Method for estimating the diffusion characteristics of marine hazardous substances using simulated bodies

Abstract

A method and system for understanding the diffusion characteristics of various hazardous and noxious substances (HNS) spilled into the ocean are provided. [Solution] This is a method for estimating the diffusion characteristics of hazardous and harmful substances at sea using simulated bodies. HNS are classified into 12 groups based on their physicochemical properties, and the floating, dissolving and sinking behavior characteristics of HNS in the ocean are calculated based on the results of observing and analyzing the diffusion characteristics of HNS using simulated bodies for each of the three behavioral characteristics of floating, dissolving and sinking.

Description

Technical Field

[0001] The present invention relates to a method for grasping the diffusion characteristics of various hazardous and noxious substances (HNS) flowing into the ocean. More specifically, generally, for the environmental impact assessment associated with the outflow or discharge of HNS into the ocean, it is of utmost priority to simulate the diffusion of HNS in the ocean and accurately grasp the diffusion characteristics of HNS in the ocean. However, to achieve this, although it is necessary to disperse HNS in the actual ocean and observe the diffusion process, it is impossible to disperse HNS in the actual ocean due to the danger of HNS, and it is difficult to accurately grasp the diffusion characteristics. To solve the problems of the conventional HNS diffusion characteristic estimation method, the present invention relates to a method for estimating the diffusion characteristics of hazardous and noxious substances at sea using a simulation body, which is configured to be able to grasp the diffusion characteristics of HNS using a simulation body instead of dispersing HNS in the ocean for grasping the diffusion characteristics of HNS in the ocean.

[0002] In addition, since it is impossible to disperse HNS in the actual ocean and measure as described above, to solve the problems of the conventional HNS diffusion characteristic estimation method, which had difficulty in accurately grasping the diffusion characteristics, HNS is classified into 12 groups based on its physicochemical properties, and based on the results of observing and analyzing the diffusion characteristics of HNS using a simulation body for each of the three behavior characteristics of floating, dissolution, and sedimentation, a process for calculating the floating behavior characteristics, dissolution behavior characteristics, and sedimentation behavior characteristics of HNS in the ocean is configured to be performed. Thereby, the present invention relates to a method for estimating the diffusion characteristics of hazardous and noxious substances at sea using a simulation body, which is configured to be able to more accurately grasp the diffusion characteristics of HNS without the need to actually disperse HNS in the ocean and measure.

Background Art

[0003] In recent years, as environmental issues have gained global attention, there has also been increased interest in hazardous and noxious substances (HNS) that are discharged or leaked into the ocean and cause various adverse effects on the marine environment.

[0004] In response to this, various technologies have been proposed to enable rapid and effective responses by predicting the diffusion risk radius of hazardous substances in marine environments or by detecting hazardous substances and determining their flow paths, as shown in, for example, Korean Registered Patent No. 10-1740720, "Device and Method for Predicting the Diffusion of Hazardous Substances," and Korean Registered Patent No. 10-1751020, "Multi-Satellite-Based Continuous Detection Method and Apparatus for Hazardous Substances." However, the above-mentioned conventional technologies had the following limitations.

[0005] More specifically, the Hazardous Substances (HNS) currently designated under the Marine Environment Management Act consist of a total of 799 types. In order to assess the impact on the marine environment if these HNS are released or discharged into the ocean, it is essential to simulate and predict the diffusion of HNS in the ocean. For this purpose, accurately understanding the diffusion characteristics of HNS in the ocean is of paramount importance.

[0006] To accurately understand the diffusion characteristics of HNS in the ocean, the most accurate method would be to actually scatter HNS in the ocean and observe its diffusion process. However, due to the dangers of HNS, scattering HNS in the ocean is currently impossible under existing laws.

[0007] Therefore, in order to solve these problems, it is necessary to be able to obtain measurement results equivalent to or similar to those in reality without dispersing HNS into the ocean, but the conventional technology described above has the limitation that it does not describe such a technology.

[0008] Therefore, in order to overcome the limitations of the conventional technology described above, it would be desirable to present a method for estimating the diffusion characteristics of hazardous substances at sea using a newly configured simulated body that is designed to more accurately grasp the diffusion characteristics of HNS instead of scattering HNS into the ocean. However, at present, no device or method has been proposed that satisfies all of these requirements. [Prior art documents] [Patent Documents]

[0009] [Patent Document 1] Korean Registered Patent Publication No. 10-1740720 [Patent Document 2] Korean Registered Patent Publication No. 10-1751020 [Overview of the project] [Problems that the invention aims to solve]

[0010] The present invention aims to solve the problems of the prior art described above. Therefore, the objective of the present invention is that, in order to assess the environmental impact associated with the outflow or discharge of HNS into the ocean, it is of paramount importance to simulate the diffusion of HNS in the ocean and accurately understand the diffusion characteristics of HNS in the ocean. However, in order to do this, it is necessary to scatter HNS in the actual ocean and observe the diffusion process. However, due to the dangers of HNS, it is impossible to scatter HNS in the actual ocean, and in order to solve the problems of the conventional method for estimating the diffusion characteristics of HNS, which has been difficult to accurately understand, the present invention aims to provide a method for estimating the diffusion characteristics of hazardous substances at sea using a simulated body, which is configured to allow the diffusion characteristics of HNS to be understood using a simulated body instead of scattering HNS in the ocean.

[0011] Another object of the present invention is to provide a method for estimating the diffusion characteristics of hazardous substances at sea using simulated bodies, which is configured to allow for a more accurate understanding of HNS diffusion characteristics without the need to scatter HNS in the actual ocean and perform measurements, thereby solving the problems of conventional HNS diffusion characteristic estimation methods, which have been difficult to accurately grasp because it is not possible to scatter HNS in the actual ocean and perform measurements, as described above. This method classifies HNS into 12 groups based on its physicochemical properties, and based on the results of observing and analyzing the diffusion characteristics of HNS using simulated bodies for each of the three behavioral characteristics of suspension, dissolution, and sedimentation, it calculates the suspension behavior characteristics, dissolution behavior characteristics, and sedimentation behavior characteristics of HNS in the ocean. [Means for solving the problem]

[0012] To achieve the above objective, the present invention provides a method for estimating the diffusion characteristics of hazardous and noxious substances (HNS) at sea, characterized in that the following steps are performed by a computer or dedicated hardware: a data collection step in which various predetermined data are collected for estimating the diffusion characteristics of hazardous and noxious substances (HNS); a floating behavior characteristic calculation step in which floating behavior characteristics of HNS are calculated based on the data collected through the data collection step; a dissolution behavior characteristic calculation step in which dissolution behavior characteristics of HNS are calculated based on the data collected through the data collection step; and a settling behavior characteristic calculation step in which settling behavior characteristics of HNS are calculated based on the data collected through the data collection step.

[0013] Herein, the method described above is characterized in that it further includes: an output stage in which processing is performed to output each data obtained through the processing steps and processing results of each stage, including the results of each calculated behavioral characteristic, in a specific form or format according to the user's request or predetermined settings; a database construction stage in which processing is performed to store each data obtained through the processing steps and processing results of each stage, including the results of each calculated behavioral characteristic, in a database according to predetermined settings, thereby constructing a database related to the behavioral characteristics of the HNS; and a data provision stage in which processing is performed to provide a user-customized information provision service related to the behavioral characteristics of the HNS by transmitting each data obtained through the processing steps and processing results of each stage, including the results of each calculated behavioral characteristic, to an external device including a user terminal in response to the user's request.

[0014] Furthermore, the data collection stage is characterized in that it is configured to directly input or receive from an external source various measured values ​​regarding the drifting and diffusion characteristics of HNS, including fluctuations in movement time, distance, speed, direction, diffusion area over time, and diffusion range, which are measured through simulations of HNS diffusion characteristics, by allowing a simulated HNS to drift on the ocean surface and tracking its movement path.

[0015] Furthermore, the floating behavior characteristics calculation step involves tracking the movement path of the HNS simulated body using the following formula, and calculating the drift characteristics of the HNS, including drift velocity and direction, from the measured movement time and distance. Drifting speed = Distance traveled / Time traveled Using the following formula, the diffusion area is calculated from the movement paths of multiple simulated objects starting from the same point, and the horizontal diffusion characteristics of HNS are calculated. JPEG0007863930000001.jpg23154 (Here, N is the number of simulated bodies, and xi and yi represent the movement paths of the i-th simulated body, respectively.) The system is characterized by being configured to perform a process to estimate the floating behavior characteristics based on the calculated drift characteristics and horizontal diffusion characteristics of the HNS.

[0016] Furthermore, the dissolution behavior characteristic calculation step involves using the following formula to calculate the drift characteristics of the HNS, including the drift velocity and direction, from the travel time and travel distance measured by tracking the movement path of the HNS simulated body. Drifting speed = Distance traveled / Time traveled Using the following formula, the diffusion area is calculated from the movement paths of multiple simulated objects starting from the same point, and the horizontal diffusion characteristics of HNS are calculated. JPEG0007863930000002.jpg23154 (Here, N is the number of simulated bodies, and xi and yi represent the movement paths of the i-th simulated body, respectively.) Using the following formula, two or more underwater HNS simulated bodies are deployed at two or more different depths, and the vertical behavior characteristics of the HNS are calculated from the measured movement speed obtained by tracking their movement paths. JPEG0007863930000003.jpg21130 (Here, ω is the vertical velocity, δz is the depth difference of the simulated body, and u and v represent the flow velocities in the x and y directions, respectively.) Using the following formula, an underwater HNS simulant was deployed to two or more water depths (z1, z2), and the vertical mixing characteristics of the HNS were calculated from the measured movement speed obtained by tracking its movement path. JPEG0007863930000004.jpg39145 (Here, k is the vertical diffusion coefficient, Uz1 and Uz2 are the velocities at z1 and z2, and δz is the difference between z1 and z2.) The system is configured to perform a process to estimate the dissolution behavior characteristics based on the calculated drift characteristics, horizontal diffusion characteristics, vertical behavior characteristics, and vertical mixing characteristics of the HNS.

[0017] Furthermore, the sinking behavior characteristic calculation step involves using the following formula to deploy two or more underwater HNS simulated bodies at two or more water depths, tracking their movement paths, and calculating the vertical behavior characteristics of the HNS from the measured movement speed. JPEG0007863930000005.jpg21145 (Here, ω represents the vertical velocity, δz represents the water depth difference of the simulation body, and u and v represent the flow velocities in the x - direction and y - direction, respectively.) It is characterized in that a process for estimating the sedimentation behavior characteristics is performed based on the calculated vertical behavior characteristics of HNS.

[0018] Further, according to the present invention, in a marine hazardous and noxious substances (HNS) diffusion characteristics estimation system, a data collection unit configured to perform a process of collecting various types of data predetermined for estimating the diffusion characteristics of marine hazardous and noxious substances (HNS); a behavior characteristics estimation unit configured to perform a process of estimating the behavior characteristics of HNS based on the data collected through the data collection unit; an output unit configured to perform a process of outputting the data obtained as the respective process procedures and results according to a predetermined setting; a database unit configured to perform a process of storing various types of data obtained as the respective process procedures and results and constructing a database related to the behavior characteristics of HNS; a communication unit configured to communicate with an external device in at least one of wireless or wired communication manners and perform a process of transmitting and receiving various types of data; and a control unit configured to perform a process of controlling the overall operation of the system. The behavior characteristics estimation unit is configured to perform a process of respectively estimating the floating, dissolution, and sedimentation behavior characteristics of marine hazardous and noxious substances (HNS) using the marine hazardous and noxious substances diffusion characteristics estimation method described above. A marine hazardous and noxious substances (HNS) diffusion characteristics estimation system is provided.

[0019] Further, according to the present invention, in a maritime hazardous and noxious substances (HNS) information service providing system, it includes a user terminal for each user to request and receive the services they desire, and a service server configured to perform a process of providing corresponding services in response to the user requests received through each user terminal. The service server uses the method for estimating the diffusion characteristics of maritime hazardous and noxious substances (HNS) described above to estimate the floating, dissolution, and sedimentation behavior characteristics of maritime hazardous and noxious substances (HNS) respectively, and is configured to perform a process of customizing and providing various information related to the behavior characteristics of maritime hazardous and noxious substances (HNS) to the corresponding user's user terminal in response to the user's request. A maritime hazardous and noxious substances (HNS) information service providing system is provided, which is characterized by the above.

[0020] Here, the user terminal is characterized in that a dedicated application for communicating with the service server is installed on a personal portable information communication terminal including a smartphone or a tablet PC, or an information processing device including a PC or a notebook computer.

Advantages of the Invention

[0021] As described above, according to the present invention, HNS is classified into 12 groups based on its physicochemical properties, and based on the results of observing and analyzing the diffusion characteristics of HNS using simulation models for each of the three behavior characteristics of floating, dissolution, and sedimentation, a method for estimating the diffusion characteristics of maritime hazardous and noxious substances using simulation models is provided, which is configured to perform a process of calculating the floating behavior characteristics, dissolution behavior characteristics, and sedimentation behavior characteristics of HNS in the ocean. Thus, even without spreading and measuring HNS in the actual ocean, the diffusion characteristics of HNS can be grasped more accurately.

[0022] Furthermore, the present invention provides a method for estimating the diffusion characteristics of hazardous substances at sea using a simulated body configured to more accurately grasp the diffusion characteristics of HNS using the simulated body as described above. For environmental impact assessments associated with the outflow or discharge of HNS into the ocean, it is of paramount importance to simulate the diffusion of HNS in the ocean and accurately grasp the diffusion characteristics of HNS in the ocean. However, this requires actually scattering HNS in the ocean and observing the diffusion process. However, due to the dangers of HNS, it is impossible to scatter HNS in the actual ocean, and the problem of conventional methods for estimating the diffusion characteristics of HNS, which made it difficult to accurately grasp the diffusion characteristics, can be solved. [Brief explanation of the drawing]

[0023] [Figure 1] This figure shows an example of HNS classification applied to the method for estimating the diffusion characteristics of hazardous substances at sea using a simulated body according to an embodiment of the present invention, organized as a table. [Figure 2] This flowchart schematically shows the overall configuration of a method for estimating the diffusion characteristics of hazardous substances at sea using a simulated body according to an embodiment of the present invention. [Figure 3] Referring to Figures 1 and 2, this is a block diagram schematically showing the overall configuration of a maritime hazardous substances (HNS) diffusion characteristic estimation system that estimates the behavioral characteristics of maritime hazardous substances (HNS) using the maritime hazardous substances diffusion characteristic estimation method using a simulated body according to the embodiment of the present invention described above. [Figure 4] Referring to Figures 1 and 2, this is a block diagram schematically showing the overall configuration of a maritime hazardous materials (HNS) information service provision system that provides various information related to the behavioral characteristics of maritime hazardous materials (HNS) customized according to user requests, using the maritime hazardous materials diffusion characteristics estimation method using a simulated body according to the embodiment of the present invention described above. [Modes for carrying out the invention]

[0024] The following describes a specific example of the method for estimating the diffusion characteristics of hazardous substances at sea using a simulated body according to the present invention, with reference to the attached drawings.

[0025] It should be noted that the content described below is merely one embodiment for carrying out the present invention, and the present invention is not limited to the content of the embodiment described below.

[0026] Furthermore, please note that in the following description of embodiments of the present invention, detailed explanations have been omitted in order to simplify the explanation, where there are parts that are identical or similar to the content of the prior art, or parts that are judged to be easily understood and implemented by those skilled in the art.

[0027] Next, with reference to the drawings, the specific details of the method for estimating the diffusion characteristics of hazardous substances at sea using a simulated body according to the present invention will be explained.

[0028] More specifically, conventionally, in order to assess the impact of various hazardous and noxious substances (HNS) released into the ocean on the marine environment, accurately understanding the diffusion characteristics of HNS in the ocean is of paramount importance. However, it is not possible to simulate the diffusion process by actually dispersing HNS in the ocean, making it difficult to accurately understand the diffusion characteristics based on actual observations.

[0029] In response to the above-mentioned problems, the present invention proposes a method for estimating the diffusion characteristics of hazardous substances at sea using a simulated body, which is configured to allow for the understanding of the diffusion characteristics of HNS in a manner close to reality, instead of scattering HNS into the ocean.

[0030] To achieve this, the present invention classifies HNS into 12 groups based on their physicochemical properties, observes and analyzes the diffusion characteristics of HNS using simulated bodies for each of the three behavioral characteristics: floating, dissolution, and sinking. Based on the analysis results, the drift characteristics, horizontal diffusion characteristics, vertical behavior characteristics, and vertical mixing characteristics of HNS on the ocean surface are calculated, and the floating behavior characteristics, dissolution behavior characteristics, and sinking behavior characteristics of HNS are estimated by combining the calculation results. This process allows for a relatively accurate understanding of the diffusion characteristics of HNS without actually scattering HNS in the ocean and performing measurements.

[0031] More specifically, referring to Figure 1, Figure 1 is a diagram that shows an example of HNS classification applied to the method for estimating the diffusion characteristics of hazardous substances at sea using a simulated body according to an embodiment of the present invention, organized as a table.

[0032] As shown in Figure 1, in this invention, based on the physicochemical properties of HNS, gaseous HNS is classified into evaporation (G) and evaporation-dissolution (GD), liquid HNS into evaporation (E), dissolution-evaporation (ED), suspension evaporation (FE), suspension-evaporation-dissolution (FED), suspension (F), suspension-dissolution (FD), dissolution-evaporation (DE), dissolution (D), sedimentation-dissolution (SD), and sedimentation (S), and solid HNS into suspension-dissolution (FD), dissolution-evaporation (DE), dissolution (D), sedimentation-dissolution (SD), and sedimentation (S), with each behavioral characteristic classified accordingly. Then, a method is proposed for observing and analyzing three of the 12 classified HNS behavioral characteristics—suspension, dissolution, and sedimentation—using a simulated body.

[0033] Specifically, regarding the floating behavior characteristics, in order to estimate the floating behavior characteristics of HNS, it is necessary to understand the drift characteristics and horizontal diffusion characteristics on the ocean surface. To achieve this, in this invention, a vinyl membrane-type ocean surface floating HNS simulant was allowed to drift on the ocean surface, and its movement path was tracked. From the movement time and distance, drift characteristics such as drift velocity and direction were determined.

[0034] Here, the drift velocity can be calculated using the following equation (Equation 1).

[0035]

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[0036] Furthermore, regarding horizontal diffusion characteristics, we tracked the movement paths of three or more floating HNS (Heat-Neutral Sulfur-Sulfur) simulated bodies on the ocean surface and, through simultaneous positional analysis of the movement paths of each simulated body, we grasped diffusion characteristics such as variations in diffusion area and diffusion range over time.

[0037] Furthermore, the diffusion area can be calculated from the movement paths of multiple simulated objects that departed from the same point as the variance of the distance between the simulated objects, as shown in (Equation 2) below.

[0038]

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[0039] Here, in (equation 2), N is the number of simulated bodies, and xi and yi are the transitions of the i-th simulated body, respectively. The movement path is shown.

[0040] Next, regarding the dissolution behavior characteristics, it is necessary to understand the drift characteristics, horizontal diffusion characteristics, vertical behavior characteristics, and vertical mixing characteristics in ocean water. To achieve this, first, regarding the drift characteristics and horizontal diffusion characteristics in ocean water, an underwater HNS simulated body is introduced into the target depth, and its movement path is tracked. The drift characteristics and horizontal diffusion characteristics in ocean water can then be determined in the same way as when calculating the drift characteristics and horizontal diffusion characteristics on the ocean surface as described above.

[0041] Furthermore, the vertical behavior characteristics in ocean water were determined by deploying two or more underwater HNS simulated bodies at two or more different depths, tracking their movement paths, and analyzing their movement speed as shown in (Equation 3) below. It can be calculated using the successor equation.

[0042]

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[0043] Here, in (Equation 3), ω is the vertical velocity, δz is the difference in water depth of the simulated body, and u and v are their respective This shows the flow velocity in the x and y directions.

[0044] Furthermore, the vertical mixing characteristics in ocean water are calculated by deploying underwater HNS simulated bodies to two or more depths (z1, z2), tracking their movement paths, and using the movement speed as shown in (Equation 4) below. It is possible.

[0045]

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[0046] Here, in (Equation 4), k is the vertical diffusion coefficient, and Uz1 and Uz2 are the moving speeds at z1 and z2, respectively. In degrees, δz represents the difference between z1 and z2, respectively.

[0047] Next, regarding the settling behavior characteristics, it is necessary to understand the vertical behavior characteristics in ocean water. In this case, the characteristics understood from the dissolution behavior characteristics mentioned above can be applied to the vertical behavior characteristics in ocean water, so a detailed explanation of the overlapping content will be omitted here.

[0048] Furthermore, regarding the more specific details of the process of tracking the movement path of HNS simulated bodies by letting them drift on the ocean surface as described above, and calculating the buoyancy, dissolution, and sinking behavior characteristics of HNS, it should be noted that this invention omits detailed explanations of aspects that are obvious to those skilled in the art from the content of the prior art, or that can be easily understood and implemented by those skilled in the art by referring to prior art literature, etc., in order to simplify the explanation.

[0049] Therefore, based on the above, a method for estimating the diffusion characteristics of hazardous substances at sea using a simulated body according to an embodiment of the present invention can be easily realized. Specifically, referring to Figure 2, Figure 2 is a flowchart that schematically shows the overall configuration of a method for estimating the diffusion characteristics of hazardous substances at sea using a simulated body according to an embodiment of the present invention.

[0050] As shown in Figure 2, the method for estimating the diffusion characteristics of hazardous substances at sea using a simulated body according to an embodiment of the present invention can be configured to be performed by a computer or dedicated hardware, and may include the following steps: a data collection step (S10) in which a simulated HNS body is allowed to drift on the ocean surface and its movement path is tracked, and various predetermined data for estimating the diffusion characteristics of hazardous substances at sea are collected, including various measured values ​​measured through simulations of HNS diffusion characteristics; a floating behavior characteristic calculation step (S20) in which floating behavior characteristics are calculated based on the data collected in the data collection step (S10); a dissolution behavior characteristic calculation step (S30) in which dissolution behavior characteristics are calculated based on the data collected in the data collection step (S10); and a settling behavior characteristic calculation step (S40) in which settling behavior characteristics are calculated based on the data collected in the data collection step (S10).

[0051] It should be noted that the above calculation stages (S20, S30, S40) do not necessarily have to proceed sequentially in the order shown in Figure 1. The order of the calculation stages can be changed, and the calculation stages can proceed in parallel or simultaneously. In short, they can be configured in various ways as needed.

[0052] Furthermore, although not shown in the diagram, the above method may be configured to further include an output stage in which data obtained through the processing steps and results of each stage, including the calculated results of each behavioral characteristic, are output in a specific form or format according to the user's request or predetermined settings; a database construction stage in which data obtained through the processing steps and results of each stage, including the calculated results of each behavioral characteristic, are stored in a database according to predetermined settings, thereby constructing a database related to the behavioral characteristics of the HNS; and a data provision stage in which data obtained through the processing steps and results of each stage, including the calculated results of each behavioral characteristic, are transmitted to an external device such as a user terminal in response to the user's request, thereby providing a customized information provision service for the user related to the behavioral characteristics of the HNS.

[0053] More specifically, the data acquisition stage (S10) described above can be configured to directly input or receive from an external source various simulated measurement values ​​related to the drift and diffusion characteristics of the HNS, such as movement time, movement distance, movement speed, movement direction, and changes in diffusion area and diffusion range at each time, through HNS behavior characteristic simulation using a simulated body as described above.

[0054] Furthermore, the above steps for calculating the floating behavior characteristics (S20), the dissolution behavior characteristics (S30), and the settling behavior characteristics (S40) are performed by referring to (Equation 1) to (Equation 4) above. The system can be configured to perform a process that calculates the behavioral characteristics of each component.

[0055] In the above-described embodiments of the present invention, the present invention was explained using the example of calculating the buoyancy, dissolution, and sedimentation behavior characteristics of HNS based on data collected through simulations using HNS simulated bodies. However, the present invention is not necessarily limited to the contents shown in the above embodiments. In other words, the present invention can be configured to simulate and estimate various behavior characteristics other than those shown in the above embodiments. It should be noted that, without departing from the spirit and essence of the present invention, those skilled in the art can modify and change the configuration as needed.

[0056] Therefore, as described above, a method for estimating the diffusion characteristics of hazardous marine substances using a simulated body according to an embodiment of the present invention can be realized. Using this, a system for estimating the diffusion characteristics of hazardous marine substances (HNS) and a user-customized information provision service that provides various information related to the behavioral characteristics of hazardous marine substances (HNS) according to the user's request can be easily realized.

[0057] Specifically, referring to Figure 3, Figure 3 is a block diagram schematically showing the overall configuration of a maritime hazardous substances (HNS) diffusion characteristic estimation system (10) that estimates the behavioral characteristics of maritime hazardous substances (HNS) using the maritime hazardous substances diffusion characteristic estimation method using a simulated body according to the embodiment of the present invention described above, with reference to Figures 1 and 2.

[0058] As shown in Figure 3, the marine hazardous substances (HNS) diffusion characteristics estimation system (10) according to an embodiment of the present invention can be broadly configured to include: a data collection unit (11) that performs processing to collect various predetermined data for estimating the diffusion characteristics of marine hazardous substances (HNS); a behavioral characteristics estimation unit (12) that performs processing to estimate the behavioral characteristics of HNS based on the data collected through the data collection unit (11); an output unit (13) that performs processing to output each processing process and the resulting data according to predetermined settings; a database unit (14) that stores each processing process and the resulting data and performs processing to construct a database related to the behavioral characteristics of HNS; a communication unit (15) that communicates with external devices by at least one method of wireless or wired communication and performs processing to send and receive various data; and a control unit (16) that performs processing to control the operation of each of the above units and the overall system (10).

[0059] Here, the HNS behavior characteristic estimation unit (12) described above can be configured to perform a process to estimate the suspension, dissolution, and sedimentation behavior characteristics of hazardous marine substances (HNS) using the maritime hazardous substance diffusion characteristic estimation method using the simulated body according to the embodiment of the present invention described above, with reference to Figures 1 and 2.

[0060] Furthermore, referring to Figure 4, Figure 4 is a block diagram schematically showing the overall configuration of a maritime hazardous substances (HNS) information service provision system (20) that provides various information related to the behavioral characteristics of maritime hazardous substances (HNS) customized according to user requests, using the maritime hazardous substance diffusion characteristics estimation method using a simulated body according to the embodiment of the present invention described above, with reference to Figures 1 and 2.

[0061] As shown in Figure 4, the maritime hazardous materials (HNS) information service provision system (20) according to an embodiment of the present invention can be broadly configured to include a user terminal (21) for each user to request and receive the services they desire, and a service server (22) that performs processing to provide the relevant services in response to user requests received through each user terminal (21).

[0062] Here, the user terminal (21) can be configured with dedicated hardware that interacts with the service server (22), but preferably, it can be configured by installing a dedicated application that interacts with the service server (22) on a personal portable information and communication terminal such as a smartphone or tablet PC, or on an information processing device such as a PC or notebook computer.

[0063] Furthermore, the service server (22) described above can be configured to estimate the floating, dissolution, and settling behavior characteristics of hazardous marine substances (HNS) using the method for estimating the diffusion characteristics of hazardous marine substances using a simulated body according to the embodiment of the present invention described above, with reference to Figures 1 and 2, and to provide the relevant information to the user terminal (21) of the user in response to the user's request.

[0064] Therefore, as described above, a method for estimating the diffusion characteristics of hazardous substances at sea using a simulated body according to an embodiment of the present invention can be realized. Accordingly, the present invention provides a method for estimating the diffusion characteristics of hazardous substances at sea using a simulated body, which is configured to classify HNS into 12 groups based on their physicochemical properties, and to calculate the floating behavior characteristics, dissolution behavior characteristics, and sedimentation behavior characteristics of HNS in the ocean based on the results of observing and analyzing the diffusion characteristics of HNS using a simulated body for each of the three behavior characteristics: floating, dissolution, and sedimentation. This makes it possible to more accurately grasp the diffusion characteristics of HNS without actually scattering HNS in the ocean and taking measurements, thereby solving the problems of conventional HNS diffusion characteristic estimation methods, where it is impossible to scatter HNS in the actual ocean due to the dangers of HNS and it is difficult to accurately grasp its diffusion characteristics.

[0065] The above-described details of the method for estimating the diffusion characteristics of hazardous substances at sea using a simulated body according to the present invention have been explained through the embodiments of the present invention. However, the present invention is not limited to the contents described in the above embodiments. Therefore, it is natural that the present invention can be modified, changed, combined, and substituted in various ways by persons with ordinary skill in the art to which the present invention belongs, depending on design needs and various other factors. [Explanation of symbols]

[0066] 10. System for Estimating the Diffusion Characteristics of Hazardous Substances (HNS) at Sea 11 Data Collection Unit 12 Behavioral Characteristics Estimation Unit 13 Output section 14. Database Department 15 Communications Department 16 Control Unit 20. Maritime Hazardous Substances (HNS) Information Service System 21 User Terminals 22 Service Servers

Claims

1. In a method for estimating the diffusion characteristics of hazardous and noxious substances (HNS) at sea, The data collection stage involves a process to collect various predetermined data for estimating the diffusion characteristics of maritime hazardous substances (HNS), and A floating behavior characteristics calculation step is performed in which a process is carried out to calculate the floating behavior characteristics of the HNS based on the data collected through the above data collection step, A dissolution behavior characteristics calculation step is performed in which a process is carried out to calculate the dissolution behavior characteristics of HNS based on the data collected through the aforementioned data collection step. The process, which includes a sedimentation behavior characteristics calculation step in which the sedimentation behavior characteristics of the HNS are calculated based on the data collected through the aforementioned data collection step, is configured to be performed by a computer or dedicated hardware. The above floating behavior characteristic calculation step is: Using the following formula, the movement path of the HNS simulant is tracked, and the drift characteristics of the HNS, including drift velocity and direction, are calculated from the measured movement time and distance. Drifting speed = Distance traveled / Time traveled Using the following formula, the diffusion area is calculated from the movement paths of multiple simulated objects starting from the same point, and the horizontal diffusion characteristics of HNS, including the diffusion area, are calculated. (Here, N is the number of simulated bodies, and xi and yi represent the movement paths of the i-th simulated body, respectively.) A method for estimating the diffusion characteristics of hazardous substances at sea, characterized in that it is configured to perform a process to estimate floating behavior characteristics based on the calculated drift characteristics and horizontal diffusion characteristics of HNS.

2. The aforementioned method, An output stage is performed in which each data obtained through the processing process and processing results of each stage, including the results of each calculated behavioral characteristic, is output in a specific form or format according to the user's request or predetermined settings. The process involves constructing a database related to the behavioral characteristics of HNS by saving the data obtained through each stage of processing, including the calculated behavioral characteristics, into a database according to predetermined settings, and the database construction stage. The method for estimating the dispersion characteristics of maritime hazardous substances according to claim 1, further comprising a data provision stage in which processing is performed to provide a user-customized information provision service related to HNS behavior characteristics by transmitting the data obtained through the processing processes and processing results of each stage, including the results of the calculated behavior characteristics, to an external device including a user terminal at the request of the user.

3. The aforementioned data collection stage is The method for estimating the diffusion characteristics of hazardous substances at sea, according to claim 1, is configured to allow a simulated HNS to drift on the ocean surface and track its movement path, and to directly input or receive from an external source various measured values ​​regarding the drifting characteristics and diffusion characteristics of HNS, including changes in movement time, distance, speed, direction, diffusion area per unit of time, and diffusion range, which are measured through simulations of HNS diffusion characteristics.

4. The above step of calculating dissolution behavior characteristics is, Using the following formula, the movement path of the HNS simulant is tracked, and the drift characteristics of the HNS, including drift velocity and direction, are calculated from the measured movement time and distance. Drifting speed = Distance traveled / Time traveled Using the following formula, the diffusion area is calculated from the movement paths of multiple simulated objects starting from the same point, and the horizontal diffusion characteristics of HNS, including the diffusion area, are calculated. (Here, N is the number of simulated bodies, and xi and yi represent the movement paths of the i-th simulated body, respectively.) Using the following formula, two or more underwater HNS simulated bodies are deployed at two or more different depths, and the vertical behavior characteristics of the HNS are calculated from the movement speed measured by tracking their movement paths. (Here, ω is the vertical velocity, δz is the depth difference of the simulated body, and u and v represent the flow velocities in the x and y directions, respectively.) Using the following formula, an underwater HNS simulant was deployed to two or more water depths (z1, z2), and the vertical mixing characteristics of the HNS were calculated from the measured movement speed obtained by tracking its movement path. (Here, k is the vertical diffusion coefficient, Uz1 and Uz2 are the velocities at z1 and z2, and δz is the difference between z1 and z2.) The method for estimating the diffusion characteristics of hazardous substances at sea, according to claim 1, is configured to perform a process for estimating the dissolution behavior characteristics based on the calculated drift characteristics, horizontal diffusion characteristics, vertical behavior characteristics, and vertical mixing characteristics of HNS.

5. The above-mentioned step of calculating the settling behavior characteristics is, Using the following formula, two or more underwater HNS simulated bodies are deployed at two or more different depths, and the vertical behavior characteristics of the HNS are calculated from the movement speed measured by tracking their movement paths. (Here, ω is the vertical velocity, δz is the depth difference of the simulated body, and u and v represent the flow velocities in the x and y directions, respectively.) The method for estimating the dispersion characteristics of hazardous substances at sea, according to claim 1, characterized in that it is configured to perform a process of estimating the sedimentation behavior characteristics based on the calculated vertical behavior characteristics of HNS.

6. In the maritime hazardous substances (HNS) diffusion characteristics estimation system, A data collection unit configured to perform processing to collect various predetermined data for estimating the diffusion characteristics of hazardous marine substances (HNS), A behavioral characteristics estimation unit is configured to perform a process to estimate the behavioral characteristics of the HNS based on the data collected through the data acquisition unit, An output unit configured to output each processing step and the resulting data according to predetermined settings, A database unit configured to store various data obtained as a result of each processing step, and to perform a process to construct a database related to the behavioral characteristics of HNS, A communication unit configured to communicate with external devices using at least one method of wireless or wired communication and to perform various data transmission and reception processing, Includes a control unit configured to perform processing that controls the overall operation of the system, The behavioral characteristic estimation unit is, A system for estimating the diffusion characteristics of hazardous substances (HNS) at sea, characterized in that it is configured to perform a process for estimating the suspension, dissolution, and sedimentation behavior characteristics of HNS at sea, respectively, using the method for estimating the diffusion characteristics of hazardous substances at sea described in claim 1.

7. In the maritime hazardous materials (HNS) information service provision system, A user terminal for each user to request and receive the services they desire, This includes a service server configured to perform processing to provide the appropriate service in response to user requests received through each user terminal, The aforementioned service server, A maritime hazardous substances (HNS) information service provision system characterized by being configured to estimate the suspension, dissolution, and sedimentation behavior characteristics of maritime hazardous substances (HNS) using the maritime hazardous substance diffusion characteristics estimation method described in claim 1, and to provide various information related to the behavior characteristics of maritime hazardous substances (HNS) in a customized manner through the user's user terminal according to the user's request.

8. The aforementioned user terminal is The maritime hazardous materials (HNS) information service provision system according to claim 7, characterized in that it is configured by installing a dedicated application that cooperates with the service server on a personal portable information and communication terminal including a smartphone or tablet PC, or on an information processing device including a PC or notebook computer.

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