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Evaluation of Thermal Environment of External Space following the Fence Demolition Campaign in Detached Housing Area (담장허물기로 인한 주택지 외부공간의 열환경 평가)

  • Ryu, Ji-Won;Jung, Eung-Ho;Shimizu, Aki;Oh, Sang-Hak;Hoyano, Akira
    • Journal of the Korean housing association
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    • v.23 no.1
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    • pp.19-26
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    • 2012
  • This study examines how fence demolition may change the thermal environments of external spaces of houses and suggests what factors need to be considered when a fence is demolished. The results of the research are summarized as follows. In terms of the surface temperature, there was no significant difference in all time plots after the removal of all materials. However, applying greening methods (changing the surface materials, planting trees, and building a green roof following fence demolition) could lower the surface temperatures, calling for proper plans for various greening methods. The MRT results indicates that walls block solar radiation and provide shade, reducing radiant heat from roads and surrounding structures during the daytime when solar radiation directly effects surface temperatures. Also, the application of greening methods such as planting vegetation and trees could have shading and evapotranspiration effects, leading to a lower temperature distribution. The HIP results were similar to the MRT results. They indicated that walls block solar radiation within the residential sections and provide shade, resulting in a lower temperature distribution during the daytime. However, areas where greening methods such as a green roof or tree planting were applied showed $1{\sim}2^{\circ}C$ difference in temperature distribution.

The Natures of urban Growth and newly Developed Districts of Taegu(I) - Urban Growth and Land Development in newly Developed Districts - (대구시의 도시성장과 신시가지 지역 특성에 관한 연구(I) - 도시성장과 신시가지 개발을 중심으로 -)

  • Jin, Won-Hyung
    • Journal of the Korean association of regional geographers
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    • v.8 no.3
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    • pp.295-313
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    • 2002
  • While the growth of Taegu has occurred through the land readjustment project, the public sector development project and the construction of roads, its growth pattern has been shaped by physical constraints such as mountains, streams and rail roads. The processes of urban growth of Taegu are classified into four stages: the stage of urban embryo in the Chosun Era; the formation stage of the basic urban system after the Japanese Colonial Era up to 1960; the stage of urban growth in the industrialization period from 1960s to 1980; and lastly, the stage of urban expansion and maturation, with construction of extensive newly developed districts, after the 1980s. Since its promotion to a metropolitan city with the inclusion of Seongseo, Wolbae, Gosan, Ansim and Chilgok in 1981, those regions have grown into newly developed residential districts, with its accompanying high density and high rise apartments complexes, through the public sector development project. These newly developed districts are located about six to seven kilometers away from CBD of the city along with main radial roads. The sites are also located on the route of the fourth belt way of the city. While the Sangin, Seongseo and Jisan Beommul newly developed districts have developed contiguously with the existing built-up areas, the Siji and Chilgok districts have developed separately by the green belt and the Geumho River, respectively.

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The Seasonal Impacts of De-icing Salts on Soil and Vegetation in Chung-ju City (충주시 가로변 토양과 가로수 식생에 미치는 계절별 제설제의 영향)

  • Kim, Jae-Young;Park, Ju-Young;Yoon, Young-Han;Ju, Jin-Hee
    • Journal of Environmental Science International
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    • v.26 no.8
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    • pp.993-998
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    • 2017
  • De-icing salts applied to roads during winter enable safe driving conditions. However, these salts are eventually displaced to roadside areas at which they can negatively impact soil, vegetation, and water resources. This purpose of this study is to determine the relationship between foliar damage ratio (NY = 0-25%, SY = 26-50%, CY = 51-75%) on roadside trees (Ginko biloba) and seasonal impact of de-icing salts on soil and vegetation. Thirty roadside trees were selected at 8 m intervals between the Konkuk and Judeok intersections in Chung-ju city. The results reveal that seasonal soil acidity is relatively alkaline for foliar damage ratio of Ginko biloba was CY compared to NY. Also, electronic conductivity of each seasonal sampling was recorded as high in winter and spring, whereas the opposite trend is observed in summer. Various plants species were identified in abundance under roadside trees within NY roadside sections. These same species were observed in reduced numbers within CY sections. Strong negative correlations were identified between foliar damage ratio on roadside trees and vegetation. This relationship may be a method to use in predicting the accumulation of de-icing salt and visible injuries on roadside trees.

A Study on the Characteristics of Planning Factors to the Outdoor Space of the Olympic Village Munchen (뮌헨 올림픽마을의 외부공간계획 특징에 관한 연구)

  • Kwon Yong-Il
    • Journal of the Korean housing association
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    • v.16 no.2
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    • pp.11-17
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    • 2005
  • The purpose of this study is to find the characteristics of planning factors to the outdoor space of the olympic village munchen. The result of the research are follows; 1) The horizontal gardens of the low buildings and hanging gardens on the terraces of the high-rise buildings are intended as a continuation of the concept of the modelled landscape. 2) By virtue of the choice of the type of building and the way in which the buildings are staggered, the residents have an unimpaired view of the green spaces and recreation areas. 3) Leisure value is further enhanced by the proximity of the residential arms to the footpath running north to south. 4) The terraces allow the residents to enjoy more sun and sky, so that the view into the distance is the rule. 5) To improve orientation, the pedestrian paths to the residential wings are also situated directly over the underground vehicle-access roads.

A Fuzzy Traffic Controller Considering Spillback on Crossroads

  • Park, Wan-Kyoo;Lee, Sung-Joo
    • International Journal of Fuzzy Logic and Intelligent Systems
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    • v.1 no.1
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    • pp.1-5
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    • 2001
  • In this paper, we propose a fuzzy traffic controller that is able to cope with traffic congestion appropriately. In order to consider such situation as loss of green time caused by spillback of upper crossroad, it imports a degree of traffic congestion of upper roads which vehicles on a crossroad are to proceed to. We constructed the equal-partitioned fuzzy traffic controller that uses the membership functions of the same size and shape, and modified the size and shape, and modified the size and shape of its membership functions by the membership function modification algorithm. In experiment, we compared and analyzed the fixed signal controller, the fuzzy traffic controller with the membership of the same size and shape, and the modified fuzzy traffic controller by using the delay time, the proportion of entered vehicles to occurred vehicles and the proportion of passed vehicles to entered vehicles. As a result of experiment, the modified fuzzy controller showed more enhanced performance than others.

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Real Time Traffic Signal Plan using Neural Network

  • Choi Myeong-Bok;Hong You-Sik
    • International Journal of Fuzzy Logic and Intelligent Systems
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    • v.5 no.4
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    • pp.360-366
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    • 2005
  • In the past, when there were few vehicles on the road, the T.O.D.(Time of Day) traffic signal worked very well. The T.O.D. signal operates on a preset signal cycling which cycles on the basis of the average number of average passenger cars in the memory device of an electric signal unit. Now days, with increasing many vehicles on restricted roads, the conventional traffic light creates startup-delay time and end-lag-time. The conventional traffic light loses the function of optimal cycle. And so, $30-45\%$ of conventional traffic cycle is not matched to the present traffic cycle. In this paper we proposes electro sensitive traffic light using fuzzy look up table method which will reduce the average vehicle waiting time and improve average vehicle speed. Computer simulation results prove that reducing the average vehicle waiting time which proposed considering passing vehicle length for optimal traffic cycle is better than fixed signal method which doesn't consider vehicle length.

Intelligent Traffic Light using Fuzzy Neural Network

  • Park, Myeong-Bok;You-Sik, Hong
    • International Journal of Fuzzy Logic and Intelligent Systems
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    • v.3 no.1
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    • pp.66-71
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    • 2003
  • In the past, when there were few vehicles on the road, the T.O.D.(Time of Day) traffic signal worked very well. The T.O.D. signal operates on a preset signal cycling which cycles on the basis of the average number of average passenger cars in the memory device of an electric signal unit. Today, with increasing traffic and congested roads, the conventional traffic light creates startup-delay time and end lag time so that thirty to forty-five percent efficiency in traffic handling is lost, as well as adding to fuel costs. To solve this problem, this paper proposes a new concept of optimal green time algorithm, which reduces average vehicle waiting time while improving average vehicle speed using fuzzy rules and neural networks. Through computer simulation, this method has been proven to be much more efficient than fixed time interval signals. Fuzzy Neural Network will consistanly improve average waiting time, vehicle speed, and fuel consumption.

Design Example of Yongin Light Rapid Transit (용인경량전철 실시설계)

  • Lim Sung-Mook;Ha Tae-Un;Jeong Tak-Kyo
    • Proceedings of the KSR Conference
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    • 2005.11a
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    • pp.197-202
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    • 2005
  • On December 2001, Yongin Light Rapid Transit was started with the Notification of Basic Plan for Private Infrastructure Investment Project and promoted as BTO configuration to effectually cope with the rapid increase of traffic demand in Yongin City and establish pleasant and green urban traffic system to connect with New Boondang Line to diversity traffic demand around roads. On May 27th, 2005, it was applied authorization of detailed plan and the .First Light Rapid Transit in Korea shall be started construction on Nov, 2005, and completion on May. 2009. This Thesis will introduce the Detailed Design for Yongin Light Rapid Transit.

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Interest based-participation requiring accountability in greening

  • Park, Mi Sun
    • Forest Science and Technology
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    • v.14 no.4
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    • pp.169-180
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    • 2018
  • The Republic of Korea (ROK) has had a successful experience in greening its land because of strong state policy and public participation. This paper aims to analyze the interest positions, participation, and accountability of multiple actors in the process of greening movements in the ROK. These movements were divided into two phases: forest rehabilitation (1973-1997) and urban greening (1998-2017). During the first phase, farmers caused deforestation by slash-and-burn farming and illegal logging, and governmental agencies acted as helpers controlled the farmers' deforestation activities. During the second phase, government agencies and enterprises caused deforestation with urban development projects, including construction of housings and roads. Multiple actors including citizens, NGOs, and enterprises helped urban greening through campaigns, donations, and monitoring. As a result, managing interest positions is significant to motivate multiple actors to participate in the greening movement. Participation with clear accountability is meaningful for successful greening. Therefore interest-based participation requiring accountability contributes to greening. This phenomenon indicates interconnection for interest positions, participation and accountability should be considered in designing greening policies.

Mitigation Effect on Airborne Particulate Matter Concentration by Roadside Green Space Type and Impact of Wind Speed (도로변 녹지 유형별 미세먼지 농도 저감 효과와 이에 대한 풍속의 영향 연구)

  • Tae-Young Choi;Da-In Kang;Jaegyu Cha
    • Journal of Environmental Impact Assessment
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    • v.32 no.6
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    • pp.437-449
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    • 2023
  • This study measured PM10 concentrations and wind speeds in buffer green spaces and neighborhood parks located along the road, and compared them with roadside measurementresults to understand the effect of mitigating PM10 concentrations by type of green space and the influence of wind speeds on it. As a result of the analysis, the effect of mitigating PM10 concentration was different depending on the type of roadside green space, and an increase in wind speed had a significant effect on reducing PM10 concentration. In buffer green areas with high planting density, wind speed was low and PM10 stagnated inside, resulting in the highest concentration. On the other hand, green areas in neighborhood parks with relatively low planting density had high wind speeds and the lowest PM10 concentration. The non-green area within the neighborhood park recorded the highest wind speed, which was advantageous for the spread of PM10, but the concentration was higherthan that of the green area. Therefore, in orderto reduce PM10 concentration in roadside green space, it is necessary to create green space with good ventilation, and the combined effect of green space and wind speed seems to be more advantageous in reducing PM10 concentration. Green spaces capture and remove PM inside, contributing to reducing the concentration of PM outside. In order to manage PM in the entire city and on roads, it is necessary to increase planting density and leaf area in roadside green spaces, such as buffer green spaces, so that PM can be removed within the green spaces. However, in green spaces such as neighborhood parks that are actively used by city residents, in orderto minimize damage to users due to PM, it is desirable to create green spaces with a structure that allows PM to spread to the outside rather than stagnate inside.