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The study on the development of intelligent optical communication system to monitor flood and water pollution (홍수 및 수질 오염 감시용 지능형 고속 광 통신 시스템 개발에 관한 연구)

  • Lee, Jin-Young
    • Journal of Digital Convergence
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    • v.10 no.11
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    • pp.351-358
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    • 2012
  • This study is aimed at suggesting optical communication equipment that can deliver high quality video information in high speed, to efficiently handle the flood and water pollution in the river basin. This system is cheaper than existing equipment, and can monitor optical Internet as well as the condition of equipment. Generally, the communication equipment to prevent flood is installed in an unmanned control box and operated by the flood control office situated at the fiver mouth in a long distance section. Therefore, it is hard to promptly cope with communication interruptions, which occur by the cutting or aging of the optical cable. Under the circumstances, this study suggested an efficient system that can deliver high quality video information in high speed (Optical Transmission Convert System) by using optical fiber. The system also solves problems by making use of automatic protection switching (APS) when an accident happens. Its real-time monitoring function gives notice of the problem-occurring points. The system is expected to be widely used in various areas such as intelligent traffic systems.

Characteristics of NPS Pollutants and Treatment of Stormwater Runoff in Paved Area during a Storm (강우시 포장지역의 비점오염물질 유출 및 저감특성)

  • Son, Hyun-Geun;Lee, So-Young;Maniquiz, Marla C.;Kim, Lee-Hyung
    • Journal of Wetlands Research
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    • v.11 no.2
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    • pp.55-66
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    • 2009
  • The increase of pollutant loadings from nonpoint sources affect the water quality of the major rivers in Korea. Consequently, the need for managing the nonpoint source (NPS) pollution becomes the main concern of the Korean Ministry of Environment (MOE). Recently, the policy was changed from pollutant concentration-restricting approach to the total maximum daily load (TMDL) approach to improve the water quality and protect the aquatic ecosystem. Part of the program is the construction of Best Management Practice (BMP) pilot facilities basically to control NPS. Most of the BMPs adopted were foreign technologies which could not be properly employed in the country due to some limitations such as climate, watershed characteristics, etc. In other words, to be able to apply the BMPs, research on its applicability is necessary. In this study, a three-year monitoring has been conducted to assess the treatment performance of the BMP installed in highway toll plaza and parking lot. The data gathered aid in the characterization of NPS pollutants in runoff and estimation of the pollutant removal efficiency of the BMP. The results will be used for the future implementation of BMP in different land uses as well as for the determination of optimum operation and maintenance.

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A Study of Useability of Ecosystem Service Assessment on Strategic Environmental Assessment (전략환경영향평가 시 생태계서비스 평가 결과의 활용가능성에 관한 연구)

  • Park, Yoon-Sun;Kim, Choong-Ki;Lee, Who-Seung
    • Journal of the Korean Society of Environmental Restoration Technology
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    • v.24 no.2
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    • pp.115-126
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    • 2021
  • Strategic Environmental Impact Assessment (SEA) is a decision-making process taking into account the environmental impact, economic and social impact of policies, plans, and programs at the higher stage prior to the project plan for promoting sustainable development. In this study, we analyzed the process and criteria for selecting appropriate alternatives when establishing development plan in SEA. First, the criteria for estimating changes in ecosystem services following the implementation of development project of industrial complex were presented. Second, alternative evaluations were conducted through an analysis of ecosystem service scenarios to explore suitable alternatives in Anseong. As a result, the environmental quality of selected area as the existing project site deteriorated according to the implementation of the project, and the dimensional reduction technique confirmed that the change in ecosystem service factors in project area was the optimal location. In addition, the results of the scenario assessment to explore suitable alternatives in Anseong City showed that the existing site had large capacity in terms of water quality control services (scenario 1), scenario 2 in terms of preconditioning services, and scenario 3 in terms of water supply services. The guidance of Ecosystem service assessment is expected to be available in decision-making of large-scale strategies (e.g., SEA) and projects by presenting more quantitative criteria for determining the adequacy and location feasibility of development plans and policy plans. This is expected to require various support, including legislation and revision of related laws, believed to be supported by advanced research.

Technical Application and Analysis for Reduction of Water Loss in Water Distribution Systems (상수도 관망의 유수율 제고 기술의 적용 및 분석)

  • Kim, Ju-Hwan;Lee, Doo-Jin;Bae, Cheol-Ho;Woo, Hyung-Min
    • Proceedings of the Korea Water Resources Association Conference
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    • 2009.05a
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    • pp.260-266
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    • 2009
  • Non-revenue water reduction(NRW) technologies are implemented to evaluate and manage leakages scientifically in water distribution systems under local governments. A development of quantitative leakage indicator by measuring minimum night flow, pressure control policy by installation of PRV(pressure reducing valve) and the establishment of leakage prevention schemes by residual life modeling of deteriorated water pipes are reviewed and studied. Estimation models of allowable leakage are developed by measuring and analyzing minimum night flow at residential and commercial area in Nonsan city, which is suggested from UK water industry and can improve an existing leakage indicator for the evaluation of non-revenue water. Also, pressure control method is applied and analyzed to Uti distribution area in Sacheon city in the operation aspect. As results, $466\;m^3/day$ of leakage can be reduced and it is expected that 113million won of annual cost can be saved. In the part of corrosion velocity and residual life assessment, non-linear prediction models of residual thickness are proposed by assessment of corrosion velocity based on exposure years, soil and water quality etc., since the deteriorated water pipe play a major role to increase leakage. It is expected that collection data and analyzing results can be applied effectively and positively to reduce non-revenue water by accumulating surveying data and verifying the results in the business field of water distribution systems under local governments.

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The measures to reduce sewer odor in South Korea through sewer odor reduction system in Los Angeles and San Francisco (Los Angeles와 San Francisco의 악취 저감 시스템을 통해 본 우리나라 하수도의 악취 저감 방안)

  • Ji, Hyonwook;Yoo, Sungsoo
    • Journal of Korean Society of Water and Wastewater
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    • v.32 no.5
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    • pp.445-451
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    • 2018
  • Urban sanitary sewer systems can aid in preventing inundation, and can improve civil health by effectively disposing stormwater and wastewater. However, since sewage odor can cause adverse effects, numerous technical and administrative studies have been conducted for reducing such odor. European countries and the United States of America (USA) built modern sewer systems in the late 19th century, and have since been endeavoring to eliminate sewage odors. Several cities of the USA, such as Los Angeles (LA) that has a separate sewer system and San Francisco (SF) that has a combined sewer system, have produced and distributed odor control master plan manuals. Features common in the odor reduction plans of both these cities are that the odor reduction programs are operated in all the respective local regions and are supported by administrative systems. The primary aspectual difference between the two said programs is that the city of LA employs a sewage air purification system, whereas the city of SF controls the emission of major odor causing compounds. Compared to the existing sewer odor reduction systems of these two cities, South Korea is still in the initial phase of development. Through technical studies and policy implementations for sewer odor reduction, a foundation can be laid for improving the civil health quality.

Evaluation of Stream Water Quality by Using the SWAPP (SWAT-APEX Program) Model Including Yedang Reservoir Watershed (수질모델링을 위한 SWAPP (SWAT-APEX Program) 모형의 적용성 평가 -예당저수지 유역을 대상으로-)

  • Jung, Chung-Gill;Park, Jong-Yoon;Joh, Hyung-Kyung;Lee, Jun-Woo;Kwon, Hyung-Joong;Kim, Seong-Joon
    • Proceedings of the Korea Water Resources Association Conference
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    • 2011.05a
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    • pp.179-179
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    • 2011
  • 근래 농촌지역에서의 하천 및 저수지의 수질오염에 관하여 관심이 고조됨에 따라 비오염원에 대한 파악과 대책을 세우기 위해 관련분야에서 많은 연구가 진행 되고 있다. 비점오염원은 주로 강우나 유출에 의해 배출되기 때문에 배출 장소와 경로가 불분명하고 다양하다. 비점오염의 관리를 위한 유역모델로 SWAT (Soil and Water Assessment Tool) 모델을 이용한 연구가 광범위하게 사용되고 있다. 그러나 SWAT 모델은 유역모델로써 농촌지역에 논, 밭에서의 비점오염원 기작을 표현하기에는 공간적 범위의 한계가 있다. 이에 본 연구에서는 예당저수지 유역(465.12 km2)을 대상으로 유역규모의 SWAT 모델과 유역-필드규모에 적용 가능한 SWAT-APEX (Agricultural Policy/Environmental eXtender) 모델의 수질(T-N, T-P) 모의결과를 비교하여 SWAT-APEX 모델의 적용성을 평가하고자 하였다. 모형의 적용을 위한 입력자료로 기상자료와 지형자료를 구축하였으며 기상자료로 예당저수지유역 3개의 강우관측소 자료를 수집하여 구축하였으며, 지형자료로 격자크기 30m의 DEM (Digital Elevation Model)과 농촌진흥청에서 제공하는 1:25,000 정밀토양도와 토지이용도는 환경부로부터 1:25,000 중분류 토지이용도를 이용하였다. 또한 환경부에서 제공하는 월단위 하천수질 자료(기간)를 구축하여 모형의 검증을 실시하였다. 분석과정으로 SWAT 모델에서의 유역차원 수문, 수질 모의를 한 후, APEX 모델을 이용하여 소유역별 논, 밭에 대한 필드단위에 오염물질 모의 후 각각 소유역 출구에서 APEX 모델에 결과를 반영한 SWAT-APEX 모의를 거쳐 최종 유역출구에서의 유출량과 수질항목을 분석하였다. 모의 결과 유출량에 대해 Nash와 Sutcliffe (1970)가 제안한 모델효율성계수 (Model Efficient, ME)는 0.67, 결정계수는 0.69 그리고 수질항목의 결정계수는 각각 0.77, 0.75으로 분석되었다. 또한, SWAT-APEX 모의 결과 수질항목의 결정계수는 각각 0.80, 0.72이었다. 따라서, 본 연구에서 농촌지역의 비점오염원 모의는 필드모의를 반영한 SWAT-APEX 모델 결과가 SWAT 모델만 적용한 결과보다 정확한 비점오염 모의가 이루어졌다고 판단 할 수 있다.

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History and Current Situation of River Management using Physical Habitat Models in the U.S. and Japan

  • Sekine, Masahiko
    • Korean Journal of Ecology and Environment
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    • v.46 no.1
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    • pp.10-17
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    • 2013
  • History of Instream Flow Incremental Methodology (IFIM) Following the large reservoir and water development era of the mid-twentieth century in North America, resource agencies became concerned over the loss of many miles of riverine fish and wildlife resources in the arid western United States. Consequently, several western states began issuing rules for protecting existing stream resources from future depletions caused by accelerated water development. Many assessment methods appeared during the 1960's and early 1970's. These techniques were based on hydrologic analysis of the water supply and hydraulic considerations of critical stream channel segments, coupled with empirical observations of habitat quality and an understanding of riverine fish ecology. Following enactment of the National Environmental Policy Act (NEPA) of 1970, attention was shifted from minimum flows to the evaluation of alternative designs and operations of federally funded water projects. Methods capable of quantifying the effect of incremental changes in stream flow to evaluate a series of possible alternative development schemes were needed. This need led to the development of habitat versus discharge functions developed from life stage-specific relations for selected species, that is, fish passage, spawning, and rearing habitat versus flow for trout or salmon. During the late 1970's and early 1980's, an era of small hydropower development began. Hundreds of proposed hydropower sites in the Pacific Northwest and New England regions of the United States came under intensive examination by state and federal fishery management interests. During this transition period from evaluating large federal reservoirs to evaluating license applications for small hydropower, the Instream Flow Incremental Methodology (IFIM) was developed under the guidance of the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service (USFWS).

A Study on field-watershed integrated model for assessing water quality impact in agricultural small watershed (농업 소유역에서 수질영향 평가를 위한 포장-유역 연계모형의 기초연구)

  • Kim, Dong Hyeon;So, Hyun Chul;Jang, Taeil
    • Proceedings of the Korea Water Resources Association Conference
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    • 2018.05a
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    • pp.491-491
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    • 2018
  • 본 연구는 포장모형(APEX, Agricultural Policy Environmental eXtender)과 유역모형(SWAT, Soil and Water Assessment Tool)을 연계하여 새만금 유역의 미래 수문 수질영향과 용수생산성을 분석하기 위한 기초연구이다. APEX 모형을 연계하기에 앞서 SWAT 모형을 이용하여 만경강 유역의 유출량, T-N, T-P를 모의하고 그 적용성을 평가하였다. 모의 기간은 2004년부터 2017년까지 총 14년이며, 기상, 유출량 그리고 월단위 수질 자료를 모형의 입력자료 및 보정을 위해 사용하였다. 매개변수 보정은 객관적 보정이 가능한 SWAT-CUP을 이용하여 최적화 하였으며, 매개변수 보정의 목적함수는 NSE(Nash-Sutcliffe Efficiency)로 평가하였다. 모형의 적용성 평가 결과, 보정기간의 연평균 유출량은 실측치 835mm, 모의치 677mm로 나타났고, R2는 0.64, RMSE는 3.87mm/day, NSE는 0.61, RMAE는 0.99로 나타났다. 검정기간의 연평균 유출량은 실측치 884mm, 모의치 702mm로 나타났고, R2는 0.67, RMSE는 2.92mm/day, NSE는 0.7, RMAE는 0.94로 나타났다. 유출량의 결과를 살펴보면 검정기간이 보정기간보다 모의결과가 더 나은 것으로 나타나며, 이는 실측자료의 일관성 차이로 판단된다. T-N과 T-P의 경우 매개변수만으론 보정의 한계가 있으며, 실측치와 근접하게 모의하기 위해서 만경강 본류에 영향을 끼칠 수 있는 외부유입량을 고려할 필요가 있다. 따라서 본 연구에서는 만경강 상류의 경천댐, 대아댐 그리고 용담댐으로 부터 유입되는 외부유입량 자료를 수집하여 SWAT의 입력자료로 구축하였으며, 대상유역 내 익산, 완주, 전주, 김제에 위치하고 있는 하수처리장, 축산폐수처리장, 분뇨처리시설, 산업폐수처리시설 그리고 농공단지처리시설 등 총 12곳에 대한 점오염원 데이터를 입력자료로 구축하여 만경강 상류 농업소유역의 수질영향을 평가하였다. 본 연구결과는 향후 미래 수문 수질 모의에 대한 기초자료로 제공될 것이며, 외부유입량을 고려한 만경강 유역의 용수생산성 분석을 통해 미래 농업수자원 관리계획 수립에 활용할 수 있을 것이다.

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A Heuristic Method of In-situ Drought Using Mass Media Information

  • Lee, Jiwan;Kim, Seong-Joon
    • Proceedings of the Korea Water Resources Association Conference
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    • 2020.06a
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    • pp.168-168
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    • 2020
  • This study is to evaluate the drought-related bigdata characteristics published from South Korean by developing crawler. The 5 years (2013 ~ 2017) drought-related posted articles were collected from Korean internet search engine 'NAVER' which contains 13 main and 81 local daily newspapers. During the 5 years period, total 40,219 news articles including 'drought' word were found using crawler. To filter the homonyms liken drought to soccer goal drought in sports, money drought economics, and policy drought in politics often used in South Korea, the quality control was processed and 47.8 % articles were filtered. After, the 20,999 (52.2 %) drought news articles of this study were classified into four categories of water deficit (WD), water security and support (WSS), economic damage and impact (EDI), and environmental and sanitation impact (ESI) with 27, 15, 13, and 18 drought-related keywords in each category. The WD, WSS, EDI, and ESI occupied 41.4 %, 34.5 %, 14.8 %, and 9.3 % respectively. The drought articles were mostly posted in June 2015 and June 2017 with 22.7 % (15,097) and 15.9 % (10,619) respectively. The drought news articles were spatiotemporally compared with SPI (Standardized Precipitation Index) and RDI (Reservoir Drought Index) were calculated. They were classified into administration boundaries of 8 main cities and 9 provinces in South Korea because the drought response works based on local government unit. The space-time clustering between news articles (WD, WSS, EDI, and ESI) and indices (SPI and RDI) were tried how much they have correlation each other. The spatiotemporal clusters detection was applied using SaTScan software (Kulldorff, 2015). The retrospective and prospective cluster analyses were conducted for past and present time to understand how much they are intensive in clusters. The news articles of WD, WSS and EDI had strong clusters in provinces, and ESI in cities.

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A Study on The Network Design of Smart Village to Provide Wired and Wireless Convergence Services on IoT (IoT기반의 유무선 융복합 서비스 제공을 위한 스마트빌리지의 네트워크 구성방안에 관한 연구)

  • Kim, Yun-ha;Jeong, Jae-woong;Kim, Young-sung;Choi, Hyun-ju
    • Proceedings of the Korean Institute of Information and Commucation Sciences Conference
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    • 2022.05a
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    • pp.296-299
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    • 2022
  • The rapid urban expansion and the increase in natural disasters due to the increase of population after industrialization and climate change are causing numerous urban management problems. The IP based hyper-connectivity caused by the initiation of the 4th industrial revolution enables a variety of technologies and services that produce vast amounts of data and solve urban management problems based on this. Especially, the quality of life is improved by providing the necessary information for life that are produced through a sensor network on wired and wireless communication. In this study, we intend to propose the method of optimal communcation network composition for innovative and futuristic city management technology through the case of K-water Smart Village Communication System

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