• Journal of Ecology and Environment
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• 제37권2호
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• pp.53-60
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• 2014

The arctic tundra is an important ecosystem in terms of the organic carbon cycle and climate change, and therefore, detailed analysis of vegetation distribution patterns is required to determine their association. We used grid-sampling method and applied geostatistics to analyze spatial variability and patterns of vegetation within a two-dimensional space, and calculated the Moran's I statistics and semivariance to assess the spatial autocorrelation of vegetation. Spatially autocorrelated vegetation consisted of moss, Eriophorum vaginatum, Betula nana, and Rubus chamaemorus. Interpolation maps and cross-correlograms revealed spatial specificity of Carex aquatilis and a strong negative spatial correlation between E. vaginatum and C. aquatilis. These results suggest differences between the species in water requirements for survival in the arctic tundra. Geostatistical methods could offer valuable information for identifying the vegetation spatial distribution.

• 지적과 국토정보
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• 제50권2호
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• pp.203-219
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• 2020

본 연구의 주된 목적은 한국 지적 과학 분야 공동 저술 활동의 공간분포패턴을 식별하는 것이다. 분석 결과 소수의 연구자들이 한국 지적 공동 저작 네트워크에서 중요한 역할을 수행 한 것으로 나타났다. 특히 일부 저자는 네트워크의 다른 노드에 막대한 영향을 미쳤을 뿐만 아니라 연구자 간 중재자 역할을 충실히 수행하였다. 또한 한국 지적학 공동 저술 네트워크의 영향력 있는 연구자들은 특정 지역에 집중되어 있었다. 게다가, 연구자들 사이의 거리는 제한된 범위에서 공동 저작 결정에 영향을 미쳤다. 본 연구는 공간 분석 기법을 사용하여 공동 저작 활동의 공간 분포 패턴을 식별했다는 점에서 기존의 연구들과 큰 차이가 있다. 그러나 본 연구는 공동 저작 활동의 공간 분포 패턴을 식별하기 위해 2019년도 데이터만을 사용했다는 점에서 한계를 지니고 있다. 이러한 한계들은 우리가 향후 연구에서 복수 년도 자료를 이용하여 공동 저작 활동의 공간 분포 패턴을 분석한다면 극복할 수 있을 것이다.

• 지적과 국토정보
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• 제50권1호
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• pp.25-45
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• 2020

본 연구의 주된 목적은 녹지의 공간 분포 패턴을 식별하는데 있어 국지적 공간자기상관 기법들의 성능을 비교하고 분석하는 것이다. 이 연구목적을 달성하기 위해 본 연구는 위성영상분석기법과 공간자기상관기법들을 이용하였다. 분석의 결과 공간 특이치 군집을 갖는 LISA 군집지도가 도시녹지의 공간 분포 패턴을 식별하는 데 있어서 다른 분석기법들보다 우수함이 확인되었다. 본 연구는 기존의 연구들과는 다른 몇 가지 연구방법을 이용했다는 점에서 관련분야에 기여할 수 있다. 이러한 차별성과 유용성에도 불구하고 본 연구는 녹지의 공간적 분포패턴을 식별하는 있어서 저해상도 위성영상을 이용했다는 점과 식생지수들 중에서 NDVI만을 이용했다는 점에서 한계를 지닌다. 이러한 한계들은 향후연구에서 UAV영상을 이용하거나 또는 여러 가지 식생지수들을 동시에 이용한다면 극복될 수 있을 것이다.

• Journal of Ecology and Environment
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• 제41권8호
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• pp.223-234
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• 2017

Background: Spatial structure of plants in a population reflects complex interactions of ecological and evolutionary processes. For dioecious plants, differences in reproduction cost between sexes and sizes might affect their spatial distribution. Abiotic heterogeneity may also affect adaptation activities, and result in a unique spatial structure of the population. Thus, we examined sex- and size-related spatial distributions of old-growth forest of dioecious tree Torreya nucifera in extremely heterogeneous Gotjawal terrain of Jeju Island, South Korea. Methods: We generated a database of location, sex, and size (DBH) of T. nucifera trees for each quadrat ($160{\times}300m$) in each of the three sites previously defined (quadrat A, B, C in Site I, II, and III, respectively). T. nucifera trees were categorized into eight groups based on sex (males vs. females), size (small vs. large trees), and sex by size (small vs. large males, and small vs. large females) for spatial point pattern analysis. Univariate and bivariate spatial analyses were conducted. Results: Univariate spatial analysis showed that spatial patterns of T. nucifera trees differed among the three quadrats. In quadrat A, individual trees showed random distribution at all scales regardless of sex and size groups. When assessing univariate patterns for sex by size groups in quadrat B, small males and small females were distributed randomly at all scales whereas large males and large females were clumped. All groups in quadrat C were clustered at short distances but the pattern changed as distance was increased. Bivariate spatial analyses testing the association between sex and size groups showed that spatial segregation occurred only in quadrat C. Males and females were spatially independent at all scales. However, after controlling for size, males and females were spatially separated. Conclusions: Diverse spatial patterns of T. nucifera trees across the three sites within the Torreya Forest imply that adaptive explanations are not sufficient for understanding spatial structure in this old-growth forest. If so, the role of Gotjawal terrain in terms of creating extremely diverse microhabitats and subsequently stochastic processes of survival and mortality of trees, both of which ultimately determine spatial patterns, needs to be further examined.

• 한국경제지리학회지
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• 제16권3호
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• pp.512-527
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• 2013

본 연구는 현대 생활환경의 필수 인프라인 금융산업의 공간적 분포에 대하여 연구하였다. 특히 금융기관의 성격에 따른 분포 차이를 확인하기 위하여 제도권 금융기관인 은행과 비 제도권 금융기관인 대부업체의 공간적 분포양상을 분석하였다. 먼저 커널밀도를 통하여 각 금융기관 분포의 집중도를 분석하고 분포양상을 비교분석하였다. 또한 공간적 자기상관분석을 통하여 은행과 대부업의 군집패턴의 차이를 확인하였다. 이와 더불어 각 금융기관의 분포에 영향을 미치는 지역의 사회 경제적 요인과의 관계를 파악하기 위하여 다중회귀모형을 구축하였다. 이러한 공간적 분포분석 결과를 바탕으로 수도권 지역의 금융소외문제를 검토하였다.

• 한국경제지리학회지
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• 제16권1호
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• pp.1-16
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• 2013

본 연구는 우리나라 패션산업의 집중이 강하게 나타나고 있는 수도권 지역을 대상으로 패션산업의 공간분포를 파악하고, 그 특성을 분석한다. 특히, 우리나라 패션산업을 기존의 노동집약적인 저수익의 봉제의류산업에서 디자인을 통한 고부가가치 창출이 가능한 지식기반산업으로 전환시키고자 하는 상황에서 우리나라 패션산업이 집중되어 있는 서울의 패션제조업 분포에 지식기반산업들이 보이는 특성이 나타나는가에 초점을 두고 분석하였다. 이를 위하여 공간적 자기상관 분석을 이용하여 직능별 패션산업의 공간적 군집여부를 탐색하고, 그 분포양상을 바탕으로 수도권 패션산업의 클러스터를 구분 짓고 그 특성을 파악하였다. 또한 직능 간 연계성을 파악하기 위하여 이항 로지스틱 회귀분석을 통해 직능별 패션산업의 공간적 군집 형성에 영향을 주는 타 직능 변수와의 관계식을 도출하였다.

• Ocean and Polar Research
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• 제29권4호
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• pp.391-400
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• 2007

To identify the spatial distribution pattern of water quality in Masan Bay, Pearson's correlation as a common statistic method and Moran's I as a spatial autocorrelation statistics were applied to the hydrological data seasonally collected from Masan Bay for two years ($2004{\sim}2005$). Spatial distribution of salinity, DO and silicate among the hydrological parameters clustered strongly while chlorophyll a distribution displayed a weak clustering. When the similarity matrix of Moran's I was compared with correlation matrix of Pearson's r, only the relationships of temperature vs. salinity, temperature vs. silicate and silicate vs. total inorganic nitrogen showed significant correlation and similarity of spatial clustered pattern. Considering Pearson's correlation and the spatial autocorrelation results, water quality distribution patterns of Masan Bay were conceptually simplified into four types. Based on the simplified types, Moran's I and Pearson's r were compared respectively with spatial distribution maps on salinity and silicate with a strong clustered pattern, and with chlorophyll a having no clustered pattern. According to these test results, spatial distribution of the water quality in Masan Bay could be summed up in four patterns. This summation should be developed as spatial index to be linked with pollutant and ecological indicators for coastal health assessment.

• 유통과학연구
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• 제20권3호
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• pp.71-82
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• 2022

Purpose: This study aims to not only measure the elderly welfare supply index but investigate spatial patterns and determinants of local elderly welfare services in South Korea. Research design, data, and methodology: The index for local elderly welfare services is measured by employing standardized scores for critical variables related to elderly welfare. The present study utilized the GIS technique and Moran's I index to examine spatial patterns of elderly welfare services. The determinants of local elderly welfare service are analyzed by a series of regression models using R. Results: Spatial imbalance and asymmetric distribution were serious in the supply of elderly welfare service. It was also confirmed that the factors affecting the level of welfare services for the elderly vary depending on the type of service. In particular, the higher the proportion of the elderly population and the social welfare budget, the lower the level of welfare services for the elderly. Conclusions: Given the circumstance of spatial mismatch between supply and demand for elderly welfare services, it is necessary to consider and provide policy tactics about how the economic benefits and welfare budgets generated in the region can contribute to strengthening the welfare service system for the elderly.

• 유통과학연구
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• 제17권3호
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• pp.21-30
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• 2019

Purpose - While many related prior studies have focused on the segregation by race and ethnicity, the academic interest in the separation of residence by income and social class is gradually increasing. This study aims to not only investigate spatial pattern of economic segregation and poverty rate in South Korea, but also shed light on what affect residential distribution of the poor. Research design, data, and methodology - The unit of analysis is Si-Gun-Gu municipal level entities of South Korea. Most demographic, socioeconomic, and residential variables were derived from Korean Census Data in 2015. In order to examine spatial patterns of economic segregation and poverty rate in South Korea, a series of measurements and visualization was conducted through the Geo-Segregation Analyzer and ArcGIS programs. Determinants of economic segregation and local poverty rates were investigated by regression analyses using STATA. Results - The spatial patterns of areas with high poverty rates were extremely clustered, while the distribution of areas with high economic segregation was relatively evenly distributed. Demographic, residential, and local factors appeared to affect whether the poor live in particular area or spread evenly. Conclusions - The factors that raise the poverty rate result in lower level of economic segregation, while factors that reduce the poverty rate lead to severe level of economic segregation.

• Journal of Ecology and Environment
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• 제33권1호
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• pp.67-77
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• 2010

Stand structure and spatial associations of the dominant tree species in Quercus mongolica stands were investigated to understand interspecific relationships and the persistent dominance of Q. mongolica. We examined the species composition, DBH (diameter at breast height) distribution, and spatial distribution of trees (${\geq}\;2.5\;cm$ DBH) in two permanent $100\;m\;{\times}\;100\;m$ plots in Q. mongolica-dominant stands on the western part of Mt. Jiri. Ripley's K-function was used to characterize the spatial patterns and associations of dominant tree species. Q. mongolica showed a continuous and reverse-J shaped DBH distribution with clumped spatial distribution in both study sites. Q. mongolica and Abies koreana exhibited a negative association implying potential interspecific competition. The positive spatial association between Q. mongolica and Alnus hirsuta var. sibirica and Fraxinus sieboldiana were affected by site characteristics: limited habitat conditions with a large proportion of rock surface. Our results suggest that interactions among species were complex and ranged from positive to negative. Differences in stand and site characteristics and regeneration mechanisms among the species play an important role in regulating their spatial distribution patterns, while competition between individuals also contributes to spatial patterning of these communities. The high density and the early developmental stage of spatial distribution and structural characteristics of Q. mongolica and the relatively low importance values of other species in the stands imply that Q. mongolica will remain dominant in the study sites in the near future.