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Systematic Analysis of Periodic Variation in Paper Structure

  • Sung, Yong-Joo;Keller, D.Steven
    • Journal of Korea Technical Association of The Pulp and Paper Industry
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    • v.41 no.5
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    • pp.50-58
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    • 2009
  • Periodic variation of local paper structure was evaluated using two-dimensional fast Fourier transform (FFT) and spectral analysis. Since the periodic variation could originate from various sources and have different magnitudes and patterns depending on the origins, a complete analysis of local paper structure properties such as local grammage, local thickness, local apparent density and surface topography was proposed in this study. For a commercial copy paper, the individual periodic patterns for each local structural property were identified by using inverse FFT spectrums of the filtered spectrum. The spectral analysis of newsprint sample provided the period of variation quantitatively, which was useful in comparing the origins of the individual periodic patterns of the local structural properties.

Two-dimensional Modeling and Inversion of MT Data Including Topography (지형을 포함한 MT 탐사 자료의 2차원 모델링과 역산)

  • Lee Seong Kon;Song Yoonho;Kim Jung-Ho;Chung Seung-Hwan
    • Geophysics and Geophysical Exploration
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    • v.5 no.4
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    • pp.291-298
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    • 2002
  • We have developed a two-dimensional (2-D) magnetotelluric (MT) inversion algorithm, which can include topographic effects in inversion. We use the finite element method (FEM) to incorporate topography into forward calculation. Topography is implemented simply by moving nodes of rectangular elements in z-direction according to the elevation of air-earth interface. In the inversion process, we adopt a spatially variable Lagrangian multiplier algorithm in the smoothness-constrained least-squares inversion. The inversion algorithm developed in this study reconstructs subsurface resistivity structure quite well when topography variation exists. Also, it turns out to be effective in both resolution and stability from a model study and field data application.

Wind direction field under the influence of topography: part II: CFD investigations

  • Li, S.W.;Hu, Z.Z.;Tse, K.T.;Weerasuriya, A.U.
    • Wind and Structures
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    • v.22 no.4
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    • pp.477-501
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    • 2016
  • Though hilly topography influences both wind speeds and directions aloft, only the influence on wind speeds, i.e. the speed-up effect, has been thoroughly investigated. Due to the importance of a model showing the spatial variations of wind directions above hilly terrains, it is worthwhile to systematically assess the applicability and limitations of the model describing the influence of hilly topographies on wind directions. Based on wind-tunnel test results, a model, which describes the horizontal and vertical variations of the wind directions separately, has been proposed in a companion paper. CFD (Computational Fluid Dynamics) techniques were employed in the present paper to evaluate the applicability of the proposed model. From the investigation, it has been found that the model is acceptable for describing the vertical variation of wind directions by a shallow hill whose primary-to-secondary axis ratio (aspect ratio) is larger than 1. When the overall hill slope exceeds $20^{\circ}$, the proposed model should be used with caution. When the aspect ratio is less than 1, the proposed model is less accurate in predicting the spatial variation of wind directions in the wake zone in a separated flow. In addition, it has been found that local slope of a hill has significant impact on the applicability of the proposed model. Specifically, the proposed model is only applicable when local slope of a hill varies gradually from 0 (at the hill foot) to the maximum value (at the mid-slope point) and then to 0 (at the hill top).

Impact of the Variation of Sea Breeze Penetration due to Terrain Complexity on PBL Development (해안지형의 복잡성에 따른 해풍침투 변화가 대기경계층에 미치는 영향 분석)

  • Park, Soon-Young;Lee, Hwa-Woon;Lee, Soon-Hwan;Lee, Kwi-Ok;Ji, Hyo-Eun
    • Journal of Environmental Science International
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    • v.20 no.2
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    • pp.275-289
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    • 2011
  • In order to clarify the relation between sea breeze penetration and Planetary Boundary Layer development in southeastern part of the Korean Peninsula, several numerical assessments were carried out using atmospheric numerical model WRF(Weather Research and Forecasting). Compared with onset time of sea breeze at eastern coast area(Uljin), the time at southern coast region(Masan) with complex costal line tend to delay for several hours. The penetration patterns of sea breeze between two coastal regions are some different due to the shape of their coastal line and back ground topography. Intensified valley wind due to high topography of lee side of Uljin can help penetration of sea breeze at early time. So penetration of sea breeze at early time often prevent PBL to develop at Uljin and lower PBL height last for a day time. But because of late penetration of sea breeze at Masna, PBL Height dramatically decrease after 1500LST. The distribution of front genesis function based on the heat and momentum variation are explained obviously the sea breeze penetration patterns and agreed well with the PBL height distribution.

Variation and Structure of the Cold Water Around Ganjeol Point Off the Southeast Coast of Korea (하계 용승현상에 따른 간절곶 주변해역의 냉수역 구조와 변동)

  • Choo, Hyo-Sang
    • Journal of the Korean Society of Marine Environment & Safety
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    • v.22 no.7
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    • pp.836-845
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    • 2016
  • The variation and structure of the cold water mass around Ganjeol Point during the summer of 2011 were studied using data from CTD observations and temperature monitoring buoys deployed at 20 stations off the southeast coast of Korea. There was a $-12^{\circ}C$ surface temperature difference between the cold water mass and normal water during the monitoring period. Variations in the isothermal lines for surface temperature along the coast showed that the seabed topography at Ganjeol Point played an important part in the distribution of water temperature. Cold water appeared when the wind components running parallel to the coast had positive values. The upwelling -response for temperature fluctuations was very sensitive to changes in wind direction. Vertical turbulent mixing due to the seabed topography at Ganjeol Point can reinforce the upwelling of cold bottom water. From wavelet analysis, coherent periods found to be 2-8 days during frequent upwelling events and phase differences for a decrease in water temperature with a SSW wind were 12-36 hours.

Evaluation of Gloss Variation with a Novel Method

  • Sung, Yong-Joo;D. Steven Keller
    • Journal of Korea Technical Association of The Pulp and Paper Industry
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    • v.34 no.2
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    • pp.73-83
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    • 2002
  • Gloss is very important optical property influencing the perceived quality of the paper surface as well as the surface after printing. Although the average gloss level of paper products or printed images is important to meet end use specifications, the occurrence of gloss mottle, or non-uniformity of gloss, is often of greater concern for meeting quality requirements, especially for the high gloss paper. Gloss variation originates from the irregularities of paper surface, especially surface roughness of paper. Roughness of paper can be divided into micro-roughness (under $1\mu m$ scale in variation) and macro-roughness (over $1\mu m$ scale in variation) depending on the scale of the irregularities. A clearer understanding of the gloss variation of paper can be achieved by separating the contributions of these two scales of roughness, and characterizing them independently. In order to do this, a novel gloss measuring method was introduced. This can detect local gloss with very high resolution. The effect of macro-roughness on gloss variation, which was identified by the measurable surface topography, was separated from the total gloss variation by using this method. The effect of micro-roughness was then estimated indirectly. The local gloss variations of various paper samples were then evaluated to demonstrate the utility of this approach.

Bragg Reflection on a Sloping Beach (경사지형에서의 Bragg반사)

  • Lee, Jong-In;Jo, Yong-Sik;Lee, Jeong-Gyu
    • Journal of Korea Water Resources Association
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    • v.32 no.4
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    • pp.447-455
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    • 1999
  • In this study, the Bragg resonant of cnoidal waves propagating over a sinusoidally varying topography lying on a uniformly sloping beach is investigated. The governing equations derived from the Boussinesq equations are numerically integrated. The effects of fast varying terms and nonlinearity in reflection coefficients are also examined. Variation of reflection coefficient for different sloping beaches is studied. It is found that reflection coefficients are not strongly dependent on slopes of beaches.

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Analysis of Bragg Reflection with Two-Dimensional Finite Element Method (2차원 유한요소법을 이용한 파랑의 Bragg반사 해석)

  • Cho, Yong-Sik;Jeong, Woo-Chng
    • Journal of Korea Water Resources Association
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    • v.35 no.6
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    • pp.677-684
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    • 2002
  • In this study, a finite element model is employed to simulate the diffraction of waves caused by a change of water depths. The model is firstly applied to the estimation of reflection coefficients of monochromatic waves over a sinusoidally varying topography. Predicted coefficients are compared with those of the eigenfunction expansion method and laboratory measurements. A good agreement is observed. The model is then used to investigate effects of heights of bottom topography and number of ripples on variation of reflection coefficients of monocromatic water waves.

Impact of Topographic Forcing and Variation of Lower-level Jet on Local Precipitation in Southeast Region of Korean Peninsula (지형 강제력과 하층제트 변화가 한반도 남동 지역 국지 강수에 미치는 영향 분석 연구)

  • Chae, Da Eun;Kim, Eun Ji;Kim, Ji Seon;Lee, Soon-Hwan
    • Journal of Environmental Science International
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    • v.29 no.1
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    • pp.1-13
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    • 2020
  • Recently, a heavy rainfall with high spatial variation occurred frequently in the Korean Peninsula. The meteorological event that occurred in Busan on 3 May 2016 is characterized by heavy rain in a limited area. In order to clarify the reason of large spatial variation associated with mountain height and location of low level jet, several numerical experiments were carried out using the dynamic meteorological Weather Research and Forecasting (WRF) model. In this case study, the raised topography of Mount Geumjeong increased a barrier effect and air uplifting due to topographic forcing on the windward side. As a result, wind speed reduced and precipitation increased. In contrast, on the downwind side, the wind speed was slightly faster and since the total amount of water vapor is limited, the precipitation on the downwind side reduced. Numerical experiments on shifting the location of the lower jet demonstrated that if the lower jet is close to the mountain, its core becomes higher due to the effect of friction. Additionally, the water vapor convergence around the mountain increased and eventually the precipitation also increased in the area near the mountain. Hence, the location information of the lower jet is an important factor for accurately predicting precipitation.

Estimation of Spatial Soil Distribution Changed by Debris Flow using Airborne Lidar Data and the Topography Restoration Method (항공 Lidar 자료와 지형복원기법을 이용한 토석류 토사변화 공간분포 추정)

  • Woo, Choongshik;Youn, Hojoong;Lee, Changwoo;Lee, Kyusung
    • Journal of Korean Society of Forest Science
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    • v.101 no.1
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    • pp.20-27
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    • 2012
  • The flowed soil volume is able to be estimated simply from topographic data of before and after the debris flow. However, it is often difficult to obtain high resolution topographic data before debris flow because debris flow was occurred in mountainous area and airborne Lidar data was mainly surveyed in urban area. For this reason, Woo(2011) developed the topographic restoration method that can reconstruct the topography before the debris flow using airborne Lidar data. In this study, we applied the topographic restoration method on Inje county, Bongwha county and Jecheon city, produced topography data before debris flow that RMSE is from 0.16 to 0.34 m. Also, a soil variation was analyzed by topography data before and after debris flow, and it was used to estimate a real soil volume flowed to downstream and a spatial distribution showing collapses, flows, sedimentations appeared to debris flow.