• 한국환경보건학회지
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• 제40권4호
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• pp.304-312
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• 2014

Objectives: This study was performed to examine bioaerosols in indoor air in public restrooms, as well as to assess the effects of air temperature and relative humidity on bioaerosol levels. Methods: A cross-sectional survey was performed in ten male and ten female restrooms. An air sampler (Anderson type) was used for sampling total suspended bacteria (TSB), Gram-negative bacteria (GNB), Gram-positive bacteria (GPB), opportunistic bacteria (OP), Staphylococcus spp., and total suspended fungi (TSF). Results: The levels of TSB were $10-10^2CFU/m^3$ and TSF $10-10^2CFU/m^3$, respectively. The GNB level was $0-10CFU/m^3$, and GPB and OP levels were $10-10^2CFU/m^3$. Staphylococcus aureus and methicillin-resistant S. aureus (MRSA) were detected in 90% of the restrooms. The GPB level was higher in the female restrooms than in the male restrooms (p < 0.05). TSB, GNB, and TSF showed higher levels in restrooms in buildings over 30 years old (p < 0.01). The main effect of air temperature or relative humidity and interaction effect of the two factors on the TSB level were significant (p < 0.05), while the effect of relative humidity on the TSF level was significant (p < 0.001). Conclusions: These results indicate that there is a wide variation in the bioaerosol levels among different restrooms. The observed differences in bioaerosol levels reflect different building histories. The effects of air temperature and/or relative humidity reveal that bioaerosol levels may vary according to season or time of day. Future research is needed to further characterize the relation between the bioaerosol levels and surface contamination in restrooms.

• 산업경영시스템학회지
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• 제36권3호
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• pp.142-149
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• 2013

Among ammunitions which are stored in a war field, the lifespan of propelling gunpowder is affected by storage environment such as storage temperature, humidity, and exposure to sunlight. These are because Nitrocellulose (NC) which is the main component of propelling gunpowder can be naturally disassembled to unstable substances similar with other nitric acid ester. We can't prevent it fundamentally from being disassembled, but to restrain induction of automatic disassembly by decomposition product, a decomposition product ($NO_2$, $NO_3$, and $HNO_3$) and tranquillizer DPA (Diphenylamine), having high reactivity, are added into a propellant. For this, it will decrease the velocity of tranquillizer which can also affect the velocity of producing the decomposition product of NC, storage temperature or humidity of propelling gunpowder is higher, drop of tranquillizer content is much faster. Therefore, to extend storage lifespan of propelling gunpowder, it is really important to control storage temperature or humidity inside the magazine. Hereupon, according to the manufacture of small scale model magazine and the result of performing experiments and measuring variation of inside temperature (storage temperature), using roof types that have a steel slate structure of magazine among ground magazines, this research shows the differences in details.

• 인간식물환경학회지
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• 제24권4호
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• pp.355-363
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• 2021

Background and objective: This study was conducted on Forsythia velutina, a special plant, in Gyeongsangnam-do Arboretum under the Gyeongsangnam-do Forest Environment Research Institute, which is located in the southern part of Korea. Methods: The research aimed to analyze the flowering characteristics of the plant by calculating the optimal temperature and humidity according to the flowering time and flowering period for 8 years from 2010 to 2017 in order to provide basic data for bioclimate studies of endemic plants. Results: It was observed that the Forsythia velutina showed a life cycle from mid-March and to mid-November. Average growth period was 243 (± 6.5) days. In testing the reliability of a single variable according to the meteorological factors, the Cronbach's Alpha was 0.701, which indicates that the findings were relatively reliable. The average date of flowering was March 16 (SD = 5.8) and the average date on which blossoms fall was March 29 (SD = 5.2). A substantial difference in flowering period was observed from year to year 11 to 23 days, with an average of 16 days (± 4.7). The temperature and humidity in February to March, which affect the flowering, were 2.9-5.5℃, and 66.5-73.0%, respectively, and showed differences every year. Conclusion: The correlation between flowering time and meteorological factors was positive, and the highest daily temperature and average daily temperature had the highest significance. When establishing basic data on plant species for the conservation of endemic plants, the changes in life cycle events and weather conditions are identified. It is believed that it will be helpful in establishing a conservation strategy for the plant species in the future.

• Applied Biological Chemistry
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• 제42권3호
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• pp.223-228
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• 1999

제주산 궁천조생 온주밀감의 저장효과를 검토하기 위하여 저장 중 각각 $3^{circ}C$, 90%와 85% 상대습도에서 저온저장하였으며, 습도 조절이 안된 상온저장과 비교하였다. 중량감소는 저장 98일까지 각각 90% 습도에서는 3.40%, 85% 습도에서는 6.92%, 상온저장에서는 11.87%로서 습도가 높을수록 중량감소는 적었다. 그러나 90% 습도에서 저장한 감귤은 저장 98일 이후 부패율이 3.87%에서 급격히 증가하여 126일에 48.75%에 이르렀다. 과육율과 가용성고형물은 저장기간 중 큰 변화를 보이지 않았다. 경도는 저장 중 계속하여 감소하였고, 특히 상온저장에서 감소가 심하였다. 산 함량과 비타민 C 변화는 호흡작용에 의해 저장기간이 경과함에 따라 계속하여 감소하였다. 상온저장에서는 저온저장에 비해 착색이 계속 진행됨을 알 수 있었다. 관능평가와 내용성분을 기준한다면 품질 유지를 위해서는 $3^{circ}C$, 85% 상대습도에서 수확후 100일 정도가 조생온주 밀감의 최적 저장기간으로 판단되었다.

• 생물환경조절학회지
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• 제26권4호
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• pp.276-282
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• 2017

본 연구는 방울토마토 재배 단동온실에 공기순환팬을 설치하고 공기순환팬이 온실 내 온도 및 습도 분포, 에너지소비량에 미치는 영향을 분석하였다. 공기순환팬은 날개 크기 230mm의 Stainless 팬으로, Lee 등(2016)의 연구결과를 참고하여 시험구 온실에 9m 간격으로 총 18대를 설치하였다. 온실 내부 온습도는 온실 길이방향으로 4등분하여 1/4 지점과 3/4 지점의 중앙에 센서를 설치하고 0.8m, 1.8m 높이 2곳의 온습도를 난방을 주로 하는 야간(오후 6시~다음 날 오전 7시)에 5분 간격으로 측정하였다. 에너지소비량은 각 온실에 위치한 온수펌프의 유량, 온수 출수부와 환수부의 온도차를 측정하여 계산하였다. 공기순환팬을 사용하지 않았을 때 측점 간 온도차 및 습도차의 평균값은 $0.75^{\circ}C$, 2.19%였으며 공기순환팬 사용 시 측점 간 온도차 및 습도차의 평균값은 $0.42^{\circ}C$, 1.27%로 감소하였다. 공기순환팬 설치 온실과 미설치 온실의 누적 에너지소비량은 각각 4,673kWh, 4,009kWh로 공기순환팬 설치 온실에서 약 14.2%의 에너지를 적게 소모하였다. 이러한 결과로 보아 온실 내 공기순환팬 사용은 공기를 지속적으로 교반시켜 주어 온실 전체의 온도 및 습도를 균일하게 만들고, 공기의 온도가 빠르게 변하지 않도록 해주어 난방 장치의 가동 시간과 에너지소비량을 줄일 수 있다.

• Human Ecology Research
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• 제62권2호
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• pp.317-326
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• 2024

This study evaluated the thermal physiological and psychological responses elicited when wearing cold protective jackets with aerogel fillings in two cold environments, one without air velocities and one with air velocities (2.3 m·s-1), at an air temperature of 10℃. The participants were five healthy young males. Measures were taken of physiological parameters, blood pressure (BP), heart rate (HR), core temperature, oxygen uptake (Vo2), and microclimate (temperature and humidity). The psychological parameters evaluated were thermal and wetness sensation. No differences were observed in systolic blood pressure, heart rate, and oxygen intake between the conditions. At tympanic temperature, a significant difference was observed between the conditions during exercise (p<.05); . A significant difference was observed in the microclimate temperature of the clothing according to the airflow, and temperature changes in the chest and back revealed different patterns. Significant differences were observed in thermal sensation (whole body (p<.05), chest (p<.05), back (p<.01)) between airflow conditions. The results therefore indicate that cold protective jackets with an aerogel filling are suitable for people operating in low-temperature and airflow environments.

• 대기
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• 제26권2호
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• pp.347-356
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• 2016

Radiosonde is an observation equipment that measures pressure (geopotential height), temperature, relative humidity and wind by being launched up from the ground. Radiosonde data which serves as an important element of weather forecast and research often causes a bias in a model output due to accuracy and sensitivity between the different manufacturers. Although Korean Meteorological Administration (KMA) and several institutes have conducted routine and intensive radiosonde observations, very few studies have been done before on the characteristics of radiosonde performance. Analyzing radiosonde observation data without proper understanding of the unique nature of those sensors may lead to a significant bias in the analysis of results. To evaluate performance and reliability of radiosonde, we analyzed the differences between two sensors made by the different manufacturers, which have been used in the campaign of Experiment on Snow Storm At Yeongdong (ESSAY). We improved a couple of methods to launch the balloon being attached with the sensors. Further we examined cloud-layer impacts on temperature and humidity differences for the analysis of both sensors' performance among various weather conditions, and also compared daytime and nighttime profiles to understand temporal dependence of meteorological sensors. The overall results showed that there are small but consistent biases in both temperature and humidity between different manufactured sensors, which could eventually secure reliable precisions of both sensors, irrespective of accuracy. This study would contribute to an improved sounding of atmospheric vertical states through development and improvement of the meteorological sensors.

• 한국의류학회지
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• 제30권11호
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• pp.1626-1635
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• 2006

The purpose of this study was to search for comfortable protective clothing for waste incinerator workers. The experimental protective clothing came in two types: one whose outer side made use of polypropylene film, and the inner side, a non-woven rayon fabric processed with charcoal with a 10% density (CF): and one whose outer side made use of polyolefine and polyamide films, and the inner side, a non-woven polypropylene fabric (NNCF). Experiments were conducted on five healthy adult women whose average age was 21. These experiments were conducted at a climate chamber, in which the temperature and relative humidity were set below $28{\pm}1^{\circ}C\;and\;50{\pm}10%$, respectively. Measured were the rectal temperature, the skin temperature, the sweating rate, the weight loss, the heart rate, the blood pressure, the temperature, and the relative humidity of a microclimate and subjective sensation. These were measured within a period of 60 min, consisting of a 20-min stable period, a 20-min exercise period (walking exercise for 2 miles/hr on a treadmill), and a 20-min recovery period. Through this experiment, the differences between the human body's physiological reactions to CF and NNCF clothing, and the human body's comfort levels when wearing these, were determined.

• 설비공학논문집
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• 제20권5호
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• pp.304-313
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• 2008

This paper investigates the indoor-air-quality (IAQ) characteristics of the interior space equipped with system air-conditioner. The behaviors of individual variables such as temperature, humidity and concentration of carbon dioxide ($CO_2$) that influence on IAQ of the interior space were characterized under various cooling conditions by numerical and experimental studies. The numerical analysis predicting the temperature behavior of the interior space was conducted, and its results showed a good agreement with the experimental ones. The $CO_2$ concentration and humidity were measured and their time dependent behaviors were monitored and analyzed. From the results, it was found that there existed the differences of the time-dependent behaviors of IAQ variables according to the locations. In addition, it is demonstrated that the large discharge angle of $45^{\circ}$ made the temperature profile more irregular and the high discharge flow of 5.34 m/s produced similar temperature profiles at three different sensing locations. Finally, the humidity of interior space was less sensitive to the changes of the air cooling conditions than the case of temperature and the $CO_2$ concentration increase mainly depended on the number of individuals inside the space.

• 한국환경생태학회지
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• 제34권5호
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• pp.425-435
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• 2020

본 연구는 도심지 산지형 공원의 물리적 구조 및 식생구조가 기상에 미치는 영향을 분석하기 위해 물리적 구조인 표고, 경사도, 사면 향, 지형구조와 식생 구조인 현존식생, 흉고직경, 울폐도의 기상과의 평균비교를 실시하였다. 분석 결과, 표고의 경우 상대습도, 풍속, 일사에서 유형 간 차이가 있는 것으로 분석되었으며, 경사도의 경우 풍속을 제외한 모든 기상요소에서 유형 간 차이가 있는 것으로 분석되었다. 사면 향의 경우 기온과 상대습도에서 유형간 차이나 있는 것으로 분석되었다. 지형구조의 경우 계곡부, 사면부, 능선부로 구분하였으며, 상대습도에서 측정 값의 차이가 있는 것으로 분석되었으나 기온, 풍속, 일사량에서는 일정한 경향과 유형간 차이가 미미한 것으로 분석되었다. 식생구조 중 현존식생의 경우 일사량을 제외한 기온, 상대습도, 풍속 항목에서 유형 간 차이가 있는 것으로 분석되었으며, 흉고직경의 경우 기온, 풍속, 일사량 항목에서 유형 간 유의한 차이가 있는 것으로 분석되었다. 울폐도의 경우 기온과 일사량에서 유의한 차이가 있는 것으로 분석되었다. 식생 및 물리적구조가 기상환경에 미치는 영향 분석을 위한 관계분석결과 기온의 경우 경사도와 사면 향, 흉고직경과 울폐도에서 영향을 받는 것으로 분석되었으며, 상대습도의 경우 물리적구조인 표고, 경사도, 사면 향, 지형구조와 식생구조인 현존식생과 울폐도에서 상관성이 분석되었다. 풍속의 경우 표고, 현존식생, 흉고직경에서 상관성이 분석되었으며, 일사량의 경우 경사도와 흉고직경, 울폐도간의 상관성이 분석되었다. 전반적으로 기온과 상대습도, 일사량에 가장 큰 영향을 주는 인자는 울폐도로 분석되었으며, 다음으로 경사도에서 상관관계가 높게 분석되는 경향이 나타났다. 흉고직경 또한 기온과 일사량간의 상관성이 매우 높은 것으로 분석되었으며 풍속과의 상관관계도 나타났으나 상대습도는 통계적인 유의성이 나타나지 않았다.