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Techniques in Big River Caves

  • Allen, Tim
    • Journal of the speleological society of Korea
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    • no.4
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    • pp.69-78
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    • 1996
  • During the year and a half of preparation for the Untnmed Ri Expedition (Caves $ Caving 29 p. 29) a lot of time was devoted developing the techniques we would use to explore the roaring wh waters of Nare. We finally left for New Britain with a whole new set caving rules and hardware which would not be out of place in an Indi Jones movie. The first serious work to tackle this new problem in caving wa pioneered by the French in 1978 after the discovery of the Nare. M and Kavakuna - all big river caves with flows of 15-20 cumes. We tir out these techniques on the white water rivers of north Wales. ma some improvements and tested some new ideas. This articles is a summary of our research and experience.

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Hydrogeological Survey and Satellite Remote Sensing in the Dunhuang Area

  • Piao, Chunze;Tanimoto, Chikaosa;Koizumi, Keigo;Li, Zuixiong;Wang, Xudong;Guo, Qinglin
    • Proceedings of the KSRS Conference
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    • 2003.11a
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    • pp.444-446
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    • 2003
  • Mogao Grottos are located at the eastern foot of the Mingsha Mountain, 25km southeast of Dunhuang City. The caves were excavated into the cliff on the west bank of the Daquan River. The wall paintings in the caves are subject to the severe deterioration generated by recrystallization of salt. It relates with the movement of water/moisture in rock formation. Through the satellite image analysis and geological survey it has been clarified that the movement of ground water is governed by the fault system. The geographical nature is specified by the aggressive tectonic movement from the south.

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Variation of Air Temperature Inside Carbonate Area Caves (석회암 지역에 분포하는 동굴의 내부 온도 변동 특성)

  • Kim, Lyoun;Park, Youngyun;Lee, Jonghee;Choi, Jaehun;Jung, Qyusung;Kim, Jungtae;Kim, Insu
    • Korean Journal of Heritage: History & Science
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    • v.53 no.1
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    • pp.52-63
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    • 2020
  • This study was conducted in order to evaluate the characteristics of air temperature fluctuation inside the Daegeumgul, Ondaldonggul, and Seongnyugul Caves, which are the most representative limestone caves in Korea, and also to assess the effects of air temperature on cave temperature. Temperature was measured hourly at three sites in Daegeumgul, Ondaldonggul, and Seongnyugul Caves from April 13 to June 25, 2019. Additionally, air temperature data for the areas around the caves was provided by the Meteorological Administration. Using this collected data, the basic statistical measure of fluctuation characteristics over time was ascertained, and time series analyses were performed. Wide variation of temperature was exhibited in the order of the cave entrance, the cave water inflow point, and the midpoint. Cave temperature was observed to increase gradually during the study period. There was a vast range in temperature at the Daegeumgul station located approximately 150 m outside the cave, but it remained nearly constant beyond the midpoint. Although the effect of air temperature was not significant due to the influence of visitors, the effect of air temperature on cave temperature gradually decreased from the entrance to the interior. At Ondaldonggul, there was a wide range in temperature recorded at the entrance due to the influence of air temperature, but it stayed almost constant in the interior. However, at the site where cave water flows into the cave, temperature was influenced by the cave water temperature. At Seongnyugul, there was a distinct fluctuation in temperature recorded at the cave entrance, while the middle of the cave remained nearly constant. Temperature fluctuated due to the air temperature at the entrance, while at the middle of the cave, measurements were expected to be affected to a greater extent by the lake water temperature than by the air temperature. However, this pattern was not observed. According to the time series analysis results, in all caves, fluctuations of air temperature affected cave temperature after approximately one hour. Cave size and structure, water presence, the entrance's size and shape, air flow, and visitor patterns can all influence cave temperature. Therefore, consideration of these factors is very important in the pursuit to clearly understand cave temperature characteristics.

Native Hawaiian Collection Systems in Lava Tubes(Caves) and Fault Cracks: Puna - Ka'u Districts, Hawaii

  • Martin, James F.
    • Journal of the speleological society of Korea
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    • no.4
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    • pp.41-50
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    • 1996
  • The coastal plains of the Puna and Ka' u Districts of the island of Hawaii are a contradiction to the popular view that the island of Hawaii is a tropical rain forest or a vegetated landscape with abundant water sour This section of the island lies in the rain shadow of Mauna Loa a Kilauea Volcanoes and receives less than 30 inches of annual precipita When rain does come. it is in the form of sudden down pours. givi residents of the area little time to collect and conserve water. Due to porous nature of the rock. there is no standing surface water. In spite of these harsh climatic conditions. archeological evidence indic that an extensive agriculture complex existed not only along the coast. into the most remote parts of what is called the Ka'u Desert. Pass through these agricultural areas are historic and pre - historic t systems. These trail systems apparently played a significant suppor role for exchange between the ahupua's (classic land divisions of Haw and the geopolitical districts. The question arises as to how could vast agricultural complexes a heavy foot travel over miles of arid land exist without dependable wa sources\ulcorner While planting - pits and mounds were designed to make most efficient use of available water and conserve moisture(Carter 19 9). people involved in planting also needed potable water for surv Most publications and research papers dealing with the early population this area make only oblique reference to springs and wells which t populations depended upon. The Federal Cave Resource Protection Act(1988) has served as imprtus for the National Park Service to look closer at the lava tu caves and fault cracks within Hawaii Volcanoes National Park. P visitors to these underground areas found large volumes of standing wa in fault cracks. and abundant drip areas with the lava tubes. Re observes noted that in most cases. where the cracks and caves we located in the arid sections of the park. there has been extens modifiacation or utilization of these water sources by the early Hawaii and others. The variety of western containers used for collection indica that these water sources were used during historic times. William E described similar water sources in his narrative of his trip around island in 1823(Eills 1979), This report is directed at documenting recent observations and a stimulating further research into early Hawaiian water collection syst It also explores the implications that power and political influence of e chiefs in the arid portions of Hawaii could have been linked to the con of the water resources.

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Identification and Pathogenicity of Microorganisms Associated with Seed-Rhizome Rot of Gingers in Underground Storage Caves (토굴저장 생강의 부패에 관여하는 미생물의 동정 및 병원성)

  • 김충회;양종문;양성석
    • Korean Journal Plant Pathology
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    • v.14 no.5
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    • pp.484-490
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    • 1998
  • Microorganisms associated with seed-rhizome rot of gingers preserved in three underground storage caves were identified with respect to rot types. Rot patterns were grouped into 4 different types : yellow soft rot, brown rot, localized ring rot, and water-soaked rot. Water-soaked rot was highest in frequency with 40% and ring rot the least with 14%. Causal pathogens differed with rot type, yellow soft rot by Erwinia carotovora and Pseudomonas aeruginosa, brown rot by Fusarium solani and Pseudomonas aeruginosa, localized ring rot by F. solani, and water-soaked rot by Pythium spinosum and P. ultimum. Pythium myriotylum, the causal pathogen of ginger rhizome rot which occurs severely in fields was rarely detected from storage seed-rhizomes suggesting its minor involvement with storage rot. Pathogenic Pythium isolates were frequently obtained from both rhizome surface and inner tissues of rotten rhizomes. Detection frequency of Pythium isolates in inner tissues decreased as increasing distance from rhizome surface. In wound-inoculation tests, above pathogens caused a varying degree of rot on healthy rhizomes at 15$^{\circ}C$, 2$0^{\circ}C$ and 3$0^{\circ}C$ with increasing severity at higher temperatures.

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A Study on the Mechanism of Environmental Pollution in Caves (개방동굴의 환경오염 메카니즘에 관한 연구 - 고수동굴을 사례로 -)

  • Hong, Hyun-Cheol
    • Journal of the Speleological Society of Korea
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    • no.89
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    • pp.37-45
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    • 2008
  • If a cave is developed and opened to the public, the pollution in caves is inevitable. This kind of environmental pollution is caused by an environmental pollution system that is formed by the interaction among various pollution factors, not by a single factor. The main causes of the pollution are the development of passage, installation of lamps, tourists, oxidation of fixtures, temperature rise and littering, which in turn causes environmental pollution such as green and black mold growth, vatting, exfoliation and water pollution.

Studies on Environmental Factors and Faune of Kosudong-gul Cave and Yoe chon-gul Cave in Dan-yang gun, Korea. (단양 고수동굴과 여천굴의 환경요인과 그 동물상에 관한 연구)

  • 임문순
    • Journal of the Speleological Society of Korea
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    • v.1 no.1
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    • pp.17-22
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    • 1975
  • The Kosudong-gul Cave at kosu-ri, Daegang-myon, Danyang-gun, Chung Chong Bug-do, Province was surveryed by this author on the 3rd of Nov. 1973, 6th of Jan. 1974, 30th of Aug. and 13th of Sept. 1975 through over several times field trips. Yoechon-gul Cave at Yoechon-ri, Gagok-myon, Danyang-gun, Chung Chong Bug-do, Province was surveyed by this author on the 30th of August, 1975. The enviromental factors of both caves checked the siftations for air temperature, water temperature, moisture and pH, as well as the faunae f both caves and ecollogically studieel them. Kosudong-gul Cave (1) The environmental factors checked was the same as table 1. (2) The fauna is 5 classes and 18 species and they classified as Troglobite......2 species-11.1%, troglophile.....5 species-27.7%, and trogloxene....11 species.-61.2%. Yochon-gul Cave (1)The environmental factor Checked was the same as table 2. (2) The fauna is 5 classes and 8 species and they classified as troglobite......1 species-11.1%, troglobite....4 species-44.4% and trogloxene.....4 species-44.4%.

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Impulse Electromagnetic Radition for High Voltage Nanoseconds Pulse Generator (고전압 나노초 펄스 발생기를 이용한 전자기파 방사)

  • Kim, Young-Bae;Lee, Hong-Sik
    • Proceedings of the KIEE Conference
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    • 2005.11a
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    • pp.207-209
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    • 2005
  • Ultra wide band electromagnetic energy can be transmitted to a far field by emitting the nanoseconds high voltage pulse electromagnetic energy via an antenna. This UWB EM energy is expected to be used in post-packing pasteurization of food, detection of buried objects or underground water veins and caves and the treatment of waste water or polluted gas. The nanoseconds pulse forming for UWB generation using high voltage blumlein line and an ultrafast switch is mentioned.

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High Voltage Nanoseconds Pulse Generation for 1GW UWB radiation (GW급 UWB용 고전압 나노초 펄스 발생)

  • Kim, Young-Bae;Lee, Hong-Sik
    • Proceedings of the KIEE Conference
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    • 2005.07c
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    • pp.2123-2125
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    • 2005
  • Ultra wide band electromagnetic energy can be transmitted to a far field by emitting the nanoseconds high voltage Pulse electromagnetic energy via an antenna. This UWB EM energy is expected to be used in post-packing pasteurization of food, detection of buried objects or underground water veins and caves and the treatment of waste water or polluted gas. The nanoseconds pulse forming for UWB generation using 500kV blumlein line and an ultrafast switch is mentioned.

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