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Tide and Tidal Current Characteristics and Tidal Current Power Generation in the Uldolmok Waterway (울돌목 조석-조류 특성 및 조류발전)

  • Kang, Sok-Kuh;Yum, Ki-Dai;Lee, Kwang-Soo;Park, Jin-Soon
    • 한국신재생에너지학회:학술대회논문집
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    • 2006.11a
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    • pp.141-144
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    • 2006
  • The tidal pi lot plant is being built in the Uldolmok waterway using Its strong tidal current with maximum current of about 12knots, which is revealed from the first direct observation using ADCP, on February, 2002. a serious of field observations (for example, ADCP observation was tarried out both at February 2002 and September, 2003), along with numerical modeling, have been carried out over the last several years, in order to understand the tidal dynamics and to examine the related variables according to the tidal current power plant (TCPP) operation.

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Vertical Distribution of Tidal Current in the Korea Strait (대한해협조류의 3차원적 분포)

  • 최병호;방인권;김경환
    • Journal of Korean Society of Coastal and Ocean Engineers
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    • v.6 no.4
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    • pp.421-438
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    • 1994
  • Vertical distribution of tidal currents in the Korea Strait is computed by a tree-dimensional tidal model. The results are presented in the from of tidal charts (coamplitude and cophase chart) and (tidal ellipses charts for eight tidal constituents (M$_2$, S$_2$, $N_2$, $K_2$, $K_1$, $O_1$, P$_1$, Q$_1$) and of harmonic constants for predictions of tides and tidal currents during specified duration in the region. The computed tides were in general agreement with coastal observations and observation-based tidal charts of Odamaki (1989). Comparison between model computation and current observation by RIAM were also presented.

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Investigating the Adjustment Methods of Monthly Variability in Tidal Current Harmonic Constants (조류 조화상수의 월변동성 완화 방법 고찰)

  • Byun, Do-Seong
    • Ocean and Polar Research
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    • v.33 no.3
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    • pp.309-319
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    • 2011
  • This is a preliminary study of the feasibility of obtaining reliable tidal current harmonic constants, using one month of current observations, to verify the accuracy of a tidal model. An inference method is commonly used to separate out the tidal harmonic constituents when the available data spans less than a synodic period. In contrast to tidal constituents, studies of the separation of tidal-current harmonics are rare, basically due to a dearth of the long-term observation data needed for such experiments. We conducted concurrent and monthly harmonic analyses for tidal current velocities and heights, using 2 years (2006 and 2007) of current and sea-level records obtained from the Tidal Current Signal Station located in the narrow waterway in front of Incheon Lock, Korea. Firstly, the l-year harmonic analyses showed that, with the exception of $M_2$ and $S_2$ semidiurnal constituents, the major constituents were different for the tidal currents and heights. $K_1$, for instance, was found to be the 4th major tidal constituent but not an important tidal current constituent. Secondly, we examined monthly variation in the amplitudes and phase-lags of the $S_2$ and $K_1$ current-velocity and tide constituents over a 23-month period. The resultant patterns of variation in the amplitudes and phase-lags of the $S_2$ tidal currents and tides were similar, exhibiting a sine curve form with a 6-month period. Similarly, variation in the $K_1$ tidal constant and tidal current-velocity phase lags showed a sine curve pattern with a 6-month period. However, that of the $K_1$ tidal current-velocity amplitude showed a somewhat irregular sine curve pattern. Lastly, we investigated and tested the inference methods available for separating the $K_2$ and $S_2$ current-velocity constituents via monthly harmonic analysis. We compared the effects of reduction in monthly variability in tidal harmonic constants of the $S_2$ current-velocity constituent using three different inference methods and that of Schureman (1976). Specifically, to separate out the two constituents ($S_2$ and $K_2$), we used three different inference parameter (i.e. amplitude ratio and phase-lag diggerence) values derived from the 1-year harmonic analyses of current-velocities and tidal heights at (near) the short-term observation station and from tidal potential (TP), together with Schureman's (1976) inference (SI). Results from these four different methods reveal that TP and SI are satisfactorily applicable where results of long-term harmonic analysis are not available. We also discussed how to further reduce the monthly variability in $S_2$ tidal current-velocity constants.

동남해안지역의 피압단열 대수층에서 조석 분석법을 이용한 수리상수 추정

  • 심병완;정상용;성익환;이병대;조병욱
    • Proceedings of the Korean Society of Soil and Groundwater Environment Conference
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    • 2003.09a
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    • pp.497-500
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    • 2003
  • If ground water levels of a confined fractured rock aquifer fluctuate with sea tides, individual values of hydrogeologic parameters can be determined. Tidal efficiency and time lag are first calculated from the water level data recorded at an observation device situated inland from the sea. The tidal efficiency factor of the aquifer at the seacoast is then determined from the observation in monitoring wells and used to calculate storage coefficient. Tidal efficiency factor and the tidal time lag are utilized to calculate storage coefficient and the results are compared. This method is tested in the southeastern coastal area of Busan, Korea. This is a simple and inexpensive way to test confined aquifer but the analysis should be performed according to the coastal environment.

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Spatial Variations of Salt Marsh Plants Induced by Sandy Sediment in Hampyeong Tidal Flat (함평만 갯벌의 모래 퇴적물로 인한 염습지 식물의 공간적 변이)

  • Minki, Hong;Jaeyeon, Lee;Jeong-Soo, Park;Hyohyemi, Lee
    • Ecology and Resilient Infrastructure
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    • v.9 no.4
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    • pp.247-258
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    • 2022
  • Hampyeong Bay has a narrow seawater channel and a complex topographical structure. The sand content of the tidal flat soil is increasing due to asymmetrical sedimentation. Through the investigation of the vegetation distribution and the use of the line-transect method, sand flats were observed to gradually change the vegetation distribution of salt marshes. Comparing the vegetation area between 2016 and 2022, the obligate halophyte Suaeda maritima decreased by 74% and Zoysia sinica increased by 75%. Z. sinica seems to support the robustness of the dune environment by trapping sediments such as sand in the colony, because the underground rhizomes and stems are highly developed. To establish an effective conservation management plan for tidal flats, an integrated study should be conducted to assess the impact of changes in tidal flat soil and the interaction of vegetation communities in Hampyeong Bay.

Coastal-physical cceanographic aspects in relation to the tidal current power generation in the Uldolmok (울돌목 조류발전의 연안물리적 관점에서의 고찰)

  • Yum Ki-Dai;Lee Kwang Soo;Park Jin Soon;Kang Sok Kuh
    • 한국신재생에너지학회:학술대회논문집
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    • 2005.06a
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    • pp.516-519
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    • 2005
  • The pilot tidal current power plant is to be constructed at the Uldolmok between Chindo and Haenam, during next year. and extensive coastal engineering research works have been carried out. In this paper we describes some observation results of the tide and tidal current. as well as modeling work in order to investigate the tide and tidal current regime change in relation to the tidal current power plant (TCPP) construction. The special modeling skill in order to consider the turbine operation in the TCPP is developed and applied to the estimation for the flow regime change by the simple layout of the tidal current power plant.

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Coastal-physical cceanographic aspects in relation to the tidal current power generation in the Uldolmok (울돌목 조류발전의 연안물리적 관점에서의 고찰)

  • Kang Sok Kuh;Yum Ki-Dai;Lee Kwang Soo;Park Jin Soon
    • New & Renewable Energy
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    • v.1 no.2 s.2
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    • pp.73-78
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    • 2005
  • The pilot tidal current power plant is to be constructed at the Uldolmok between Chindo and Haenam, during next year, and extensive coastal engineering research works have been carried out. In this paper we describes some observation results of the tide and tidal current, as well as modeling work in order to investigate the tide and tidal current regime change In relation to the tidal current power plant [TCPP] construction. The special modeling skill in order to consider the turbine operation in the TCPP is developed and applied to the estimation for the flow regime change by the simple layout of the tidal current power plant.

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Tidal Computations For Inchon Bay

  • Choi, Byung Ho
    • 한국해양학회지
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    • v.15 no.2
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    • pp.112-122
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    • 1980
  • A two-dimensional non-linear tidal model has been established to calculate the M$\_$2/ tide of Inchon Bay in the west coast of Korea. Cartesian coordinates are used for the derivation of the governing equations and account is taken of extensive drying boundaries (tidal flats) which are exposed at low tides. The tidal amplitudes and phases computed from the model agree well with those known from observation lying within bounds 5cm in amplitude and 5 in phase relative to the observed results. The work represents a further stage in the development including extensive sea measurements capable of application in various coastal engineering problems encountered in Inchon Bay area.

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Evaluation of Tidal Stream Resources Near Uido Using an ADCIRC Model (ADCIRC 모델을 이용한 우이도 주변해역의 조류자원 평가)

  • Jeong, Haechang;Nguyen, Manh Hung;Kim, Bu-Gi;Kim, Jun-Ho;Yang, Changjo
    • Journal of the Korean Society of Marine Environment & Safety
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    • v.23 no.2
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    • pp.187-193
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    • 2017
  • This study evaluated tidal stream energy resources according to tidal flow properties around Uido off the west coast of, Jeollanam-do, South Korea. A feasibility study was first carried out through the collection of bathymetry data and tidal phase information. For this simulation, a depth-averaged 2D ADCIRC (Advanced Circulation) model for real sea situations was applied to a Finite Element Method (FEM) approach for tides given the variation of tidal current speed. Hydrodynamics were simulated with 4 major tidal constituents (M2, S2, K1, and O1) after setting up 4 observation points. From the real depth-averaged model simulation results, it was found that the spring tide Higher High Water (HHW) and tidal current speed values at the 4 observation points were about 2.2 m and 1.33 m/s, respectively. The ADCIRC model results were analyzed with reference to the Korea Hydrographic and Oceanographic Agency's (KHOA) observed data for verification. Furthermore, using topographical characteristics via the Tidal Flux Method (TFM), tidal energy density distribution was calculated, indicating a maximum tidal energy density of about $1.75kW/m^2$ for the 5 assessment areas around Uido. The tidal energy density was evaluated with consideration given to topographical characteristics as well as tidal elevation and tidal current speed to determine an optimum tidal farm candidate.

Tidal Computations for Seohan Bay (서한만의 조석산정)

  • 이종찬;최병호
    • Journal of Korean Society of Coastal and Ocean Engineers
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    • v.4 no.2
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    • pp.121-129
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    • 1992
  • A two-dimensional numerical tidal model is formulated to reproduce tides in the northeastern Yellow-Sea, Seohan Bay. The model was formulated on spherical grid system with mesh resolution of 1' latitude by 4/3' longitude. As a first step, tidal distribution of four major tidal constituents are computed and compared with coastal observation. Independent tidal charts for the M$_2$, S$_2$, $K_1$, and $O_1$ tides were presented. Residual tidal currents and tidal energy flux were also computed.

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