• Wind and Structures
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• 제14권4호
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• pp.285-300
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• 2011

Researchers at the International Hurricane Research Center (IHRC), Florida International University (FIU), are working in stages on the construction of a large state-of-the-art Wall of Wind (WoW) facility to support research in the area of Wind Engineering. In this paper, the challenges of simulating hurricane winds for the WoW are presented and investigated based on a scale model study. Three wind profiles were simulated using airfoils, and/or adjustable planks mechanism with and without grids. Evaluations of flow characteristics were performed in order to enhance the WoW's flow simulation capabilities. Characteristics of the simulated wind fields are compared to the results obtained from a study using computational fluid dynamics (CFD) and also validated via pressure measurements on small-scale models of the Silsoe cube building. Optimal scale of the test model and its optimal distance from the WoW contraction exit are determined - which are two important aspects for testing using an open jet facility such as the WoW. The main objective of this study is to further the understanding of the WoW capabilities and the characteristics of its test section by means of intensive tests and validations at small scale in order to apply this knowledge to the design of the full-scale WoW and for future wind engineering testing.

• Wind and Structures
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• 제15권4호
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• pp.331-343
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• 2012

Thunderstorm downbursts are responsible for numerous structural failures around the world. The wind characteristics in thunderstorm downbursts containing vortex rings differ with those in 'traditional' boundary layer winds (BLW). This paper initially performs an unsteady-state simulation of the flow structure in a downburst (modelled as a impinging jet with its diameter being $D_{jet}$) using a computational fluid dynamics (CFD) method, and then analyses the pressure distribution on a solar updraft tower (SUT) in the downburst. The pressure field shows agreement with other previous studies. An additional pair of low-pressure region and high-pressure region is observed due to a second vortex ring, besides a foregoing pair caused by a primary vortex ring. The evolutions of pressure coefficients at five orientations of two representative heights of the SUT in the downburst with time are investigated. Results show that pressure distribution changes over a wide range when the vortices are close to the SUT. Furthermore, the fluctuations of external static pressure distribution for the SUT case 1 (i.e., radial distance from a location to jet center x=$D_{jet}$) with height are more intense due to the down striking of the vortex flow compared to those for the SUT case 2 (x=$2D_{jet}$). The static wind loads at heights z/H higher than 0.3 will be negligible when the vortex ring is far away from the SUT. The inverted wind load cases will occur when vortex is passing through the SUT except on the side faces. This can induce complex dynamic response of the SUT.

• 해양환경안전학회지
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• 제16권1호
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• pp.107-113
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• 2010

국내 주요 무역항에서는 예선운영 및 업무처리요령에 근거하여 지방해양항만청장이 예선의 사용기준을 정하여 운영하고 있다. 그러나 예선의 사용기준 및 소요마력에 대한 산출 방식이 각 항만마다 상이하고, 일부 항만의 경우 예선 사용마력에 대한 사용척수와 총 사용마력이 달라 예선 운용에 혼선이 예상된다. 본 연구에서는 국내 주요 무역항의 예선 사용기준을 상호 비교하여 문제점을 도출하고, 예선의 총 소요마력 산출 근거를 기초로 선박규모별 예선 사용에 대한 일원화된 기준을 제안하였다. 또한, 현행 예선사용기준은 풍속이 10m/s 미만인 통상적인 경우에 해당되므로 갑작스런 돌풍 및 태풍 등으로 인한 재난대비 차원에서 그 이상의 풍속에 대한 기준도 제시하여 예선 운영세칙에 포함할 젓을 제안하였다.

• 한국균학회소식:학술대회논문집
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• 한국균학회 2006년도 추계학술대회 및 정기총회
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• pp.24-28
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• 2006

Author have studies lichen flora of the most important ice-free areas of Continental Antarctic: Bunger Hills, and the vicinity of Prudz Bay (Larsemann Hills, and Radok Lake in Prince Charles Mountains). Totally 44 lichen species from 22 genera were reported for Bunger Hills and 50 lichen species from 22 genera and 10 families: Acarosporaceae, Lecanoraceae, Lecideaceae, Parmeliaceae, Pertusariaceae, Physciaceae, Rhizocarpaceae, Stereocaulaceae, Theloschistaceae, and Umbilicariaceaewere reported for the Prudz Bay Region. 20 lichen species were found in the region for the first time. Phytogeographic analysis indicated a relatively high proportion of species with bipolar distribution - about 50% of recorded lichen species. About 30% of lichens normally don't extend into maritime zone occurring in continental Antarctic only. The most common lichen families in the region are Buelliaceae, Lecanoraceae and Teloschistaceae. The water supply and not a temperature is the critical factor for lichens in the Continental Antarctic. Moisture appears to be supplied for lichens not only from snow-melt water but mainly from air. In Maritime Antarctic, due to high air humidity macrolichens form communities everywhere (Himantormia, Usnea and Umbilicaria). In oases of Continental Antarctic extensive sites are lacking in lichen cover, even if the ground is normally snow free. Lichens occur at humid sites with moisture which were brought by winds over the ice cap and poorly developed or absent in dry areas. Of particular significance for lichens are substrate characteristics, animals influence and salinity brought by wind in coastal areas. Most rich lichen vegetation developed in oases around nests of snow petrels, where the melt water is enriched by nutrients. In contrast, the most pure vegetation is on mobile sand and gravel and in salted coastal habitats.

• 한국환경과학회지
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• 제4권1호
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• pp.63-70
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• 1995

1993년 7월부터 1994년 6월까지 1년간 시골지역에서 지면 부근의 오존을 연속적으로 측정하여 5분 평균치를 연구에 이용하였다. 이 관측은 북위 $37.4{\circ}$, 동경 $127.6{\circ}$ 에 위치한 충북 청원군 강내에서 실시되었으며, 1년 평균값은 17ppbㅠ이고 월평균은6-47ppb이다. 여름에 최대값이 발생하고 겨울에 최소값이 나타나며, 이들은 인위적인 배출물 및 광화학 반응과 관련이 있따. 오존으 일변화는 15:00~16:00시에 최대치와 07:00~08:00시에 최소치가 발생한다. 오존이 80ppb이상 발생하는 기간에는 북-북서풍의 안정한 기류가 유입할때 발생하는 반면, 여름에 오존이 매우 낮게 발생하는 기간에는 북태평양에서 유입되는 기류와 함꼐 발생하였다. 그러므로 장거리에 근원을 둔 인위적인 대기오염의 이동(LRTAP)이 시골지역의 국지적인 오존의 발생보다 더 큰 기여를 하고 있음을 시사한다.

• 한국대기환경학회지
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• 제25권6호
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• pp.481-492
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• 2009

The characteristic of cold water by upwelling in the southeast of the Korean Peninsula and the effect of sea breeze in this region are investigated. The coastal upwelling around the southeast coast of the Korea Peninsula is analyzed by using Coastal Oceanographic Data statistical analyses for 5 years were carried out. The period of an cold water event, on the average, was observed southwesterly wind events. The analysis suggests that strong and persistent southwesterly winds in period of an cold water play an important role of bring the moisture to the surface, generating persistent cyclone as jangma. In order to investigate the effect of cold water on sea breeze, we considered two case. First, Exp. 1 is not occurred coastal upwelling on sea breeze. Second, Exp. 2 is occurred cold water on sea breeze. Two experiments were completed separately to the effects of cold water by upwelling. The results show the sea breeze is stronger in Exp. 2, when the cold water occurs, and weaker in Exp. 1, when there is no cold water. In order to verify the effect of the sea breeze on the cold water by upwelling, on the intensification and change of direction of the prevailing wind, the sea breeze effectively intensify cold water condition.

• 한국정보통신학회:학술대회논문집
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• 한국해양정보통신학회 2005년도 춘계종합학술대회
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• pp.391-396
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• 2005

한국 연안 전 해역에 걸쳐서 매년 적조생물이 발생 한다. (1995년부터). 남해 중부 및 동부해역은 상습발생 지역이다 (7, 8월). 기상인자(기온, 수온, 강수량, 일사량, 일조시수, 바람)는 적조형성에 기여하며, 특히 수온 (기온)은 적조발생의 제한 인자로 작용한다. 수온 15$^{\circ}$C가 되는 일을 기점으로 적조발생에 소요되는 시간은 78${\sim}$104일 정도 걸리며, 누적일조시수, 누적수온, 누적강우량의 비교로부터 적조발생 해역을 구분할 수 있다. 즉, 남해중부 및 남해동부 해역은 고밀도 적조발생 해역이며 남해서부 해역, 동해남부 해역은 저밀도 적조발생 해역이다. 동해남부 해역을 제외한 나머지 해역은 수온 24.5${\sim}$25.5$^{\circ}$C의 범위에서 1000mg/l 이상의 밀도를 보이는데, 적조생물이 발생하면 대체로 수산피해를 가져다주는 적조경보의 범주에 든다. 위성원격탐사 기술로부터 우리나라 연근해 적조발생 해역 해황특성과 적조분포 상호간의 관계성으로부터 적조의 머무름과 이동은 냉수대의 발달 및 소멸 그리고 북상난류의 흐름과 밀접한 관계가 있음을 알 수 있었다. 또한 식물성플랑크톤의 농도의 변화를 이용하여 적조분포 해역의 감지가 위성위격탐사 기술로 가능하였다. GIS 기술을 통한 적조정보관리시스템의 구축으로 적조정보를 통한 공간분석이 가능하게 되었다.

• 한국항해항만학회지
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• 제26권2호
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• pp.221-226
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• 2002

표류지점 추정 모델의 환경 입력자료를 확보하기 위해 부산항 연근해에서 표류실험을 실시하였다. 실험에는 크기가 다른 4척의 선박(10, 20, 50, 90톤급)이 사용되었다. 그중 50톤급 선박에는 해류, 바람, 위치를 자동적으로 기록하는 계기들을 장착하였고, 나머지 선박들에서는 분산각 추정 연구를 위해 위치자료만 기록하였다. 각 선박들의 위치는 DGPS와 자동위치발신기(APRS)를 사용하여 기록하였다. 실험은 풍속 2~10m/s, 유속 0.5~1.5m/s의 환경에서 행하여졌으며, leeway는 선박 표류속도에서 표층의 유속성분을 제거하여 구하였다. 50톤급 선박의 leeway rate는 풍속의 약 3.6%인 것으로 분석되었으며, leeway 방정식은 $U_L$ =0.042W -0.034로 표현되었고 leeway angle은 $-30^{\circ}$~$40^{\circ}$의 범위였다.

• 환경영향평가
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• 제20권3호
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• pp.337-348
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• 2011

Urban environmental problem became one of major issues during its urbanization processes. Environmental impacts are assessed during recent urban planning and development. Though the environmental impact assessment considers meteorological impact as a minor component, changes in wind environment during development can largely affect the distribution pattern of air temperature, humidity, and pollutants. Impact assessment of local wind is, therefore, a major element for impact assessment prior to any other meteorological impact assessment. Computational Fluid Dynamics (CFD) models are utilized in various fields such as in wind field assessment during a construction of a new building and in post analysis of a fire event over a mountain. CFD models require specially formatted input data and produce specific output files, which can be analyzed using special programs. CFD's huge requirement in computing power is another hurdle in practical use. In this study, a CFD model and related software processors were automated and integrated as a microscale wind environmental impact assessment system. A supercomputer system was used to reduce the running hours of the model. Input data processor ingests development plans in CAD or GIS formatted files and produces input data files for the CFD model. Output data processor produces various analytical graphs upon user requests. The system was used in assessing the impacts of a new building near an observatory on wind fields and showed the changes by the construction visually and quantitatively. The microscale wind assessment system will evolve, of course, incorporating new improvement of the models and processors. Nevertheless the framework suggested here can be utilized as a basic system for the assessment.

• 한국환경복원기술학회지
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• 제23권4호
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• pp.59-67
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• 2020

In this study, the effects of windbreak fences composed of natural vegetation on one-year-old seedlings were analyzed to develop restoration methods for an endangered subalpine species, the dwarf Siberian pine (Pinus pumila (Pall.) Regel). One-year-old seedlings were planted in 2016 by sowing seeds that had been collected from the Daecheongbong area on Mt. Seoraksan, South Korea, in 2014. The area near Daecheongbong was selected as the experimental site, and treatment and control plots (2m×2m) were installed at the site. To analyze the effects of wind protection, windbreak fences were constructed in the treatment plots using hairy Korean rhododendrons (Rhododendron mucronulatum Turcz. var. ciliatum Nakai) from the surrounding area and weather stations were installed to investigate atmospheric temperature, humidity, and wind speed. In all control plots without windbreak fences, dwarf Siberian pine seedlings were killed by strong winds seven months after planting. In contrast, the average survival rate of the seedlings in treatment plots was 96.7% after seven months, 64.2% after two years, and 45% after three years, with most (85.3%) of the seedlings showing good initial root establishment. Accordingly, windbreak fences composed of natural vegetation are suitable for promoting the early establishment of seedlings in the restoration of dwarf Siberian pine stands.