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Use of the Centroid Method to Estimate Volumes of Japanese Red Cedar Trees in Southern Korea

  • Coble, D. W.;Lee, Young-Jin
    • The Korean Journal of Ecology
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    • v.26 no.3
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    • pp.123-127
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    • 2003
  • Cubic-meter volumes estimated from two proxy taper functions were compared to observed volumes of Japanese red cedar trees (Cryptomeria japonica D. Don) to evaluate accuracy and precision in the centroid method. Centroid volume estimates were also compared to volume estimates from existing whole-tree volume equations developed for another geographic region. This study found that one proxy function produced unbiased volume estimates while the other was biased. Volume estimates from the whole-tree equations were also biased. However, the volume estimates from the whole-tree equations were more precise than those from the centroid method. These results support previous studies that the centroid method can produce reliable volumes of trees when no other reliable volume equations exist.

Comparison of Two Taper Functions in Estimating the Volume of Chamaecyparis obtusa Trees Using Centroid Method (중심치 방법을 이용한 편백림 간재적 추정을 위한 간곡선식의 비교)

  • Lee, Young-Jin;Kim, Hyung-Ho
    • Journal of agriculture & life science
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    • v.43 no.1
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    • pp.17-23
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    • 2009
  • This study was conducted to compare volumes estimated from two taper functions and observed volumes of Chamaecyparis obtusa trees to evaluate accuracy and precision of centroid method. Centroid volume estimates were also compared with volume estimates from existing Forest Resources Evaluation and Prediction Program. The results of this study showed that Gregoire's simple taper function produced unbiased volume estimates while the others were biased. Volume estimates from the Forest Resources Evaluation and Prediction Program were also biased when applied in the Jangseong National Forest regions. These results suggested that the centroid method could produce reliable stem volumes of trees when no other reliable stem volume equations exist.

FINITE VOLUME ELEMENT METHODS FOR NONLINEAR PARABOLIC INTEGRODIFFERENTIAL PROBLEMS

  • Li, Huanrong;Li, Qian
    • Journal of the Korean Society for Industrial and Applied Mathematics
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    • v.7 no.2
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    • pp.35-49
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    • 2003
  • In this paper, finite volume element methods for nonlinear parabolic integrodifferential problems are proposed and analyzed. The optimal error estimates in $L^p\;and\;W^{1,p}\;(2\;{\leq}\;p\;{\leq}\;{\infty})$ as well as some superconvergence estimates in $W^{1,p}\;(2\;{\leq}\;p\;{\leq}\;{\infty})$ are obtained. The main results in this paper perfect the theory of FVE methods.

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FINITE VOLUME ELEMENT METHODS FOR NONLINEAR PARABOLIC PROBLEMS

  • LI, QIAN;LIU, ZHONGYAN
    • Journal of the Korean Society for Industrial and Applied Mathematics
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    • v.6 no.2
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    • pp.85-97
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    • 2002
  • In this paper, finite volume element methods for nonlinear parabolic problems are proposed and analyzed. Optimal order error estimates in $W^{1,p}$ and $L_p$ are derived for $2{\leq}p{\leq}{\infty}$. In addition, superconvergence for the error between the approximation solution and the generalized elliptic projection of the exact solution (or and the finite element solution) is also obtained.

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A STABILIZED CHARACTERISTIC FINITE VOLUME METHOD FOR TRANSIENT NAVIER-STOKES EQUATIONS

  • Zhang, Tong
    • Journal of applied mathematics & informatics
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    • v.29 no.5_6
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    • pp.1205-1219
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    • 2011
  • In this work, a stabilized characteristic finite volume method for the time-dependent Navier-Stokes equations is investigated based on the lowest equal-order finite element pair. The temporal differentiation and advection term are dealt with by characteristic scheme. Stability of the numerical solution is derived under some regularity assumptions. Optimal error estimates of the velocity and pressure are obtained by using the relationship between the finite volume and finite element methods.

A Study on the Estimation of Required Seaborne Trade Volume and Carrier Volume of Each Vessel Type in Case of Emergency (우리나라 비상사태시 소요물동량 및 선종별 소요선대 추정 연구)

  • Young-Gyun Ahn
    • Korea Trade Review
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    • v.45 no.1
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    • pp.1-11
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    • 2020
  • The maritime industry is important for Korean international trade, as more than 99 percent of its imports and exports are moved by maritime transportation. However, if maritime transportation is stopped in the event of an emergency, such as war or natural disaster, there is a danger that imports and exports may cease abruptly. Coping with this risk is why the Ministry of Oceans and Fisheries, manages the 'National Necessary Shipping System.' This system requires that the government estimates the size of ships necessary in the case of an emergency, and the ships designated as National Necessary Vessels should transport goods in the case of actual emergencies. This study seeks to estimate the appropriate size of ships required in an emergency using the latest data and applying a quantitative methodology. This study provides useful reference materials for policy authorities. In particular, it is meaningful that this study estimates the required number of ships of each vessel type, reflecting the recent trend of large-scale ships and expanding global trade.

THE GRADIENT RECOVERY FOR FINITE VOLUME ELEMENT METHOD ON QUADRILATERAL MESHES

  • Song, Yingwei;Zhang, Tie
    • Journal of the Korean Mathematical Society
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    • v.53 no.6
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    • pp.1411-1429
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    • 2016
  • We consider the nite volume element method for elliptic problems using isoparametric bilinear elements on quadrilateral meshes. A gradient recovery method is presented by using the patch interpolation technique. Based on some superclose estimates, we prove that the recovered gradient $R({\nabla}u_h)$ possesses the superconvergence: ${\parallel}{\nabla}u-R({\nabla}u_h){\parallel}=O(h^2){\parallel}u{\parallel}_3$. Finally, some numerical examples are provided to illustrate our theoretical analysis.

Study on the Estimate of Stand Volume in the Pitch Pine Forest (임분재적(林分材積) 추정(推定)에 관(關)한 연구(硏究))

  • Lee, Yeo Ha
    • Journal of Korean Society of Forest Science
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    • v.18 no.1
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    • pp.1-7
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    • 1973
  • This survey was estimated under the ratio estimate such as single class method, simple random sampling method, compound ratio sampling method, separate ratio sampling method and average tree sampling method artificial forest pitch pine volume. The following results were realized by the ratio estimates. At the above table simple random sampling method and compound ratio sampling method are the only ones which is included the actual stand volume in the ratio estimatedstand volume. It is thought that the sampling was in a such good result was because of stand structual stands were simple forest. The most simple measurement and calcuation on the stand volume estimates, in order, would be (1) single class method, (2) simple random sampling method (3) average tree method (4) separate ratio sampling method and compound ratio sampling method, and at the planted evenaged forest the method has realized the best results in obtaining good accuracy and the measure stand volume with least time, expenses and labor in considerably.

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Hydrological Variability of Lake Chad using Satellite Gravimetry, Altimetry and Global Hydrological Models

  • Buma, Willibroad Gabila;Seo, Jae Young;Lee, Sang-IL
    • Proceedings of the Korea Water Resources Association Conference
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    • 2015.05a
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    • pp.467-467
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    • 2015
  • Sustainable water resource management requires the assessment of hydrological variability in response to climate fluctuations and anthropogenic activities. Determining quantitative estimates of water balance and total basin discharge are of utmost importance to understand the variations within a basin. Hard-to-reach areas with few infrastructures, coupled with lengthy administrative procedures makes in-situ data collection and water management processes very difficult and unreliable. In this study, the hydrological behavior of Lake Chad whose extent, extreme climatic and environmental conditions make it difficult to collect field observations was examined. During a 10 year period [January 2003 to December 2013], dataset from space-borne and global hydrological models observations were analyzed. Terrestial water storage (TWS) data retrieved from Gravity Recovery and Climate Experiment (GRACE), lake level variations from Satellite altimetry, water fluxes and soil moisture from Global Land Data Assimilation System (GLDAS) were used for this study. Furthermore, we combined altimetry lake volume with TWS over the lake drainage basin to estimate groundwater and soil moisture variations. This will be validated with groundwater estimates from WaterGAP Global Hydrology Model (WGHM) outputs. TWS showed similar variation patterns Lake water level as expected. The TWS in the basin area is governed by the lake's surface water. As expected, rainfall from GLDAS precedes GRACE TWS with a phase lag of about 1 month. Estimates of groundwater and soil moisture content volume changes derived by combining altimetric Lake Volume with TWS over the drainage basin are ongoing. Results obtained shall be compared with WaterGap Hydrology Model (WGHM) groundwater estimate outputs.

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