• Journal of Environmental Impact Assessment
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• v.29 no.4
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• pp.252-271
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• 2020

In this study, we investigated physical and chemical properties such as grain size, heavy metal pollution, magnetic properties, and their environmental impacts of road dusts (RD) collected from 14 sampling points in Daebul industrial Complex. Heavy metal concentrations in RD were in the order of Fe>Zn>Cu>Pb>Cr>Ni>As>Cd>Hg, and this pollution pattern was related to major industries and traffic activities in this area. The results of the correlation analysis between heavy metal elements and particle size in RD showed that Fe and all of analyzed heavy metals had a significant correlation with each other and metal concentrations had a significantly negative correlation (p<0.05). However, due to the input of large metal particles some heavy metal concentrations in the particle fraction of >1000 ㎛ were highest. Pollution load per unit area of this fraction was the highest among the grain size fractions. Cr, Ni, Cu, Zn, Cd, Pb levels in RD decreased and the levels of Cr, Ni, Cu, Zn, Cd, and Pb were reduced to 85 (As) -22 (Ni)% of the whole after removal of MFs fraction from RD. The mean heavy metal levels in the study area did not exceed the soil contamination guide value of Korea, indicating that heavy metal levels in RD were not a concern. However, at some sampling points, Zn concentrations were exceeded the soil contamination guide value for the 3rd areas of Korea and this result indicated that further studies of the impact of RD on the surrounding environment through re-suspension or non-point pollution, and of effective management methods are required.

• Journal of Korean Society of Environmental Engineers
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• v.29 no.7
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• pp.793-800
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• 2007

A total of 48 samples of street dust were collected in Daegu area during April and May 2006, were sieved below 100 ${\mu}m$, and analysed by ICP for the analysis of 14 elements after an acid extraction. Results obtained from the source assessment of trace elements using enrichment factor showed that Ca, Fe, K, Mg, Mn, Na and V were influenced by natural sources such as soil and dust, while Cd, Cr, Cu, Ni, Pb and Zn were influenced by urban anthropogenic sources such as fuel combustion and waste incineration. The measured values were remarkably higher in components from natural sources than in components from urban anthropogenic sources. The concentrations of trace elements in Daegu area were generally higher than in other foreign cities. Samples originated from industrial and commercial areas had higher concentrations of trace elements and pollution indices of heavy metals than those from residential and green areas. The correlation analysis among trace elements indicated that the correlations among components from urban anthropogenic sources were much significant, while those among components from natural sources were less correlated. In addition there were significant correlations between traffic density and components from urban anthropogenic sources.

• Journal of Korean Society for Atmospheric Environment
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• v.25 no.6
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• pp.550-561
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• 2009

This study is to investigate the air pollution characteristics of an industrialized midsize west-coastal city by comparing air quality to a neighboring inland city. The hourly averaged data of $O_3$, $SO_2$, $NO_2$, CO, and $PM_{10}$ measured from continuous air quality monitoring sites in Gunsan (coastal) and Jeonju (inland) were analyzed. The data set covers the period from 2004 to 2006. The annual average concentrations of the air pollutants in two cities were compared in their abundances and temporal trends as well. $O_3$ and $SO_2$ in Gunsan were relatively higher than those in Jeonju, while vice versa in case of $NO_2$ and $PM_{10}$. It seems that heavy automobile emissions from Jeonju mainly bring on higher $NO_2$ and $PM_{10}$ than those in Gunsan on annual base. $NO_2$ concentrations in both cities showed bimodal diurnal variations with peaks in the morning and in the late evening. These peaks correspond to the coupled effects of rush hour traffic and meteorological conditions (i.e., variation of mixing height and dispersion conditions). Maximum hourly averages of $NO_2$ ranged from 18 ppb to 28 ppb at Jeonju, and from 12 ppb to 20 ppb at Gunsan. $O_3$ showed typical diurnal variation with a maximum in the afternoon between 14:00 and 16:00 LST. Diurnal variations of CO and $PM_{10}$ were similar to $NO_2$ while $SO_2$ was similar to $O_3$. Seasonal variations of $PM_{10}$ in both cities indicated that their concentrations during spring season were significantly high. Asian dust storms occur frequently during spring and seem to affect increase in $PM_{10}$. High $O_3$ and $PM_{10}$ days were selected from both cities. The analyses based on the HYSPLIT trajectory model during the high $O_3$ and $PM_{10}$ showed these episodes (six cases) were mostly coincident with Asian dust storm originated from northern China and Mongolia. However, these high air pollution episodes in the west coastal cities may not only be caused by the Asian dust but also affected by other air pollutants transported from China accompanying the Asian dust.

• Journal of Environmental Science International
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• v.17 no.9
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• pp.1005-1013
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• 2008

In this study, in order to analyze the air quality of the indoor environments of schools, we measured the indoor, outdoor and personal exposure concentration level of $PM_{10}$ for 40 classrooms(20 old, 20 new) in chungnam area from June 22 to July 19 and from November 21 to December 30, 2003. 1. Old classrooms contained more dust than new classrooms; the average of respirable dust is $43.27\;{\mu}g/m^3$ for new classrooms while $53.38\;{\mu}g/m^3$ for old one. The exposure concentration level of respirable dust in new classrooms were in summer higher outdoors than indoors. The values were indoors $46.71\;{\mu}g/m^3$, outdoors $50.46\;{\mu}g/m^3$, and personal $41.62\;{\mu}g/m^3$. Meanwhile in winter indoors had a higher concentration level than outdoors, the values being indoors $39.11\;{\mu}g/m^3$, outdoors $34.86\;{\mu}g/m^3$, and personal $49.01\;{\mu}g/m^3$. 2. Cr concentration level within dust was slightly higher in summer indoors ($101.50{\pm}32.10\;ng/m^3$) and outdoors ($100.89{\pm}35.18\;ng/m^3$) than winter indoors ($85.80{\pm}48.95\;ng/m^3$) and outdoors ($74.43{\pm}38.93\;ng/m^3$), but in personal concentration level, winter was higher. The results of this research show insufficient understanding of health risks from indoor air pollution, and shows possible health problems to students from school indoor air pollution. As such, a logical and systematic education program for students about the importance of indoor air quality should be carried out. Also the results of $PM_{10}$ concentration level measurements emphasize the need for regular measurements of indoor / outdoor and personal concentration level. New classrooms in particular needs to be used after measuring pollutants and safety, and requires installation of a ventilation device in all classrooms to improve air quality.

• Journal of Environmental Health Sciences
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• v.45 no.6
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• pp.577-582
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• 2019

Objectives: The purpose of this survey was to assess the concentrations of heavy metals in the atmosphere of Pocheon City by measuring heavy metals in the industrial complex area and at the city air measuring station, and also to assess the degree of impact that the industrial area has on urban air quality. Methods: Sampling was carried out between February 2018 and November 2018 at two sites in the industrial complex and in the city air monitoring stations. Results: At the industrial complex in Pocheon City, air pollutant emitting businesses were emitting concentrations of fine dust (PM₁₀) between 45 and 60 ㎍/㎥ higher than in the city air. The daily maximum concentrations of lead (Pb), manganese (Mn), and cadmium (Cd) in the industrial complex are below the WHO recommendation standard (annual average), and the impact on the urban atmosphere is judged to be insignificant. Three to five percent of fine dust (PM₁₀) consists of metallic materials, and as the fine dust increased, metals were detected proportionally. Although cadmium (Cd) and beryllium (Be) were not detected in the city air in Pocheon and chromium (Cr), copper (Cu), and arsenic (As) were found to be 50 percent or less, it is deemed that copper (Cu) was detected at unusually high levels due to unknown air pollutants, which requires regular heavy metal measurement and cause verification. Conclusions: An analysis of the heavy metals in the industrial zone and the urban atmosphere in Pocheon City in this study showed that the linear relationship of heavy metals in the industrial zone, or the direct impact relationship, on the heavy metals in the urban atmosphere could not be estimated. The sampling device for equivalent assessment of particulate matter installed at air pollution monitoring stations is highly likely to be used for analysis of fine dust and heavy metals.

• Proceedings of the Korea Air Pollution Research Association Conference
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• 2003.05b
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• pp.269-270
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• 2003

에어로졸은 자연활동으로 인하여 발생하는 것과 인위적인 산업 활동으로 인하여 발생하는 것 두 가지로 나누어진다. 황사는 바람에 의해 토양에서 대기 중으로 배출되어지는 대표적인 자연 발생적인 에어로졸이라고 할 수 있는데, 중국의 사막지역 및 몽고 내륙지역 등에서 발생한다고 알려져 있으며, 발생원인은 건조지대를 지나는 저기압의 후면에서 강한 상승기류에 의해서 토양 입자들이 대기 중으로 비산되며, 40∼50m/s의 제트기류를 타고 한반도, 일본, 알루샨 열토와 하와이까지 이동한다고 알려져 있다(Arao et al., 1986;Iwasaka, 1988). (중략)

• Proceedings of the Korea Air Pollution Research Association Conference
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• 2003.05b
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• pp.205-206
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• 2003

대기중의 에어로졸은 지구-대기 시스템에 직접효과(direct effect)와 간접효과(inderect effec)로 불리우는 복사효과를 나타내어 지구복사수지에 영향을 미치는 인자이다. 또한 대기중에서 비교적 짧은 체류시간과 공간적인 변화성으로 인하여 제역적인 효과가 매우 크게 일어남에도 불구하고 그 효과가 정확히 알려져 있지 않다 (IPCC, 200l). 따라서 지역적인 규모의 에어로졸의 복사특성 관측이 중요한 요소가 되었다. 이러한 연구의 일환으로 수행된 일련의 프로젝트들은 TARFOX(Tropospheric Aerosol Radiative Forcing Obserational Experiment; Russel et al., 1999). (중략)

• Proceedings of the Korea Air Pollution Research Association Conference
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• 2003.05b
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• pp.409-410
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• 2003

2002년 봄철 기간 중 한반도지역에서 관측된 황사는 전례를 찾기 어려울 정도로 고농도의 분진량을 기록하였다. 따라서 이 기간 중에는 전국 각지에 산재한 다수의 초등학교가 임시휴교령을 내려야 하였을 정도로 황사현상의 영향이 대단히 심각하였다. 본 연구진은 서울시 북동부 지점의 관측점으로부터 초미세입자 (PM2.5) 및 미세입자 영역 (PM10)의 부유상입자물질을 황사기간 (3월)과 비황사기간 (4월)에 걸쳐 채집하였다. (중략)

• Proceedings of the Korea Air Pollution Research Association Conference
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• 2003.05b
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• pp.184-186
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• 2003

황사현상은 세계적 규모의 사막화진행과 무관치 않는 지구환경의 중요한 한 부분이다. UNEP의 현황조사에 의하면 세계의 육지면적의 약1/4, 즉 건조지대의 약 70%에 해당하는 약36억ha가 사막화하여 세계인구의 약1/6이 직접 영향을 받는 것으로 추정하고 있다. 사막화의 피해가 세계의 각대륙에서 나타나고 있지만 특히 아프리카대륙, 다음이 아시아의 황폐화가 현저하다. (중략)

• Proceedings of the Korea Air Pollution Research Association Conference
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• 2003.05b
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• pp.119-120
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• 2003

최근 중국에서 발생한 황사는 대기환경적 및 기후변화 측면에 이르기까지 심각한 피해를 주는 것으로 밝혀지고 있어 더 이상 황사는 동아시아에 국한된 문제가 아닌 전 세계의 환경이슈로 떠오르고 있다. 물론 과거에도 황사에 의한 피해는 계속되어 왔지만 중국 건조지대의 기온 증가, 강수량 감소로 인한 사막화 현상과 삼림감소 등의 영향으로 황사현상의 발생빈도는 증가하고 있으며, 특히 중국의 급속한 경제성장 및 산업화로 인해 배출된 다량의 오염물질이 황사와 섞여 함께 수송되므로 그 피해는 훨씬 심각하다. (중략)