이 악화되고 있는 부산은 연안역의 지속가능한 이용 및 생태계 보전을 위해 인간과 자연환경을 함께 고려하는 생태계 관리가 필요한 실정이다. 본 연구에서는 서식지 중심의 생태계 기반 관리를 위하여 InVEST 서식지 질 및 위험도 모델을 적용하여 부산 연안 육역과 연안 해역의 서식지를 평가하였다. 평가 결과 연안 육역은 강서구 가덕도, 남구 이기대·신선대, 기장군 일대 지역의 서식지의 질이 높고, 서구, 중구, 동구, 수영구는 낮은 것으로 나타났다. 연안 해역의 경우 낙동강 하굿둑 하부 지역의 위험도가 낮았으며, 영도구, 사하구, 강서구 일부 지역의 위험도가 높은 것으로 나타났다. 이에 연안 생태계 서식지의 가치를 높이고 지속가능한 이용 및 보전을 위하여 훼손된 서식지를 개선하고 위협요인을 줄여 생태계서비스를 증진할 수 있는 관리 방안을 마련해야 할 것으로 판단된다. 또한 연안 육역의 개발사업 계획 시 연안 해역에 미치는 영향을 충분히 고려하여야 할 것이다. 본 연구의 연안 육역의 서식질 질 모형 결과는 도시생태현황지도와 국토환경성평가지도와 유사한 경향성을 가지는 것으로 파악되었으며, 연안 해역의 서식지 위험도 평가 결과 또한 해역의 서식지 파악, 위협요인 관리 등에 활용될 수 있을 것으로 기대된다.

• 한국농공학회논문집
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• 제59권4호
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• pp.65-74
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• 2017

North Korea is one of the high vulnerable countries facing the threat of natural disaster and has experienced more frequent disasters in recent years. These disasters have significantly led to food shortages and large reductions in crop yields. In 2015, both North Korean officials and international agencies had identified the extreme drought event, the worst in one hundred years according to the North Korean government. The objective of this study was an assessment of the extreme drought events in 2014~2015, and to apply climatic drought indices for drought monitoring in North Korea. Characteristics of the extreme drought in North Korea are examined by using the weekly-based Standardized Precipitation Evapotranspiration Index (SPEI). The drought characteristics illustrated by the SPEI results are compared with a Standardized Precipitation Index (SPI) results and drought impact information to understand how these indices can explain the drought conditions within the country. These results demonstrated that the SPEI could be an effective tool to provide improved spatial and temporal drought conditions to inform management decisions for drought policy.

• 인터넷정보학회논문지
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• 제21권2호
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• pp.73-80
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• 2020

사이버공간의 확대로 인하여 전쟁양상 또한 재래전에서 사이버전을 포함한 형태로 바뀌어가고 있다. 사이버전이란 국가나 조직의 활동을 방해하기 위해 컴퓨터 기술을 사용하는 것으로 특히 국방 분야에서는 적 사이버 공격에 대해 체계적으로 대응할 필요성이 있다. 하지만 사이버 위협 환경에서 효과적으로 방어하기 위한 방어체계는 많이 미비하다. 이를 보완하기 위한 새로운 사이버전 운영개념이 필요하다. 본 논문에서는 방어 중심의 사이버작전을 수행함에 있어 사이버작전 수행절차에 따라 요구되는 사이버 정보감시정찰, 능동적 방어 및 대응, 전투피해평가, 지휘통제 개념들을 효과적인 사이버작전 수행을 위해 통합적인 운용개념을 연구하고 이를 발전시켜 사이버전장에서 지속적인 전략적 우위를 달성할 수 있는 사이버전 운영 개념을 제시하고자 한다.

• 한국화재소방학회논문지
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• 제34권1호
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• pp.89-102
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• 2020

인체 건강에 치명적인 위해를 가할 수 있는 독성 및 인화성 가스를 이용한 화학테러행위는 행위자인 테러범과 그 행위로 인한 피해자 간에 존재하는 현격한 정보의 비대칭성으로 인해 대다수의 선진국, 또는 국지적 분쟁을 겪고 있는 국가 및 지역사회에 대하여 중대한 안보위협이 되고 있다. 화학테러에 대한 대응기관의 대처방안은 크게 예방, 대응, 수습의 3단계로 나누어 볼 수 있고, 이 과정 중에서 화학테러의 피해 정도 및 피해 범위에 절대적인 영향력을 미치는 예방과 대응단계에 해당하는 각 전문대응기관과 요원들의 성공적인 임무수행을 위해서는 화학테러의 잠재적 대상이 되는 시설들에 대한 객관적이고 체계화된 취약성의 평가와 등급화가 무엇보다 중요하다. 본 연구에서는 기존 국내외의 화학테러관련 취약성 등급분류체계를 비교분석하고 현재 국내 등급분류체계의 개선방향에 대해 살펴보고 실제 국내 다중이용시설 표본에 대한 취약성 평가를 통해서 보다 과학적이고 체계화된 방법론을 제시하였다.

• 환경영향평가
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• 제22권5호
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• pp.481-489
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• 2013

There are U.S. troops with a force about 290,000 strong stationed all around the world, approximately 150 countries. Among the troops, USFK has performed principal part with its stationing for 50 years against the military threat of North Korea. However, as a result of an investigation made into environmental contamination of several bases which were restituted from US to ROK by the Land Partnership Plan in the process of relocation of USFK, it was found that the area was contaminated by not only TPH and BTEX caused by diesel fuel and JP-8 but also various heavy metal over the standard level according to the operations of corps. Among these bases, 4 corps, each of which has different duties and function, were chosen to be analyzed for the characteristics and degrees of soil contamination. Fisrt of all, in armored camp the soil was contaminated by TPH and heavy metal (Zn, Ni, Pb) due to the repairing activities of tracked vehicles and shooting exercises. In army aviation camp, the soil was contaminated by TPH, BTEX and heavy metal (Zn, Cd) due to repairing activities of aircrafts. Also, in engineer camp there was contaminated area polluted by TPH and heavy metal (Zn, Pb) caused by open-air storage of various construction materials and TPH, BTEX and heavy metal (Zn, Pb, Cu) contamination of aircraft shooting area in shooting range camp were detected. Managing environment will be more effective when we identify the contaminative characteristics and take necessary measures in advance.