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The Analysis of Spectral characteristics of Water Quality Factors Uisng Airborne MSS Data (Airborne MSS 자료를 이용한 수질인자의 분광특성 분석)

  • Dong-Ho Jang;Gi-Ho Jo;Kwang-Hoon Chi
    • Korean Journal of Remote Sensing
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    • v.14 no.3
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    • pp.296-306
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    • 1998
  • Airborne MSS data is regarded as a potentially effective data source for the measurement of water quality and for the environmental change of water bodies. In this study, we measured the radiance reflectance by using multi-spectral image of low resolution camera(LRC) which will be reached in the multi-purpose satellite(KOMPSAT) to use the data in analyzing water pollution. We also investigated the possibility of extraction of water quality factors in water bodies by using high resolution remote sensing data such as Airborne MSS. Especially, we tried to extract environmental factors related with eutrophication such as chlorophyll-a, suspended sediments and turbidity, and also tried to develop the process technique and the radiance feature of reflectance related with eutrophication. Although it was difficult to explicitly correlate Airborne MSS data with water quality factors due to the insufficient number of ground truth data. The results were summarized as follows: First, the spectrum of sun's rays which reaches the surface of the earth was consistent with visible bands of 0.4${\mu}{\textrm}{m}$~0.7${\mu}{\textrm}{m}$ and about 50% of total quantity of radiation could be found. The spectrum was reached highest at around 0.5${\mu}{\textrm}{m}$ of green spectral band in visible bands. Second, as a result of the radiance reflectance Chlorophyll-a represented high mainly around 0.52${\mu}{\textrm}{m}$ of green spectral band, and suspended sediments and turbidity represented high at 0.8${\mu}{\textrm}{m}$ and at 0.57${\mu}{\textrm}{m}$, respectively. Finally, as a result of the water quality analysis by using Airborne MSS, Chlorophyll-a could have a distribution image after carrying out ratio of B3 and B5 to B7. Band 7 was useful for making the distribution image of suspended sediments. When we carried out PCA, suspended sediments and turbidity had distributions at PC 1 and PC 4 which are similar to the ground data. Above results can be changed according to the change of season and time. Therefore, in order to analyze the environmental factors of water quality by using LRC data more exactly, we need to investigate the ground data and the radiance feature of reflectance of water bodies constantly. For further studies, we will constantly analyze the radiance feature of the surface of water in wafter bodies by measuring the on-the-spot radiance reflectance and using low resolution satellite image(SeaWiFS). We will also gather the data of water quality analysis in water bodies and analyze the pattern of water pollution.

Investigation on the Pollutant Delivery Characteristics using Physically Based Watershed Model (물리적 기반의 유역모형을 이용한 오염물질 유달 특성 규명)

  • Kim, Chul-Gyum;Kim, Nam-Won
    • Journal of Korean Society on Water Environment
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    • v.25 no.2
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    • pp.256-267
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    • 2009
  • A method of estimating pollutant delivery ratios considering watershed physical and meteorological characteristics and flow conditions using SWAT-K watershed model was described, and pollutant delivery characteristics during dry and rainy seasons, for monthly and seasonally, and with flow regimes were investigated for the Chungju dam watershed. Delivery ratios for sediment, T-N, and T-P showed higher values over 100% during dry and winter seasons with low pollutant loads and flows, and showed relatively uniform ones under 100% during rainy and summer seasons with concentrated loads and flows. It was found that mainly wet flows during summer seasons played very important roles in investigating the delivery characteristics of total or nonpoint pollutant loads, because more than 90% of total loads were influenced by nonpoint source, and discharged with the flows. From the results, we could find out the delivery characteristics with various watershed and flow conditions which are difficult to consider by actual measurement, and could get a foothold of estimating more reasonable and scientific allocated loads for water quality standard using the reliable method of estimating delivery ratios with a watershed model.

Fundamental Study on Developing the Technology for the Removal of Fluorescent Whitening Agents from the Process Water (공정수에 존재하는 형광증백제의 제거 기술에 대한 기초연구)

  • Lee, Ji-Young;Youn, Hye-Jung;Lee, Hak-Lae
    • Journal of Korea Technical Association of The Pulp and Paper Industry
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    • v.41 no.1
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    • pp.24-29
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    • 2009
  • The use of fluorescent whitening agents (FWAs) increases as the demand for the whiter and brighter printing papers increases. FWAs are used as internal and surface treatment chemicals. FWAs that are not used properly in the papermaking process, however, remain in the process water and may demage the paper quality and processes. In this study, a new idea to eliminate FWAs from the process water, consisted of the floc formation of FWAs with cationic chemicals, such as cationic polyelectrolytes and alum, and the removal of the floc by screening or sedimentation, was proposed. Flocculation of FWAs, that is the first step to remove FWAs from the process water, was investigated using turbidity and particle size measurement. Relationship between turbidity and particle size showed that the turbidity could reflect the particle size change of FWA flocs and was proper for the evaluation of flocculation phenomena. Poly-DADMAC was more efficient than PEI to induce the flocculation of FWAs. Alum was effective chemical for the flocculation and sedimentation of FWAs.

Effects of Environmental Factors on the Cambial Electrical Resistance of Woody Plants (목본식물 형성층 전기저항에 영향을 주는 환경 요인)

  • Kim, Dong-Uk;Kim, Min-Soo;Lee, Bu-Yong
    • Journal of the Korean Institute of Landscape Architecture
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    • v.35 no.3
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    • pp.105-113
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    • 2007
  • This study was conducted to analyze the effects of environmental factors such as soil moisture, light intensity, temperature and humidity on changes in cambial electrical resistance. To improve data quality, cambial electrical resistance was continuously measured at fixed points by using a data logger isolated from alternating current. The relationship between environmental factors and changes in cambial electrical resistance was also analyzed. The results are as follows: 1. Cambial electrical resistance is highly correlated to the temperature of the measured area(r=-0.934). Therefore, temperature compensation is needed to analyze the effects of other environmental factors on cambial electrical resistance changes. 2. If temperature is compensated for, the change of cambial electrical resistance is highly correlated to water vapor pressure(r=-0.836). 3. If temperature and humidity are compensated for, the change of cambial electrical resistance is highly correlated to intensity of light(r=-0.738). 4. Diurnal deviation of soil water potential is not more significantly related than the change of cambial electrical resistance. However, in the long-term, soil water potential and cambial electrical resistance are highly correlated(r=-0.831). This indicates that soil moisture significantly influences the long-term change of cambial electrical resistance.

An experimental study on the effect of deterioration of drainage system on tunnel structures (배수시스템 수리기능저하가 터널구조물에 미치는 영향에 대한 실험적 연구)

  • Kwon, Oh-Yeob;Shin, Jong-Ho;Yang, Yu-Hong;Joo, Eun-Jung
    • Proceedings of the Korean Geotechical Society Conference
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    • 2006.03a
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    • pp.970-979
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    • 2006
  • Construction of underground structure requires higher standard of planning and design specifications than in surface construction. However, high construction cost and difficult working environment limit design level and construction quality. One of the most sensitive factors to be considered are infiltration and external pore-water pressures. Development of pore-water pressure may accelerate leakage and cause deterioration of the lining. In this paper, the development of pore-water pressure and its potential effect on the linings are investigated using physical model tests. A simple physical equipment model with well-defined hydraulic boundary conditions was devised. The deterioration procedure was simulated by controlling both the permeability of filters and flowrate. Development of pore-water pressure was monitored on the lining using pore pressure measurement cells. Test results identified the mechanim of pore-water pressure development on the tunnel lining which is the effect of deterioration of drainage system. The laboratory tests were simulated using coupled numerical method, and shown that the deterioration mechanism can be reproduced using coupled numerical modelling method.

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Hydrogeological Characteristics of a Riverine Wetland in the Nakdong River Delta, Korea

  • Jeon, Hang-Tak;Cha, Eun-Ji;Lim, Woo-Ri;Yoon, Sul-Min;Hamm, Se-Yeong
    • Journal of the Korean earth science society
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    • v.42 no.4
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    • pp.425-444
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    • 2021
  • Investigating the physical and chemical properties of riverine wetlands is necessary to understand their distribution characteristics and depositional environment. This study investigated the physical (particle size, color, and type) and chemical properties (organic, inorganic, and moisture contents) of sediments in Samrak wetland, located in the Nakdong River estuary area in Busan, South Korea. The particle size analysis indicated that the hydraulic conductivity values for the coarse grain and the mixture of coarse and fine grains ranged from 2.03 to 3.49×10-1 cm s-1 and 7.18×10-3 to 1.24×10-7 cm s-1, respectively. In-situ water quality and laboratory-based chemical analyses and radon-222 measurement were performed on groundwater and surface water in the wetland and water from the nearby Nakdong River. The physical and chemical properties of Samrak wetland was characterized by the sediments in the vertical and lateral direction. The concentrations of chemical components in the wetland groundwater were distinctly higher than those in the Nakdong River water though the wetland groundwater and Nakdong River water equally belonged to the Ca-HCO3 type.

Manufacture of Water-Resistant Corrugated Fiberboard Boxes for Agricultural Products in the Cold Chain System (IV) - Measurement and analysis of storage condition, distribution route, and packaging method for selected agricultural products - (농산물 저온유통용 내수골판지 상자의 제조(제4보) - 대상농산물별 저온유통조건, 유통경로 및 포장규격 조사 분석 -)

  • Lee Myoung-Hoon;Jo Jung-Yeon;Min Choon-Ki;Shin Jun-Seop
    • Journal of Korea Technical Association of The Pulp and Paper Industry
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    • v.38 no.1 s.113
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    • pp.62-69
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    • 2006
  • This study was carried out to measure and analyze the storage condition, distribution route, and packaging method of four selected agricultural products(small tomato, cabbage, peach, and carrot) in the cold chain system. It was shown that dew-forming phenomenon by fruits and vegetables deteriorates the agricultural product quality and physical properties of corrugated fiberboard box during the cold chain system. The compressive strength deterioration in corrugated fiberboard boxes was much greater for single wall(SW) corrugated fiberboard containers than for double wall(DW) in low temperature-high humidity condition. To reduce the deterioration of box and dew-forming phenomenon, water-repellency treatment should be over $R_6$. However, water-resistant treatment of corrugated fiberboard containers would be effective under high relative humidity conditions more than 75% RH. It was suggested that functional corrugated fiberboard box packaging would be an optimum method to reduce the deterioration of agricultural products quality by. It was also achieved controlling the relative humidity and temperature during the storage and physical distribution process.

Propagation Environment Analysis and Wireless Mesh Network Implementation for monitoring the Four Rivers (based on Hapcheon weir) (4대강 주변 하천모니터링을 위한 무선 메쉬 네트워크 전파환경 분석 및 구축(합천보 중심으로))

  • Hong, Sung-Taek;Jin, Ryeok-Min
    • The Journal of the Institute of Internet, Broadcasting and Communication
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    • v.12 no.6
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    • pp.127-134
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    • 2012
  • Four river project in the South Korea contributes to solve flood damages and water shortages. Also, it has purpose for creating water ecosystem and improving the level of people' cultural leisure and quality of life through inducing water quality improvement and river restoration. It is necessary to monitor a variety of observing data in river areas among dozens to hundreds of kilometer for safe river administration. The 20th construction area of the four river project is located on Hapcheon areas, where wireless mesh network was installed to manage the basin. In the process of network construction, the characteristic of surrounding areas is considered about embodying secure service by investing the least expense. Besides, transmission environment analysis is performed such as LOS tests and reception level analysis, and transmission speed measurement to create safe service. Reception level in all places is confirmed among -55 dBm ~ -70 dBm, and data transmission speed proves more than 20 Mbps.

Field Tests for the Application of Bottom Ash and Shred Tire as Fill Materials (석탄회 및 폐타이어의 성토재로의 적용성 검토를 위한 현장시험)

  • Lee, Sungjin;Lee, Taeyoon
    • Journal of the Korean GEO-environmental Society
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    • v.14 no.10
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    • pp.29-37
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    • 2013
  • In this study, we constructed the test embankment with four kinds of sections(2 kinds of bottom ash; tire shred-bottom ash mixture, weathered soil) in field and had been monitoring the behaviour of the test embankment and change of ground water quality for 1 year. In the geotechnical aspects, there was no relative difference of deformation in 4 test materials section and we could not see the possibility of the strength-reduction of coal ash materials by freezing inside of the embankment. In addition, no settlement was observed in the test sections because the base soil of the test sections was rigid enough that no consolidation was occurred. In the examination of water quality, all of the heavy metals and negative ions were detected below the drinking water standards except for sulfate($SO_4^{2-}$). In the beginning of measurement, higher concentrations of sulfate from 4 test sections were detected than drinking water standard for 20 days after beginning of the test but the concentrations decreased below the drinking water standard after 50 days after the tests.

Effect on water quality and fish habitat improvement of Wonju Cheon by instream flow increasing (유지유량증가 방안에 따른 원주천 수질 및 어류서식환경 개선효과)

  • Choi, Heung Sik
    • Journal of Wetlands Research
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    • v.10 no.3
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    • pp.57-68
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    • 2008
  • For improving water quality and hish habitat environment the targeted instream flows added to the field measurement of low flow at each reach along Wonju Cheon are calculated by depth, velocity, and the present lower channel width with considering the landscape, aquatic environment, and natural ecological function. Target instream flow increasing ranged from $0.03m^3/s$ of upstream to $0.90m^3/s$ of downstream according to the proposed depths of 0.10m to 0.30m and velocity of 0.2m/s. The methods for target instream flow increasing are base flow increasing by watershed management, non polluted discharge inflow from valley and combined sewer by sewerage system modification, and discharges from upstream reservoirs and detention basins near-by stream. The possible increasing flow rates are $0.19m^3/s$ to $3.42m^3/s$ which are 1.4 to 2.5 times of low flow to be measured which are the equivalent targeted instream flows along Wonju Cheon. The BOD-based water quality improvement are analyzed by QUAL2E. The habitat suitability indices by PHABSIM of Zacco temmincki as target species at middle stream of Wonju Cheon improve significantly by low flow increasing, which is very important to improve water quality and fish habitat.

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